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  • February 2014

    • February 2014

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    Integrators

    Healthcare Security: HIPAA, OSHA and Beyond

    John R. Krumme, CPP
    March 6, 2014
    What integrators need to know to better serve hospitals and healthcare facilities
    Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver recently implemented an Enterprise Mobile Duress (EMD) system to protect nurses and associates in several key areas of the facility.
    Panic Buttons

    Healthcare Security: PERS for the Commercial Sector is Spelled EMD

    Don Commare
    March 6, 2014
    How Enterprise Mobile Duress can protect the healthcare environment
    Product Spotlight
    Healthcare

    Product Spotlight: Healthcare

    March 4, 2014
    Security products specific to the healthcare market (Feb 2014)
    Product Spotlight
    Healthcare

    Product Spotlight: Healthcare

    March 4, 2014
    Security products specific to the healthcare market (Feb 2014)
    Paul Rothman is Editor in Chief of Security Dealer & Integrator (SD&I) magazine (www.secdealer.com). Connect with him on Linkedin at http://bit.ly/PaulRothmanSDI.
    Video Surveillance

    Editor's Note: Learning from Others’ Mistakes

    Paul Rothman
    Feb. 6, 2014
    Are you sure you or your customers aren’t victims of a flimsy password?

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    An mPERS device enables the user to call for help and communicate via two-way voice with the central station through the cellular network and also send GPS coordinates to help locate them.
    Panic Buttons

    Tech Spotlight: Finding the RMR in PERS

    Kevin O'Connor
    Feb. 6, 2014
    Expanding technology options create more opportunities for dealers
    James Marcella has been a technologist in the security and IT industries for more than 18 years. He is currently the Director of Technical Services for Axis Communications. To request more info about Axis, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/10212966.
    Video Surveillance

    The Hidden Costs of Video Surveillance

    James Marcella
    Feb. 6, 2014
    What’s nibbling away at your surveillance project profits?
    Dwayne Salsman (dsalsman@tycoint.com) is Product Manager, Alternate Communicators & C24 Communications for Tyco Security Products. To request more information about the company, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/10547368.
    Alarm Signal Receivers

    Alarms & Monitoring: Planning for the 2G Sunset

    Dwayne Salsman
    Feb. 6, 2014
    This is the beginning of the end for 2G — here's what you need to know
    Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
    Video Transmission Equipment

    Tech Trends: SFP Finally Moving into Security

    Ray Coulombe
    Feb. 6, 2014
    Small Form Factor Pluggable transceivers can change the way security video is transmitted
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    Central Station Alarm Monitoring

    Alarms & Monitoring: R.I.P. for TDM

    Curt Harler
    Feb. 6, 2014
    FCC says legacy time-division multiplexing technology must go
    Eric Pritchard is a Philadelphia Lawyer who spends his workday making the world safe for electronic security providers. He can be reached at eric.pritchard@fisherbroyles.com. This column does not constitute legal advice; contact an attorney with questions.
    Integrators

    Legal Watch: Going from C to S

    Eric J. Pritchard
    Feb. 6, 2014
    If you ever plan to sell, make sure you avoid this major tax headache
    Philip R. Kujawa is a partner in the law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. For more information, contact him at (312) 704-3558 or via email at pkujawa@hinshawlaw.com.
    Central Station Alarm Monitoring

    Residential Security: War on Early Termination Fees

    Philip Kujawa
    Feb. 6, 2014
    Pending class action lawsuit alleges that ETFs violate consumer protection laws
    'Our goal is to make this process as flexible and painless as possible,' says Tom Welham, vice president of access and video sales in the Americas for Lenel and Interlogix.
    Access Control

    Manufacturer 1-on-1: Lenel on the Legacy CASI Migration

    Paul Rothman
    Feb. 6, 2014
    Get the strategy for Lenel’s VARs and end-users direct from the source
    Scott Dunn is Director of Business Development for Axis Communications and has spent nearly 20 years on the manufacturing side of the security industry Request more info about Axis at www.securityinfowatch.com/10212966.
    Access Control

    The Case for IP Access Control

    Scott Dunn
    Feb. 6, 2014
    IP-based systems that simplify connectivity and save you money are not just limited to the world of video
    Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at greg@firealarm.org.
    Fire & Life Safety

    Fire & Life Safety: How Many Lights Can You See?

    Greg Kessinger, SET, CFPS, IMSA, CDT, ICC
    Feb. 6, 2014
    A redundant strobe light installation caused headaches for this hotel
    In addition to acquiring CheckVideo, Kastle Systems acquired Mutual Central Alarm Services and Stat-Land Security Systems from ADT in 2013.
    Integrators

    Integrator Connection: Fast-Growing Minnow Eating the Whales

    Curt Harler
    Feb. 6, 2014
    Kastle Systems is using acquisitions to expand far beyond its commercial real estate roots
    Gary Baker is VP of Marketing for Linear LLC, a provider of wired and wireless products for security, access control, health & wellness and residential. To request more info about Linear, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/10215766.
    Integrators

    Your Business: Defending your Brand

    Gary Baker
    Feb. 6, 2014
    Keeping on top of online reviews and testimonials can be the key to building your business
    Weinstock Person of the Year recipient Charles Dom D’Ascoli (left) receives a pin from 2013 winner David Koenig.
    Integrators

    Security Watch: ESA Leadership Summit a Smash

    Paul Rothman
    Feb. 6, 2014
    Awards, networking and learning were the big highlights from the Orlando gathering
    Bill Bozeman, CPP, is President & CEO of PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    Video Surveillance

    Insider Intelligence: Adapt or Perish

    Bill Bozeman
    Feb. 6, 2014
    How to survive and thrive in a commodity-based video surveillance market
    Sdi New Products
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    SD&I New Products: Feb 2014

    Feb. 6, 2014
    The latest from security product manufacturers
    Sdi New Products
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    SD&I New Products: Feb 2014

    Feb. 5, 2014
    The latest from security product manufacturers
    (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons/Ardo191)
    Police believe an Oakland man, fearful of being tracked by Google, launched a series of attacks on Google's company headquarters, including shooting out office windows and tossing Molotov cocktails at a streetview vehicle.
    Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection

    Is Google poised to disrupt the home automation and security market?

    Joel Griffin
    Jan. 17, 2014
    Experts discuss the tech giant's potential impact on the industry