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SSI's "Monitoring Matters" columnist addresses management and revenue opportunities associated with security system monitoring.
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Insight and commentary on the issues integrators, consultants, manufacturers and end users face in the real enterprise security world.
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One of the industry's leading attorneys fields questions and shares insights from his "Alarm - Security Industry Legal Email Newsletter."
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With Paul C. Boucherle CPP CSC SSI “Convergence Channel” guest columnist covers concepts of selling added business value to security solutions.
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SSI's "Tech Talk" columnist explores information and ideas on the industry's many new and old technical challenges.
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HD Surveillance Performance Improves as Demand Rises

Under Surveillance  |  By Scott Goldfine  |  January 26, 2011

January's SSI feature “Video Continues to Enhance Its Security Image” has a dozen top technology providers identifying the latest and greatest video surveillance technologies. Among the participants was Pelco by Schneider Electric Sr. Product Marketing Manager for Imaging and Storage Systems Sara Scroggins, who addressed the topic of megapixel/high definition (HD) recording and how it is overcoming technical challenges and misperceptions.

Addressing the Integration Challenge With Edge Devices

Under Surveillance  |  By Ashley Willis  |  January 24, 2011

In this interview, Verint Product manager Guy Shahmoon offers his edge device expertise and also discusses the importance of properly integrating the technology.

Panasonic President Sees Industry Getting a Facial Recognition Lift

Under Surveillance  |  By Scott Goldfine  |  January 21, 2011

January's SSI feature “Video Continues to Enhance Its Security Image” has a dozen top technology providers identifying the latest and greatest video surveillance technologies. Among the participants was Panasonic System Networks Co. of America President Bill Taylor, who addressed the topic of recording technology and how it is being implemented in DVRs, NVRs and other devices.

To Bid or Not to Bid: That Is the Question

Enterprising Solutions  |  By Bob Grossman  |  January 18, 2011

Part of the value we bring to the table as a consulting firm is the ability to secure our clients competitive bids on their project(s). Our goal is somewhat different than that of an integrator. We want an embarrassment of riches — so many qualified bidders and competitive bids that the owner has to scratch his/her head to decide which of these excellent alternatives to select ...

The Truth About Thermal Imaging

Under Surveillance  |  By Ashley Willis  |  January 18, 2011

Andy Teich, president of commercial systems, FLIR Systems Inc., clears up the misconceptions between thermal imaging and night vision technologies in this Q&A.

Cernium CEO Forecasts the Future of Video Analytics

Under Surveillance  |  By Ashley Willis  |  January 13, 2011

Cernium Corp. CEO Craig Chambers talks with SSI about how video analytics has evolved and what integrators and dealers can expect in 2011.

How Video-Enabled Alarms Can Lead to More Apprehensions

Under Surveillance  |  By Ashley Willis  |  January 10, 2011

In this Q&A, SSI talks with RSI-Videofied President Keith Jentoft about how video alarm verification technology can help reduce false alarms and provide a great selling opportunity for dealers in 2011.

Vector Security Helps Elderly Woman After Brazen Home Invasion

Under Surveillance  |  By Rodney Bosch  |  January 6, 2011

After watching a news report about 94-year-old Philadelphia woman being attacked in her home by an intruder, Vector Security provided the victim with a free security system and monitoring ...

Check Out an Old Standard — The GE Applications Notebook

Tech Shack  |  By Bob Dolph  |  January 5, 2011

If you go back to the days of Sentrol you might remember a fantastic security sensors application book ...

Bigger Isn’t Always Better — Be Mindful of the Category Rating

Enterprising Solutions  |  By Bob Grossman  |  January 4, 2011

More and more of our projects involve networked systems and associated devices, and that inevitably includes cabling. And, as the price differential between the various category-rated cables diminishes, we are finding the temptation to provide the highest level of category rating possible throughout projects, whether or not it makes sense. If CAT5 is good, and CAT5e is better, isn’t CAT6 best? Shouldn’t we just play it safe and use it everywhere? Not necessarily ...

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