Dealers and Integrators

Ask The Expert

By Greg Young · March 2007

This month’s expert unveils the truth behind smart buildings

MOST have heard stories of the so-called smart buildings that align security and access control functions with fire, HVAC, lighting and audio systems.


Questions and Answers from the Product Manager's POV

March 2007

A conversation with Felix Mira

FOR almost a century, the Schlage brand, part of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, has been protecting residential and commercial facilities with a line of locks and other access control devices. We sat down recently with Felix Mira, the electronic security marketing manager for Schlage, to talk about how the line is growing from simple access control to more complex tasks like video recording and retrieval.


ISC Phone Home

By Karina Sanchez · March 2007

ISC West's latest specialized exhibit hits the show floor

ISC Phone Home

REED Exhibitions has found a new love. Its heart is at the home—the smart home, that is. This year, in addition to the Urban Area Security Pavilion and IP Institute, ISC West is introducing its newest “show within a show”: SmartHome@ISC. This new exhibit is designed to provide manufacturers access to a new and growing audience of ISC security professionals who are expanding their services into the custom electronics industry.


Security Squared

By Mark Mills · February 2007

The future of industry is in convergence

AT the most basic level, there are just two types of security: physical security to protect people and assets, and information security to protect bits and bytes in data systems. And, information security products are generally more intelligent than physical security products.


Opportunity Knocks

By Karina Sanchez · February 2007

Security professionals see growing advantages in home automation market

Opportunity Knocks

THE future is creeping in, and it brings new opportunities for the security installer and dealer alike. Those in the security industry all know of the buzzwords that infest office chatter each day.


A New Deal

By Steve Dentinger · January 2007

Dealers, manufacturers strive to benefit from changes in access control industry

RECENTLY, security dealers and integrators in the access control industry have seen a great shake-up. Widespread demand and overall adoption of IP-compatible devices has, in many cases, introduced security dealers to the IT world for the first time.


Backbone for Surveillance

By Sergio Collazo · October 2006

New York magnet school leverages network backbone for cost-effective, IP network solution

THE Mount Vernon City School District is located in the southeastern corner of Westchester County, N.Y., operating 15 schools with an enrollment of more than 10,000 students.


Editor's Note

By Ralph C Jensen · October 2006

What's New?

WILL the evolution of technology ever slow down? The answer is simple: no. Technology has a life of its own and as long as there is room for innovation and investors are given free reign, there will constantly be improvements.


Forces of Nature

By Tom Niziolek · November 2006

Protection against natural elements can be a complicated security challenge

MARCO Island is one of Florida's crowning gulf communities. Known to many as the gateway to Everglades National Park, the coastal town's seasons are marked by the changing faces of its visitors.


Foundation for Success

By Del V. Salvi · October 2006

Agility, innovation provide means to achieve greater goal for manufacturer

DORTRONICS' reputation for in-house engineering expertise and production capabilities was recently put to the test while being faced with a situation when a specified switch assembly purchased from another company was not measuring up to Dortronics' standards.


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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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