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Jimmy Chiu remembers the Summerland tragedy

Online Exclusive: Remembering the Summerland Tragedy

The Summerland tragedy changed building regulations across the country because poor design and inappropriate building materials allowed a minor fire to become a major conflagration. The lessons learned had influence across many international jurisdictions.

  • By Jimmy Chiu
  • Aug 07, 2013
CCTV Tipping Point Still Coming in 2014

CCTV Tipping Point Still Coming in 2014

Network video surveillance gear sales to surpass analog next year.

  • Aug 06, 2013
Milestone Integration Supports Student Learning at St Andrews University Medical School

Milestone Integration Supports Student Learning at St Andrews University Medical School

Video portfolios of exercises in clinical and communication skills are evaluated.

  • Aug 06, 2013
El liderazgo politico en los planes de seguridad

El liderazgo politico en los planes de seguridad

This article discusses the transforming of the city of Bogota and Medellin by utilizing the importance of political leadership in security. (English summary on bottom of page 5 of article.)

  • By Samuel Yecutieli
  • Aug 06, 2013
MicroPower Technologies Announces New Funding

MicroPower Technologies Announces New Funding

$5.7 Million will be used to finance growth and product development.

  • Aug 06, 2013
Texas Colleges and Universities Authorized to Perform Background Checks on Future Dorm Dwellers

Texas Colleges and Universities Authorized to Perform Background Checks on Future Dorm Dwellers

Students may have to submit to a background check before being permitted to live on campus.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Aug 05, 2013
Cultural Heritage Site Foils Thieves

Cultural Heritage Site Foils Thieves

Protecting pieces of history with a video surveillance solution based on machine-to-machine (M2M) communications.

  • By Markus Breitbach
  • Aug 02, 2013
Bogus iPhone Chargers Infect Your Device with Malware

Bogus iPhone Chargers Infect Your Device with Malware

It's time to recharge your iPhone battery, but before you plug in make sure it’s not a “Mactan!”

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Aug 01, 2013


Providing Mercy

After dealing with proprietary systems that did not “play well” with each other, Mercy made the decision to replace them with non-proprietary, enterprise-level systems through Lenel.

  • By Paul Baratta
  • Aug 01, 2013
A Strategic Edge

A Strategic Edge

Some equipment vendors can be hesitant when financing their customers. However, vendor financing is a significant way to gain a strategic advantage over the competition.

  • By Mark Scardigli
  • Aug 01, 2013

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    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

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    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.