Security Technology & Design back issues from February 2006:
Giving a heart and soul to security.(The Front Page)
Feb 01, 2006; ... One of the most striking characteristics of the security industry is its entrepreneurial nature. Every year, bright-eyed engineers come to market with the best darn access control software or the best darn DVR the industry has ever seen. And more often than not, these magnificent men and ...
Viisage and Identix to merge.(The Insider)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Identity solutions provider Viisage Technology Inc. and biometric technology innovator Identix Incorporated have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The combined company will blend two approaches to securing personal identities by establishing the industry's most comprehensive ...
LQ acquires Checkpoint's access control group.(The Insider)
Feb 01, 2006 ... LQ Corporation Inc. has purchased the assets of Checkpoint Systems Inc.'s Access Control Products Group. The company's newly formed subsidiary, Sielox LLC, will now operate Checkpoint Systems' Access Control Products business. Sielox[TM] comprises key technical, sales, engineering, and ...
New Urban Security at ISC West.(The Insider)
Feb 01, 2006 ... The upcoming ISC West event, April 5-7 in Las Vegas, will serve as the kick off for Urban Security at ISC West--a show within the show. Urban Security will showcase products, services and solutions used in federal, state and local government buildings, industrial complexes, institutional ...
FLIR Open House series 2006.(The Insider)
Feb 01, 2006 ... FLIR Systems will offer a series of Infrared Open House Events in 2006. These gatherings are designed to inform infrared users, and those newly interested in the subject, about the latest advances in the field. Topics covered will include the latest in thermal imaging ...
Houston airports choose Honeywell.(New Applications)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Honeywell will supply two Houston airports with a first-of-its-kind perimeter and intrusion detection system. George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports' will be equipped with Radar Video Surveillance ...
Canaveral and Patrick AFB upgrade.(New Applications)
Feb 01, 2006 ... The 45th Space Wing of the U.S. Air Force has awarded Siemens Building Technologies Inc. more than $4 million in two separate contracts to provide electronic security system upgrades to the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and fire alarm and detection improvements to Patrick Air Force ...
Tri-Rail commuter network goes wireless.(New Applications)
Feb 01, 2006 ... The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority has selected Miami-based ATC International to install a camera security system throughout the Tri-Rail network, South Florida's premier commuter rail service. Tri-Rail operates along 72 miles of the South Florida Rail Corridor, with 18 ...
Jeff Spivey ASIS president.(People)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Jeff Spivey, CPP, PSP, has advanced to the presidency of ASIS International. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in law enforcement and the private security industry to the position. Currently, Mr. Spivey is director of Security Risk Management Inc., a security consulting firm ...
Toa appoints new senior business manager.(People)
Feb 01, 2006 ... TOA Electronics Inc. recently appointed a new senior business manager, Stella Strain. Formerly a business manager for Limited Inc., Ms. Strain is adept in the areas of budgeting, ...
SecurityNet announces president.(People)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Robert McMenimon, president of Canton, MA-based MAC Systems, will serve as president of SecurityNet for 2006-08. Mr. McMenimon's goal as president is to continue to grow an organization that now ...
Convergence at a price: IT execs have as much to worry about as you do.(J.P. Freeman's Trends & Statistics)
Feb 01, 2006; ... The security/IT barrier is shrinking a bit more every year. Now that we're in 2006, I thought a little flip flop could help us look at the other side of the convergence coin. We keep hearing a lot about what's going to happen to the security industry's traditional modus operandi ...
Versatile keyboard controls.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Infinova's V2117 keyboard provides easy operation of Infinova PTZ domes, matrix switchers and DVRs, and programming and control of matrix switcher functions including tours and salvos. It allows DVR control via an Ethernet connection through an ...
Wireless Access Management.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... OSI Security Devices introduces an eight-door Wireless Access Management System. No wiring, local power or drilling the door are required. The system uses AES 128-bit encryption with spread-spectrum technology, ...
ATM Interface Module.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Dedicated Micros Inc.'s DV-IP ATM Interface Module (ATMi) offers integration between automatic teller machines and the Dedicated Micros range of DVRs. Each module allows transaction data from up to eight individual ATMs to be received, decoded and stored with the relevant ...
Universal wireless alarm communicator.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Tyco Fire & Security introduces the DSC GSM universal wireless alarm communicator. An effective backup or alternative to traditional telephone lines, the communicator connects the alarm control panel to the GSM network to provide protection against accidental line cuts caused by storms, ...
