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2020 March

Our March issue continues our State of the Market 2020 series, this month featuring Winning the Security Talent War. Also the "Sorting Through the Jargon of Video Storage".

Check back throughout the month for new content!

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SMART HOME | SMART BUSINESS

Welcome to the Smart Workplace

There are many different components that go into the smart workplace — here’s how security fits in the puzzle.
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Courtney Wolfe
March 9, 2020
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It’s 2020 and employees expect a lot from their workplace. No longer are they OK with clumsy key cards, hunting for parking spaces and searching for the correct conference room.


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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
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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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'Badging In' Goes Digital & Higher Security

Once a fairly ‘vanilla’ choice, access control reader and credential options today include an array of more secure mobile, digital and security options to fit every user’s need and budget.
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Karyn Hodgson
March 23, 2020
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There was a time not too long ago when choosing the card and reader for an access control installation consisted of which proximity reader style from a limited number of suppliers you liked and how many 125 kHz cards or fobs you needed to purchase.


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TRENDS & INDUSTRY ISSUES

Winning the Security Talent War

When it comes to addressing the talent crisis in the security industry, the faces of the future will need to be much more diverse than those of the past.
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Karyn Hodgson
March 2, 2020
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It would be hard to find a topic more pressing across the entire security industry than the current workforce shortage. From manufacturers to security integrators, the issue of finding and keeping great employees is among the top concerns of nearly everyone.


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Sneak Peek: Trends & Technologies to Expect at ISC West

Building on 2019’s trends of smarter integrations, machine learning and artificial intelligence, the 2020 show promises huge leaps in cyber security, access control, cloud-based security, and ML & AI.
Hank Monaco
March 6, 2020
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ISC West is a foundational event in the security industry, providing a space to network, share insights and discover the latest advancements.


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Security Networkings 2019
Security NetWorkings

What You See Is What You Get

INSTALLATION TOOLS
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Dave Engebretson
March 2, 2020
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It’s an obvious fact that almost all modern communications and connectivity use the internet and Wi-Fi devices. Whether it’s a streaming media stick in the back of your video monitor or a wireless IP camera, just about everything has some wireless connection to the internet.


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FLIR Cameras Are Designed for Safe City Security

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March 23, 2020
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FLIR Systems’ three dome-shaped PTZ security cameras include two dual-sensor camera series for critical infrastructure locations — the FLIR Elara DX-Series and the FLIR Saros DM-Series — and a high-resolution visible camera for safe city deployments — the FLIR Quasar 4K IR PTZ.


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