Navarre Corp., a distribution and retail support operation in Minneapolis, previously relied on an analog-based surveillance system as a way to increase security and aid in investigations, but the company found the system unreliable for capturing high-quality video when incidents occurred.
- By Peter Jankowski
- Dec 01, 2011
To better understand what is needed and the current state of mass notifications, Siemens undertook a detailed analysis of U.S. colleges and universities, taking a hard look at information provided to the government as part of the Clery Act. The company released the results in October in a white paper.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Dec 01, 2011
A lower-cost virtual infrastructure gives cloud providers pricing leeway that can be used either to beat a competitor’s price or to increase margins.
- By Eric Burgener
- Dec 01, 2011
Telecom office building and data center employed advanced fire protection with expandable, cost-conscious networking capabilities.
- By Beth Welch
- Nov 14, 2011
University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers helped the Federal Bureau of Investigation and NASA Office of Inspector General identify seven foreign nationals arrested for a massive, sophisticated Internet fraud that infected more than 400 million computers in 100-plus countries and scammed $14 million.
Next week, I’ll be traveling to New York City to attend ISC Solutions, the northeast security event for dealers, integrators, installers and end users.
- By Sherleen Mahoney
- Oct 26, 2011
SonicWALL, Inc., provider of intelligent network security and data protection solutions, recently issued its mid-year cyber-threat intelligence bulletin.
When you attend a tradeshow, you expect certain educational events. I believe we have added a new angle of education to this year’s ASIS event in Orlando. Several months in the planning, Security Products magazine is hosting a roundtable discussion and 15th anniversary party that will focus on IP cameras and networks. It also just happens to be the 15th anniversary of the IP camera, and the same anniversary of Security Products magazine.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 13, 2011
When your course curriculum includes 276 days at sea, it’s obvious that your college experience will be a little different from the average undergrad. Living off campus takes on a whole new meaning, and sleeping through just one class might lead to a false step into the open ocean. Training to become a merchant marine officer is serious work, and the Great Lakes Maritime Academy has been effectively preparing its cadets on the shores of Lake Michigan for more than 40 years.
- By Anthony Incorvati
- Sep 01, 2011
Industrial security has always been a challenge, with often vast areas needing coverage that is effective—and efficient. As with many other technologies, advances in electronic security and surveillance, both physical and cyber, have created new challenges as they have addressed and conquered earlier problems.
- By Jim Krachenfels
- Sep 01, 2011
The debate about so-called “open” and “closed” IP video surveillance solutions has been ongoing for some time. Each side suggests that its approach is better for the end user, with a reasonable amount of disinformation being added for good measure. To a large extent, this debate is being extinguished with the release of the ONVIF standard. However, even with this standard, defining exactly what is meant by an “open” system is still up for debate.
- By Oliver Vellacott
- Sep 01, 2011
An industry source confirmed to Security Products on Wednesday that GVI Security has ceased operations, effective Aug. 26, just five months after touting a new master distributor relationship with LG Security.
- By Brent Dirks, Ralph C. Jensen
- Aug 31, 2011
HC360 Security Networks recognizes Verint for brand strength and business value.
The Security Products New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security.
Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, S.D. is relying on IQinVision HD Megapixel technology to safeguard millions in assets and improve crowd control.
Technology is meant to enhance safety, security and operations. That is, when used properly. With innovation happening so fast -- especially with products derived from the consumer and IT worlds -- it can cause a disconnect between the end users, integrators, industry consultants and manufacturers. In essence: What new technologies should we use and which ones should we lose? This million dollar question led to our upcoming ASIS 2011 education session called "Innovation or Confusion? How Will High-Tech Industries Impact Electronic Security Solutions?"
- By Fredrik Nilsson, Benjamin Butchko, Charlie Pierce
- Aug 04, 2011
Increasing threats on school campuses and at government facilities, coupled with diminishing budgets and intense pressure to cut costs across all levels and departments, are forcing security administrators to find new ways to keep their buildings safe without breaking the bank.
- By Brad Jarvis
- Aug 01, 2011
For educational institutions, recent advances in technology have also brought problems of cyber threats, viruses, illegal music downloading and excessive bandwidth consumption. As more facilities increase their reliance on technology, the ability to monitor and trace network activity is vital to ensure both data and student cybersafety.
- By Angela Fortier
- Jul 01, 2011
After recording an all-time low shrinkage percentage in 2009, retail crime and fraud is on the upswing. Richard Hollinger, professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at the University of Florida, presented the preliminary results of the 2010 National Retail Security Survey Tuesday at the National Retail Federation Loss Prevention Conference in Grapevine, Texas.
- By Brent Dirks
- Jun 15, 2011