With 30 years’ experience as a volunteer firefighter, Steve Merola has a special appreciation for alarm technology. The New York based custom integrator wishes more of his customers had the same attitude.
- By Tim Trautman
- Jun 01, 2008
For you and I, banks are a symbol of security. This faith in security has survived for our parents and grandparents, and even banks themselves exude a confidence of security to the general public.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 22, 2008
Marquette University may not have Robocop, but school public safety officials are convinced they’ve got the next best thing—a virtual surveillance system that could make a dent in campus crime. What campus today isn’t thinking about and implementing key security plans?
- By Larry R. Rickard
- May 21, 2008
If you’re a security integrator working with companies that store or produce chemical or petroleum products, your clients have probably asked for assistance with the Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facilities Anti- Terrorism Standards.
- By Matt Scherer
- May 21, 2008
The maritime industry is clearly one of the most powerful drivers of international commerce and economic vitality in the world. The statistics are astounding, including a worldwide fleet of nearly 11 million marine containers, a transportation cargo unit that can hold up to 500 computer monitors.
- By John Diedam
- May 21, 2008
Merchants, assets and shoppers at the 1 million-square-foot Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles, Ill., are better served since the installation this month of a new wireless video surveillance system.
Arteco recently announced the installation of IVS systems in The Columbus Division of Electricity utility substations, in Columbus, Ohio, for the purpose of preventing copper theft and other security related issues.
ZigBee technology from Ember is helping hotels keep their guests' valuables safe and secure while providing a better customer experience and more efficient hotel operation. The company partnered with SAFLOK, a hospitality security technology provider, to ZigBee-enable wireless in-room systems around the world.
One of New Zealand’s leading financial institutions, the Bank of Zealand is a member of the National Australia Bank group, has assets of NZ $56.4 billion and operates 180 branches across the country. BNZ had been using the same tape-based analog recording system for 16 to 18 years, and officials wanted to upgrade to modern technology.
Newton Memorial Hospital opened its doors in 1932 with 40 acute care beds and 10 bassinets to provide healthcare to Sussex County, N.J. After acquiring 10 acres of land adjacent to the original parcel in 1961, NMH constructed a wing to house a new radiology department, clinical and pathology laboratories, an emergency room, an intensive and coronary care unit and a 20-bed general medical surgical unit. This expansion increased the hospital’s bed count to 148.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- May 01, 2008
Protecting the safety of vulnerable adults used to keep Lara Parsons awake at night. Not anymore. The introduction of a security system built around plastic photo ID cards now helps Parsons, director of development at Shoreham Village, get a better night’s sleep.
- By Sharon Steinhoff-Smith
- May 01, 2008
Brivo Systems, a provider of Web applications for access control and security systems, recently announced that eFit Financial, provider of health club management software and services, has signed up more than 20 customers for its new 24-hour access service.
The protection of life and property within government facilities nationwide requires a proven solution that’s flexible, yet cost-effective. Using the E3 Series® emergency evacuation system by Gamewell-FCI, two facilities—different in both form and function—got all the protection they required.
- By Beth Welch
- Apr 21, 2008
A comprehensive fire and life safety design requires a cohesive blend of alarm and detection capabilities, an appropriate suppression system and a number of other building construction features related to occupancy, facility type and use of space. Planning, an often overlooked component, is integral to keeping occupants safe.
- By David George
- Apr 21, 2008
Before Sept. 11, 2001, perimeter security provided an extra barrier of protection for an airport and its people—typically from hijackers and vandals. Although that is still true, there is now an added threat. Today, we cannot afford to let a terrorist or attacker get near airport facilities, people or passengers. In all too many cases, getting close is all they have to do.
Taiwan’s Tajen University now ensures campus safety and delivers Wi-Fi access to its 12,000 students and staff using a wireless network infrastructure from Firetide Inc.
Secure Computing Corp., a enterprise gateway security company, recently announced that University of Minnesota has selected the company's Secure SafeWord (formerly known as SafeWord) as a two-factor authentication solution for 8,000 staff and faculty members.
HID Global recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.
Optellios Inc. announced recently that it will be launching a new family of FiberPatrol intrusion detection systems featuring modular, environmentally hardened 4-zone alarm processors. The company will be demonstrating the product at Booth 1044 at ISC West.
It’s some of the worst nightmares for the parents of a newborn -- their child being abducted or switched during the hospital stay. But thanks to a RFID solution from Xmark, parents are resting just a little easier.
- By Brent Dirks
- Mar 14, 2008