Security Dealer & Integrator back issues from August 2008:
Analytics and Industry Assessments.(Publishers Letter)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Analytics and Industry Assessments By Peter D. Harlick All eyes are on video analytics and intelligent detection in the security industry. This month I queried Gadi Piran, president and chief technology officer of OnSSI, Suffern, N.Y., for the latest on how this ...
Access Control--King of Physical Security.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Access Control--King of Physical Security By Karen Duane Johnson Allowing or restricting the movement of individuals is the process by which access control is known, but this wasn't always the intention for this security application. The initial theory was to cut ...
Using Software to Pull Through Hardware.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Using Software to Pull Through Hardware By Gary D'Aries There's a paradigm shift in access control applications for one to 32 doors. When selling into specialized vertical markets such as small commercial offices, medical and dental offices, schools, property ...
GPS, Cellular and Remote Technology.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... GPS, Cellular and Remote Technology By Matt Scherer As a New York police detective, Bob Fleming has seen more than his fair share of tragedies resulting in domestic-abuse-related homicides. In two weeks, Fleming was involved in the investigation of three ...
7 Pre-Sales Support Items to Check Out.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... 7 Pre-Sales Support Items to Check Out By Melissa Valenti and Esra Pope With more and more products to sell that use a plethora of different technologies and targeted to specific audiences ranging from schools to retail operations, security dealers and integrators ...
NFPA 72 Permits Internet Monitoring.(Fire Alarm Expert)
Aug 01, 2008 ... NFPA 72 Permits Internet Monitoring By Greg Kessinger, SET, CFPS Our nation's infrastructure is quickly moving from copper wires to a fiber optics and wireless communication backbone. If your prospect/customer uses a full-time Internet service, or uses an existing ...
Banks Need Help from Heists.(Video Expert)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Banks Need Help from Heists By Marty L. McMillan Through the first half of 2008, security executives for major U.S. banks have reported double digit increases in robberies. For example, Wells Fargo has seen a 27 percent increase and Bank of America reported 19 ...
The Great Megapixel Debate.(Network Expert)
Aug 01, 2008 ... The Great Megapixel Debate By Tom Galvin Your personal digital camera gives you a six megapixel image. Your teenage daughter's cell phone captures two megapixel photos. Why are you satisfied that the camera in your surveillance system is limited to 0.3 megapixels (at ...
IP Video Made Easy.(Surveillance Strategies)
Aug 01, 2008 ... IP Video Made Easy By Willie Kouncar Not all IP cameras are the same; an organization should assess its objectives carefully before selecting hardware. Are the cameras being used outside? How good do image resolution and compression have to be? Is day/night ...
Mix It Up--Video and Access Control.(Access Control Expert)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Mix It Up--Video and Access Control By Tim O'Leary Q: What are some of the applications for video technology? A: It seems that video and access control are better together. An integral video camera and the means to release a door lock have long been a ...
Effective Use of Direct Mail and E-mail.(Business Management)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Effective Use of Direct Mail and E-mail By Cathy Rempel Direct mail and e-mail can be powerful marketing tactics and effective ways to communicate how your business can meet a recipient's needs. The priority is to target a specified group of prospects with mail that ...
Classroom Planning--From Venue to Menu.(Training Center)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Classroom Planning--From Venue to Menu By Connie Moorhead When selecting a site for training, you can rent space or develop your own venue. With each, the goal is to provide the best instructor/student environment and to enhance the learning experience. A ...
Tools for Better Builder Relationships.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Tools for Better Builder Relationships By Tim Trautman Most builders will tell you that a key factor to a successful home sale is customizing the home to fit the unique needs, style and overall personality of the buyer. To that end, design centers -- display homes or ...
Hire Right with Smart Screening.(Roundtable feature story)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Hire Right with Smart Screening By Karen Duane Johnson It's an intense process, and we're not talking about working with the local building inspector. We're talking about another type of inspection--the background checks and screening of potential employees, and it's ...
Commercial Burg and Fire Gets a Makeover.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Commercial Burg and Fire Gets a Makeover By Deborah L. O'Mara Technology builds a case for integration Technology advancements have dramatically changed the face of commercial security and fire applications for both new and legacy installations. ...
ASG: Success at the Leading Edge.(Profile of Proficiency)
Aug 01, 2008 ... ASG: Success at the Leading Edge By Marleah Blades Bringing more value to market Like many of today's security integrators, Seattle-based Aronson Security Group (ASG) started out in locks and door hardware. Conrad Aronson opened the business as the C ....
Code Trends Minimize Alarm Response Time.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Code Trends Minimize Alarm Response Time By Kevin Lehan Alarms-over-Ethernet technology is fastest mode to the central station. Coming to maturation at a time when the sun has set on AMPS equipment, Internet protocol (IP) alarm communication is the ...
A Forum for the Security Integrator.(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2008 ... A Forum for the Security Integrator By Deborah L. O'Mara I'll admit it. I have a hard time writing my editorial. I don't know why--I've been a writer forever. I wrestle in my mind with what's really relevant and important to you. And I struggle with that because I'm ...
Integrator Lappen Revamps School Security.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Integrator Lappen Revamps School Security By Deborah L. O'Mara Upgrade is seamless and transparent but robust There's nothing worse than having a security system that doesn't meet the expectations of the end-user. But there's everything right about having ...
Know the Lingo of the IP Address.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Know the Lingo of the IP Address By Mark S. Fischer Become more fluent in IT language More and more security devices being designed to communicate over local area networks (LAN) and the Internet. In smaller installations the security dealer is going to ...
Prepare Your CCTV For the Future.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Prepare Your CCTV For the Future By Paul Koebbe Installing tips smooth the move from analog to IP Technicians face the challenge of providing CCTV installations that meet their customers' current and future needs. By understanding the trends and some ...
Understanding Residential Fire Alarm Systems.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Understanding Residential Fire Alarm Systems By Dale R. Eller Go to the codes and get up to date Here's a question that begs an answer: Would you walk into a customer's home and knowingly eliminate their "code mandated" fire detection device? Hopefully, ...