Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security: At the 20th global fair for security and fire protection technology, more than 39,000 trade visitors from 115 countries obtained information from 1,086 exhibitors from 40 nations.
After all is said and done with Security Essen, the market every one wants to play in is North America. Some of the problem is, companies aren’t sure how to get into the market if they’re not already here.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 02, 2012
UT Dallas computer scientists have developed a technique to automatically allow one computer in a virtual network to monitor another for intrusions, viruses or anything else that could cause a computer to malfunction.
Whether for a weekend getaway or a business conference, a meeting or a round of golf, taking in the entertainment or trying your luck at the slots or card tables, the 4-star family-friendly Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque is dedicated to offering its guests a pleasant stay with amenities including a full service spa. The security for the property and guests is no exception. One of the most secure properties in Albuquerque, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the Isleta Pueblo Indian Reservation south of Albuquerque, decided earlier this year to further enhance the protection offered by upgrading its security video surveillance system. Calling for bids, the hotel and casino wanted advice and estimates to upgrade the security surveillance system.
There were dreams and promises of Minority Report-like video intelligence that could predict a crime before it happened. Fortunately, industry expectations have come back down to earth, and we’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way.
- By Robert Muehlbauer
- Oct 01, 2012
More government agencies are taking their physical access control system (PACS) to the cloud, and it’s easy to see why.
- By Kevin Kozlowski
- Oct 01, 2012
The individual cash pay-outs might be small, but for Texas Title Loans—a chain of 14 short-term loan shops stretching from Dallas to San Antonio—keeping an eye on the till was creating big problems.
- By Matt Krebs
- Oct 01, 2012
Rob Hile’s security career started somewhat quietly, in sales and business development with a leading manufacturer of HVAC controls and security platforms.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2012
It would be hard to dispute that the banking industry has an enormous stake in security operations. In fact, other than the government, the financial services industry is considered one of the top spenders for worldwide security solutions.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2012
The ADT Corp. returned today to the public equity markets as an independent company after completing its spinoff from Tyco International Ltd.