Traditional systems that required heavy upfront IT infrastructure investments have given way to cloudbased systems.
- By Bill Moran
- Oct 01, 2012
The importance of telecommunication companies on the security and home automation scene is becoming increasingly apparent as more end users become educated about the latest technology.
- By Ralph Maniscalco
- Sep 26, 2012
Mercury Security Corporation has signed a long-term contract with Lenel Systems to provide access control hardware for use with the Lenel OnGuard® Total Security Platform.
VSS Monitoring has earned the 2012 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the infrastructure packet broker market from Frost & Sullivan.
Expanding its global security business to the U.S. market, LG Electronics today launched a new line of high-performance cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs) designed for fully integrated security solutions.
All NVR and hybrid recorders are not created equally. Every manufacturer has different CPU and throughput speed specifications.
- By Jeff Stout
- Jun 01, 2012
When your physical access control system (PACS) manufacturer tells you its system supports PIV-I “end-to-end,” you might want to do some additional digging to make sure you both agree as to what that really means.
- By Bob Fontana
- Jun 01, 2012
In the physical security industry, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure. No one knows that better than Laurie M. Morris, president of Warren Protective Services Ltd., headquartered in Toronto.
- By Rolland Trayte
- Jun 01, 2012
Education isn’t just for college students. Everyone in the workforce can benefit from continuing to learn throughout their career—especially those of us in the fast-paced, highly technical field of security.
- By Megan Weadock
- Jun 01, 2012
Unlike most things under the sun, there really is something new
and exciting in electronic security training, and this new approach
is poised to vastly improve formal training for those in
the industry.
A few years back, a number of leading IP surveillance manufacturers got together to discuss the development of an organization that would promote and develop IP standards.
- By Ian Johnston
- Jun 01, 2012
Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a provider of IT-based business solutions, including advanced technology products, biometric security, and digital media solutions, recently announced a new channel sales program called PalmPartner that is designed to educate and to provide technical, marketing and sales support for Fujitsu’s PalmSecure product resellers, technology partners and system integrators.
As any fan of Coca-Cola, Nike, Google or Apple knows, a strong brand presence can work wonders for a company. As a home security dealer, the right approach to branding can help you grow your business with both new leads and referrals. All it takes is a commitment to leverage your brand, clearly and consistently, as much as possible.
- By Megan Weadock
- Apr 16, 2012
It was quite clear at this year’s ISC West that the security industry continues to gravitate toward online functionality and mobile applications. Well, the alarm industry is no different. A new affordable IP forwarding service caught the attention of Security Products Magazine’ Online Sales Director at the conference because of its innovation that I’m sure more industry insiders will be whispering about in the near future.
- By Christina Miralla
- Apr 04, 2012
There are hundreds of specialized tools used on a daily basis at the United Airlines jet engine rebuild and test facility, a 20-acre maintenance and operations center adjacent to San Francisco International Airport.
- By Del V. Salvi
- Apr 01, 2012
Monitronics International, one of the nation's largest, fastest-growing alarm monitoring companies, is simplifying the process its dealers follow to submit customer contracts by rolling out a new application that will enable them to fill out contract information electronically.
Monitronics International was presented with a Gold Stevie Award in the Inbound Marketing Program of the Year category in the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
It’s better known for its rolling hills, thoroughbred race horse farms and ladies with big hats. It is, after all, home of the Kentucky Derby, the crown jewel of the triple crown of horse racing.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2012
Security is more than just the protection of people, companies and their assets; it also is an integral part of a company’s reputation and success.
- By Ryan Strange
- Mar 01, 2012
Many people—even within the security industry—may be surprised to learn how traditional alarm dispatches work. It can be a lengthy process.
- By Megan Weadock
- Mar 01, 2012