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Surveillance Technology at the 2018 World Cup

Security technology was a playmaker for World Cup 2018; due to its effectiveness, the event occurred largely without incident.

Laura Stepanek

November 1, 2018

In 2018, host country Russia went to great extent to ensure that it provided the tightest security possible surrounding World Cup events; news reports at the time gave us a glimpse into some of the tactics and resources.

Security as Playmaker at the World Cup

The 2018 World Cup required the involvement of a significant number of service providers and installers, complex integrations, and years of planning to provide physical security to the stadiums. Here’s a peek at a slice of that work.

Maggie Shein

November 1, 2018

The World Cup is one of the biggest international sporting events. Almost half of the world’s population tuned in to watch the month-long 2010 World Cup in South Africa, according to FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association).

Startup Aims to Revolutionize Industry With DIY Home Security Systems

October 17, 2018

Utah-based startup offering DIY home security, entered the marketplace recently with the goal of revolutionizing the security industry with do-it-yourself installation, home monitoring for as little as $15 a month and no contracts.

Feeding the Growing Appetite for Video Surveillance Data

The increasing value of information is driving the demand for reliable, high-capacity, advanced video storage systems.

Derek Rice

October 15, 2018

Historically, storage has been a challenge for video system designers and installers, with requirements rising along with camera resolutions. The addition of big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), integrated systems and IT applications to the mix have multiplied storage needs exponentially.

SDM 2018 Systems Integrator of the Year: LVC Companies Inc.

An entrepreneurial spirit driven by a desire to service a diverse customer base; a new president/CEO who comes at a time when the company needed to restructure; and a corporate culture that blends personal responsibility with a plan to set employees up to succeed are just a few of the features of this year’s Systems Integrator of the Year.

Karyn Hodgson

October 9, 2018

LVC Companies Inc. (formerly Low Voltage Contractors) began as it would continue — as an entrepreneurial leap of faith brought about by a customer’s need.

ADI’s Systems Group: Design, Project Registration & IP Programming

Laura Stepanek

October 1, 2018

One of the many advantages of doing business with ADI is its Systems Design and Support Team based in Louisville, Ky.

Free E-Book Analyzes Monitronics

October 1, 2018

Monitronics (MONI), ranked No. 3 on the SDM 100, is rebranding and trying to execute a turnaround. LVI has produced an e-book that examines MONI’s experiences in an attempt to help businesses learn from all of MONI’s experiences — both the good and the bad.

PSIA Launches New Website

October 1, 2018

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) launched a new website that features responsive design.

Midwest Alarm Services’ New Site Features Responsive Design

October 1, 2018

Midwest Alarm Services’ new website has responsive design that allows visitors to easily navigate the site and learn about Midwest Alarm Services’ integrated life safety solutions, including fire alarm design and engineering, inspections, fire extinguishers, alarm monitoring, wireless clocks, security systems, nurse call systems, area-of-refuge and mass notifications.

Fiber to the Home (FTTH) — Is It Time to Cash in?

Dave Engebretson

October 1, 2018

About five months ago I was taking out the trash to the alley cans behind the bunker in Bucktown when I spied a telephone company truck with a big roll of cable mounted on the back. I walked over and took a quick glance at the cable, which indicated that the cable was 144-count singlemode fiber optics.