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March 2022

  • Going Beyond Security
  • Reducing Nuisance Alarms
  • Evaluating Access Control
  • Protecting a Budding Industry
  • If Things Can Go Wrong, They Will


Features

Overcoming the Problems

Overcoming the Problems

By Richard Kanadjian

What you are about to read is like an old-fashion action-thriller book or movie. There is a very mean-spirited evil villain, and, happily, a protagonist to save the day.


Continuing Camera Advancement

By Adam Lowenstein

Video surveillance technology has come a long way over the past few decades, evolving into the intelligent network system endpoints they are today.


Unified Solutions and Emerging Technologies

Unified Solutions and Emerging Technologies

By Cheryl Stewart

Large scale infrastructure environments, like airports and critical infrastructure sites, present a physical security challenge.


Protecting a Budding Industry

By Natalie Bannon

The legalized cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in North America, and when it comes to the security of the facilities that grow it, the stakes are high.


Curbing Security Threats

Curbing Security Threats

By Kai Moncino

Outside of physical attacks, when natural gases are extracted, transported, and refined, invisible gas leaks pose a quieter and consistently costly threat. In fact, the United States oil and natural gas industry loses approximately 1.4 to 2.3 percent of its natural gas from operations due to leaks, each year, according to the EPA.


The Rush to Digitalization

By Kev Eley

Over the last year, there has been unwavering focus on digital transformation driven by the need for greater connectivity.


Reducing Nuisance Alarms

By Tom Hofer

Critical infrastructure sites need reliable, cost-effective physical security solutions.


Beyond Buzz

Beyond Buzz

By Quang Trinh

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision are the latest buzzwords spreading throughout the security industry.


Evaluating Access Control

By John Cassise

The pandemic continues to challenge businesses in terms of security, safety and changing working conditions.


Winners at We-Ko-Pa

Winners at We-Ko-Pa

By Tim Lyvers

The number of cameras available from Hanwha Techwin was a key differentiator for the We-Ko-Pa Resort as it enabled them to choose the right camera for every situation.


New Products

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • 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.

  • 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.