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Read: Wireless Heat Detection Takes Center Stage

Wireless Heat Detection Takes Center Stage

An installing security contractor advises Sony Pictures Studios to implement a wireless solution to replace the hugely inefficient hardwired heat detection in its famed sound stages. Success and first-class customer service fosters a lasting relationship.

Read: Cloud Brightens Integrator Outlook

Cloud Brightens Integrator Outlook

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.

Read: 5 Earn Hall of Fame Honors

5 Earn Hall of Fame Honors

A peacemaker with AHJs, a champion of technologies and standards, a wizard of finance, a builder of the industry’s finest dealer program and a trade association luminary are elected into SSI’s Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement. Find out how they toppled challenges and maximized opportunity to excel where most fail.

Read: Security Investor Bulls Trample the Bears

Security Investor Bulls Trample the Bears

Publicly traded security companies continued positive performance for the second straight year, even outperforming major U.S. market indexes. Robust M&A activity spurred growth and consolidation in 2010, with more of the same projected in the coming year.

Read: CEOs Urge Business Basics 101 for 2011

CEOs Urge Business Basics 101 for 2011

Tightly monitoring every facet of operations remains priority No. 1 as installing security firms continue to claw their way out of the economic doldrums. Five veteran CEOs explain how they stopped the bleeding in 2010 and why – although they can’t let their guards down – they expect 2011 to be more fruitful.

Read: Launching Digital Surveillance Into the Stratosphere

Launching Digital Surveillance Into the Stratosphere

One of Las Vegas’ most unique hotel/casinos undergoes a $3 million hybrid surveillance overhaul. The project includes 1,792 channels of recording as well as POS, slot management, access control, and analytics/people counting integrations.

Read: Putting Wireless to Work for You Part 1: Intrusion

Putting Wireless to Work for You Part 1: Intrusion

Improved range and reliability, along with comparatively low installation costs, are making wireless security more than just practical for commercial projects. In many cases, it’s a necessary choice for integrators to remain competitive and profitable.

Read: Putting Wireless to Work for You Part 2: Video Surveillance

Putting Wireless to Work for You Part 2: Video Surveillance

Read: Putting Wireless to Work for You Part 3: Access Control

Putting Wireless to Work for You Part 3: Access Control

Read: Fleet Managers Share Best Practices

Fleet Managers Share Best Practices

Installing security company executives explain their strategies for procuring, maintaining and keeping track of their vehicle fleets. Among their priorities are identifying fuel efficiencies, managing drivers and upfitting.

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