Posts by Alice DiSanto, Rajant Corporation
The Impact of Reliable Wireless Infrastructure on Advanced Security Technologies
How network connectivity fills the space between man and machine for public safety Outdoors, indoors, above ground and below, in suburbs and cities, machines will act as 24/7 sentinels. In performing this task, they will require continuous network connections. Wearable high-tech devices, meanwhile, will be common accessories for public safety officers and citizens alike. The…
Keep Reading »Ensuring Connectivity to Enhance Security
I recently conducted an interview with security industry veteran Michael Kemp about connectivity issues for the Security Industry Association (SIA). Many people may be familiar with initiatives, such as FirstNet, which bring public safety systems into the Internet of Things through a single wireless broadband connection. Still, they may not understand the other wireless options…
Keep Reading »The Rise of the Machines
Robots can terminate tedious tasks for security personnel Suppliers of air, land and sea robots appear to be in full agreement that these technologies will liberate people from routine guarding tasks, which are repetitive, mundane and at times dangerous, so they can shift their attention to more critical, intelligence-based work. Who would not rally around…
Keep Reading »The Best Duties and Environments for Outdoor Security Robots
Each of us can think of something we do on the job (or off) that we’d much prefer to hand off to someone (or something) else. That’s the sweet spot for robotics. The best environments and duties for any robot can be found in what we as humans consider redundant, objectionable and unsafe. One vocation…
Keep Reading »Protecting a Facility to the Edge Using Autonomous Robotics
How can you expand exterior surveillance coverage on a property for security and maintenance applications without the traditional high cost of infrastructure investment? At ISC West, one session will explore how to more comprehensively protect assets, infrastructure and people with autonomous robots. Alice DiSanto, Director of Marketing for Sharp Electronics Corp., will moderate a panel…
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