University Hospital, the teaching hospital of San Antonio’s University Health Systems is a sprawling campus in the South Texas Medical Center, and one of the health system’s 23 locations across the community that needed the latest security technology.
- By Mary Wilbur
- Oct 01, 2015
There are troubling, albeit legal, shenanigans going on not only in the security industry but in several other industries, as well.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2015
The comings and goings of judges, inmates, attorneys, law enforcement, maintenance staff and others pose a number of safety concerns for courthouses.
- By Fernando Pires
- Oct 01, 2015
At SIA Honors Night, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will honor the late Frank De Fina, former senior director of strategic sales for Hikvision USA Inc., with the 2015 Lippert Award posthumously.
Verint Systems Inc. today announced enhancements to its Verint Situational Awareness Platform™, including the incorporation of advanced solutions to help organizations gain comprehensive situational awareness while driving rapid incident response and enhanced field communications.
At all trade shows, there tends to be overall trends within the security industry that emerge from visiting the various exhibitor booths and this year's ASIS is no exception. The following are the top three trends from the show room floor.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 30, 2015
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 30, 2015
IDIS announced at ASIS 2015 that is has completed the successful integration of its DirectIP™ network video recorders (NVRs) with 360 Vision Technology's Predator HD cameras. Suitable for a variety of applications, the Predator line of full-HD cameras feature up to 574 ft of infrared (IR) illumination and up to 492-ft of ultra-bright white LEDs to provide outstanding night time surveillance in both monochrome and true color.
From my 20 years' experience attending ASIS, I have always found it to be a different kind of tradeshow. Years ago everyone wore a suit, and it seemed like a pretty formal affair. Something has changed.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 30, 2015
Panasonic, a leading provider of integrated security and video surveillance solutions, has released Smart Coding, a new technology that enhances the encoding algorithm in standard H.264 video streams, yielding up to a 70 percent improvement in bandwidth reduction.
Lenel and AlertEnterprise today announced an alliance to resell AlertEnterprise's Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) software to support an advanced PIAM and compliance solution. Lenel is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
I had the pleasure of attending last night's Angel's baseball game with Altronix and LRG here in hot, muggy California. The air-conditioned suite at the stadium was a much-appreciated detail. As I heard the crack of the bat, the cheer of the crowd and the buzz of conversations that were going around me, I couldn't help but notice how baseball and security are related.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 29, 2015
Axis announces AXIS Guard Suite, a series of robust video analytics applications that quickly turn Axis network cameras into smart security systems, allowing a more pro-active approach to video surveillance.
The goal was to hit the showroom floor running, so I started off day one of ASIS 2015 with a power breakfast of steel-cut oats with raisins and brown sugar, whole wheat toast and, of course, java juice!
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 29, 2015
Kicking off a tradeshow on Monday seems a little bit strange to me, and apparently many others who were at the show. It certainly doesn't diminish the quality of product exhibits, though it seems that a lot of attendees might have used Monday as a travel day to California.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 29, 2015
Visitors have opportunity to see, touch and hear about latest product introductions and enhancements to flagship system.
Ideal for hospitals, schools and industrial facilities with a variety of door access systems.
World-class support services for megapixel camera products.
Out-of-the-box access control, IP video management and building automation streamlines management of buildings.
Partnership with ECKey adds Bluetooth link to popular LEXI and ELECTRA lineups.
With more than 600 companies showcasing their latest security-related offerings at ASIS 2015 and more than 20,000 attendees, there won't be a lack of things to do and see. Here are my top 10 suggestions to make this ASIS your best one yet
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 28, 2015
Advanced usability and system capabilities strengthen predictive security.
Plug-and-play recorders reduce equipment and installation costs.
I consider myself pretty well traveled having gone to Canada, the UK, and Mexico, and to various places across the United States, including Hawaii, and stayed in some amazing hotels. This led me to believe that I can handle pretty much any hotel elevator…until I arrived in Anaheim, Calif. for ASIS 2015.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 28, 2015
Reliability, security and cost savings highlight end-user benefits.
Provides reseller partners with escalated support, price protection and high margins.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 28, 2015
Company solves longstanding locking challenges while maintaining critical life safety functionality.
New integration expands flexibility and value of WiseNet III camera apps.
Delivers robust access functionality from anywhere at any time.