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Apollo Affiliated Funds Enter Security Monitoring

Simultaneous acquisitions of Protection 1 and ASG Security.

  • Jul 01, 2015
China Adopts New National Security Law

China Adopts New National Security Law

Critics have said the law might be used to eliminate dissent.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 01, 2015
Business Units Built from Basics

Business Units Built from Basics

New Orleans is a terrific destination city. It is filled with history, music and adventure.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Jul 01, 2015


Always Thinking of the Integrator

Sit down for a conversation with Brian Wiser, the president of sales in North America at Bosch Security Systems, and concern for the integrator will surface pretty quickly.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Jul 01, 2015
Mapping the Way Forward

Mapping the Way Forward

Any security investment starts with a realization that you have people and things to protect.

  • By John Weadock
  • Jul 01, 2015
Security on Board

Security on Board

Until recently, the Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) video security system was limited by the capacities of its servers.

  • By Courtney Pedersen
  • Jul 01, 2015

Profiling an Integrator

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, VTI Security has been a trusted provider of security designs, installation and support for more than 35 years.

  • By Amanda Utter
  • Jul 01, 2015

Where Do I Find Leads?

Throughout my 25 years in this industry, which have included 12 as an integrator and 13 as a consultant, the number one question of all time has been: where do I find leads?

  • By Charlie Howell
  • Jul 01, 2015

Dedicated Service

Mid State Fire & Systems, a fire and life safety system installer and service provider in Ocala, Fla., is dedicated to providing quality service to customers at a competitive price.

  • By Brian Carlson
  • Jul 01, 2015

Projecting a Strong Image

At first glance, you’d think that sales representatives carry the heaviest burden for security dealers.

  • By Robert Ogle
  • Jul 01, 2015
Researching Security

Researching Security

Western Michigan University, located in Kalamazoo, Mich., is a national research university serving students from across the United States and 100 additional countries.

  • By Taylor Foster
  • Jul 01, 2015

To Verify or Not to Verify

On Mar. 1, Akron, Ohio’s police department became only the 30th across the United States to employ what is known as a verified response policy, which means that before police respond to an alarm, it must be verified that there is, indeed, a crime being committed.

  • By Vicki Contavespi
  • Jul 01, 2015

School Teacher Expelled

You have to wonder what is happening on school campuses these days. Why some students act the way they do; why some turn to violence.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Jul 01, 2015
Securing the Open Campus

Securing the Open Campus

Located in the heart of Albany, N.Y.’s capital city, The College of Saint Rose offers 4,500 students a rigorous educational experience that extends their learning beyond the campus to the vibrant urban environment in which they live.

  • By Mitchell Kane
  • Jul 01, 2015
Smarter Storage - Benefits drive expansion of IP video systems in Bergen County, N.J.

Smarter Storage

The advantages of video surveillance are well known, but at times, the full value is realized only after a system is installed.

  • By Francois Wolf
  • Jul 01, 2015
From Cockpit to Classroom

From Cockpit to Classroom

It is only natural that we respond to horrific situations with a renewed emphasis on security.

  • By Mark Berger
  • Jul 01, 2015
The Layered Approach

The Layered Approach

With one recent study projecting the mass notification market to be worth more than $6.4 billion by 2018, it is obvious that more and more institutions are turning toward a layered approach to deliver emergency alerts.

  • By Michael Zuidema
  • Jul 01, 2015

Connecting the District

Sycamore School District in Illinois is comprised of seven schools ranging from elementary to secondary schools.

  • By Kreg Wesley
  • Jul 01, 2015

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