SJA Security Spotlight: A bright future for smart cities; Transforming guard patrols with automation!
Security Journal Americas (SJA)
Information, Analysis and Insights for Manufacturers, Installers and Senior Security Professionals in the Americas.
The connected city: a bright future for smart cities
Pioneering technologies for smart cities and IoT solutions are the path to a more intelligent future, according to Val Cook , Co-Founder and Chief Software Architect of Blaize .
As the world continues to urbanize at an unprecedented rate, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a beacon of hope for sustainable development, improved quality of life and technology and enhanced security, holding the key that can unlock the full potential of our urban landscapes.?
Today, there is a more intense focus on revolutionizing smart city technology and internet of things (IoT) solutions, reshaping how cities function and interact with their inhabitants.
In an era characterized by rapid urbanization, cities face many challenges ranging from traffic congestion and pollution to inefficient resource management and inadequate infrastructure.
Transforming guard patrols with automation
Derek Pando , Director of Product Marketing, Relay , discusses how new technologies are driving the evolution of security and guard patrols.
Guard patrols continue to be a critical tool in maintaining a secure environment.
Despite a surge in technological innovations, the indispensability of the human element in security measures remains.
In a time when the benchmarks for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance have reached new heights, security experts encounter formidable challenges in striving to meet these rigorous standards.
From silos to synergy in control rooms
Ray May , Chief Technology Officer at Parker Group examines the rise of integrated systems in control rooms.
Control rooms are entering a new era.
Serving as the nerve centers that manage and process a wealth of incoming data, control room operations are undergoing transformative changes.
A key driver of this change is the convergence of audio-visual (AV) and information technology (IT) systems into a unified, integrated command and control structure.
How Essence Security is combating increasing police response times
In an exclusive article with SJA, Yaniv Amir , President of Essence Group USA, delves into the issue of police response times increasing for theft in the US and how his company aims to combat this.
The increase in theft and response times is the culmination of a number of factors: fewer resources for law enforcement, response skepticism due to high false alarm rates and lack of innovation in modern day security products and services – all simultaneously leading to bolder and more dangerous criminal activity.
Cities across the country such as?New York,?New Orleans?and?Houston?have been reporting rising police response times in the last few years.
As police nationwide face?officer shortages, departments have had to rethink response procedures specifically when it comes to non-emergency crime, such as theft, to utilize staff efficiently.
Project Focus: Liberty Defense threat detection to be deployed in Chile
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Liberty Defense has announced its HEXWAVE system, a walkthrough threat detection system, has been purchased by a Juvenile Correctional Facility in Santiago, Chile.
According to the company, the deployment is due to commence this summer.
The system was purchased by Setronix Chile S.A., a leading security company with over 30 years of experience deploying and maintaining cutting-edge technology solutions for security applications throughout Chile.
The system will be operated by SENAME, the National Minors’ Service (Servicio Nacional de Menores), a government agency managed by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
Product Focus: New mortise lock functionality released by Corbin Russwin
Corbin Russwin , an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, has introduced the newest function for its ML2000 Series mortise lock – Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR).
According to the company, engineered for demanding commercial, institutional and industrial applications, these locks set new benchmarks in security by ensuring compliance and reliability.
“Our new ML2000 Series MELR mortise locks combine the best in electronic access and mechanical lock technologies to deliver a new benchmark in security,” said Lori R. Brown , Senior Product Manager, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions.
“Their universal compatibility with any access control software platform makes them ideal for installation in virtually any commercial, institutional or industrial facility.”
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Our Head-to-Head Exclusive interview this month, Scott Elliott , Executive Vice President – The Americas for Gallagher Security , speaks with SJA about the significance of unified platforms and the spirit that the company embodies: “The customer will always drive the technology at Gallagher, the technology will not drive the customer.”
The Special Report in this issue is on the topic of Perimeter Protection and is produced in partnership with BARRIER1 SYSTEMS, LLC . In the Knowledge Partner article, Mark Borto , CEO of the company, considers the crucial role of vehicle barriers to ensure crowd safety. “Barriers safeguard activities from vehicular intrusion while maintaining the atmosphere of community gatherings,” says Mark.
Also in this month’s issue is an Expert Insight from Derek Pando , Director of Product Marketing, Relay, who discusses how new technologies are driving the evolution of security, while a Business Update sees Dean Drako, Founder and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks and Justin Stearms, Vice President of discuss a new camera sharing technology that helps speed up rescue efforts in an emergency.
Listen Now: AI & Analytics – Transforming security
Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb and Matthew Powell , Managing Director for North America at ISS - Intelligent Security Systems , explore how the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics can help to advance security and also improve business operations and efficiencies.
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