March 2012

  • VIDEO MANAGEMENT - Tuning Up Downtown
  • CASINO SECURITY - In the Cards
  • TRANSPORTATION SECURITY - Eyes Open Wide
  • VENUE SECURITY - A Series All Its Own
  • PERIMETER SECURITY - Crucial to Deployment


Features

Decision 2012 IP Video For All

By James Marcella

The adoption of IP-based surveillance continues to increase annually, capturing market share across virtually all industry segments.


Crucial To Deployment

By Jim Krachenfels

With the growth of IP-based network applications throughout the power industry, power plants have increased their ability to control and monitor both central utility operations and remote installations.


In The Cards

By Courtney Pedersen

With thousands of guests daily visiting Casino Copenhagen, money is always changing hands.


A Series All Its Own

A Series All Its Own

By Joe Kirmser

At a time when terrorism and random violence against ordinary citizens are global concerns, the Little League World Series poses numerous and complex security challenges for several reasons.


Securing A City Within A City

By Craig Albrecht

Protecting this magnitude of sheer space, residents, visitors and employees is no easy feat.


Helping First Responders

By Nathan Needel

Managers of the Shanghai Metro System were very concerned about what could happen if there was an accident.


Hooray For Bollards

By David Dickinson

To block off residential areas from nighttime traffic on Sunset Boulevard and mitigate traffic from the Sunset Millenium Shopping Center, the city of West Hollywood, Calif., is employing the same type of anti-terrorism bollards used by the government to stop car bombers at embassies around the world.


Tap Into Security Remotely

By Debjit Das

Organizations whose operations span cities, countries and even continents face formidable challenges in their efforts to secure people, property and assets.


Upgrading To A New Era

By Terence Martin Breslin

In order to allow an all-IP-based services platform, service providers are upgrading existing networks and migration strategies.


Sophisticated and Strategic

By Kris Cahill

Mission-critical facilities such as data and telecommunications centers must maintain operations without interruption.


Eyes Wide Open

By David Lee

The Port of Portland services more than 800 vessel calls each year, accounting for more than 14 million tons of ocean-going cargo.


Supplement

Integrators At Large

Integrators At Large

By Ralph C. Jensen

It’s better known for its rolling hills, thoroughbred race horse farms and ladies with big hats. It is, after all, home of the Kentucky Derby, the crown jewel of the triple crown of horse racing.


New Business Opportunities

By Ryan Strange

Security is more than just the protection of people, companies and their assets; it also is an integral part of a company’s reputation and success.


Alarm Protocol

By Megan Weadock

Many people—even within the security industry—may be surprised to learn how traditional alarm dispatches work. It can be a lengthy process.


Anything But Old School

By Judy Jones

Among Austin Independent School District’s top-stated values are excellence and the health and safety of its students, and it shows.


New Products

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.