Security Products Magazine Digital Edition - December 2016

December 2016

  • Video Trends to Focus On
  • Innovations, Solutions and a Renewed Sense of Pride
  • Video Surveillance
  • A Glimpse into the Future of IP Video
  • Trends in Access Control


Features

Video Trends To Focus On

Video Trends To Focus On

By Brian Carle

If these technologies aren’t on your radar, they probably should be. These product categories are rapidly growing in popularity and for good reason.


What

What's In Store

Video surveillance plays a pivotal role in terrorism

By Wayne Arvidson

What’s ahead in 2017? In 2016, we saw video surveillance and security increasingly become the focus of mainstream media conversations, with video playing a pivotal role in bringing terror suspects to justice (as it did recently in NYC) and with police body-worn cameras capturing sometimes controversial incidents that spark national conversations.


A Glimpse Into The Future Of IP Video

A Glimpse Into The Future Of IP Video

By Fredrik Nilsson

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s first IP network camera, a technology that eventually revolutionized the video surveillance landscape.


Innovations, Solutions and a Renewed Sense of Pride

By Sharad Shekhar

It’s an exciting time to be in the security industry, as evidenced by the successful year we have seen in regards to technology innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and a renewed sense of pride in the industry.


Departments

Industry Focus

Our Round of Convergence

By Ralph C. Jensen

There are myriad clichés that describe change. However, the one that seems to suit Security Products magazine best is: Success is often brought about by change.


Going for the Gold

Industry Vertical

Going for the Gold

Dahua Technology cameras provide winning video surveillance solution for 2016 Rio Summer Olympics

By Raleigh Gerber

When the Olympic Games come to town, the welfare of people and property are of paramount importance in both the planning process and during the event.


Industry Professional

Deterring Fraud and Theft

Reliable, user intuitive platform was an absolute must for massive luxury auto dealership in Texas

By Steve Birkmeier

There is an old saying about how everything is bigger in Texas, and in the case of Lexus of Lakeway, the expression certainly rings true.


Webinars

New Products

  • 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

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation. 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