Security Products Magazine June 2013 Digital Edition

June 2013

  • RETAIL SECURITY - Securing Storefronts
  • TRANSPORTATION SECURITY - On a Wing and a Prayer
  • BUILDING AUTOMATION - Security and Building Automation Systems Coverage
  • ACCESS CONTROL - Healthcare on Guard


Features

healthcare on guard

Healthcare on Guard

By Joe Kirmser

As the largest healthcare provider in the Twin Cities’ East Metro area, HealthEast Care System is dedicated to offering its patients the highest quality medical services.


On a wing and a prayer

On A Wing And A Prayer

By Scott McNulty

Newfoundland and Labrador-based commercial service provider Cougar Helicopters doesn’t take safety and security lightly.


All Flights Go

All Flights Go

By Mike Madden

Post Cold War, some of the threats have changed, but the squadrons’ mission remains the same—to master the tactics of foreign air forces.


security and building automation systems converge

Security and Building Automation Systems Converge

By Andre Greco

Here’s a typical building systems setup in a large commercial office facility. The security function—video, access, intrusion, fire and other systems—is run over a dedicated network.


In the Customer’s Shoes

By Megan Weadock

As IP technology and advanced video surveillance systems become increasingly popular, video analytics have officially entered the mainstream.


Dealer Strategies

Getting the Dealer to Buy In

By Scott Ferguson

For many security industry professionals, one of two things often comes to mind when they hear the term, “video analytics.” One: high-tech, critical-infrastructure protection in applications such as airport security.


True Integration

True Integration

By Rebecca Overton

Charlie Howell’s childhood was hardly conventional. While other children were reading comic books, he was poring over repair manuals and installation diagrams.


Project Management

By Dennis Adamkiewicz

I recently participated in a webinar titled Industrial Security in the Real World: Practical Steps, which indirectly discussed how some fundamental tenants of project management were applied to this topic.


The Circle of Life for Your Central Station

By Victoria Ferro

What job function does the staff of full-service central stations spend the most time performing? Processing signals? Taking calls? No! The answer is data entry.


On the Move - Rob Phillips

On the Move

By Rob Phillips

Apps are more prevalent than ever. The best ones are clean, fast and easily navigable for all ages, not just the world’s youngest millionaires.


Upgrading to video verification

Upgrade to Video Verification

By Keith Jentoft

Most of the 30 million classic burglar alarms installed since 1970 fail to meet growing consumer expectations of what a modern burglar alarm should be.


hosted video can be lucrative

Hosted Video Can Be Lucrative

By Matt Krebs

If you’re limiting your business to selling surveillance technology as a capital expense, you’re leaving a lot of money on the table.


New Products

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.