The evolution of the ID badge
Take some wireless communication technology, throw in some RFID chips and shake them together with other digital technologies into a small wearable device. more...

Monitronics partners with Lanvac
Monitronics Canada has formed a partnership with Canadian monitoring station Lanvac. more...

Opinion:
Are you taking care of patch management?
By J.F. Champagne
If there is one thing that can be learned from the IT industry it's focus on keeping systems secured. What I refer to is the flow of security patches and updates from companies like Microsoft and anti-virus software vendors. The message our industry should get from this is that security is not a one-time expense. more...

IP security seminars
Vicon Industries Inc., will be offering a series of free, half-day seminars in Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton over the next six weeks.more...

SP&T News Poll
Are you seeing an increase in demand for wireless camera products?
Vote here

Products:

DIGIC NET powered fixed mini dome network camera Canon's new VB-C500D Fixed Mini Dome Network Camera, features a range of advanced features View Now	NetAXS 2-door web based access control Honeywell’s NetAXS controller features an intuitive web interface. It is available in two and four door options... View Now	IP-ready fire alarm control panel with scalable design Bosch Security Systems Inc., has launched the FPD-7024, an IP-ready Fire Alarm Control Panel... View Now

On deck:
Coming up in the June/July issue of SP&T News

Installation Focus

Stadiums:
Rogers Centre case study. How the Toronto sports and entertainment complex has deployed Keyscan Access Control.

Special focus:
Mark Moran, Director of Business Development at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies and subject matter expert for the National Risk Management Program for Spectator Sports and a member of the Stadium Managers Association (SMA), talks about how to secure large stadium sites for events such as the Olympics.

Technology Focus: Back up power

Product focus: ID badging

In every issue:
Ask the Expert
Fast Forward
In the Trenches
Product Previews

Calendar of Events:

Tri-Ed Vancouver Customer Appreciation Boat Cruise June 9, 2009 Vancouver, B.C. Space is limited, book early by calling: 1.800.863.9596

IP Master’s Training June 9, 2009 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tri-Ed Halifax 902-481-8743

Security Canada West June 10, 2009 River Rock Casino Resort Richmond, B.C.

ADI Customer Appreciation Event June 18, 2009 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ADI Halifax, NS 902.468.9782

Securing a Sustainable Society: Critical Infrastructure and Public Safety 4th Annual Tri-

Lateral Security Conference June 18-19, 2009 Deerfoot Inn and Casino Calgary, Alta

Axis Communications 3-day Fundamentals June 23-25, 2009 Vancouver, BC 978-614-2000

Tri-Ed Vancouver July 8- 9, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dealer training: Kantech Corporate Edition Certification Course Fee: $325 1-800-863-9596

Axis Communications Academy Aug 25-27, 2009 3-day Fundamentals, Calgary, AB

APA Roadshow September 10, 2009 Hotel Plaza Quebec 3031, Laurier, Sainte-Foy
Contact: Luc Provost (514)276-6700 or (800)363-6700

Security Canada Atlantic September 15, 2009 Holiday Inn Halifax Harbourview, Dartmouth NS

Security Canada Central October 21-22, 2009 Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON

Check out the Calendar of Events on the SP&T News website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

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