On deck:

Coming up in the May 2011 issue of SP&T News

Installation Focus: Wireless cameras

Tech Focus: Future of Video Management Software
With more manufacturers shipping video management software on board their cameras what will be the evolution of standalone VMS systems?

Special Topic: The Greening of Security
What measures are security manufacturers taking to make themselves and their product more environmentally appealing?

Q&A: with Entrust CEO Bill Conner
Entrust is most closely associated with encryption, digital certificates and PKI security. Its client base is largely public sector, but the company is looking to grow its private sector business and make a bigger splash in the physical/logical access space by getting more of its technology on to smart cards.

Product focus: Detection systems

In every issue:
Fast Forward with Steve Bocking
CANASA update with JF Champagne
In the Trenches with Ivan Spector
Ask the Expert with Jimmy Palatsoukas, Genetec
Convergence Corner with Robert Moore
Company profile

Calendar of Events:

Tri-Ed Toronto Annual Customer Appreciation Event – Vendor Expo, Dinner & Casino Night May 5, 2011 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Event Location: Verdi Banquet Hall 3550 Derry Rd East Mississauga, ON For details, call 905-677-8997

Graybar Canada All Access Keyscan Training May 5, 2011 9:30am - 12:00pm Graybar Canada, 5895 Whittle Rd, Mississauga, ON

ADI Security Networking 101 Webinar May 11 - 12, 2011 1-877-2347378

ADI Montreal Honeywell Fast Track to Video Training May 12, 2011 Learn about new state-of-the-art products including the low-priced high-quality H.264 video compression, HREP 4, 8 and 16-channel DVRs and more 514-636-8646

ADI Toronto Honeywell Total Connect Training May 12, 2011 There’s never been a better time to get connected! 905-564-3210

Tri-Ed Customer Appreciation Day & Dinner May 12, 2011 St John’s, NS For details, call 902-481-8743

Graybar Canada Training Seminar for ACTi IP Camera/NVR May 16, 2011 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Lunch provided) Cost: Free

ADI Toronto Middle Atlantic Racking & Thermal Management 101 May 17, 2011 Learn the fundamentals of a rack system, its measurements and how to choose the right rack solution for an application. 905-564-3210

ADI Montreal ACTi IP Surveillance Refresher Training May 19, 2011 Learn more about new IP video surveillance technology from a market leader. 905-564-3210

ADI Toronto ACTi IP Surveillance Refresher Training May 20, 2011 Learn more about new IP video surveillance technology from a market leader. 905-564-3210

International Association of Health Care Safety and Security May 22 - 25, 2011 Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario

Security Canada Alberta May 25-26, 2011 Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta

Axis Partner Refresh Canadian Tour June 8, 2011 The Coast Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, Calgary, Alta.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the SP&T News website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions. Got an event you want us to include on the website. Please send an e-mail to editor Jennifer Brown: jbrown@annexweb.com