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Indoor positioning systems beacons

Applying Indoor Positioning Systems: A Primer for Integrators and Security Specialists

This paper reports on modern indoor positioning system (IPS) technologies that utilize personal smart mobile devices, or…

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Cloud-Based and Hosted Access Control: Opportunities for Dealers and Integrators

The cloud access control market is seeing strong growth, according to market research firm IHS Markit, which…

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Reducing workplace violence in hospitals and other healthcare settings

Mitigating the Risk of Workplace Violence

Violence in the workplace continues to be a major problem in medical facilities, despite a decline in…

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The Hidden Value in Store Security Systems

Managers of a candy store in San Francisco were puzzled by the poor sales of a product…

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IP Connectivity Over Non-Category Cables

​Th​e Impact of IP and PoE on Electronic Security Installations The internet protocol (IP) evolution in electronic…

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Unifying and Converging IT and Physical Security

The Compelling Case for Unifying IT and Physical Security

Most organizations today follow the official plan. They have their building and critical rooms secured with electronic…

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