National and regional governments and the insurance industry stepped in to drastically improve building codes, recognizing both the scale of human and financial loss. One important addition to the code was a requirement for missile-impact resisting glass.
- By Jane Embury
- Apr 22, 2015
With so many business functions becoming integrated through networked devices or systems, it is no wonder that one of the newly re-introduced buzzwords spreading throughout the physical security industry is integrated security services.
- By Cale Dowell
- Apr 10, 2015
Per Björkdahl shares his thoughts about cybersecurity, the IP video market, access control and interoperability.
Embarking on a remote video monitoring solution, especially third party, can seem like an overwhelming mission. However, with considerable value add to be gained by augmenting your security function, it’s imperative to educate yourself to recognize if it is right for you.
- By Cale Dowell
- Feb 25, 2015
Several technologies are available that help detect misuse of taxpayer information.
- By Hagai Schaffer
- Feb 05, 2015
Primary issue is inadequate government oversight of airlines in certain countries.
- By Maxwell Leitschuh
- Jan 26, 2015
As number of people traveling continues to rise, airport security become more extensive and complex while facing unique challenges.
- By David Lenot
- Jan 16, 2015
Combination of training and experience with the best equipment ensures safety.
- By Chris Taylor
- Dec 22, 2014
Correctional facilities harden their perimeters only to face the introduction of contraband coming in from the outside.
- By John Romanowich
- Dec 10, 2014
Wrightstyle, based in the UK, supplies specialist steel and aluminium glazing systems worldwide, and has supplied shopping centres internationally. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at retail trickery and the power of light to seduce shoppers.
- By Jane Embury
- Dec 05, 2014
Demand is growing for high definition and megapixel resolution security cameras because they allow for wider coverage and image detail.
- By Moroni Flake
- Dec 03, 2014
Protecting on-site assets and facilities by limiting access to buildings, vehicles and pooled assets.
- By Danny Garrido
- Nov 21, 2014
As Christmas approaches, and textile factories across Asia step up production, let’s hope that fire regulations will be better served by stricter monitoring – and that, inch by inch, the lessons of fire safety become embedded in more jurisdictions worldwide.
- By Jane Embury
- Nov 17, 2014
Keys and locks reliably offer prevention, protection, ease of install and maintenance, and minimal cost investment.
- By Fernando Pires
- Nov 10, 2014
As the desire to connect more real-world activities to the digital world increases, designers across industries are beginning to look at harnessing this technology as a way to enhance physical security.
- By Steve Spatig
- Nov 03, 2014
Skybridges, along with modern glazing systems, play a significant role in evacuations.
- By Jane Embury
- Oct 27, 2014
Faced with tighter security requirements, enhanced regulatory pressure and heightened environmental concerns, businesses seek technologies that will improve overall business processes.
- By Rod Montrose
- Oct 24, 2014
Documentation for iOS8 confirms no open access for developers to the NFC controller in the phone and no NFC APIs in the iOS8 SDK.
- By Jim McHale
- Sep 29, 2014
Whatever the building, compartmentation is fundamental to its safety, creating a series of protected fire zones to ensure that the fire is contained.
- By Jane Embury
- Sep 25, 2014
DHS identified transportation systems as one of 16 critical infrastructures to nation's supply chain and cargo theft as a constant threat to stability.
- By Jack DeMao
- Sep 15, 2014