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May 2012

  • MOBILE SECURITY APPS - Taking Off
  • MUSEUM SECURITY - Innovation at the Edge
  • BANKING SECURITY - A Wise Investment
  • CAMERA SOLUTIONS - Smart Thermal Cameras


Features

A Wise Investment

By Rich Mellott

Monticello Bank, a 12-branch community bank in Kentucky, had an outdated analog surveillance system in place that limited capabilities and required the bank to hire a thirdparty vendor for analog video installation and maintenance services.


Security On The Fly

By Chris Ryan

How significant is the mobile application market around the world today? You just need to look at some of the numbers to understand how widespread mobile apps have become, even in the physical security market, and how adoption of mobile phones, tablets and other smart devices that are used with these apps has gone from leading-edge to commonplace.


Taking Off

By Brian Galante

Today’s progressively faster pace of life rationalizes the thirst for near-constant connectivity.


Smart Thermal Cameras

By John Romanowich

Achieving security awareness around perimeters and outdoor areas comes down to timely, credible and detailed alerts.


Preserving Musical Heritage

By Courtney Pedersen

As the crown jewel of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome, the Academy of Santa Cecilia is one of the oldest and most important musical institutions in the world. Its position and fame have steadily grown since it was founded in 1585. Today, it is internationally renowned, both as a venue for symphony orchestra concerts and as the custodian of a heritage of inestimable value, which makes it a landmark for academics and music lovers alike.


Rolling Out Successful Security

By Evgenia Ostrovskaya


Security Grows With Mesa

By Minu Youngkin

For the past several years, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has been growing rapidly, and its access control system has continued to grow with it.


Innovation At The Edge

By Howard Diamond, Peter Ebersold

Set on the edge of a ravine, the 540,000-square-foot Ontario Science Centre is the size of a large airport, with three separate buildings on different elevations that descend into the valley.


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    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

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    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.