Conversation with Frank Abram
TECHNOLOGIES that drive the security industry are changing rapidly. That’s no surprise to anyone and the deployment of networked systems continues to drive newer system solutions with infinitely more capabilities. We spent some time with Frank Abram, general manager and vice president of Sanyo’s security products division, to find out the general flow of business trends in 2007.
A conversation with Jack Fernandes
AMERICAN Fibertek has always prided itself on building products based on innovation. And even today, that continues to be the norm, but what has taken a turn for the greater is a partnership with global suppliers and manufacturers to provide core competency in network and software-driven technologies.
A conversation with Magnus Jonsson
BANKS and larger financial institutions are interested in making the most of the newest security technologies and analytical software solutions to better protect assets, employees and customers.
A conversation with Beth Thomas, product manager for readers and credentials at Honeywell
HONEYWELL has more than 30 years of experience in offering security professionals innovative products and solutions, and company experts have years of service in addressing complex access control situations. In a recent interview with Security Products, Beth Thomas, product manager for Honeywell readers and credentials, discussed the impact ID management and biometric technology has on HSPD-12 and FIPS 201.
A conversation with Frank DeFina
AS 2006 quickly turns into 2007, the new year is promising to bring a wide variety of continued changes to the industry. One of the most talked about topics is the drive to IP-based technology.
Security and video surveillance technologies are changing at a rapid pace, which presents challenges for integrators, users and even suppliers like Panasonic, which has a strong presence in the security marketplace. We spoke with Bill Taylor, the president of Panasonic System Networks Co., about how a large company like Panasonic stays ahead of the curve.
A conversation with John Monti
Manufacturers have recently begun promoting CCTV cameras with resolution specifications higher than 540 horizontal TV lines, implying that video security customers will benefit from enhanced resolution.
Today's business climate is just as tough for the smaller manufacturer as it is for the big guys. But go-to market strategies differ in terms of whether to hold back and wait or pour the coals on the fire and keep a dynamic presence.
A conversation with Gary Perlin
Gary Perlin has seen numerous changes in the security industry, most of them involving technology that, a few years ago, would have boggled the mind. Perlin has stayed in lock-step with the forward movement of the industry, so we wanted to talk with him about analog and network infrastructure and how hybrid solutions are affecting the industry today.
From the Product Manager's POV
Megapixel cameras provide video images with the clarity and definition that users have always wanted from their video systems. Camera provider Arecont Vision suggests that now is the time for integrators and end users to take advantage of megapixel technology.
A conversation with Luke Zitterkopf
We're all familiar with compression technology, and the improved version of MPEG-4 has been bandied about for months. We wanted to know more about H.264, so we sat down with Luke Zitterkopf of Trium Technologies to ask a few questions.
It has been a busy year at Panasonic System Solutions Co.; a year in which the company has established a new vision, new leadership and a renewed focus on its position as a system solutions provider. Along with its emphasis on high-performance offerings for IP, analog and hybrid video applications, innovative imaging performance technologies and integration with new and legacy systems, Panasonic has sharpened its edge in providing broader customer-driven system solutions.
The unsung hero of the security industry may well be the smoke detector. System Sensor recently launched a new product designed to save lives. But one of its most interesting aspects is the ability of the housing to convert from a rectangle to square shape, all based on need. We wanted to know more, so we sat down with product manager Andy Kuester to learn more about InnovairFlex.
An interview with Jeremy Hockham
An interview with Gary Perlin
A conversation with George Lichtblau
A conversation with Kirk Wilde
Integrator finds the key to balancing internal operations, outside communications and reputable service