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Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at the recent history of wind loading and glazing systems.

Online Exclusive: Wind Loading and Glass Technologies

National and regional governments and the insurance industry stepped in to drastically improve building codes, recognizing both the scale of human and financial loss. One important addition to the code was a requirement for missile-impact resisting glass.

  • By Jane Embury
  • Apr 22, 2015

Sentry360 Targets Retail and Mass Transit Markets with Verint Integration

Partnership integrates 360-degree, HD and Ultra HD cameras with video management software.

  • Apr 21, 2015

Theia Debuted 4K 4-10mm 12MP Lens at ISC West 2015

Boasts the fastest F number in the industry for excellent light gathering ability.

  • Apr 21, 2015

Making Memories at ISC West 2015

Trade show is a time for personal connections, getting business done and establishing relationships.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 21, 2015
Security Breach at Manchester Airport under Investigation

Security Breach at Manchester Airport under Investigation

A planeload of passengers were able to enter the UK without having their passports checked.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Apr 21, 2015
Business as Usual at ISC West 2015

Business as Usual at ISC West 2015

Most of my days were a culmination of booth meetings, going from this booth to that booth, learning as much as I could about the products being offered to enhance security. After about 50 meetings, themes begin to emerge about the security industry.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 21, 2015
Only Four Months Into the Year, the World’s Dumbest Criminal of 2015 is Caught on Camera At ISC West

Only Four Months Into the Year, the World’s Dumbest Criminal of 2015 is Caught on Camera At ISC West

Crime doesn't take a vacation, even in Las Vegas.

  • By Brent Dirks
  • Apr 21, 2015
I’ve known Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Open Options, for several years. He is a southern fella who says it like it is; and when he talks, you ought to listen. Steve knows access control.

Quite a Show

I’ve known Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Open Options, for several years. He is a southern fella who says it like it is; and when he talks, you ought to listen. Steve knows access control.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Apr 17, 2015


ISC West 2015 Filled with Food and Laughter

ISC West 2015 Filled with Food and Laughter

I welcomed the second day of ISC West 2015 with food…and lots of it! Waking up very early, I prepared for the ASSA ABLOY Integrator Breakfast and upon arrival, I made a beeline to the coffee station. Black gold poured out from the carafe and I decorated my liquid with creamer and sugar, the perfect combination for tradeshow success.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 17, 2015
Behind the Scenes Innovation Demonstrated at ISC West

Behind the Scenes Innovation Demonstrated at ISC West

At the end of the day, the security industry's main goal is to provide security, safety and peace of mind, so that all living beings can enjoy a life-time of happiness. This is accomplished by various products and services offered, but where do these innovative ideas come from?

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 17, 2015

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