<FEBRUARY 2008>

COVER STORY A Change of Perception INTELLIGENT VIDEO   What lays in the future for security installers is greater demand for intelligent video solutions, especially in the industrial security market where the benefits of intelligent video and the return on investment are substantial. By Dvir Doron    SECURITY FOCUS A Cell Phone for Fighting Crime? WIRELESS LAW ENFORCEMENT  Why handheld wireless communication devices should be introduced to the NYPD. By Gary Green     TECH SPOTLIGHT More Than Meets the Eye IDENTITY MANAGEMENT  The need for identity management systems combining physical and logical security has never been greater. By Craig Sandness     SECURITY UPDATE Don`t Believe Everything You See FACIAL RECOGNITION  Would you recognized your neighbour if he suddenly went bold and wore a beard?  Face recognition software would! By Sabine Zeissig   VIEWPOINT Private Security in Iraq Private security firms are being lured into Iraq, but attention to their operations has been minimal. By The World Protection Group   PEOPLE & BUSINESS Dr. Uri Engelhard Dr. Uri Engelhard, CEO of Mate Intelligent Video, talks about his management philosophy and the company`s recent developments.  By Sunny Kim   MARKET VIEW Digital Surveillance, A Proven Crime Deterrent Laura E. Owen, President and COO of ICOP Digital, talks about the U.S. market for digital surveillance solutions and the companys marketing strategies in the country.   CASE STUDIES Watching the Grand Canyon The vast majority of visitors are well behaved, but with close to five million people passing through the park gates every year, even a small percentage of bad apples can generate a logjam of customer service issues.   PHOTO SECURITY Leveraging RFID RFID technology can be a solution to many security problems today.   WHOS IN POWER What Is Intelligent Video?  ObjectVideo Has the Answer As the leading global developer of intelligent video technology, ObjectVideo has helped customers integrate its software for security, business intelligence gathering and other applications.   NEWS SPECIAL 2 Theft Rings Busted | Make `Wait at the Gate` Shorter | Tips to Prevent Home Burglaries      MARKET UPDATE European Airport Security Equipment Market | From Teachers` Pets to Teachers` Threats   TECH IN ACTION Safe in the Driving Seat | Security for Car Park | Biometrics to Manage Identity    SECURITY IN BRIEF Axis ranks higher | Bosch plans acquisition of Extreme CCTV | Zenitel appoints new CEO | SIS celebrates 20 years of success | Verint wins an award | Optex` technology keeps the wildlife in & the lowlife out | Pixim-powered cameras deliver superior image | First real-time HD video transcoding solution launched | RFID deployment costs reduced   SPECIAL PRODUCT Surveillance Equipment   RECENT RELEASES SHC-735 | plusID 90 | ACS4100, ACS4400, ACS5000-E, ACS5000-W/G | DPS Building Access System    PRODUCT SHOWCASE Long-rage, 360-degree sensor | Biometric reader with built-in Mifare module | Intelligent wireless alarm system | All-in-one security DVR | Processor for smart card applications | Full panel glass barrier optical turnstile | Highly secure turnkey solution | Fingerprint-based authentication solution | IP access control solution   SECURITY BUYER`S GUIDE