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
Intelli-M Access software adds access control management functionality to XProtect Smart Client.
The ruling doesn’t allow police to unlock phones using passcodes, however.
- By Matt Holden
- Nov 03, 2014
If a customer can dream of a security solution, integrator Lance Rankin can do it. Rankin and his Virtual Police team has become a preferred vender to one of the world’s largest wireless communications and telecommunications providers.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 03, 2014
A few years ago, Tarrant County College
knew its growth had outpaced its existing key
system. The key manufacturer advised that an
entirely new system was needed to handle the
college’s more than 10,000 doors. This led to a
broader investigation of solutions.
- By Ann Geissler Timme
- Nov 03, 2014
Each year, college campuses across the country are faced with new security and safety challenges. Campus police and security departments need to adapt to these challenges by implementing new strategies and/or infrastructure.
- By Samuel Shanes
- Nov 03, 2014
An independent, nationwide survey in October 2013 sponsored by United Technologies Corp. and the U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools revealed that nine out of 10 Americans believe it’s time for the nation to invest in transforming aging school facilities into 21st century learning environments.
- By Brett St. Pierre
- Nov 03, 2014
In the physical realm, video surveillance is among the most effective methods for safeguarding property. With 24/7 monitoring, companies ensure that trusted insiders have access to the premises, and that criminals do not.
- By Gaby Friendlander
- Nov 03, 2014
The amount of data we generate on a daily basis is astounding, and it’s only growing larger with each passing day.
- By Brian McIlravey
- Nov 03, 2014
Fiber optics makes delivering data much easier, and the network that this information rides on is able to do the job.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 03, 2014