December 2012

  • SECURITY TRENDS - Current and Future Trends Abound
  • RETAIL SECURITY - Tackling Theft
  • GOVSEC WEST - GovSec West Exhibitors Greet Large Crowds
  • UTILITY SECURITY - Wireless for Utilities
  • INDUSTRY EXCHANGE - Bordering on Chaos


Features

GovSec West Exhibitors Greet Large Crowds

Compiled by the Security Products’ Editorial Staff

The more than 40 exhibitors were one of the highlights of the conference that wrapped up in October in Dallas.


Current and Future Trends Abound

Looking at access control, video surveillance

By Blake Kozak, Niall Jenkins

While technology developments such as near-field communications (NFC) and personal identification verification (PIV) credentials are becoming more widespread, emerging product developments that offer interesting challenges to the traditional concepts of access control, like ecosystems and access control as a service (ACaaS), are presenting more of an opportunity for suppliers of access control equipment.


Wireless for Utilities

IP network destined to connect smart appliances to home or office

By Cosimo Malesci

Utilities and governments around the world are investing billions of dollars into upgrading the existing analog electric, gas and water grids into two-way communication networks capable of optimizing distribution and reducing costs for consumers.


Tackling Theft

Increasing profitability in an ever-changing retail environment

By Wayne Jared

In a challenging, ever-changing retail environment, it’s more important than ever for retailers to find innovative solutions to tackle enormous margin-eaters, like theft, in order to create operational efficiencies and protect their bottom line.


Departments

Special Security System Fills Customs' Needs

By Karen Evans

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has some stiff security requirements at its field office in Miami. The agency needed an access control system that accepted the Inscription: HSPD12.FIPS 201 government card system.


Closing Out 2012; Hello New Year

By Ralph C. Jensen

As we close out 2012 and stare into the reality of 2013, I am reminded of all that has happened in our publishing world this year. It has been a wonderful time.


Bordering on Chaos

Do you believe you might have to defend yourself from terrorists in this country?

By Ronnie Rittenberry


Networking Security

If You Thought Megapixel Cameras Were More Expensive, Think Again

Take an updated look at the price of networking in the 21st century

By Scott Schafer

There is a misconception in the security industry that megapixel cameras are more expensive than conventional cameras. Don’t believe it.


Securing The Coming M2M Communications Boom

All points connect to exceed 60 billion devices by 2020

By Cathal McDaid

It is beyond dispute that Machine to Machine (M2M) technology and communications will influence our daily personal and business lives in the coming years.


Distributed Storage Done Right

Debate revolves around scalability and cost effectiveness

By Mahesh Saptharishi, Ph.D.

Scalable system architectures have been the source of many debates within the security industry.


Webinars

New Products

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    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. 3

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis. 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