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.
Genetec recently was awarded the 2011 North American Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year by Axis Communications. The award was presented to Genetec at the sixth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) held in Boston, Mass., October 10–12. Genetec was selected as this year’s ADP award winner for the committed efforts made to develop joint opportunities, initiate training and marketing programs and continue ongoing product integrations and development with Axis.
Developing a revenue stream from designing and installing wireless video networks takes experience over time. Counted in that experience: attention to such things as grounding, weatherproofing, channel management, antenna placement and alignment. Here’s how.
CNL Software, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announced the global release of the IPSecurityCenter Developer Network (IPSCDevNet™), becoming the first PSIM vendor to build a community of certified driver developers, according to the company.
RS2 Technologies LLC, a provider of access control systems, announced the integration of its Access It!® line of access control software with the video surveillance software of Video Insight Inc., a U.S.-based developer of enterprise-class IP video surveillance solutions that are focused on multi-campus facilities.
The pieces are finally falling into place. For today’s systems integrators, a first step was seamlessly bringing together myriad security and life safety systems beyond yesterday’s hand-off interfacing.
Honeywell and integration software maker Tridium Inc. introduced a software tool that allows integrators and security dealers to more easily incorporate digital video surveillance capabilities into larger building control systems. The Rapid Eye™ Driver enables Tridium’s Niagara Framework to communicate with Honeywell’s flagship line of Rapid Eye digital video recorders.
UTC Fire & Security held a press conference yesterday at ASIS Int’l 57th Annual Seminar & Exhibits, where it introduced to the market several new solutions from its brands, and announcements about new Lenel partnerships.
Here at ASIS Int’l 2011 Seminar & Exhibits in Orlando, Fla., PlaSec, a provider of physical access control solutions, announced a new name — RedCloud — and a new brand identity. The bold, new name combines the urgency and necessity for powerful on-premise security with the performance and efficiency of its private-cloud-ready technology.
The Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) at the Cape Canaveral, Florida, Air Force Station supports and tests sea-based weapons in a safe environment. The unit also operates the Navy Port at Port Canaveral, supporting submarines and surface ships of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and of foreign navies, as well as the assets of the Military Sealift Command. The unit's location, which is surrounded by ocean on three sides, poses a challenge for electronic devices to operate dependably due to its corrosive, salt-water environment.
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