For manufacturers to play within the commodity space, they need to provide the most features, ease-of-use and the best reliability, camera versus camera.
                    
			            - By Ian  Johnston
 - Dec 01, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Business planning for 2015 likely started a long time ago. I know it has for the publishing industry, as we keep our editorial calendar upto- date each quarter. It won’t be long before the first quarter of 2016 is updated on our website.
                    
			            - By Ralph  C. Jensen
 - Dec 01, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    As most in the video surveillance industry know, traditional video surveillance cameras have an inherent flaw: blind spots. 
                    
			            - By Thomas  Carnevale
 - Dec 01, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    While the threat of terrorist activity to disrupt the nation’s power grid remains ever-present, other hazards such as theft and vandalism are more common and represent an immediate challenge.
                    
			            - By John  Romanowich
 - Dec 01, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    From 4K Ultra HD resolution surveillance cameras to near field communication (NFC) or Bluetooth-enabled access control readers and applications, technology innovation in the security industry runs the gamut.
                    
			            - By Jeremy  Krinitt
 - Dec 01, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    When network cameras first appeared on the market in 1996 who could have imagined this fledgling technology ever gaining a toehold in an industry dominated by analog cameras?
                    
			            - By Fredrik  Nilsson
 - Dec 01, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The machine-to-machine (M2M) movement. The Internet of Things (IoT). The Internet of Everything (IoE). Each term may have its subtle differences, but at their core, they all involve connected devices that share information to enhance their intelligence, capabilities and operation. 
                    
			            - By Jeremy   Brecher
 - Dec 01, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Samsung Techwin announced today that Samsung Group affiliates will sell their holding stakes in Samsung Techwin to Hanwha Group. Samsung Techwin is a major supplier of video surveillance equipment. Hanwha Group is a large South Korean conglomerate. 
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
    
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Assessment of video surveillance, access control and intruder alarm markets for 2014 and analysis of growth to 2018.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    From retrofits to regular doors and elevators, wireless locking systems are becoming ubiquitous for a wide variety of installations.
                    
			            - By Scott  Lindley
 - Nov 24, 2014