Over the past decade, the security industry has gone through significant changes, driven by the times we live in, technology and end users.
- By Frank Defina
- Apr 02, 2008
Many organizations now require that CCTV video images are recorded and archived continuously from all cameras for 90 days or more. In large systems, this can create a significant storage requirement. The issue is compounded by users wanting to store video at the highest quality and maximum frame rate, particularly in homeland security and law enforcement applications where CCTV footage is required for evidential purposes.
- By Barry Keepence
- Apr 02, 2008
HSM Electronic Protection Services Inc. (HSM) recently announced the formation of Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc., combining Stanley Systems Integration (SI) and HSM, a move that acknowledges the market need to advance to beyond just alarm systems and realign to accommodate the integration of security systems with IT infrastructure.
AlliedBarton Security Services, a provider of highly trained security personnel, recently earned national recognition for its training programs for the third consecutive year on Training magazine’s Top 125 list and for its leadership development practices with the Corporate University Xchange and ASTD Excellence in Practice Awards.
Cooper Notification recently announced additional dates and locations for its mass notification system (MNS) educational tour at university and college campuses across the United States.
ioimage, provider of intelligent video appliances, recently announced that it is launching a unique series of “bite-size” video analytics seminars to be delivered on the trade show floor at the upcoming ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas April 2-4.
Inovonics, a provider of commercial grade wireless security, will be holding an educational seminar about wireless security, addressing the spectrum of technologies and applications, at the ISC West Café Theater in Las Vegas at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.
Arteco has announced an enhanced “Pop-Up” feature to its remote software ARTECO-LOGIC. When activated, the feature only displays video streams from cameras where security violations are taking place in real-time.
In the hit movie “Ocean’s 11,” Daniel Ocean and his crew succeed in robbing $160 million from the Bellagio casino. Ocean’s crew carries out that task by using a wide range of swindling skills and top-notch technological capabilities, not the least of which involves breaking into the casino’s video surveillance system. In the movie, the crew’s computer wiz physically taps into the system from the casino’s own server room.
- By Lior Frenkel
- Mar 03, 2008
They may not be as cutting edge as video analytics and other new security breakthroughs— but every building has them.
- By Shawn Mahoney
- Feb 29, 2008
Monitored security is a $30 billion industry with approximately 24 percent household penetration and consistent year-over-year revenue growth.
- By Paul Dawes
- Feb 29, 2008
HID Global recently announced that it has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG).
Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill promoting the professional installation of fire alarm detection systems, or other fire prevention technologies in qualified student housing, dormitories and other university buildings.
Axis Communications recently announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art training center at its U.S. headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.
Until recently, security professionals had three primary system infrastructures to implement— video, access control and alarm systems—and the sales channels supporting these systems had different paths. Those dealers with greater financial resources, which often accompanied higher sales volumes, dealt directly with manufacturers. Small-business dealers, which typically dealt with smaller systems, purchased through distributors.
- By Ted Turczyn
- Feb 14, 2008
Think about it. Two decades ago, cell phones were the size of bricks and could barely receive phone calls; today, they are wafer-thin and offer Internet access. Traveling to unknown destinations required detailed instructions scribbled on a notepad; today a car’s navigation system will direct the driver while the kids watch a DVD in the back seat.
- By Paul Dawes
- Feb 14, 2008
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is advising consumers and businesses to check with their security system providers to ensure continuation of service, as the February 18 Analog Cellular Sunset date approaches.
Milestone Systems has recently announced the launch of the Milestone User Group.
If you pick up any local employment guide, you cannot avoid seeing the many call centers with ads that read, “Customer service representatives wanted—immediate hire.” Why are these call centers continuously struggling with hiring and turnover?
- By Jacquellin Faison
- Feb 01, 2008
The security industry is clearly ready for IP video surveillance. Network cameras have been around for more than a decade, and they can now be found everywhere. Furthermore, the latest megapixel cameras offer image quality that is not available with standard analog cameras. Network bandwidth is already faster today than it was just a few years ago. Processing speeds on PCs continue to get faster while hard drives and other storage options continue to get bigger— all with the cost of computers, generally, decreasing.
- By Dave Underwood
- Feb 01, 2008