The world has changed. Free video is everywhere. Nobody carries a separate camera anymore—everything is a camera, including laptops, iPads and cell phones.
- By Keith Jentoft
- Jan 01, 2013
In recent years, colleges across the country have upgraded and improved the way they monitor, assess and respond to security incidents on campus.
- By Samuel Shanes
- Jan 01, 2013
Security in airports has always been a high priority, with high visibility. However, the perimeter surrounding the airport is still, in too many cases, neglected.
- By Jonathan Murray
- Jan 01, 2013
While the variety and sophistication of cybersecurity technologies has expanded exponentially over the last decade, the ability of organizations to defend themselves against security breaches doesn’t seem to be improving.
- By Joe Ferrara
- Jan 01, 2013
Public schools may not be a hotbed of criminal activity, but they do have their share of incidents on campus that need to be investigated.
- By Fredrik Nilsson
- Jan 01, 2013
Unlike other forms of strong authentication, biometrics is the only means of determining who is using the system. Systems relying on PINs, passcodes or less reliable means of user authentication are rapidly becoming both ineffective and obsolete.
- By Phil Scarfo
- Jan 01, 2013
There’s no question that the 21st century has brought significant change to security solutions. An abundance of connectivity options and the application of technologies—such as IP, virtualization, hosted solutions and mobile—are enhancing the way we secure the enterprise and helping to improve security.
- By Jeremy Brecher
- Jan 01, 2013
As a kid, I lived across the street from the school in sleepy Byron, Wyo. It was a wonderful community where everyone knew everyone’s business. Going to school was like going to church; adults could come and go as they wanted.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 01, 2013
Just as typewriters and paper gave way to personal computers and floppy disks, tablets, smartphones and the mobile apps that can be used on these devices are becoming the technology of choice for business and personal use, including the physical security industry.
- By Chris Ryan
- Jan 01, 2013
Life in the digital age has never been better. We’ve graduated from rabbit ears to flat screens and 24-hour photo processing to instant downloads. Laptops can fit into a purse as easily as a desk.
- By Rob Phillips
- Jan 01, 2013
The value proposition that distributors can and should bring to the channel is huge. Not only should they offer a vast and comprehensive inventory of products, they should constantly strive to expand the value-added services they provide to customers as well.
- By Pat Comunale
- Jan 01, 2013
The United States is looking for better and more cost-effective ways to serve its more than 220 million licensed drivers.
- By Alan Fontanella
- Jan 01, 2013
Dallmeier electronic USA, Inc. has opened new facilities in Las Vegas, with an official Grand Opening on Feb. 28, 2013.
Milestone Systems has received the Axis Application Development Partner Award for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, getting recognized for its successful collaborative work of business partners.
As an authorized Milestone Solution Partner, Oncam Grandeye has integrated its patented 360-degree technology with XProtect IP video management software to provide a unique surveillance solution to the Landmark, a luxury residential development in London.
In order to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, Bosch has contributed $200,000 in short-term relief and longer-term recovery grants and another $140,000 for power tools, boilers, solar modules, security products, and water heaters.
Stonesoft predicts that the world will experience more unseen and unknown targeted cyber-attacks, espionage, and hacking in the coming year.
At the 2012 Annual Membership Meeting, ONVIF emphasized profiles for streaming, access control and video storage.