<March, 2009>

COVER STORY Questions to Ask before Selecting a Video Management System VIDEO SURVEILLANCE How many installers take time to just sit with a potential customers and security operators and listen to their issues?  Here is an overview of the design considerations installers need in selecting a video management system. By David Keidar     SECURITY FOCUS Retail Security: Tomorrows Vision IP SURVEILLANCE A recent study of North American loss prevention professionals revealed that the benefits that IP video offers are in high demand by retailers.  Scott Thomas, Global Director of Market Development for Retail at Genetec discusses the results. By Scott Thomas   Creating Shipshape Security at Port INTEGRATED SECURITY Port and vessel operators need to meet the challenges of complying with the ISPS and other enacted regulations. By John R. Diedam   SECURITY UPDATE Aligning Security with Business Goals BUILDING INTEGRATION In todays marketplace new driving forces for security solutions are emerging.  These needs focus on business results including lowering costs, reducing risk and improving compliance.  By Chad Lawrence    TECH SPOTLIGHT Intelligent Video Gets Even Smarter VIDEO ANALYTICS Can artificial intelligence of filtering and detecting unwanted events be surpassed? By John Szczygiel    ENTREPRENEUR Oliver Vellacott  Oliver Vellacott, CEO of IndigoVision, talks about the company and himself. By Jeanny Lim   TRIVIA Emergency Action Plan Workplace emergencies place employees, customers, the public, and even the environment in immediate danger.  By The World Protection Group   CASE STUDIES Security on the Move Rapid-deployment security vehicles employing infrared surveillance cameras from Bosch help to protect heads-of-state and government ministers during visits to remote, unsecured venues.     WHO’S IN POWER SimonsVoss Creating a Keyless World SimonsVoss is the undisputed technology leader in the rapidly growing market for digital, battery-operated locking and access control systems.  Its idea of a digital transponder instead of keys has been globally accepted.  More than 5,000 systems installed all over the world prove that the companys vision has already become a reality.   SECURITY IN BRIEF Hirsch welcomes new ID management expert | ADSI protects the president | Mace hires product management director | Napco’s new regional manager | Alarm Lock’s new appointment | New director for AVerMedia | VideoIQ expands distribution | Tycos board of director becomes DNI | Pelco to exit access control business | OnSSI announces new manufacturers rep firm | Genetec partners with HID | Panasonic commits to helping create a world-class stadium | SS8 enhances security portfolio | lQinVisions new faces | ioimage names new CEO | Cell phone tracking | Beta testing for animal welfare | Geographic search for crisis situation | Vehicle safety field testing launched | Driving fast and forward | Securing your small business | Preparing for emergencies   MARKET UPDATE RFID Integrators Must Prepare for Shifting Market | New Approach to Fire Detection Improves Building Safety   TECH IN ACTION Airport Security Gets Better | Ensuring the Peace on Holiday | School Stays Out of Trouble   SPECIAL PRODUCT CCTV Camera   RECENT RELEASES CAView 1000 | YV2.7X2.2SA | DL1200ET/DL1300ET/PDL1300ET | MTC-8382HDN | CMS V3  | 9000 Series | VN-X35U | GEM-P1664   PRODUCT SHOWCASE Fingerprint card reader | Smart RFID applications | New color CCTV camera series | Video power supplies | Biometric finger print sensor series | IP-based fingerprint terminal | IT reck lever | Night vision monocular | Wireless digital video series | High-performance IP video encoders | Key storage cabinets | Day/night camera with bullet housing | Integrated outdoor PTZ unit | Coaxial cable solution for video surveillance network infrastructure   SECURITY BUYERS’ GUIDE