At no time has school security been more in the spotlight of our industry than it is today. On an industry level, for example, the Security Industry Association last month hosted the debut event of the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Capitol Hill, which gathered together the co-chairs of the caucus with private- and public-sector experts to assess strategy for securing our nation’s schools.

Tech-savvy central stations are tapping new technology to enhance operations, generating benefits for themselves and for their customers.

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge of Level 1 basics including sound, energy and voltage.

ComNet, a manufacturer of fiber optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, introduced major capability upgrades in its CopperLine Ethernet over COAX/UTP distance-extending product line.

AXIS C3003-E Network Horn Speaker is an outdoor loudspeaker that provides clear, long-range speech for remote speaking.

Ritron Callbox provides wireless, real-time, two-way communication for fixed locations.

 G4S Technology, SDM Magazine’s 2013 Integrator of the Year and a developer in the design and construction of high performance broadband networks and reliable electronic security systems, has entered into a master services agreement with Cox Enterprises. The agreement includes nationwide systems integration, new product installation, and systems maintenance services. The agreement encompasses all Cox Enterprise subsidiary business units in the 39 states where the company operates. G4S Technology will also embed technical staffing in key locations. 

When watching a football game, there is no more exciting play than when the losing team grabs victory with the last-ditch heave-ho pass that spans the field and results in the winning touchdown.

Some businesses churn more than they grow. This is very frustrating to owners, managers, and employees and often results in the blame game: “If ‘they’d’ do this, then we’d be fine.”