Massive flooding in Thailand is impacting availability and pricing of hard disk drive (HDD) components inside security video storage and retrieval systems. Depending on the country of origin of the devices, the fallout is lack of availability of some product from security manufacturers and price increases.
Based on interviews by Today’s System Integrator, the crunch may at least last through April 2012 and the price increases, well, could be more lasting, maybe even ever-lasting.
Virtua Healthcare System, a comprehensive multi-hospital healthcare system headquartered in Marlton, NJ, recently upgraded its video surveillance system to an IP-based network complete with Arecont Vision, Glendale, Calif., IP megapixel cameras.
Whether it’s battling negative legislation, assuring the collective voice of its members is heard, appointing new leadership to drive the industry into the future or recognizing the successes and contributions of industry leaders, security associations are continually promoting the interests of the security industry. What follows are some of the most recent developments.
North American Video (NAV), Brick, N.J., upgraded the video surveillance recording system at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles from VHS format to a digital system that encompasses the Casino’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. The new integrated system provides Casino management with increased search functionality, enabling quicker and more proactive response to incidents.
From the guy who many say invented the term, security consultant Steve Hunt’s advice on physical security information management (PSIM) is not to get hung up on the highfalutin name. Instead, get into the business benefits of the evolving concept; and, for integrators, focus on the approach as a way to have a longer, deeper, and more profitable relationship with clients.
The SightLogix outdoor video system has been deployed to secure the World Trade Center perimeter in New York City. The perimeter security solution, which leverages SightLogix thermal video analytic cameras, is part of an integrated security system designed by engineers from Ducibella, Venter & Santore (DVS) and integrated by Diebold (see related article).
ADT Security Services, Boca Raton, Fla., launched ADT Pulse Interactive Business Solutions, the latest innovation in helping small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners control the security and operations of their businesses.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) put into operation and continues to test the first detection system in the United States that alerts drivers in real time of wildlife on highways that cause risk to motorists. The system should replace the existing, widely used method of static signs that inform drivers of the potential wildlife "statistic" risk, rather than informing them of the real and immediate presence of animals.
You don’t have to beat yourself up over making more money on the service and maintenance (S&M) side of the business. This slice of the total pie is growing. “It makes up roughly 40 percent of our total revenue,” says Darryl Keeler of Tech Systems, the Duluth, Ga., enterprise electronic security systems integrator. Some other firms say they pull in 70 to 80 percent of revenue from S&M.
It is important for dealers or integrators shipping equipment with lithium batteries, which are considered Class 9 Hazardous Materials as defined by the government, to follow the correct guidelines.
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