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Blue Skies for Cloud-Based Video Surveillance

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ManCloud computing is a much discussed topic in the IT world. Over the past 12 months, the video surveillance industry has started to sit up and take note on what could be a potentially lucrative market. aged video, hosted video or video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) has many names, but as market analyst William Rhodes comments, “Whatever the name, VSaaS solutions have the potential to be

Reference Designs Turning Turnkey

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With rapid technological advances in the security industry, functionality is no longer the only concern for solution providers and end users alike. Getting the right product to market quickly is just as important as meeting customer needs. Reference designs can help significantly reduce development time and cost. Reference designs are tested and proven products that are fully functional and can

Bridging Channel Gap Between IP and Analog

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The security industry should not be polarized — acquiring both analog and IP installation and integration skills might prove even more beneficial for system integrators and installers who are caught between the technological changes. As the migration from analog to IP continues, physical security faces tremendous changes. Channel players are witnessing the change firsthand, as distributors and

A Brave New World of Services

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In 2010, Australia began to roll out its national broadband network, intended to deliver fiber optics to more than 90 percent of homes. Fiber to the home (FTTH) will eventually become mainstream in most regions, and its increasing penetration has already begun to spur the next generations of services. a&s takes a peak into the future to see what FTTH holds in store.

IMS Research Examines Video Surveillance Trends for 2011

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IMS Research followed its “10 for 2010” predictions with a report covering its opinions on 2011's most exciting video surveillance trends. They are: 1. City surveillance looks to wireless video 2. HDcctv joins the fray in 2011 3. The mist clears on cloud-based video surveillance 4. Will India's video surveillance boom be as big as China's?

Verizon Launches Home Monitoring and Control Service to Enable Connected Home

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Verizon Communications' remote monitoring service is undergoing tests in New Jersey. It offers homeowners anytime, anywhere access to lights, thermostats, appliances and monitoring systems, via smart phones, computers and fiber-optic service TV.

Integrated Security Flourishes at Taipei Flora Expo

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The 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo is the largest exposition ever in Taiwan. The event will run for six months, from November 6, 2010 to April 25, 2011. Sister publication A&S Taiwan discusses on-site security and challenges with multiple sites.

High-Speed Rail Bears No Deviation

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China's high-speed rail market is red-hot, with estimates putting it at US$270 billion. A&S finds out from local experts what is ahead. As China becomes a superpower, more overseas companies are willing to invest a great deal of money. The prosperous Chinese economy is driven by mushrooming infrastructure projects, including high-speed rail.

Security Operation at the 2010 Asian Games

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a&s explores the measures taken by China to ensure security at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, and discusses the challenges overcome through years of planning, building and testing.

China Gears up for Transformation in 2011

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As the Chinese economy continues to boom, the security industry leaps forward to an exciting 2011. A&S explores what's ahead for product development and vertical markets.

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