Update on Convergence: Understanding the Benefits and Limits of XML For Security Systems
Posted on Feb 03, 2010
Excerpt: "While APIs and XML are useful for integrating security systems, their value and ease of use are routinely over-stated. This is nicely demonstrated by a recen..."
Other Updates on Convergence
The Importance of On-Line Training Videos
on Mar 11, 2010
In an industry so focused on Internet based security video, it's shocking and somewhat sad that w...
iSecurity Virtual Trade Show Reviewed
on Mar 03, 2010
Below is a video screencast showing the live iSecurity Virtual Trade Show held on March 3rd. The ...
Will Emerging Manufacturers Choose Not to Use Integrators?
on Feb 21, 2010
We see new video surveillance manufacturers choose business models that eliminate the need for th...
The Integrator of the Future is No Integrator
on Feb 11, 2010
That security integrators will get better at IT is simultaneously boring and misses the point. It...
IT / Security Integrator Partnerships are a Failure
on Feb 05, 2010
The PSA, a major proponent of IT / Security integrator partnerships has acknowledged th...
iSecurity Virtual Trade Show Examined
on Feb 01, 2010
On March 3, 2010, a one-day 'virtual' trade show will be held. Called the iSecurity Virtual ...
Is Momentum Shifting Away from IT?
on Dec 17, 2009
Canada's SP&T News examines weakening momentum for IT providers in the physical security mark...
Key IT Concerns for Security Deployments
on Dec 15, 2009
A US integrator has published a list and explanation of key IT concerns to consider when deployin...
PSIM Webinar from Johnson Controls
on Dec 13, 2009
As part of Johnson Controls aggressive marketing campaign to expand in the security market, they ...
Most Recent Industry Updates
Aims for 10% 2010 Growth
on Mar 14, 2010
In a March 2010 interview with a regional business magazine, Axis's co-founder states that Axis i...
NLSS Launches Website: Products and Positioning Examined
on Mar 13, 2010
NLSS, a new entrant with a track record of successful exits to larger corporations, has launched ...
Optelecom-NKF Significant Financial Decline Q4 2009
on Mar 13, 2010
Optelecom-NKF, a specialist in video surveillance systems for traffic monitoring and critical inf...
Modest Growth 2nd Half 2009
on Mar 13, 2010
Following monster growth in the last fiscal year, IndigoVision's revenue growth rate was positive...
Anixter IP Security Revenue Rebounding Q4 2009
on Mar 13, 2010
For Q4 2009, Anixter's revenue for their security solutions division improved from the previous q...
Analytics Bashing Goes Mainstream
on Mar 11, 2010
Industry insiders know that video analytics suffers a bad reputation. However, the backlash conti...
The Importance of On-Line Training Videos
on Mar 11, 2010
In an industry so focused on Internet based security video, it's shocking and somewhat sad that w...
Expanding Panoramic Offerings
on Mar 11, 2010
Mobotix is expanding its panoramic camera offering to add 2 more panoramic options to its Q serie...
IT is Now in Charge of Security Systems
on Mar 11, 2010
In a surprising move to us, Pelco's magazine now declares that times have changed and the IT mana...
Funding for TimeSight
on Mar 11, 2010
A government filing reveals that VMS/storage optimization specialist TimeSight Systems has r...
