Editorials

Ask the Expert: What should I take into account when deploying network cameras outdoors?

Written by Bob Moore Thursday, 25 February 2010 12:07

In today’s IP world, deploying indoor network cameras has become relatively straightforward. Sure, there are many different factors to consider, but new ease-of-installation designs have eliminated a lot of the legwork. Outdoor deployments, however, present different practical challenges. Weather, lighting, camera housing, connectivity and resolution all must be addressed. I’ve broken down the considerations into four sections to help ensure a smooth outdoor implementation.

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Ask the Expert: How Can I improve revenue with an access control installation?

Written by Jim Kasperek Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:27

When customers come looking for a way to control access to their facility, they may be thinking only of access cards or key fobs, readers, and software that lets them set time schedules and permissions. However, access control technology has come a long way from these types of basic capabilities, and it is to your benefit to educate the customer on the more comprehensive solutions that are available today.

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Stay connected to us in 2010

Written by Jennifer Brown Tuesday, 02 February 2010 13:41

For many of you, the focus of last year was probably all about the economy — keeping things steady as the recession took us for a roller coaster ride. For some, it meant staying lean and making tough choices to stay in business. For others, like some Canadian branches of multi-national manufacturers who surprised their companies and actually grew last year while their U.S.-counterparts floundered, 2009 was a banner year that has now set the bar for 2010.

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Ask the Expert: Four Factors to Consider When Selecting a Megapixel camera

Written by Robert Moore Tuesday, 02 February 2010 13:16

Using megapixel technology for security applications is a compelling reason to move away from analog cameras. Of course, you may own a 5-megapixel or higher digital camera at home, but getting this many pixels to run over an Ethernet network in a network camera at a high frame rate requires a lot of processing power, bandwidth and storage.

So be careful to match the appropriate resolution for your application. Luckily, determining your requirements is linear and easy to figure out once you know your objectives.

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Hybrid: not just for cars

Written by Steve Bocking Monday, 18 January 2010 16:14

Pretty much everyone in the security industry can agree that the definition of a ‘hybrid’ is a DVR that can simultaneous record analogue and IP cameras. For smaller legacy installations, a hybrid DVR can be a good migration path to IP, as analogue cameras can be preserved and newer IP camera technology, such as HD and megapixel cameras, can be added.

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How to boost RMR: Video will grow profits

Written by Sandra Jones Tuesday, 05 January 2010 15:05

Clearly the single most significant influence on the industry this past year had been the economy.
It, along with legislation, and standards will continue to reshape the customer, so in turn it will change what we provide and how we do business.

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IT IQ vs security IQ

Written by Jennifer Brown Wednesday, 16 December 2009 10:51

For a couple of years now, IT companies have been sniffing around the security industry looking to see if the market is ready for them yet. The first couple of years I attended Securing New Ground, IBM and Cisco were the hot topics of conversation.

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Security Canada Alberta to launch this May with Tri-Lateral Security conference program

Written by JF Champagne Tuesday, 01 December 2009 12:02

Some like to say that the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) is an Ontario-centric organization. Considering that many of the original founders of the Association, back in 1977, were primarily based in Ontario and Quebec, it’s easy to understand where this misconception began.

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Evolving trends in access control

Written by Steve Bocking Tuesday, 17 November 2009 10:44

Obviously everyone in the industry is talking about the latest trends in CCTV technology, such as the transition from analogue to IP, Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity and the shift to open-architecture solutions. However, it is important to note that these same trends are also occurring in another major technology in physical security: access control.

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And the winner is...

Written by Jennifer Brown Monday, 02 November 2009 09:13

Much like late winter/early spring is the beginning of awards season in Hollywood, it seems the fall has become the time when the security industry honours its best.

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Analysing video analytics

Written by Steve Bocking Monday, 26 October 2009 09:32

With more access to information than ever before, both integrators and end-users are seeking out and tracking the most recent progressions in CCTV technology. In light of this, it is not uncommon for trend-savvy end users to ask their integrator for information about a technology that may be fairly new to both parties.

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Ask the Expert: Strategies to ensure high network uptime

Written by Bob Moore Friday, 09 October 2009 07:41

You may have implemented a high-quality network video solution suited to your client’s application needs. But remember, your system is only as reliable as its weakest link, so consider how you can increase uptime on your network.

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