Dealers and Integrators

Harvesting Energy

By Curtis Salmon · October 2006

New energy-harvesting solutions can cut the dependence on batteries for security systems

THE first security systems used wires and were typically only used for newly constructed buildings. For existing buildings, it is often difficult or too expensive to fish wires through walls.


In Sharp Focus

By Raul Calderon · October 2006

Camera technology keeps objects in focus simultaneously

NOT too often does the security industry see new imaging technology -- at least not one that provides system designers, installers and users with a unique feature set that delivers improved efficiency.


Industry@Work

By Karina Sanchez · November 2006

A Look Into the Future

AS many in the industry embarked on a trip to San Diego a couple of months ago for ASIS, it was quite evident that many professionals are concerned about one thing: their future.


Integration Ingenuity

By Tom Kemp · November 2006

Providing access control across different systems is imperative to meet compliance, regulations

IN a typical IT environment, heterogeneity is the standard -- in server operating systems, in database platforms and in software applications running on those servers.


Sensing a Change

By Jack Ogden · October 2006

There are a number of features to consider when choosing the perfect carbon monoxide sensor


Supermarket Hype

By David Barlow · October 2006

Food retailer opens in Romania stocking high-tech security

WHEN Carrefour, one of the largest food retailers in the world, expanded its presence of hypermarkets across three continents, the company hired security system integrator UTI to establish loss prevention systems within the unique shopping environment.


The Big Bang

By Dan McGinley · September 2006

The transition from analog to IP is gradual, but certain

AS the technology drums continue to beat in support of Internet Protocol video security solutions, many may wonder about its impact on the business community -- most notably, on those organizations that have invested heavily in their legacy analog components.


The Integrator's Voice

By Leslie Stevens · November 2006

Established players come together to form one-stop shop for home solutions

JUST as times change, so has the home A/V business. Rich Apgar and Sean McDermott have weathered the changes and created a full-service company that caters to home builders and owners with a myriad of complete solutions.


The Right Stuff

By Gareth McClean · October 2006

Organizations investing in IP video technology to take advantage of robust camera functionality, obtain higher quality video

WHEN you consider the investment companies have made in analog devices, moving to IP can be a difficult task.


Security's Iron Hammer

By Andrew Wren · December 2006

Video can be a powerful instrument in arsenal of security tools

ANALOG video has been replaced by digital technology in many enterprise-level organizations. And analog, being aligned with the VCR era, can be seen as outdated.


Exclusively Online

Rise of the Digital Certificates

Securely exchanging and storing documents and emails has become a necessity across multiple industries. An increasing number of businesses need to exchange data internally as well as with business partners and customers. The question is: How do you do exchange information easily, efficiently, and securely?

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