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Integrators
Mexico City, Secured City
Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III
July 8, 2020
Massive cloud-based security initiative serves as a proof of concept for a new way for integrators to approach the smart city vertical
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Integrators
Emerging Market: Smart Cities
Jon Polly
July 8, 2020
How integrators can build a foundation for success in this fast-rising vertical
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Integrators
How to Find COVID Tax Relief
Mark E. Battersby
July 8, 2020
New legislation to allow carrybacks on losses enables integrators to potentially infuse the business with some needed cash
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Facial Recognition Solutions
Legal Brief: Facial Recognition Again Under Fire
Timothy J. Pastore, Esq.
July 8, 2020
With big tech companies now distancing themselves from the technology, will it survive social justice reforms?
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Integrators
How Integrators Can Adopt SaaS
Paul Metzheiser
July 8, 2020
Practical ways to adopt the as-a-service revenue model
More content from July 2020
Door Hardware
Tech Trends: The Door Hardware Dilemma
Brian Coulombe
July 8, 2020
Vendors have stepped up to make the often confusing task of designing openings easier
Authorized Dealer Programs
Partnership Possibilities 2020
July 8, 2020
Security Business magazine's annual listing of active and recruiting authorized dealer programs
Integrators
Editor's Note: It Has Always Been a Matter of Trust
Paul Rothman
July 8, 2020
At the risk of sounding cliché, trusted advisors are more important than ever
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Video Analytics
How Video Analytics Boost Value
Sean Murphy
July 8, 2020
Smart security devices can enable integrators to move security technology expenditures from a pure cost center to a profit center
Integrators
New Products from Security Business magazine
July 8, 2020
Check out the new products featured in the July 2020 issue of Security Business
Integrators
Insider Intelligence: Use CARE when Working from Home
Ric McCullough
July 8, 2020
These concepts can focus you and your teams as we continue down this mostly unexplored work environment path
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Government
Modernizing Legacy Government Security Systems
Erin Phelps
July 8, 2020
Integration software platforms may hold the key to tying old systems with new ones
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Integrators
How to Value Your Security Business
Wes Lewinson
July 8, 2020
If you are thinking of selling your business, here’s how a business broker might be able to help
Access & Identity
Access Control Trends & Technology 2020
July 8, 2020
A bonus publication to Security Business, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger magazines.
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Access & Identity
A New World of Technology Convergence Set for Access Control Industry
Pierre Bourgeix
July 8, 2020
The new paradigm of access control is leading to a need for a clear definition of identity-driven access management
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Locks
New Technologies Drive Evolving Lock Market
John Moa
July 7, 2020
As the market for digital security products and services grow traditional locksmith services face new options
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Biometrics
The Role of Biometrics in a Post COVID-19 World
Joel Griffin
July 7, 2020
Experts say touchless modalities will likely grow while fingerprint, other touch-based solutions will see their use decline
COVID-19
In Crisis Technology Mode
Steve Lasky
July 7, 2020
Editor's note from the 2020 Access Control Trends & Technology bonus publication
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Access & Identity
With a New School Year Comes a New Normal
Steve Lasky
July 7, 2020
Strategic safety and security protocols will mandate how schools implement security systems (A technology roundtable sponsored by dormakaba)
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Access & Identity
For Solid Access Control, Security Begins with Trust
Jeffrey E. Barnhart
July 7, 2020
Enhanced card security is characterized by advanced technologies like biometrics, Bluetooth and mobile apps
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Access & Identity
How to Use Trusted Identity Technologies to Safely Re-Open Workplaces
Mark Robinton
July 7, 2020
Proactive measures and best practices will help normalize organizational operations during the global pandemic
COVID-19
ISC West moves to all-virtual format
Staff Reports
June 25, 2020
In-person event canceled after being twice rescheduled
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Video Surveillance
Panasonic to be branded as i-PRO
Joel Griffin
June 24, 2020
Company to take a fresh approach to the market in wake of spin-off
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Cannabis Security
Setting the Baseline for Security Planning in the Cannabis Industry
Timothy Sutton, CPP, CHPA
June 23, 2020
Security best practices are an essential element for establishing a cannabis operation
Alarms & Monitoring
ADT's Nakatani named fifth president of PPVAR
Staff Reports
June 23, 2020
He succeeds Joey Rao-Russell in guiding the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response
GSX
GSX 2020 converted to an online event
Staff Reports
June 22, 2020
Virtual conference named 'Global Security Exchange Plus,' will take place Sept. 21-25
Integrators
PSA names two integrator execs to Board of Directors
PSA Security Network
June 19, 2020
Bret Bongard is president of LVC Companies and Louis Boulgarides is president and CEO of Ollivier Corporation
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Alarms & Monitoring
Securitas named TMA's Monitoring Center of the Year
Staff Reports
June 19, 2020
Company heads up TMA Excellence Awards, with employees from AvantGuard and Alarm Detection Systems also honored
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Threat Detection, Imaging & Inspection
Layered security solutions adapted to battle COVID-19
Steve Lasky
June 19, 2020
As organizations and businesses prepare for reopening, AI emerges as a useful detection tool
Facial Recognition Solutions
SAFR Facial Recognition now runs on AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP)
SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc.
