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Special report:
CCTV case study: two-way audio, analytics improve result
If there’s a lot of crime around an apartment building, video surveillance may deter it slightly but doesn’t prevent it. Unless it’s manned by guards in real-time — but they can’t watch screens endlessly. Unless you automate alerts to guards with video analytics — but these systems generate a lot of false alarms.
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Raytec chosen to provide illuminators for Olympics
Following extensive testing of their latest generation RAYMAX Infra-Red illuminators, Raytec have been chosen to help protect the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. more...

Samsung addresses branding confusion
Samsung is aiming to simplify branding and improve relationships with its security customers through an internal reshuffle and renewed partner relationship. more...

New visitor badge system now available in Canada
Schools, hospitals, and other organizations in the United States have been enjoying an innovative yet simple system for identifying and keeping track of visitors. more...

Ask the Expert:
How Can I Improve Revenue with Access Control Installations?
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.




SP&T News Video:

Distributor Spotlight
Anixter Canada's Rocky Rodrigues talks to SP&T News Editor Jennifer Brown about ipAssured and why they got involved in the Security Director of the Year and Security Systems Integrator of the Year award program

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Products:

Schlage contactless
smart credentials increase
security, compatibility
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has released its new line of Schlage contactless smart credentials.
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Honeywell releases new
mini-dome camera

The new HD3MDIP is the latest addition to Honeywell’s EQUIP family of IP products and the first in a series of high definition cameras.
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Bosch launches iSCSI Disk
Array designed for
maximum protection of
recorded video

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the DSA-N2B40 iSCSI Disk Array Series, offering maximum reliability and scalability for even the most demanding video surveillance applications.
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On deck:
Coming up in the April 2010 issue of SP&T News

The mobile revolution
How new technologies are being deployed to give alarm customers what they want — information about the security of their property direct to smart phones.

University of Toronto moves to keyfob system
As the largest university in North America you can imagine how many keys the University of Toronto has in its system. SP&T News talks to Dan Hutt, director of Campus Community Police about how the school is deploying a high-security keyfob system.

10 Tips to keep in mind when selling your business
Most alarm dealers sell one business in a lifetime and the proceeds from that sale are crucial to retirement. At the same time, most alarm dealers don't know much about the process of selling a business and what to expert or what actions to take.

Are you an Internet savvy alarm dealer?
What you need to know to compete in an online marketplace

Preview to:
ISC West product releases

Product focus:
IP camera

In every issue:
Ask the Expert
In the Trenches
Fast Forward
CANASA update
In the Trenches



Calendar of Events:

Axis Communications Webinar – New Product Introduction: AXIS Q1910 Network Thermal Camera Feb. 18, 2010 12-1pm EST

Axis Communications Webinar – Sales and Support Programs Feb. 18, 2010 4-4:30pm EST

AARtech Canada Elk & Insteon Automation Dealer Training Feb 23, 2010 Radisson Toronto East 55 Hallcrown Place 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Axis Communications Webinar – Comparing Storage Systems: Choosing the right system for every scenario 12-1pm EST

Graybar Canada and Allied Telesis IP Physical Security Certification Training March 2 & 3, 2010 5895 Whittle Rd. Mississauga, Ont.

ISC West March 23 to 25, 2010 Sands Expo and Convention Centre Las Vegas, NV

Security Canada East April 20-21, 2010 Laval, Que.

Security Canada Alberta - Trilateral Security Conference May 12-13, 2010 Deerfoot Inn and Casino Calgary, Alta

Security Canada West June 16, 2010 Richmond, B.C.

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@clbmedia.ca



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