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Home » Authors » Heather Klotz-Young

Articles by Heather Klotz-Young

Shuttle

End of an Era Gets Cutting-Edge Protection

Heather Klotz-Young
October 16, 2012
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This week, the space shuttle Endeavour slowly traveled through the streets of Los Angeles to its final home at the California Science Center (CSC).
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Surveillance camera on the beach

Today’s Business Intelligence Environment

Business intelligence (BI) solutions continue to flow further into the security industry, buoyed by ever-rising end user interest, deepening partnerships, and imaginative solutions put together by integrators such as CoastalCOMS.
Heather Klotz-Young
October 12, 2012
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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.
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Measuring tape

5 Ways to Measure up LPR & Non-LPR Cameras

Selecting cameras for license plate recognition (LPR) starts with the choice between LPR-specific cameras or non-LPR network cameras. SDM examines five differences between them that should be considered.
Heather Klotz-Young
October 8, 2012
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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.
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Staying Connected Via Apps

The key to apps is managing the differing mobile platforms and features needed to keep everyone happy.
Heather Klotz-Young
September 7, 2012
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There is no end in sight to the skyrocketing growth of mobile apps. Mobile apps specifically add portability — a key benefit that enables consumers to monitor and control their systems from any place, via any device, at any time. Today more and more end users also expect apps. According to recent research reported on by ClickZ more than three out of every four consumers surveyed believed that every single
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Mobility & The Network

As the use of mobile devices as home automation controllers grows, so does the ESCs’ need to “own the network.”
Heather Klotz-Young
August 10, 2012
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More and more end users want to use their mobile devices for both personal needs and control of electronic systems in their homes. Successfully using mobile devices that way demands a robust and reliable network configuration for connectivity and roaming throughout the house, bringing the home network front and center for today’s electronic system contractors (ESCs).
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Pelco Warehouse

Pelco’s Big Promise: 24-Hour Shipments, No Fee 90-Day Return Policy

Heather Klotz-Young
August 10, 2012
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Pelco announces quick delivery and the ability to return product with no questions asked, giving dealers the flexibility they need.
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Big Ben w/ Security Camera
Olympics Security

Article Examines London's Security AFTER the Games

Heather Klotz-Young
August 10, 2012
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An article by Bob Sullivan on MSN/NBC explores the fate of all the new security installed for the London Olympics.


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Cause for Concern Feature

Hold on to Your Phone!

Olympics spotlight the growing need for mobile data policies.
Heather Klotz-Young
July 27, 2012
If you are headed to the London Olympics, better keep a close eye on your phone.
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Aisles in a supermarket

In Retail & Elsewhere, Analytics Ease Shrinkage, Perk up Profits

Video analytics gain momentum with compelling multi-department benefits for retailers, helping combat shrinkage while offering business insights.
Heather Klotz-Young
July 23, 2012
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The U.S. Commerce Department reported total retail sales in 2011 were $4.7 trillion, an 8 percent increase over 2010 total retail sales. The retail industry’s sheer size presents a big target for internal and external criminal activity, creating a major issue for retailers — to the tune of $119 billion in shrinkage in 2011, up 6.6 percent since 2010.
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Olympics Cast a Spotlight on Security

Heather Klotz-Young
July 11, 2012
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The London Olympics are right around the corner, casting a glaring spotlight on security and terrorism.
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