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Report: ATMs Prone to Thermal Imaging Attacks

August 18, 2011

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, say thermal imaging cameras could be used to help criminals purloin ATM PIN numbers.

Report: 35% of Integrators Concerned About Maintaining Quality Installations

August 15, 2011

After several years of internal austerity and resignation to pricing erosion, security integrators are looking externally to turn their fortunes. The third annual Operations & Opportunities Report (OOR) shows company managers are eager to negotiate better deals on the goods they acquire and sell to curtail margin squeeze. The 2011 OOR also exposes the best technologies, services and markets to exploit.

Report: 30% of U.S. Homes Will Have Monitored Services by 2020

August 2, 2011

Consumer demand for remote monitoring and the increasing presence of broadband service providers will drive growth in the security market, according to a new report by Dallas-based research firm Parks Associates.

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U.S. Construction Spending Down 5.6% in 2011

July 27, 2011

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) cites tight credit conditions, government shortfalls and a depressed housing market for the 5.6 percent decrease in construction spending.

Study: Network Video Product Sales to Surpass Analog in 2014

July 27, 2011

Although global sales of network video products will best analog equipment by 2014, IMS Research forecasts that in terms of shipments, analog cameras will continue to outsell network cameras.

Law Enforcement Calls Security Industry to Duty

July 13, 2011

Thanks to the implementation of best practices and advances in technology, recent years have seen reductions in false alarm dispatches that are helping bolster the relationship between law enforcement and the security industry. Yet there remains much to be done to further strengthen and grow the partnership. The 2011 Law Enforcement Security Industry Study serves as a report card for both sides.

Report: Home Fires Produced $7.1B in Property Damage

July 5, 2011

U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 373,900 home fires from 2005-2009 according to the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) new study, "Home Structure Fires." The fires caused an estimated 2,650 civilian deaths each year.

Spotlight on the Security Industry's Best Fleets

June 14, 2011

In SSI's first Super Security Fleets study, installing security company owners and operators discussed how they are managing their vehicle fleets in the face of a turbulent economy and rising gas prices. In the latest gallery, SSI puts the industry's vehicle fleets on display. Would you like to include your company's fleet? E-mail your photos to Associate Editor Ashley Willis at ashley.willis@securitysales.com.

Report: Theft Cost Retailers $37B+ in 2010

June 14, 2011

A new study reveals that retailers lost more than $37 billion to theft in 2010, an increase of nearly $4 billion compared to the previous year.

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2011 Super Security Fleets

June 13, 2011

How are installing security company owners and operators managing their vehicle fleets in the face of unprecedented economic pressures and pain at the pump? SSI’s first Super Security Fleets study exposes the answers with input collected from hundreds of respondents throughout the industry.

DataBank: Campus End Users Rate Security System Performance

April 13, 2011

Video surveillance, mass notification, access control and emergency communications interoperability continue to pose challenges for many campus safety protection professionals

Positive Outlook Among Security’s Strengths

April 4, 2011

I have observed an interesting dichotomy in the personality traits of most security professionals, one that I too identify with. While typically exhibiting the serious demeanor and guarded skepticism one might expect in a business revolving around safety and security, a great deal of those who own and operate installing companies are also good-humored and optimistic ...

Cloud Brightens Integrator Outlook

April 4, 2011

Cloud-based, or hosted, services are among several newer technologies leading security integrators out of the recession. SSI’s seventh annual Systems Integration Study shows renewed optimism amid rising returns paced by leading-edge offerings such as managed access control and high definition video. However, the data also details some lingering stagnation ...

Retail Intrusion Market Roars Back, New Research Shows

March 30, 2011

SSI's upcoming April issue includes the results of our 2011 Systems Integrator Study. While the expansive report spans eight pages and includes 42 graphs detailing company, access control and video surveillance trends, there was still lots more great data gathered that did not make it in ...

Installers Shell Out $25K a Month for Products

March 14, 2011

For the first time the Security Spending Survey reveals how much installing companies are paying each month for equipment — overall as well as by specific product categories. Top buyer listings are presented along with purchasing patterns associated with different business characteristics ...