Complex projects are very different from simple ones. With the recent rise of PSIM projects that encompass physical security, business continuity and operational aspects, security integrators are going head-to-head with business consultants, who do this routinely. This podcast with Dr. Bob Banerjee examines the characteristics that a successful security integrator will need. Dr. Banerjee is senior director of Training and Development for NICE Systems Security Division. He develops programs and initiatives to educate, train and support NICE's network of security system integrators and dealers, Dr. Banerjee holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the Advanced Research Center at the University of Bristol, England.
In this podcast, Bill Lawrence, director of Service Solutions and Platforms for ADT Security Services, explains the growing interest in video surveillance by both government agencies as well as businesses of every stripe. He discusses what any organization should consider before investing heavily in the technology. Lawrence is a 25-year veteran of both the information technology and physical security industries, with extensive experience in network video surveillance and physical security convergence.
SDM's Contributing Technology Writer, Dave Engebretson, advises technicians about how to test existing fiber cables for electronic security use. He covers how a technician or a salesperson can determine the type of existing fiber proposed for an installation; and the testing methods used to determine the quality of a specific fiber link. Dave describes the next steps to take if the test fails; and how technicians can ensure that the fiber link, once tested, will work with the optoelectronic transmitters and receivers needed to carry the signals. Dave is president of Slayton Solutions Ltd., a networking and fiber training company. Sponsored by Interlogix, a UTC Fire & Security Company.
How is your company addressing what seems more and more like the “mandatory” value add? Today’s end users are looking for more value than ever, and research suggests the mentality is here to stay.Rich Perry, president and CEO of Security Networks, West Palm Beach, Fla., discusses mastering the value add — both for end users and within the industry. He also talks about how new technologies and services affect the value proposition. Sponsored by Interlogix, a UTC Fire & Security Company.
Vice president of Convergint Technologies, Tony Varco, discusses trends he sees in new products in the industry today, including the influx of IP-based products and the new rate of change for products.
He also offers advice regarding product selection for today's companies. Sponsored by Interlogix, a UTC Fire & Security Company.
Laura Stepanek, Editor of SDM magazine and Diane Ritchey, Editor of Security magazine, discuss healthcare security issues with security end users and integrators.
Executive Director of the Illinois Electronic Security Association, Kevin Lehan, explains the impact of the ADT Security Services, Inc., et al v. Lisle-Woodridge Fire
District ruling and why the battle against non-competitive municipal monitoring isn't over yet. Sponsored by Interlogix, a UTC Fire & Security Company.