Archive for March 2024
Balancing Wireless Innovation With Wired Reliability
Integrating both approaches advances convenience, security and sustainability in smart buildings In the realm of smart building technologies, the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to a significant transformation in networking needs, bringing forth not only the question of data connectivity but also the crucial issue of power delivery to each endpoint.…
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Security Shifts: The Technology Trends Creating a Safer World
Cloud and AI are remaking video surveillance It is quite clear that technology is undergoing significant changes, and it is largely thanks to major advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. These developments are in line with what experts like Bill Gates have been predicting: a significant boom in technology over the next few…
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How to Improve the Integrator-End User Relationship
A cloud-based business software solution ensures accuracy and accessibility In the world of physical security integration, simply installing equipment and providing passable customer service along the way is not enough. As integrated systems grow more complex and intelligent devices require more consistent lifecycle maintenance to perform at their best, it will be up to integrators…
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How AI Can Transform Integrated Security
The potential is great, though challenges remain The physical and cybersecurity world is dynamic and fast-paced, with security experts constantly looking for ways to automate, optimize and enhance their security efforts. In the rapidly evolving landscape of security services, one trend is clear: the move toward artificial intelligence (AI). Since the invention of the internet,…
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Improving Visitor Management With Lighting Technologies
External illumination boosts accuracy of biometric solutions Visitor management is a critical aspect of every physical security plan. Verifying the identity of patrons and guests before granting access to a facility is essential for maintaining a safe environment. Over the last decade, airports, government facilities, banks, data centers and other institutions have increasingly adopted contactless,…
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Tightening the Perimeter With Technology
Artificial intelligence and other solutions can turn security from reactive to proactive In recent months, there has been a noticeable evolution within the security sector, a transition from traditional physical defenses to technological solutions. This significant shift has greatly enhanced the scope and effectiveness of perimeter defense strategies, propelling solutions beyond the conventional reliance on…
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Can AI Reverse Security’s Declining Margins?
Repurposing and expanding video surveillance infrastructure may be the key to long-term success The last several years have been a bit of a roller coaster ride for the security industry. On one hand, the uncertainty created by the global spread of COVID-19 was a bit of a boon initially to the market, creating demand for…
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New Solutions for Multifamily Access Control
Cloud platforms and mobile credentials offer convenience and security Access control systems for apartments, condominiums and gated communities have evolved from traditional methods such as keys, cards and fobs to more advanced solutions. Smart access control presents an opportunity to foster new client relationships, and security integrators who are serious about growing their business should…
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Security Industry Association Expands Its Team to Better Serve Its Members
Rachel Tayag, Adriana Lopez Cadima, Natalie Robinson and Adom Yusuf will support and advance SIA’s efforts and initiatives in learning and development, marketing, member services and standards and technology. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed four new members to the SIA team to support the association’s members and initiatives: Rachel Tayag, associate…
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Mobile Credentials: A Seamless and Sustainable Approach to Access
As mobile credentials become ubiquitous, mobile access systems become more powerful Picture going to the office and quickly entering by just tapping a smartphone against a digital reader. There is no searching for keycards or badges, just seamless access granted. As you make your way through the building, from the lobby to your designated floor,…
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