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When Does Warranty Begin?

Most of us have been at the end of a project when the owner/ client asks the popular question: “When does the one-year warranty begin?” The answer becomes one of the most debated topics, only second to the end-of-project, door-locking hardware debacle.

Enough to Go Around

Some of the most satisfying applications of sophisticated security technologies have little to do with security. Today, biometric identity management plays a critical role in delivering necessary vaccines to children in the developing world.

The ABCs of PoE

With the introduction of IP cameras, system integrators have experienced big improvements in the quality and performance of video systems that can be offered to their customers.



Hot Time in Atlanta

There are a lot of important things about the month of September: School is underway; football has started; and it is time for ASIS.

Protect a Key

When Steven Shaker wants to know who last took a car on his lot out for a demo or wants to see the demo history of a specific vehicle, all he has to do is go to his computer and check the Morse Watchmans KeyPro software for the answer.

The New Landscape

Managing access privileges for visitors, contractors and vendors in hospitals is a significant challenge for healthcare institutions.

Data Breaches: Who’s Ultimately Responsible?

In 0.27 seconds, these were the top headlines that Google pulled from 67,500 results highlighting the latest data breaches around the globe.

The Backbone of Security

Rob Lydic spends a lot of time traveling around the upper Midwest and Northwest, heralding the needs of security, proper equipment and how dealers can make more money in their own businesses.

Picking Up the Pace

Idesco Corp. started in the security business in the early 1940s. They began with ID badging for the Department of the Army. Well, times have changed, a lot, in the past seven or eight decades but one constant is that Idesco is still involved in security.

Enhancing the Customer Experience

Consumers’ expectations about their shopping experience at brickand- mortar, retail stores are changing. Mobile devices allow consumers to find any information they need with just a few clicks of a button, and this sense of immediacy has spread to how they shop.

Google Maps Tracks Your Every Step – But You Can Stop It

Google Maps Tracks Your Every Step – But You Can Stop It

A little-known data collecting process by Google can be switched off.

Honeywell Adds High Definition IP Video Kits to Performance Series Line

Provides security dealers with a hassle-free upgrade to IP video.

Low Frequency Application Guide Now Available from System Sensor

Guide covers waking effectiveness, low frequency requirements, occupancy and building code impact, system applications and more.

ASAP Ready to Expand Beyond Charter Members

Expansion of program supported by demand from New PSAPs on the system.

U.S. Security Associates Welcomes ASIS 2014 to Atlanta

As a Bronze-level sponsor of ASIS 2014 and a long-time exhibitor and supporter of ASIS International, Alton Harvey invites all to visit Booth #1105.

HID Global and Chapman University Collaborate to Develop A Technology Incubation Environment

HID Global participates in program that sets challenge for student entrepreneurs to expand “Internet of Things” opportunities for HID Trusted Tag Services.

Real-Time Technology Group Partners with All Points to Deliver Advanced Identity Management

Real-Time Technology Group Partners with All Points to Deliver Advanced Identity Management

Partnership enables RTTG to bring their Real-Time Verification (RTV) technology platform to state and federal customers.

Fluidmesh Announces the Release of the FM3200

Available in two versions, this radio can be used to create highly customized point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, mesh and mobile networks.

Largest Scottish University Centralizes Security

Milestone-Axis IP video solution from Boston Networks provides control of multiple campus locations.

North Bend Schools Automate Lockdown with Genetec Security Center

Public school district in Nebraska upgrades to IP video surveillance and access control to better protect students.

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