Bridging Channel Gap Between IP and Analog

News Feature

The security industry should not be polarized — acquiring both analog and IP installation and integration skills might prove even more beneficial for system integrators and installers who are caught between the technological changes. As the migration from analog to IP continues, physical security faces tremendous changes. Channel players are witnessing the change firsthand, as distributors and

Middle East Market Update: UTC Fire & Security

Business Talk

With so much talk on integration and IP, the Middle East is probably one of the few places in the world that brings out the best qualities of the two in real-life installations. Aside from Dubai, the rest of the United Arab Emirates is booming with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman in infrastructural development and greenfield commercial projects. While market potential is tremendous, challenge

Middle East Market Update: Siemens Building Technologies

Business Talk

With so much talk on integration and IP, the Middle East is probably one of the few places in the world that brings out the best qualities of the two in real-life installations. Aside from Dubai, the rest of the United Arab Emirates is booming with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman in infrastructural development and greenfield commercial projects. While market potential is tremendous, challenge

Middle East Market Update: Schneider Electric

Business Talk

With so much talk on integration and IP, the Middle East is probably one of the few places in the world that brings out the best qualities of the two in real-life installations. Aside from Dubai, the rest of the United Arab Emirates is booming with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman in infrastructural development and greenfield commercial projects. While market potential is tremendous, challenge

Middle East Market Update: Johnson Controls

Business Talk

With so much talk on integration and IP, the Middle East is probably one of the few places in the world that brings out the best qualities of the two in real-life installations. Aside from Dubai, the rest of the United Arab Emirates is booming with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman in infrastructural development and greenfield commercial projects. While market potential is tremendous, challenge

Two I's Facilitate Entry into the Middle East

Business Talk

With so much talk on integration and IP, the Middle East is probably one of the few places in the world that brings out the best qualities of the two in real-life installations. Aside from Dubai, the rest of the United Arab Emirates is booming with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman in infrastructural development and greenfield commercial projects. While market potential is tremendous, challenge

IP Video Surveillance and Wireless Networks - A Successful Partnership

Viewpoint

Oliver Vellacott, CEO of IndigoVision, discusses the benefits, applications and technology involved when IP video surveillance is deployed using wireless networks.

A Brave New World of Services

News Feature

In 2010, Australia began to roll out its national broadband network, intended to deliver fiber optics to more than 90 percent of homes. Fiber to the home (FTTH) will eventually become mainstream in most regions, and its increasing penetration has already begun to spur the next generations of services. a&s takes a peak into the future to see what FTTH holds in store.

IMS Research Examines Video Surveillance Trends for 2011

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IMS Research followed its “10 for 2010” predictions with a report covering its opinions on 2011's most exciting video surveillance trends. They are: 1. City surveillance looks to wireless video 2. HDcctv joins the fray in 2011 3. The mist clears on cloud-based video surveillance 4. Will India's video surveillance boom be as big as China's?

Verizon Launches Home Monitoring and Control Service to Enable Connected Home

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Verizon Communications' remote monitoring service is undergoing tests in New Jersey. It offers homeowners anytime, anywhere access to lights, thermostats, appliances and monitoring systems, via smart phones, computers and fiber-optic service TV.