Small full-featured dome.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Pelco has announced the newest member of the Spectra dome family: Spectra Mini, the world's smallest full-featured dome. A 4.1-inch dome houses a high-resolution color integrated optics package with 10X optical zoom and 8X digital zoom ....
Crisis management software.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Prepared Response Inc. (PRI) and Vance International will offer a joint solution that provides complete contingency planning and response assistance for organizations. The unique software-based crisis management system, Rapid Responder[R], gives security teams, police, ...
Enterprise access control solution.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... GVI Security Solutions Inc. has released GVI Access Control[R] Enterprise access control software. The software is designed to enhance any access management system whether the user is operating in a single-server environment or a multi-region, ...
User friendly DVR.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Crest Electronics' CDVS-7316 PC DVR combines video management tools with an interface that reduces training time and lessens the learning curve for security system administrators. It offers MPEG4 compression, 640 x 480 resolution, 480fps display ...
Waterproof USB fingerprint reader.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Zvetco Biometrics has released a waterproof version of its Verifi[TM] P3400 USB fingerprint reader. Verifi P3400 WP features rugged housing and internal construction proven to withstand the wear and tear typical of environments requiring ...
Perimeter Security Manager.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Southwest Microwave introduces Perimeter Security Manager, a security monitoring and control system offering sophisticated integration capabilities. With this real-time, Windows-based system, security professionals can monitor Southwest Microwave's intrusion detection equipment and ...
Visitor management signature tablet.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... STOPware Inc. now offers Topaz System Inc.'s signature tablet for use with PassagePoint Visitor Management solutions. When purchased through STOPware, the tablet is pre-configured for use with PassagePoint Professional and Enterprise solutions and includes a bundled usage license. The ...
What keeps you up at night? An ST & D reader survey.(Cover Focus)(Cover Story)
Feb 01, 2006; ... In December, Security Technology & Design surveyed a select group of readers to find out what keeps them up at night. We asked the survey group 10 questions about their most pressing concerns, ranging from technology to management issues. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Their ...
10 things loss prevention managers should know.(Retail Security)
Feb 01, 2006; ... Loss prevention is a result, not an effort. Senior retail executives run competitive businesses and expect positive results from their management teams. In the case of inventory shrinkage, lower than average losses are often considered a success. Being successful in anything is tough, but ...
Garden Ridge.(CASE IN POINT)(Company Profile)
Feb 01, 2006; ... While shrink is a fact of life for all retailers, executives at home decor and craft store Garden Ridge found their shrink rate of two percent of annual sales unacceptable. Although management had a general idea where the losses were coming from, it was impossible to implement effective LP ...
Jewelers can eliminate "smash and grab" losses.
Feb 01, 2006; ... Jewelers worldwide have invested billions in sophisticated security alarm systems but still remain vulnerable to "smash and grab" thieves who strike fast and flee with valuables before police can respond. Even locked doors with entry buttons, closed-circuit television systems, ...
Function vs. faction: why are security silos dying, and what can you do to converge functions in your organization?(Convergence)
Feb 01, 2006; ... If one accepts the premise that security is a "weakest link" discipline, then no organization can truly approach being secure unless they consider all of their security risks when crafting an overall security strategy and making risk mitigation decisions. For many years, ...
Storage turns a corner: more than one terabyte on a single cartidge? It may be on its way.(Video Surveillance)
Feb 01, 2006; ... The word convergence has taken on more importance as CCTV systems make way for digital open connectivity. Much of our old analog technology is being replaced by computers with seemingly endless amounts of storage. But is it really endless? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When ...
Port of Clarkston.(CASE IN POINT)
Feb 01, 2006; ... The Port of Clarkston, tucked away in the southeast corner of the state of Washington, has several features that could make it a target to intruders. On one dock it operates one of the largest cranes on a navigable river east of Portland, a crane that can pick up and move boats weighing ...
Is outsourcing right for you? Avoid missteps in choosing your method of access control.(Access Control)
Feb 01, 2006; ... I am frequently asked my opinion as to who has the best security system or solution. As a consultant, I have to answer that no one manufacturer or provider has the answer for all security challenges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A truly unbiased consultant learns to look ...
Liberty Health.(CASE IN POINT)
Feb 01, 2006; ... LibertyHealth encompasses three hospitals in eastern New Jersey: Jersey City Medical Center and Greenville Hospital, both located in Jersey City, and Meadowland Hospital in Secaucus. Jersey City Medical also has two clinics nearby, including a behavioral health clinic. ...
