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Contents APRIL 2017
Education | Technology | Solutions
features
Video Storage 28
Educating End Users
Underquoting a system will cause nightmares for everyone
By Scott Seraboff
Border Security 32
On the Horizon
Covering the length of the border
By Robert P. Mitchell
License Readers 36
A Virtual Gateway
The beginning of the first ‘Smart Cities’ in the Greater Houston area
By Mark H. Friday
IP Video Surveillance 48
On the Fence
Why IP video is more relevant for border surveillance; open architecture opens the way
By John Merlino
Municipal Security 52
City Scapes
Getting the best use with advanced VMS
By Ken LaMarca
special sections
Casino Security 10
Betting on Video
What you should know about video surveillance storage in casinos
By Brandon Reich
Loss Prevention 16
Profitability Strains
RFID can address shrinking inventories
By Michael Guiher
Dealer Strategies
DS1 – DS16
Cover Story 18
Talk About History
Chicago company morphs from record players to call boxes
By Ralph C. Jensen
Security Issues 24
Five Senses of Security
Today’s digital world has become more complex for everyone
By Kevin Friedman
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CORPORATE ADDRESS
Cloud Storage 39
Being Bold
Redefining the role of commercial security providers
By Tiffany Coles and Tori Martinez
Integrated Systems 42
Dynamic Changes
Strengthening security with integrated systems
By Brian Wiser
Healthcare Security 46
Ensuring Safe Environments
Visible controls help assure confidence in safety and security of medical facilities By Bryan Sanderford
Campus Security & Life Safety CS1 – CS36
departments
Industry Focus 8
Seriously, Cybersecurity Insurance
By Ralph C. Jensen
Industry Vertical 12
Going Mobile
Access control merges with an Internet of Trusted Things
By Julian Lovelock
Product Solutions 58
Ad Index 73
Industry Professional 74
Today’s Focus
Convergence and collaboration will lead to safer, smarter devices
By Kevin Wine
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