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Security Today Magazine Digital Edition - September 2019

September 2019

  • Deploying IoT Devices
  • Averting Workplace Violence
  • Automating Emergency Communication
  • Making Cities Smarter
  • Security by Design


Features

Connecting Mass Notification

Connecting Mass Notification

By Pat Scheckel

The Internet of Things continues to grow, offering new possibilities for organizations to communicate messages and automate processes. This can be especially helpful when dealing with safety issues.


Security by Design

Security by Design

By Ben Rowe

We know by now that there is an abundance of business advantages in the cloud — it’s agile and cost-efficient, and, with little to no hardware maintenance, it’s easier to update and perform maintenance on than traditional on-site servers.


The Opportunity of Hyperconvergence

The Opportunity of Hyperconvergence

By Eric Bassier

A new IT trend–“hyperconvergence”–may hold the key to simplifying this task while also enabling significantly more sophisticated ways to tap the value of data many organizations are already collecting.


Thinking Smarter About Smart City Security

Thinking Smarter About Smart City Security

By Will Wise

The world is quickly urbanizing, and people are flocking from suburbs and rural areas to cities more than ever before.


Mitigating Workplace Violence

Mitigating Workplace Violence

By Noah Reiter

To ensure continual patient care and remain compliant with regulations, hospitals have well-documented security protocols and deploy technology to ensure those can be executed smoothly, from cybersecurity solutions on the digital side to video surveillance and door scanners, among other tools, on premises.


Paving the Way with Analytics

Paving the Way with Analytics

By Kevin Taylor

Technology—from street lights to telephones—has been at the heart of modern cities for more than a century.


Considerations for Infrastructure

Considerations for Infrastructure

By Brian Mallari

Security is top of mind for consumers around the world and businesses across industries.


Averting Workplace Violence

Averting Workplace Violence

By Greg Falahee

Today’s property manager has many tasks to complete on a daily basis: navigating the ins and outs of the business, ensuring that all processes, systems and personnel are in place to secure their physical assets, and creating a positive environment for tenants and visitors.


Video Systems Provide Security

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In the past few years, tragic events have increased awareness for educational institutions across America. This recent spike has reminded educators and security officers alike that it is the responsibility of schools to ensure the safety of their students and employees and protect school property and equipment from theft or damage, encouraging them to invest in security systems.


Automating Emergency Communication

Automating Emergency Communication

By Joe Byron

For campuses nationwide, emergency communication planning is not a topic that is taken lightly, nor should it be.


The Access Solution

The Access Solution

By Jeremy Saline

Providing security, managing budgets, gaining efficiencies— these are just a few of the many objectives that facility managers have to balance at once.


Making Cities Smarter

Making Cities Smarter

By Bob Carter

Safe cities attract businesses, foster innovation and provide countless opportunities. By working collaboratively, both public and private sectors can contribute to a solid foundation for the success of these great cities and their citizens.


5 Questions for Your Cloud Provider

5 Questions for Your Cloud Provider

By Martin Renkis

Do you want the real bottom line in providing cloud services for video, access control and other integrated services?


Path to the Future

Path to the Future

By Jeff Whitney

Security professionals face many challenges in selecting video surveillance systems that address their unique needs.


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New Products

  • 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.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    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.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.