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

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame. 3