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Derek Rice

Derek Rice is a contributing writer for SDM.

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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Cloud Video's Bright Future

As pandemic protocols have shifted global norms, cloud video has seen an uptick in acceptance, functionality and deployment.
Derek Rice
June 1, 2021

IF THERE’S ONE TREND IN VIDEO SURVEILLANCE that may define the last 12 to 18 months, it’s likely the acceleration of cloud video adoption, which came largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Pushing AI Into the Spotlight

Pandemic requirements and mature technology make now the perfect time for integrators to get comfortable with artificial intelligence.
Derek Rice
March 15, 2021

Pandemic requirements, mature technology make now the perfect time for integrators to get comfortable with artificial intelligence


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VIDEO STORAGE

The More Things Change With Storage, the More They Stay the Same

While current events, new technologies and evolving end user needs create challenges for security integrators, remembering the basics is the way to go
Derek Rice
October 12, 2020

Integrators face many challenges in today’s world. Some of them have been around for a long time, while others only joined the party recently.


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VMS Solutions Evolve to Address Emerging Needs

As the world adjusts to a new normal, security integrators and users must change the way VMS solutions are sold, installed, configured and used.
Derek Rice
September 21, 2020

Selling and installing security solutions is enough of a challenge under normal circumstances, but a global pandemic can really shake things up. For example, the video management systems (VMS) market was chugging along until COVID-19 reared its ugly head and changed everything.


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Video Intercoms Take Center Stage

Video intercoms emerge as an increasingly integral component of overall security solutions.
Derek Rice
June 15, 2020

In the past, intercoms were fairly simple: there would be a call button and perhaps a mechanism for remotely unlocking a door, and that was it.


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Video Analytics: Evolution Drives Artificial Intelligence & Vice Versa

As the two technologies merge, video and security move from reactive to proactive operations.
Derek Rice
May 18, 2020

For at least the last couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest trends in the security industry. Offering the ability to “learn” over time, AI provides the technology to anticipate and identify potential issues as they are unfolding.


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Is AI Video Ready for Its Close-Up?

As the technology becomes more mainstream, knowing when and where it performs well can be a boost for integrators and their customers.
Derek Rice
April 20, 2020

The sheer amount of video and other data generated by security and non-security devices today is massive, and its growth is seemingly exponential — with more and more created every day.


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VIDEO SOLUTIONS

Sorting Through the Jargon of Video Storage

Understanding the common — and not-so-common — terms and acronyms in the video storage space is the first step to mastering the technology.
Derek Rice
March 30, 2020

When discussing video storage technologies and products, there are many acronyms and terms that are thrown around. But what, exactly, do they mean?


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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Taking the Headaches Out of Camera Installation

A few simple tools and tricks can make a big difference in terms of time, labor and frustration when deploying surveillance solutions.
Derek Rice
January 27, 2020

Today’s megapixel cameras provide a number of benefits, including their ability to enhance situational awareness by expanding areas of coverage with fewer physical cameras, which can also significantly reduce overall costs associated with both equipment and labor.


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Video Management Software (VMS): It's How You Use It

Learn why video management software is ideally suited to serve as the hub of integrated systems — and how to help end users get the most out of their VMS solutions.
Derek Rice
December 16, 2019

While camera manufacturers continue to deliver products with higher and higher resolutions, that’s no longer the main goal of video surveillance, purports Laurent Villeneuve, product marketing manager, Genetec, Montreal. Instead, it’s more about expanding the use case for surveillance by increasing end users’ return on investment.


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