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I’ve been to many tradeshows over the years. Probably just about as many as our loyal readers, and I have to say this year’s ASIS was probably about the best ever.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2013
High-definition, megapixel cameras can cover larger areas with fewer cameras while delivering superior detail and improving overall security operations.
- By Scott Schafer
- Oct 01, 2013
The reality is that the security industry is undergoing technology-driven changes, and nothing can be done to arrest them. It’s not hard to find signs of the upheavals.
- By Shawn Welsh
- Oct 01, 2013
A business that is successful in a competitive market over a long period of time, with repeat customers, must be providing a product or service that meets or exceeds customer needs. This means the company is providing quality using best business practices.
- By Richard Hahn
- Oct 01, 2013
Whether it was “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” “Hansel and Gretel” or “Red Riding Hood,” we all had our favorite fairy tales as children. As adults, it seems these stories fade into the background of our memories, only remembered if we have children of our own.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 01, 2013
Frank DeAngelis has given his all to the students and community of Columbine High School. Now, 14 years after the tragic shooting, DeAngelis is retiring as school principal.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2013
Because of the advantages in the transmission of both audio and video data, as well as control signals, IP-based surveillance has caught on in recent years. The data provided can be synthesized into new, custom build-outs that allow the support of HD images, analytics for operational purposes, local or remote video storage, remote control and monitoring.
- By Todd Flowers
- Oct 01, 2013
Businesses set goals, and employees are involved in meeting those benchmarks, year in and year out. The same is true in the security monitoring business, which translates to complete security for homeowners.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2013
Remote monitoring of critical infrastructure used to be very difficult, but thanks to available technologies, this task can be achieved with a fraction of the resources required in the past.
- By Matt S. Nelson
- Oct 01, 2013
Like many small town police departments seeking to maintain neighborhood safety, the Village of Glenwood, Ill., needed to squeeze every ounce of value from its law enforcement tools.
- By John Bartolac
- Oct 01, 2013
Tyco’s Global Accounts Program meets the needs of some of the largest, highprofile, enterprise customers in the world. At the heart of the global account program, Tyco’s Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) provides global program management and programming services for unified security throughout an enterprise.
- By Renae Leary
- Oct 01, 2013
When the owner of a 7,000 sq. ft. RadioShack warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas worried about his space’s security, he decided to install a video-verified alarm system.
- By Jamie Friedlander
- Oct 01, 2013
Five or six years ago, when PDAs began taking on the characteristics of today’s Blackberries, iPhones and Androids, video surveillance manufacturers rushed to develop mobile capabilities.
- By Dan Cremins
- Oct 01, 2013
Wireless devices are everywhere. They are in our homes and offices in the form of mobile smart phones, tablets and personal computers, among other things.
In a bold move to improve security, specifically in student housing, Miami University (MU) in Oxford, Ohio replaced mechanical locks on more than 4,000 residence rooms and installed electronic locks and smart card credentials on others during a 90-day summer break.
- By April Noblitt
- Oct 01, 2013
Ultra low profile IP megapixel cameras are easy to install.
Offering integrator training sessions in multiple locations throughout the United States.
An interesting panel at ASIS 2013 on Wednesday discussed the massive undertaking of providing a layered security approach at O'Hare International Airport.
- By Brent Dirks
- Sep 27, 2013
With ASIS 2013 officially in the books, I believe this tradeshow made a major upswing in the B-to-B business this year. It was a great show, and I would have to say that 95 percent of the exhibitors felt the same way.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 27, 2013
As day 2 of ASIS 2013 came to a close, I was excited to attend the after-show functions but a little sad that there was only one more day of this trade show. I have found that the people who make up the security industry as a whole are some of the friendliest, most down-to-earth people who genuinely care about others. In my opinion, this has been the "heart" of ASIS 2013.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 26, 2013
IQinVision recently announced the upcoming launch of a new line of IQeye cameras featuring Milestone Arcus embedded video management software (VMS), to provide an intuitive, robust and cost-effective solution that requires little or no maintenance.
MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, today announced that it achieved a 15x increase in revenue year over year thanks to continued technical innovation, infrastructure investments and additions to its sales network.
Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, today announced the company's release of Brivo OnAir version 10.11, featuring an updated User Interface.
Sony Electronics' Security Systems Division and Next Level Security Systems announced today the launch of an affordable, scalable cloud-based video surveillance solution: IPELA CLOUD Serviced by NextConnect Video. Combining Sony's IPELA ENGINE EX™ Series IP cameras with the NextConnect Video cloud service allows Sony and Next Level to deliver security solutions and technologies to a broader audience of customers.
Interlogix recently announced major additions to its already robust line of TruVision cameras — including IP models offering high performance at prices highly competitive with analog units.
DVTEL now offers a comprehensive video analytics solution which includes edge-based and server-based analytics to enable users to maximize the advantages of either approach depending on the needs of the application.
Truly embracing a tradeshow environment takes extensive planning and perseverance, with time spent strolling around an exhibit hall, speaking with a number of people, all of whom represent different companies and offerings.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 25, 2013
Honeywell has released the WIN-PAK CS 4.2 managed access control system, which lets security dealers provide a wider range of value-added services to all types of organizations while reducing their installation and service costs.
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, today announced it will be showcasing its latest video surveillance technologies and solutions here at ASIS International