Tony Beard, chief sergeant-at-arms at California’s historic Capitol building, is working on a $6.8 million perimeter security upgrade that includes barriers and bollards.Shoe strings and power politics. Historic buildings and
Booths can pull double duty, protecting those people inside while displaying a corporate or retail business image to the public.There was a time when a security executive would buy a
Upgraded panels include emergency notification functionality to meet new standards and overcome existing facility obstacles.Higher standards for enterprise security, fire safety and emergency notification have changed the rules of specifying,
Cylinders installed in the holding facility, evidence room, exterior doors, offices, storage rooms and elevator switches require neither wiring nor battery at the lock.Not every enterprise needs to worry about
With return on investment a crucial part of convergence, it’s a solid enterprise exercise to consider what a contactless smart card access control system has to offer and what makes
The convergence of physical security systems and computer and communications opens a school district to viewing live images from scores of facilities. Shown is a parking area for a Spotsylvania
Cynthia FreschiThere’s little question what the industry buzz is these days – it’s this thing called the “enterprise.” Not that the enterprise is new to the business world’s vernacular; it
While much has been made of President Bush’s use of wiretaps for spying on suspected terrorists, the NSA and FBI are hardly the sole proprietor of clandestine technology. New-age wire
There is a distinct and rapidly growing population of workers who are much more literally mobile – spending a majority of their work day moving from place to place. But
The promise of improved card-based identification security through converged physical and logical access systems is becoming a reality. New access card technologies have improved the functionality and reliability of these
Multi-tasking security video – in a prototype – is a success thanks to the team of Tom Cameron, who oversees telecommunications for the Tollway; the tollway's IT Chief Ted Young;
Monitoring of the IP-base security video system at Luton Airport is primarily at the control centre but networking allows live video at myriad locations, as necessary.A potential, more effective mix
From Saflink, the SureAccess all-weather, smart card, biometric reader meets the strict requirements of FIPS 201’s Personal Identity Verification of federal employees and contractors. It’s based on technology previously deployed
Illustrated at left is an example of the potential of IP-based technology for fire and life safety. In this screen graphic, the smoke spread in the facility is clearly shown
A neural network approach to an integrated intelligent life safety design now protects the unique all-volunteer Elkins Park Fire Company in Cheltenham Township, Pa., just north of the Philadelphia city
Increasing regulatory requirements demand enhanced security and information technology oversight. Regulators want to know not only where the sensitive data came from, but also who might have seen it or
IP cameras and convergence are more quickly overcoming cost with benefits that include use of existing network infrastructure, geographic independence and flexible implementation.The introduction of IP cameras into the physical
We have lots of partnerships (with the UAE). This issue that came up was a firestorm more out of the ignorance of all the facts than anything else,’’ Senator Johnny
The airplane doors were closing and I was shutting down my Treo when a message popped up that Cisco bought SyPixx, a small video surveillance technology company. During the bumpy
Enough with the convergence talk already. Except there are things happening out there. Cisco, Sun Microsystems, IBM, Northrop Grumman, among others, are rapidly betting their IT money on the combo
The new 1-amp Power Supply with Emergency Interface Relay standard from Ingersoll Rand Security Technology, when coupled with Schlage Locknetics 40 and 70 Series electromagnetic locks, produces a cost effective
Pacom Systems, Sarasota, Fla., has made a few changes to its sales team in recent months. Marc Ellis, the company’s national training manager, has been given an expanded business role
XceedID Corp., Golden, Colo., has entered into a private-label OEM agreement with Lenel Systems Intl., Rochester, N.Y. XceedID’s line of ISO-X multi-technology readers will now be available under the Lenel
Corvallis, Ore.-based Videx has CyberAudit-Web, a browser-based software program that offers cellular communication to remotely program user keys in the field, anywhere and anytime. Access authorization can be sent to
SDC’s Exit Check delayed egress lock delays unauthorized egress for 15 or 30 seconds, and, concurrently, voice notification, tone, digital countdown display and alarm outputs are activated while the person
