Security Dealer & Integrator back issues from May 2008:
Trends in Networked Video.(Publishers Letter)
May 01, 2008 ... Trends in Networked Video By Peter Harlick This month I reached out to Frank DeFina, president, Panasonic System Solutions Company, Secaucus, N.J., to learn some of his thoughts regarding the direction of networked video surveillance. DeFina is a respected leader in ...
All This Noise Isn't Helping.(Fire Alarm Expert)
May 01, 2008 ... All This Noise Isn't Helping By Greg Kessinger, SET, CFPS Picture riding in an elevator and suddenly the fire alarm signal begins blaring inside the cab. There is nothing to do but let the elevator take you to your floor or the floors of the other passengers. If the ...
Observations from ISC West.(Network Expert)
May 01, 2008 ... Observations from ISC West By Tom Galvin What we learned on the show floor Networking and interoperability continued to dominate new product announcements last month at ISC West. IP-enabled security products, open software solutions, advanced video ...
Houses of the Holy.(Video Expert)
May 01, 2008 ... Houses of the Holy By John Krumme Recently vandals struck a church in a small Alabama town, splashing gallons of white paint inside, destroying an organ, damaging a piano and stealing several items. The damage was estimated at $25,000. There are recent ...
The Nuances of Fire Inspections.(Q&A with the AHJ Column)
May 01, 2008 ... The Nuances of Fire Inspections By Peter S. Cutrer Starting this month SD&I gets the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) perspective with this new column written by Peter S. Cutrer, a fire marshal in the state of Maine. Q: What is the frequency of ...
Be Specific with IP Access Control.(Access Control Expert)
May 01, 2008 ... Be Specific with IP Access Control By Tim O'Leary Internet Protocol (IP) access control, just like IP video, has become a frequently used (and abused) term in security. Along with the lexicon, a new group of technologists have entered the security marketplace ...
Online Classroom Materials.(Training Center)
May 01, 2008 ... Online Classroom Materials By Connie Moorhead Last month we discussed how to create the best materials for the classroom. Now the time has come for you to create an online course from your instructor-led classroom training materials. While it takes years of ...
Leverage Assets into Opportunity.(Business Management)
May 01, 2008 ... Leverage Assets into Opportunity By Cathy Rempel Security dealers and integrators are sometimes perplexed when it comes to leveraging their assets to grow their business. The starting point for leveraging your company assets is to take inventory of ...
What Makes An Association Tick?(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... What Makes An Association Tick? By Deborah L. O'Mara For TBFAA, people make all the difference What makes an association tick? It's the active participants of the organization and a deep sense of commitment to the industry. The Tennessee Burglar ...
In Sync in the Music City.(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... In Sync in the Music City By Greg McConnell CSAA and NBFAA team up for the ESX show this June in Nashville, emphasizing education For the first time, the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) ...
What's New in Mesh Networks?(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... What's New in Mesh Networks? By Ileene-Marie Mooney Wireless and video surveillance certainly do mix, and quite well if recent "in the news" activity is any indication. More public safety entities and municipalities, ports and transportation agencies are looking to ...
People and Partnerships.(Editorial)
May 01, 2008 ... People and Partnerships By Deborah L. O'Mara Most of the major security media outlets tuned in via Web conference when ADT Security Services, Boca Raton, Fla., announced the recent acquisition of FirstService Security. Tyco International's ADT detailed the $187 ...
Leading Integrators Discuss Partnering and Selling Value.(Roundtable Feature Story)
May 01, 2008 ... Leading Integrators Discuss Partnering and Selling Value By Karen Duane Johnson An integrator may pride themselves on being a "Jack of all trades," but maybe that does make them a "master of none." Sometimes they just can't do it all alone and get the results they ...
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY -- Global Security Closer to Home.(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... INTERNATIONAL SECURITY -- Global Security Closer to Home By Karen Duane Johnson Celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, SD&I magazine takes a look at international security past and present. Our international neighbors have had security in many instances for ...
Select the Perfect PIR Motion Sensor.(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... Select the Perfect PIR Motion Sensor By Fred Katz Know the technology for successful specification A passive infrared motion sensor (PIR) detects the changes in infrared light radiating from moving objects, contrasted against the background, within its ...
Manufacturers Control Fate of Convergence.(Best Practices Column)
May 01, 2008 ... Manufacturers Control Fate of Convergence By Mariann McDonagh According to Moore's Law, coined by Intel co-founder Gordon E. Moore in 1965, the capabilities of digital technologies double every two years in parallel with advances in integrated circuitry. Moore's ...
VERTICAL MARKETS: Know the Codes.(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... VERTICAL MARKETS: Know the Codes By Yogesh Shah Codes and standards guide today's fire alarm and security installations. Seen as a vital part of ensuring fire and life safety, these requirements must be considered when purchasing and installing a fire alarm or ...
The Best Solutions for... Campus Fire Alarm Networks.(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... The Best Solutions for ... Campus Fire Alarm Networks By Beth Welch New advancements and technologies get nod of approval Choosing the right fire alarm system and network design for a campus is not a matter of "one size fits all." Questions need to be asked ...
Mission Critical Solution for Con Edison.(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... Mission Critical Solution for Con Edison By Lisa Korklan Massive facility counts on integrated solution For more than 180 years, Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) has maintained an unwavering commitment to delivering the energy that keeps New York City and ...
2010 Brings Change to Code Arena.(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... 2010 Brings Change to Code Arena By Thomas P. Hammerberg NFPA document poised for substantial revision If you install fire alarm systems, it is important to keep up on changes in the codes that may affect your next installation. It is no longer acceptable ...
Video Image Smoke Detection.(Feature)
May 01, 2008 ... Video Image Smoke Detection By Greg Kessinger Technology continues to gain ground Some may say that NFPA is stodgily conservative and their consensus process sluggishly slow to make change, but the new edition of the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72, 2007 ...