June 18, 2020
Edge AI processing lowers the cost of deploying Facial Recognition for touchless access and security; mask detection another plus feature
Smart Home
Parks' Connections Conference goes virtual
Staff Reports
June 18, 2020
Research firm combines U.S. and Europe events to create a full connected home event featuring virtual sessions, research and networking
Smart Home
SnapAV announces inaugural global partner event
June 18, 2020
Snap Pro Live to feature virtual and local in-store sessions with training, keynotes, networking and more
Video Surveillance
Motorola completes IndigoVision acquisition
Motorola Solutions
June 18, 2020
Products to complement Motorola’s existing video portfolio
Integrators
PSA adds SiteOwl, Mobile Pro Systems and Visual Mobile Technologies to its vendor list
Staff Reports
June 17, 2020
All three companies added during the month of June
COVID-19
Annual CONSULT Conference canceled
Staff Reports
June 15, 2020
Nashville event nixed in favor of 2021 event in San Antonio; Boxerbaum Award submissions still to be accepted
Video Management Software/VMS
XProtect on Amazon Web Services now available in AWS Marketplace
Milestone Systems
June 12, 2020
Customers with a cloud-first strategy and those looking for a hybrid VMS solution can now deploy a pre-configured XProtect as an elastic solution
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Owen Security Solutions acquires Georgia branch of Priority One Security
June 10, 2020
Move boosts company's Northwest Georgia customers over 8,000
Access Control
OSDP approved as an international standard
Security Industry Association (SIA)
June 10, 2020
IEC approves access control communications standard, will be published as IEC 60839-11-5 in July 2020
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Residential Technologies
Omdia: Residential alarm market to see reduced 2020 revenues due to COVID-19
Staff Reports
June 9, 2020
Industry’s global revenue forecast reduced by 3 percentage points because of pandemic
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Retail
Dollar Tree taps ADT Commercial for locations nationwide
Staff Reports
June 8, 2020
Company to provide security solutions and monitoring services at the majority of U.S. Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations
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Video Surveillance
VIVOTEK joins Enova Robotics police robot project to Enforce COVID-19 lockdown in Tunisia
Vivotek Inc.
June 5, 2020
Each ‘P-Guard’ robot delivers 360-degree, zero blind-spot surround imagery by using two VIVOTEK MS9390-HV cameras
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COVID-19
Trump signs update to Paycheck Protection bill
June 5, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act lets businesses qualify for loan forgiveness up to $10 million if they meet certain criteria
Smart Home
Essence Group joins the Zigbee Alliance to develop open standards for smart home devices
Essence USA Inc
June 5, 2020
Project Connected Home over IP intends to simplify development for device manufacturers and increase compatibility for consumers
Video Surveillance
Mission 500 launches M500 club to drive participation in new virtual events
Mission 500
June 2, 2020
Virtual fundraising strategy implemented to assist families in need
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Smart Home
Report: Adoption of home control systems sees 38 percent year-over-year growth rate
Staff Reports
June 2, 2020
New research shows that the security channel has been vital in promoting the value of smart home tech
Access Control
New online training from Paxton gives installers even more options
Paxton Access Inc.
May 29, 2020
Training consists of bite-sized modules arranged by product
COVID-19
CEDIA Expo Canceled
Staff Reports
May 28, 2020
Residential technology show was scheduled for September in Denver; program to be held virtually
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COVID-19
Reed Exhibitions forms Health & Safety Task Force
Staff Reports
May 28, 2020
Group to develop and implement policies and best practices around COVID-19 response and prevention for ISC West