Dealers and Integrators

Intelligent Video Solution Helping To Reduce False Alarms

March 7, 2008

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.


Playing It Straight

By Lior Frenkel · March 2008

Securing IP surveillance systems with unidirectional connectivity

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.


A Way Out

By Shawn Mahoney · March 2008

The pros and cons of exit device technology

A Way Out

They may not be as cutting edge as video analytics and other new security breakthroughs— but every building has them.


Home Security SOS

By Paul Dawes · March 2008

Broadband connectivity is the cure to residential security ailments

Home Security SOS

Monitored security is a $30 billion industry with approximately 24 percent household penetration and consistent year-over-year revenue growth.


HID Global, ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies Merge

February 21, 2008

HID Global recently announced that it has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG).


House Passes Bill Promoting Professional Installation Of Fire Alarm Technologies At Universities

February 15, 2008

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 Opens Training Center At U.S. Headquarters

February 14, 2008

Axis Communications recently announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art training center at its U.S. headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.


On the Brink

By Paul Dawes · February 2008

Home security stands ready to leap into the future

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.


Out of the Box

By Ted Turczyn · February 2008

Out of the Box

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.


Podcast: LaserShield

February 12, 2008

Security Products editor-in-chief Ralph C. Jensen interviews Tony Dohrmann, founder and CEO of LaserShield, about residential security.


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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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