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Biometrics Redefined

Ronald Hawkins
January 1, 2011
At many buildings and installations, biometric technology is a key component of the security system.
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The old adage “good fences make for good neighbors” holds true for businesses, as fences can play a strong role in a company’s security policies.

A Good Defence

Cindy Dubin
December 22, 2010

The old adage “good fences make for good neighbors” holds true for businesses, as fences can play a strong role in a company’s security policies. So, it is not surprising that the nonresidential fencing market is projected to provide some of the best opportunities for growth, accounting for one-third of the forecast increases. Installations at institutional buildings will spur growth in the market as demographic trends drive the construction of new health care and educational facilities.


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Navigating the Great Outdoors

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Diane Ritchey
October 1, 2010
A plane flies over the Copenhagen Airport at night. The airport is using thermal imaging to protect its perimeters. Have you ever wondered how people get away with filling their car’s
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Higher Level Credentials Leave Footprint on Card Printers

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Bill Zalud
October 1, 2010
Enterprise card solutions can enable myriad business applications. One example: Identity cards allow Italians to share and use publicly available bicycles.In enterprise-wide identification card access systems, which came first –
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The Chemical Safety Train

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Diane Ritchey
August 1, 2010
The Dow Chemical Company has a commitment to the security and safety of its sites, products and communities. In 2006, for example, Dow Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris announced the
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Watch My Video, Please

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Bill Zalud
August 1, 2010
A one-of-a-kind security video monitoring system that balances protection and privacy allowed cameras in sensitive locations, according to Bill Sullivan, Marshfield chief of police.Products turn into systems and systems turn
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Poor Sister No More: Access Enters Spotlight, Again

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Bill Zalud
August 1, 2010
Before everyone fell in love with their security video image, before there were millions of cameras from lipstick to megapixel, there were electronic access control systems, which were true revolutionary
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Multi-tasking – It’s in the Cards

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Bill Zalud
July 1, 2010
Multi-functional access cards and biometric devices can work with biometrics to provide a higher level of security with other facility and event uses.Access control for remote facilities may include security
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Leading the Troops at TSA

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Diane Ritchey
June 1, 2010
Keith C. Blowe spent 28 years serving this Nation in the U.S. Army, culminating his military career in a key leadership role as the chief law enforcement and force protection
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Tracking and Compliance at a Seaside Port

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Diane Ritchey
April 1, 2010
The Virginia Port Authority is the third largest East Coast port. It employs 343,000 people, is responsible for $41 billion in total revenues throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and handles
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