Remote Management of Access Control Creates Opportunities

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In today's challenging business environment, remotely managed access control solutions give forward-thinking installers and integrators much to consider.

Trade Financing Falls Victim to Economic Pressure

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A&S talks to Benjamin Schwall, Manager of Greater China for Jablotron, about trade financing challenges for manufacturers.

Smart Video, Smarter Business Model

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A trendsetter in video analytics, ObjectVideo has made its name known in virtually all verticals across the globe, thanks to its modularized technology and unique business model. CEO David McGuinness shares with A&S the secret to stay afloat and profitable even in financially difficult times.

Panasonic: Product Development Trends and Strategy in 2009

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Keizo Suzuki, Systems Engineer, Overseas Sales Group, Security and Sound Systems Business Unit, Panasonic System Solutions Company, discussed the company's trendsetting solutions and its 2009 product development strategy at the Global Digital Surveillance Forum (GDSF Asia) in Taipei in April, held concurrently with SecuTech Expo 2009. This is a summary of the talk.

25 Years of Pioneering Work in Video Security

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It has been a quarter of a century since Dallmeier electronic was founded in 1984. The Regensburg-based company has built up an international reputation and is known as a provider of network-based video surveillance systems. The Dallmeier products and solutions are used around the world in various projects, ranging from small systems with only a few cameras up to large-scale projects with several

StarVedia Technology: Honing Its Competitive Edge

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The first half of 2009 has seen StarVedia Technology's sales increase by 300 percent, and similar growth is expected for the rest of the year. Such robust performance can be attributed to the company's unrelenting commitment to innovation with a "simple" design.

Traditional Perimeters No Match for Determined Intruders

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At airports and other critical sites, people are expected to prove their identity at fences or gates before entering. But not everyone adheres to rules, with intrusion incidents requiring a critical look at traditional security solutions.

Etrovision Technology: Beating the Market with Application-Driven R&D

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In the midst of the global credit crisis, an increasing number of manufacturers are saturating the market with products with no distinguishing features and are only competing on price. Taiwan-based Etrovision Technology has a different philosophy. With a clear focus on professional security, the company pays attention to even the smallest detail and always looks to enhance ease of use and reliabil

Converged Technologies Help Lower Cost

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Today's security threats and economic realities demand new strategies. Organizations need to connect knowledge in order to see the big picture, speed response times and reduce risk to people, assets and property. Intelligent, converged technologies protect critical infrastructure and commercial establishments from threats such as terrorism, theft and business espionage while controlling overall co

Uncovering the Illusion of Safety

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Enormous effort goes into making people feel secure. However, do high-end technologies eliminate risk? Bruce Schneier, Chief Security Technology Officer for BT, explores how humans evaluate danger to feel safe.