By Rich Miller
While the availability of free content analysis in video surveillance devices continues to grow, the need for chargeable higher-end applications will Read more...

By Martha Entwistle
SAN JOSE, Calif.—According to a recent report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the global alarm monitoring services market will grow to Read more...

By Daniel Gelinas
“Connectivity, Convenience and Construction—3 C’s of Intrusion,” a recent report from IMS Research contends the Read more...

By Daniel Gelinas

A recent report from Frost & Sullivan shows wider adoption of RFID technology is on the rise, which will lead to an Read more...

By Daniel Gelinas

YARMOUTH, Maine—A non-scientific July-to-August poll of SSN’s readers found that a majority of the 74 poll takers believe the country’s airports, ports, Read more...

At the recent ESX show in Charlotte, ESA revealed the results of their recent residential security trends study. The results seemed to point to home Read more...

Despite stumbling blocks, market set for significant growth

By Daniel Gelinas

A recent study from ABI research analyzes the market for home automation and home Read more...

Market will be driven primarily by IP solutions
By Daniel Gelinas
Recent research from Frost & Sullivan indicates the global video surveillance market Read more...

SSN readers still feel recession’s sting
According to most, times remain tough despite bigger trade shows

By Daniel Gelinas

YARMOUTH, Maine—A recent poll conducted Read more...

Video surveillance and privacy concerns

In a 44-page February report, the Illinois chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union criticized the city of Chicago for Read more...

By Martha Entwistle
What were the most interesting deals of 2011? What was the state of the lending markets in 2011, and who will Read more...

By Matt Wickenheiser
Across the country, airports have been upgrading their video surveillance systems, from Tucson, Ariz., to Salt Lake City, Orlando, Fla., and Read more...

By Matt Wickenheiser
Broadly speaking, there are three core parts to a CCTV surveillance system: the cameras, the management system and the storage. Cameras Read more...

By Tess Nacelewicz
YARMOUTH, Me.—Telecom giant Verizon grabbed headlines in January when it debuted its new home security/home automation offering at the Consumer Read more...

By Matt Wickenheiser
Security On-Line Systems Inc. had a few large projects under way in 2010 when its DVR manufacturer began having some issues.
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By Tess Nacelewicz
YARMOUTH, Maine—Paige Stamps worked side-by-side with her husband, Rodney Stamps, installing alarms and making sales calls, as the two built up Read more...

General trend toward outsourcing, bundling opportunities makes managed access more appealing

By Matt Wickenheiser

Managed access control has been a hot industry trend for a Read more...

Guest Commentary from Peter Wright

Like the old saying, “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder,” the value of a company means different things Read more...

End user convenience may prove strong driver

By Daniel Gelinas

People and technology drive the security industry. Within the security industry, life safety professionals utilize Read more...

Industry insiders say home automation is creating brave new market opportunities for residential security

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