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October 14, 2008 - Volume 4 Issue 21

True confessions of a lockpicker Sometimes all it takes is a doctored beer can to render a lock useless There are lock companies and locksmiths that do not like Deviant Ollum. Mostly because he’s figured out their secrets and is willing to tell everyone. Video standards committee accepting new members Bosch exec explains how development process will unfold A member of the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF), the body responsible for the creation of standards in video surveillance technology, says that the first working standard will be available by the end of the year. RFID moves to access control applications Radio-frequency identification (RFID) has achieved a level of recognition in enterprise supply chain tracking and management thanks to RFID mandates made by organizations like Wal-Mart and the U.S. Department of Defense. Use of the technology seems to be growing, but sometimes away from the supply chain. Are you responding to the opportunity? With IT giants entering the market, it might be a whole new ball game What a difference a year can make. Last September we ran a Q&A with John Sheridan, then the newly-named director of security solutions with Nortel Networks. Nortel was getting into the security game, although no one was really sure what their play would be. The best guess was that, like Cisco, they wanted to take advantage of the huge customer installed base that would be looking at integrating IP surveillance devices on to their networks in future.

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Products Mass notification can go worldwide Notifier, a division of Honeywell, has released a series of new mass notification systems. The systems broadcast emergency information across a specified location or series of locations. NDT 200 updates design Fast Forward Video has announced the latest version of the NDT 200 portable DVR. Improvements over the previous version include improved mechanical design, better shock and vibration tolerance and a different user interface. Frame free touchscreen Tyco Electronics has released the Elo TouchSystems 1900L and 2200L high-resolution LCD touch monitors. Without the monitor frame, the monitors have increased useable surface area.

On deck: Coming up in the October issue of SP&T News Security Systems Integrator of the Year: KM Enterprise Solutions designs integrated system for the Art Gallery of Ontario Covergint Technologies creates system from the ground up for Calgary Court System Special topic: Battling false alarms Company profile: Bulldog Fire and Security Product focus: Monitors In every issue: Ask the Expert Tales from the Trenches CANASA Update Fast Forward Product Previews

Calendar Oct. 16-18 Professional Locksmiths Association of Alberta Annual Security Convention and Trade Show Capri Hotel, Red Deer, Alta. www.plaa.org Oct. 22-23, 2008 Security Canada Central, Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, Ont. www.securitycanadaexpo.com Oct. 23-24, 2008 Advanced Level 2 CPTED Training Best Western Durham Hotel & Conference Centre, Oshawa Hosted by Security Through Safe Design Inc. www.STSDInc.com (877) 787-7873

Oct. 29-30, 2008 ISC East, Jacob Javits Centre, New York www.isc365.com Nov. 6, 2008 ADI-Burtek Winnipeg Customer Appreciation Event, Winnipeg, MN Nov. 6-7, 2008 Predictive Profiling and Security Questioning Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Presented by Chameleon Associates & Securiguard www.chameleonassociates.com 818-734-8448 Nov. 13, 2008 5th International Sports Security Summit London, U.K. Rushmans Conferences and Events www.sportssecuritysummit.com +44 1264852016 January 12, 2009 Preventing Workplace Violence: Assessing and Managing the Risks Ontario Hospital Association Toronto Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place www.oha.com/preventingviolence www.oha.com/healthrisks

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