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Public School District in Nebraska Upgrades to IP Video Surveillance & Access Control to Better Protect Students

September 16, 2014

Genetec™, Montreal, a provider of unified IP security solutions announced that North Bend Central School District (NBCPS) has chosen and installed Genetec Security Center to better protect its elementary and junior high school students. North Bend Central School District serves a community of 1,200 residents in the southwest corner of Dodge County, Neb.

How to Seal the Deal on Outdoor Security Projects

Integrators and dealers explain how to determine the best outdoor and perimeter security solution for a customer — and how to seal the deal.

Joan Engebretson

September 10, 2014

In determining the best solution for a customer, “the big things are topology and what kind of communications they have on site,” comments Al Lewis, vice president of Okeechobee, Fla.-based dealer, Gator Security.

What Is Wireless Video and What Are Its Advantages?

Like a surfer waiting for the perfect wave, wireless surveillance products can offer a great ride for those installations where cabling would be impossible or cost-prohibitive.

Austin VanKirk

September 10, 2014

Although Wi-Fi might be what most often comes to mind when talking about wireless cameras, video transmission isn’t the only way in which a camera might be considered “wireless.” Battery-powered and solar-powered cameras with battery backup are available to meet certain customer needs.

Evaluating Camera Performance in Challenging Lighting Situations

Evaluating camera performance in challenging lighting requires much more than a specification sheet can provide.

Derek Rice

September 10, 2014

Another trend in the lighting space is to maintain a low-noise color image in low light rather than switching to black-and-white or changing to an IR illuminator setting. One way this is made possible is with better sensors, specifically larger sensors with more pixels.

An Integrator’s Guide to Pricing and Selling Cloud Video Storage

Storage in the cloud comes with its own set of challenges. SDM investigates options and developing best practices for this growing opportunity.

Derek Rice

August 14, 2014

Regardless of the basis on which cloud storage is charged for, remembering the basic model is perhaps the most important factor.

Millions Invested in Eagle Eye Networks’ Cloud Video by Michael Dell & Former Symantec CEO

July 31, 2014

EagleEyeNetworksInc. announcedthatMSDCapitalL.P.,the private investmentfirmforMichael S.Dellandhis family, hasmadeamulti-milliondollargrowth capital investment in Eagle EyeNetworks.TheSeriesBfunds will beusedto furtherexpand theEagleEyesecuritycameravideo management system(VMS)infrastructuretomeettherapidlygrowingcustomerdemand.

Passive surveillance system

HGH Infrared Systems debuted the SPYNEL-X, capable of capturing full panoramic images in real-time with a resolution of up to 120 megapixels.

July 15, 2014

As a completely passive system, the SPYNEL-X is invisible to intruders and cannot be tricked by camouflage or jamming.

Video analytics appliaces increase efficiency

Avigilon Corporation announced the addition of the Rialto™ video analytics appliance family to its product portfolio.

July 15, 2014

The Rialto analytics appliances enable users to add intelligent video analytics and storage to their existing Avigilon or third-party video surveillance system. Rialto products are available in three models and are compatible with IP, analog or thermal cameras for maximum protection.