Whether it was “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” “Hansel and Gretel” or “Red Riding Hood,” we all had our favorite fairy tales as children. As adults, it seems these stories fade into the background of our memories, only remembered if we have children of our own.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 01, 2013
Remote monitoring of critical infrastructure used to be very difficult, but thanks to available technologies, this task can be achieved with a fraction of the resources required in the past.
- By Matt S. Nelson
- Oct 01, 2013
Like many small town police departments seeking to maintain neighborhood safety, the Village of Glenwood, Ill., needed to squeeze every ounce of value from its law enforcement tools.
- By John Bartolac
- Oct 01, 2013
Wireless devices are everywhere. They are in our homes and offices in the form of mobile smart phones, tablets and personal computers, among other things.
In a bold move to improve security, specifically in student housing, Miami University (MU) in Oxford, Ohio replaced mechanical locks on more than 4,000 residence rooms and installed electronic locks and smart card credentials on others during a 90-day summer break.
- By April Noblitt
- Oct 01, 2013
High-definition, megapixel cameras can cover larger areas with fewer cameras while delivering superior detail and improving overall security operations.
- By Scott Schafer
- Oct 01, 2013
The reality is that the security industry is undergoing technology-driven changes, and nothing can be done to arrest them. It’s not hard to find signs of the upheavals.
- By Shawn Welsh
- Oct 01, 2013
Frank DeAngelis has given his all to the students and community of Columbine High School. Now, 14 years after the tragic shooting, DeAngelis is retiring as school principal.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2013
Because of the advantages in the transmission of both audio and video data, as well as control signals, IP-based surveillance has caught on in recent years. The data provided can be synthesized into new, custom build-outs that allow the support of HD images, analytics for operational purposes, local or remote video storage, remote control and monitoring.
- By Todd Flowers
- Oct 01, 2013
Businesses set goals, and employees are involved in meeting those benchmarks, year in and year out. The same is true in the security monitoring business, which translates to complete security for homeowners.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2013
Tyco’s Global Accounts Program meets the needs of some of the largest, highprofile, enterprise customers in the world. At the heart of the global account program, Tyco’s Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) provides global program management and programming services for unified security throughout an enterprise.
- By Renae Leary
- Oct 01, 2013
When the owner of a 7,000 sq. ft. RadioShack warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas worried about his space’s security, he decided to install a video-verified alarm system.
- By Jamie Friedlander
- Oct 01, 2013
Five or six years ago, when PDAs began taking on the characteristics of today’s Blackberries, iPhones and Androids, video surveillance manufacturers rushed to develop mobile capabilities.
- By Dan Cremins
- Oct 01, 2013
Ultra low profile IP megapixel cameras are easy to install.
Offering integrator training sessions in multiple locations throughout the United States.
An interesting panel at ASIS 2013 on Wednesday discussed the massive undertaking of providing a layered security approach at O'Hare International Airport.
- By Brent Dirks
- Sep 27, 2013
With ASIS 2013 officially in the books, I believe this tradeshow made a major upswing in the B-to-B business this year. It was a great show, and I would have to say that 95 percent of the exhibitors felt the same way.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 27, 2013
As day 2 of ASIS 2013 came to a close, I was excited to attend the after-show functions but a little sad that there was only one more day of this trade show. I have found that the people who make up the security industry as a whole are some of the friendliest, most down-to-earth people who genuinely care about others. In my opinion, this has been the "heart" of ASIS 2013.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 26, 2013
Interlogix recently announced major additions to its already robust line of TruVision cameras — including IP models offering high performance at prices highly competitive with analog units.
Samsung Techwin continues to expand its offering of imaging solutions that deliver high performance and greater value with the introduction of the new SNF-7010 360° megapixel camera at ASIS 2013.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. will exhibit its product line of full HD, megapixel and standard definition IP video security cameras at ASIS 2013
Genetec, a provider of unified IP security systems today announced the "Smart Analog Package" designed to provide analog users with the simplest path to access the greater flexibility and capabilities available with an IP-based video surveillance system, while still protecting their investment in analog cameras and infrastructure.
IQinVision recently announced the upcoming launch of a new line of IQeye cameras featuring Milestone Arcus embedded video management software (VMS), to provide an intuitive, robust and cost-effective solution that requires little or no maintenance.
MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, today announced that it achieved a 15x increase in revenue year over year thanks to continued technical innovation, infrastructure investments and additions to its sales network.
FLIR Systems is proud to announce the launch of the new Site Protection Solution, or SPS, that provides an extremely affordable video security solution for a wide range of applications.
Sony Electronics' Security Systems Division and Next Level Security Systems announced today the launch of an affordable, scalable cloud-based video surveillance solution: IPELA CLOUD Serviced by NextConnect Video. Combining Sony's IPELA ENGINE EX™ Series IP cameras with the NextConnect Video cloud service allows Sony and Next Level to deliver security solutions and technologies to a broader audience of customers.
Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced the company's release of Brivo OnAir version 10.11, featuring an updated User Interface.
HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, today announced its new iCLASS SE® Encoder, a desktop solution and developer toolkit (DTK) that enables organizations to encode and instantly issue cards using a single device.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak talked about how technology changed his life and is affecting the world today in a keynote address at ASIS 2013 in Chicago on Wednesday.
- By Brent Dirks
- Sep 25, 2013
DVTEL now offers a comprehensive video analytics solution which includes edge-based and server-based analytics to enable users to maximize the advantages of either approach depending on the needs of the application.