Its deputies in the field were being asked to make do with an old, end-of-life mobile data terminal (MDT) system that it had been using for more than two decades.
- By TJ Kennedy
- Apr 01, 2012
Integration of multifaceted security systems can be a serious challenge. Using cameras, call boxes, mass notification systems and access control readers together is a difficult but increasingly common goal.
- By Samuel Shanes
- Apr 01, 2012
Susceptibility to an attack begins with an unprotected perimeter. In the past, an unprotected perimeter often meant the opportunity for myriad security breaches, loss of assets and the chance for loss of human life.
- By Patricia Logue
- Apr 01, 2012
Both physical security and IT professionals place great importance on cyber security.
- By Steve Surfaro
- Apr 01, 2012
Emergency preparedness requires critical communications to be response ready—help can’t wait when disaster strikes.
- By Ben Bradley
- Apr 01, 2012
The town of Oyster Bay, part of the New York metropolitan area, is the only town in Nassau County that extends from the North Shore to the South Shore of Long Island.
- By Samuel Shanes
- Apr 01, 2012
Hosted video has leveled the playing field for many small businesses looking to secure their properties with the latest network surveillance technology.
- By Matt Krebs
- Apr 01, 2012
Surveillance data is critical in applications ranging from retail to government, and gaming to transportation.
- By Lee Caswell
- Apr 01, 2012
When selecting a partner for your government security program, it’s important to keep in mind the four C’s that lead to success: commitment, compliance, coverage and communication.
- By Dan Myslewski
- Apr 01, 2012
There are hundreds of specialized tools used on a daily basis at the United Airlines jet engine rebuild and test facility, a 20-acre maintenance and operations center adjacent to San Francisco International Airport.
- By Del V. Salvi
- Apr 01, 2012
Since 1925, northern New Jersey has turned to Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck for healthcare excellence.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- Apr 01, 2012
Unlike digital systems, trying to quantify the range performance of radio frequency (RF) communication systems can be difficult due to the large role the environment has on radio frequency signals.
- By Mike Derby
- Apr 01, 2012
We have a pretty diverse lineup of events to talk about in this month’s issue of Security Products magazine. We begin with our cover feature from Michael Derby, the founder and chief technology officer at AvaLAN Wireless.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 01, 2012
Thursday was a celebratory day in Las Vegas for 28 winners of the 33rd Annual Security Industry Association’s (SIA) New Product Showcase (NPS) Awards. The top winners spoke at the “New Product Showcase Winners’ Forum: Brining Innovation to the Forefront.”
- By Christina Miralla
- Mar 30, 2012
With mobile technology becoming an important trend in the security industry, HID Global showcased its NFC access control technology in action during a lunch Thursday at ISC West.
- By Brent Dirks
- Mar 30, 2012
Round two of ISC West has been a knock-out. Not a disappointed exhibitor, that I can see, and attendees who are getting the latest technology updates.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 30, 2012
Uplink recently announced the launch of the company's 4G-enabled cellular communicators, which will be available in late summer.
Kantech, part of Tyco Security Products, has announced the release of Kantech Helm, a mobile security platform that enables security administrators to interact with the EntraPass security management software using a variety of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.