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Remember when an end user’s security director was the go-to contact for an access control sale and the information technology (IT) manager was brought in to consult on the network requirements? In the enterprise solution space, that model has turned on its head in the past couple of years.

Due to Hurricane Sandy, nicknamed "Frankenstorm," and the subsequent State of Emergency declared by the Governor of the state of New York, ISC Events is postponing ISC East and the Security Industry Association is postponing the Securing New Ground conference.

Small to mid-sized security companies, especially in today’s economy, do not have deep pockets for marketing. Sometimes it can be a challenge to do any marketing at all. Even if a marketing department exists, it can be understaffed and unable to meet the demands of all the ways a company can be marketed — leading to missed opportunities and lost potential customers. That is where a dealer program’s marketing offering can make a difference.

When the Nassau County Police Department was looking to increase its security coverage for the second presidential debate, which took place on October 16th at Hofstra University, a solution from Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, helped provide "eyes in the sky."

After logging nearly 123 million miles in flight, the space shuttle Endeavour will travel its final 12 miles on the ground through the streets of Los Angeles where it will dock one last time at the California Science Center (CSC). During the journey, residents are encouraged to watch Endeavour’s final trip from private lawns, inside businesses and along side-streets. The primary challenge in securing an event of this magnitude is that many of the security needs from a technology perspective are mobile and temporary.

Where most people see a beach, Tim Chandler, with the help of video surveillance equipment, analytics and the cloud, sees a wealth of information — including data that can help coastal towns, environmental and government agencies, and beach goers make more informed decisions.

He was a seasoned security professional, certified by ASIS International. As he and I were discussing the side effects of government regulations I asked: “Why don’t we see door knobs in commercial buildings anymore?” His response: “I think it has something to do with the Americans with Disabilities Act.”

This presentation, which counts down the top 10 technologies believed to transform both physical and cyber security in the near future, was first made by the author at the Axis Communications A&E Technology Summit, held in February. As a member of the ASIS Physical Security Council, the author polled many of his fellow council members as well as IT professionals and asked them what they think the top 10 technologies are. He then formulated their answers into a presentation, from which the following article is adapted.

In the past, if you wanted to compete for a project in license plate recognition (LPR), you were restricted to quoting camera systems specifically designed for LPR applications. However, as general network cameras have continued to advance, it has opened up the possibility to use them for LPR functions.

Choosing a lens for a camera is not a new skill for integrators who have worked in the video space for any length of time. However, the parameters have changed. Some things have gotten simpler; others are more complicated.Choosing a lens for a camera is not a new skill for integrators who have worked in the video space for any length of time. However, the parameters have changed. Some things have gotten simpler; others are more complicated.