The StrikeIt Panic Device Power/ Controller Product Series from Altronix was designed to handle the high power surge required to drive one or two 24VDC panic devices that have large
Speco Technologies, Amityville, N.Y. recently added several audio representatives to its sales force team. They will be serving the professional, commercial and residential audio markets for the company across the
i3DVR will be introducing two products to the security industry during the first quarter of 2006. The VEO embedded unit is a DVR that operates on the Linux system and
One of Diebold’s security experts has been selected as a session speaker for the upcoming ISC West Show. Promoted as the security industry’s largest and most-attended security event, ISC West
Fluidmesh 2200, an intelligent wireless transmitter for video-surveillance applications from Fluidmesh Networks Inc., a Boston-based MIT spin-off, offers innovative transmission capabilities that are not present in traditional Wi- Fi or
DVTel Inc., Ridgefield Park, N.J., has promoted Ed Thompson to the position of chief technology officer (CTO). The company further announced that it continues to expand global operations with the
Williams Scotsman Intl. Inc., Baltimore, recently announced a strategic partnership with DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. to integrate the SITELOCK portable wireless alarm system into its mobile office fleet for use
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and HID Corp., Irvine, Calif., have a joint effort to provide a public forum to discuss RFID and public policy, and to explore innovative RFID
Keeping security professionals safe while screening for weapons and contraband is a serious concern. Santa Clara, Calif.-based SafeView’s scanning technology allows remote screening – up to 100 feet away –
Bluelon’s Bluetooth, LAN/WAN/LON and ASP .NET-enabled iTooth Server v2.0 enables the company’s integrators and distributors to offer locally or remotely hosted system services to supervise access control installations. The server
Irvine, Calif.-based HID Corp.’s newest access control reader, the RP40 multiCLASS, combines the company’s Prox 125 kHz proximity and iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card and reader technologies into a
Panasonic’s new i-Pro Series IP intelligent and professional products now includes the WV-NP1004 and WV-NP244 Network Cameras, the WJ-ND300 Video Network Recorder and the XProtect Series Network Recording Software. The
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) recently notified a number of news organizations that it has yet to take a position on the hot-button political issue of DP World’s
The K-Prox is a professional grade, stand- alone access controller that combines Essex Electronics’ stainless steel piezoelectric keypad with HID proximity. Virtually indestructible, the keypad was designed for any indoor,
Arteco Vision Systems Inc., a member of the Arteco Global Family headquartered in Faenza, Italy, has launched its Intelligent Video Solution (IVS) in the United States. The IVS system uses
The Advanced Security Link with ONE Technology from MDI is a single unit IP security appliance that unifies multiple security modules such as CCTV, access control, alarm management, point-of-sale surveillance,
New York-based Advanced Digital Security Solutions, Samsung360°, has completed its new fulfillment center in Denver. This new facility will introduce the company’s Techwin video and CCTV customers to significant enhancement
Tens of thousands of cops, firefighters, military and government employees are now carrying the Pocket Partner, a 1,056-page reference that contains protocols for dealing with terrorist threats, biological, chemical and
Alarm Lock Systems Inc., Amityville, N.Y., has a new 16-page catalog for 2006/2007. New to the catalog this year is the Narrow Stile line of digital locks, which have an
Ridgefield Park, N.J.-based DVTel Inc.’s new Altitude suite of professional-grade network (IP) cameras could mean end users no longer have to compromise on features or high-quality for live monitoring or
March Networks, Ottawa, announced that one of Australia’s largest banks has selected the company as the standard for its enterprise wide deployment of digital video surveillance solutions. With close to
Speco Technologies’ new series of electronic keypads for single door access control requirements are assignable by codes that permit different levels of access for 130 unique users. The database is
Almeda Dunn has advanced to the presidency of the National Council on Investigative and Security Services. In assuming this role, Dunn became the first woman and first African American to
Dear Editor, I am writing concerning the article “Gun Clash on Workplace Property” in the February 2006 issue of Security magazine. You do a grave disservice to your readers when
