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Genetec launches international training partnership program
Written by Staff
April 11, 2012
Montreal-based Genetec has launched a technical training partnership program which aims to provide select organizations with tools and resources necessary to deliver technical certification training for video surveillance and access…

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Tri-Ed/Northern Video acquired by private investor group
Written by Staff
April 11, 2012
Tri-Northern Holdings Inc. announced last week that is has been acquired by private investor Audax Group for an undisclosed sum.

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A new look for the Security Industry Association
Written by Staff
April 04, 2012
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently unveiled a new logo at the ISC West show in Las Vegas.

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Honeywell appoints senior sales director for security products
Written by Staff
April 04, 2012
Honeywell announced that Keith Baird has been appointed senior sales director for its security products business in the Americas. Baird has been with Honeywell since 1985. He will report directly…

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Schneider Electric Canada appoints new president
Written by Staff
April 04, 2012
Schneider Electric Canada has appointed Daniel Peloquin as president. Peloquin replaces Gary Abrams, who has been appointed to the position of transformation leader, Schneider Electric North America IT Transformation Initiative.…

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Editorial

 Evolving trends in government ID
Written by Craig Sandness
April 04, 2012
The heightened need for security and improved efficiency has created a new generation of advanced electronic government ID credentials for e-visas, national ID cards, health care and more. Driven by…

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Identity credential provisioning: Adding a mobile model
Written by Debra Spitler
February 22, 2012
Organizations have traditionally had two badging choices: establish an in-house printing operation using the latest direct-to-card or high-definition card printers, or use a web-based service to simplify project management while…

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What a seller should know before signing a letter of intent
Written by Rhonda Downey
January 24, 2012
What is the purpose of a letter of intent?The typical process for selling a company involves the seller disclosing general information about their company, and if an agreement can be…

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Association membership: The bigger picture
Written by Ivan Spector
January 04, 2012
As many of you SP&T readers may know, I have had a long history with CANASA, starting in the early 90s attending my first National Board meeting as Quebec Chapter…

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The technology behind centrally managed and hosted solutions
Written by Jimmy Palatsoukas
December 21, 2011
In my last column, we discussed the increasing interest in centrally managed systems and hosted services. The potential value of such offerings is closely tied to the technology behind it.…

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