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Legend in the Making

Because of the advantages in the transmission of both audio and video data, as well as control signals, IP-based surveillance has caught on in recent years. The data provided can be synthesized into new, custom build-outs that allow the support of HD images, analytics for operational purposes, local or remote video storage, remote control and monitoring.

All About the Customer

Businesses set goals, and employees are involved in meeting those benchmarks, year in and year out. The same is true in the security monitoring business, which translates to complete security for homeowners.

A Unified Hub

Tyco’s Global Accounts Program meets the needs of some of the largest, highprofile, enterprise customers in the world. At the heart of the global account program, Tyco’s Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) provides global program management and programming services for unified security throughout an enterprise.



Making Video Verified Response a Priority

When the owner of a 7,000 sq. ft. RadioShack warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas worried about his space’s security, he decided to install a video-verified alarm system.

Changing Business

Five or six years ago, when PDAs began taking on the characteristics of today’s Blackberries, iPhones and Androids, video surveillance manufacturers rushed to develop mobile capabilities.

Arecont Vision Showed Indoor Outdoor Surface Mount Model of the New MicroDome Product Line at ASIS

Arecont Vision Showed Indoor Outdoor Surface Mount Model of the New MicroDome Product Line at ASIS

Ultra low profile IP megapixel cameras are easy to install.

Video Insight Integrator Training Coming To A City Near You

Offering integrator training sessions in multiple locations throughout the United States.

ASIS Education Session Discusses The Layered Security Approach At O’Hare International Airport

An interesting panel at ASIS 2013 on Wednesday discussed the massive undertaking of providing a layered security approach at O'Hare International Airport.

Life is Grand

With ASIS 2013 officially in the books, I believe this tradeshow made a major upswing in the B-to-B business this year. It was a great show, and I would have to say that 95 percent of the exhibitors felt the same way.

Concept of Big Data Conquered at ASIS 2013

As day 2 of ASIS 2013 came to a close, I was excited to attend the after-show functions but a little sad that there was only one more day of this trade show. I have found that the people who make up the security industry as a whole are some of the friendliest, most down-to-earth people who genuinely care about others. In my opinion, this has been the "heart" of ASIS 2013.

Interlogix Adds IP and Analog Cameras To Its TruVision Lines

Interlogix recently announced major additions to its already robust line of TruVision cameras — including IP models offering high performance at prices highly competitive with analog units.

Samsung Techwin Announces High-Definition Fisheye Cameras

Samsung Techwin continues to expand its offering of imaging solutions that deliver high performance and greater value with the introduction of the new SNF-7010 360° megapixel camera at ASIS 2013.

Canon U.S.A. Showcases IP Video Solutions

Canon U.S.A., Inc. will exhibit its product line of full HD, megapixel and standard definition IP video security cameras at ASIS 2013

Genetec Offers Limited-Time Smart Analog Package

Genetec, a provider of unified IP security systems today announced the "Smart Analog Package" designed to provide analog users with the simplest path to access the greater flexibility and capabilities available with an IP-based video surveillance system, while still protecting their investment in analog cameras and infrastructure.

IQinVision Announces Milestone Arcus Technology Partnership

IQinVision recently announced the upcoming launch of a new line of IQeye cameras featuring Milestone Arcus embedded video management software (VMS), to provide an intuitive, robust and cost-effective solution that requires little or no maintenance.

MicroPower Technologies Expands Sales Channel Growth

MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, today announced that it achieved a 15x increase in revenue year over year thanks to continued technical innovation, infrastructure investments and additions to its sales network.

FLIR Launches New Site Protection Solution

FLIR Systems is proud to announce the launch of the new Site Protection Solution, or SPS, that provides an extremely affordable video security solution for a wide range of applications.

Sony Electronics, Next Level Security Systems Announce Cloud-Based Video Surveillance Solution

Sony Electronics' Security Systems Division and Next Level Security Systems announced today the launch of an affordable, scalable cloud-based video surveillance solution: IPELA CLOUD Serviced by NextConnect Video. Combining Sony's IPELA ENGINE EX™ Series IP cameras with the NextConnect Video cloud service allows Sony and Next Level to deliver security solutions and technologies to a broader audience of customers.

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