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Honeywell-UTC talks may have failed, but market still up for mergers
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the security industry have been grabbing headlines in the recent months. Close on the heels of Johnson Controls』 merger with Tyco, reports revealed United Technologies was in talks on a deal with Honeywell International over the past year......
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How secure is surveillance data accessed on mobile apps?
Mobile apps that can provide access to security solutions have become a standard facility for most solution providers. Such 『on-the-go' access does raise some concerns, however, especially with regard to protecting surveillance data from unwanted, third-party access.
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How to minimize cyberthreats in IP-based physical security systems
Companies have gradually started to change the architecture of their solutions in order to avoid cyberthreats. One approach is to change the security solution architecture in a way that will minimize the number of potential breach points.
In access control systems......
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Public transport bets on biometrics to boost safety and efficiency
The use of biometric technology is becoming increasingly popular in the public transport sector, as issues like the on-train shooting in France spark debate on methods to ensure better protection for travelers.
Biometric systems have already made inroads into air transport......
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Lone worker devices ensure workers are never truly alone
Lone workers, as the name implies, work alone away from other colleagues. These types of workers can be found in every workplace, from hospitals to power plants, correctional facilities to oil fields. Without colleagues around, it is important that employers are able to keep......
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Ingram Micro purchased by Tianjin Tianhai in US$6 billion deal
Security and IT distributor Ingram Micro has agreed to be purchased by Tianjin Tianhai Investment Company and become part of HNA Group, the largest stakeholder of Tianjin Tianhai, in the latest acquisition deal in the IT sector.
Under the deal, announced on February 17......
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