Riding the network: tips for a successful journey.(Integrator's Corner)
Feb 01, 2006; ... These days, physical security is blending with IT in ways never before thought possible. Corporate computer networks, once strictly the bastion of IT departments, how play host to a wide variety of security functions. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] While IP-based equipment can ...
The great midwest corkscrew affair.(From the Porch Swing)
Feb 01, 2006; ... I won't bother to tell you why my wife and I ended up stuck in Cleveland, OH, over the weekend. It's a long story. It was now Sunday morning. I grabbed the local newspaper placed at the door to our room and perused it while we sipped coffee and waited for our breakfast to come in the ...
Retail survey.
Feb 01, 2006 ... In December, we conducted a survey among our retail/LP readership to find out what issues were shaping their security postures in 2006. Interested in your peers' responses? Our questions unearthed some interesting trends. <Pre> What are your biggest shrinkage concerns? ...
Industry events.(Calendar)
Feb 01, 2006 ... February 3-4. ASIS International will hold a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) review at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago, IL. The CPP Review Program offers an overview of the fundamental concepts and practices of security management. It includes critical domains and ...
Profile.(The Back Page)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Name: Erik Goldoff Title: IT Systems & Security Manager Company: Honeybaked Ham HQ: Norcross, GA Years at Company: 7 Previous Position: Computer Specialist with CDC [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ST & D: What keeps you ...
Seeing into the future: vital elements of the evolving security landscape.
Feb 01, 2006; ... While the London bombings, 9/11 and other terrorist attacks around the world have spurred renewed vigilance, U.S. government agencies continue to work toward best security policies. Private companies are racing to develop new technologies that could preserve civil liberties while ...
Video compression for surveillance.
Feb 01, 2006; ... Over the last few years, the analog video signal from surveillance cameras has been increasingly digitized for archiving and transmission purposes. This article provides an overview of the methods currently available for digitization and data compression, and considers the advantages and ...
Case in point: 2005 All-Star Game.
Feb 01, 2006; ... Olympia Entertainment is used to managing large venues and events--as a division of Ilitch Holdings Inc. (IHI), the company operates Detroit's fabulous Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Comerica Park and Cobo Arena. But when they heard Comerica Park would be hosting the 2005 MLB All-Star Game, ...
Bridging the technology gap: UTP cabling infrastructure produces technology options now and in the future.
Feb 01, 2006; ... Existing analog cameras and coax-based architecture continue to work successfully and reliably. The use of IP technology is growing, but full IP-based video remains for many a digital promise. To maximize the customer's technology options at the camera, the transmission system, ...
Trends in video: an up close and personal dealer perspective; Evolution of industry owes more to Internet boom than to 9/11.
Feb 01, 2006; ... As the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of InterTECH Security, outside Pittsburgh PA, I pay close attention to all the news about the industry and the companies in it. It has always interested me that so many business analysts, almost always outside observers to the alarms business, ...
Dome packs a compact punch.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Pelco announces the newest member of the Spectra family: Spectra Mini--a small, yet full-featured dome. It is a system that provides the popular functionality of the Spectra III in a miniature, cost-effective unit. A small 4.1-inch dome houses a powerful high-resolution color integrated ...
High-resolution infrared camera.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... CCTV Imports introduces the new, innovative IRH2 high resolution infrared camera, featuring 1/3" dual CCD sensors (1 b/w and 1 color) for optimal night vision. As the lighting drops below 2 lux, the unit switches from the color sensor to the b/w one providing ...
Managing IP video surveillance.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Milestone Systems releases XProtect Professional version 4.6, delivered with the full Remote Client for remotely managing and viewing live or recorded images from 16 video channels simultaneously. PDA support is also now available for this product. XProtect Professional is an ...
ATM Interface Module.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... Dedicated Micros Inc. introduces the DV-IP ATM Interface Module (ATMi). The ATMi is designed to offer integration between Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's) and the Dedicated Micros range of DVRs, including the DV-IP Server and DV-IP ATM. Each module allows transaction data from up to eight ...
Featured-packed solution.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... The DV Turbo from Nuvico is a MPEG-4 DVR with a built-in multiplexer. It can simultaneously monitor up to 64 cameras from multiple DVRs, in any combination. Features include: Quadruplex Function: Simultaneous Record/Playback/Network/Backup; real-time live display and recording per channel; ...
Ultra low-light camera.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2006 ... The SHC-740 1/2" ultra low-light, high-resolution color camera from Samsung 360[degrees] offers an Exview color CCD with 410K pixels. Among its other features are: removed noise and ghost images with SSNR; Day and Night with ICR (Infrared Cut filter Removal); 530TV lines (color)/570TV ...