May 2012

  • MOBILE SECURITY APPS - Taking Off
  • MUSEUM SECURITY - Innovation at the Edge
  • BANKING SECURITY - A Wise Investment
  • CAMERA SOLUTIONS - Smart Thermal Cameras


Features

Preserving Musical Heritage

Academy of Santa Cecilia uses IP video technology to preserve the past

By Courtney Pedersen

As the crown jewel of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome, the Academy of Santa Cecilia is one of the oldest and most important musical institutions in the world. Its position and fame have steadily grown since it was founded in 1585. Today, it is internationally renowned, both as a venue for symphony orchestra concerts and as the custodian of a heritage of inestimable value, which makes it a landmark for academics and music lovers alike.


A Wise Investment

The move from analog to digital nets positive results

By Rich Mellott

Monticello Bank, a 12-branch community bank in Kentucky, had an outdated analog surveillance system in place that limited capabilities and required the bank to hire a thirdparty vendor for analog video installation and maintenance services.


Rolling Out Successful Security

Russian National Library tests intelligent platform

By Evgenia Ostrovskaya


Security On The Fly

Mobile community shatters attendance records at worldwide security conference

By Chris Ryan

How significant is the mobile application market around the world today? You just need to look at some of the numbers to understand how widespread mobile apps have become, even in the physical security market, and how adoption of mobile phones, tablets and other smart devices that are used with these apps has gone from leading-edge to commonplace.


Taking Off

Surveillance never takes a holiday, nor does it sleep

By Brian Galante

Today’s progressively faster pace of life rationalizes the thirst for near-constant connectivity.


Security Grows With Mesa

Continued security options are part of the changing needs in higher education

By Minu Youngkin

For the past several years, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has been growing rapidly, and its access control system has continued to grow with it.


Innovation At The Edge

Fire alarm technology protects scientific concerns

By Howard Diamond, Peter Ebersold

Set on the edge of a ravine, the 540,000-square-foot Ontario Science Centre is the size of a large airport, with three separate buildings on different elevations that descend into the valley.


Smart Thermal Cameras

Maximizing security for petroleum, transportation and electrical assets

By John Romanowich

Achieving security awareness around perimeters and outdoor areas comes down to timely, credible and detailed alerts.


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Securing the Past

IP Video analytics keep valuable artifacts safe in Indian state museum

By Alex Swanson

Patna Museum is recognized as one of the greatest museums in India.


Expecting More Growth This Year

By Ralph C. Jensen

Every so often, I get lucky and find myself at the right place at the right time, hopefully doing the right things. For many years I’ve experienced this within the security industry.


Mandate for Mass Notification

By Ralph C. Jensen

The parents of two former Virginia Tech students have won a $4 million jury-awarded lawsuit resulting from the deaths of their children, Erin Peterson and Julia Pryde.


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    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening. 3

  • 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. 3

  • 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. 3