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Measuring the business value of security convergence projects ain’t always...
I recently invited Jan Johansen, CEO of Hi-Tech Stragey Consulting, to join me in a discussion about security convergence. Many of you tried to listen in with no luck. Sorry about the technical...
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Steelbox and Netversant go under
Steelbox was foreclosed on by its bank, and Netversant sought Chapter 11 protection. Netversant's demise must have been due to poor management decisions, because the concept was timely. Steelbox's...
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physical security directors need to learn to run a business, and vendors need...
Have you read some of the press releases and marketing campaigns coming from vendors (manufacturers) lately? It’s like they live on another planet. I sometimes think there is an alternate reality...
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DVTel shows me an impressive command center software design
If we limit the conversation just to the technology, you’ll hear me sing the praises of DVTel. The command center console is attractive and intuitive and very functional. I especially liked the...
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Body painting at Expo Seguridad
Sorry my phone didn’t have better resolution. Each of the three days of the Expo Seguridad conference, this woman was painted in very tasteful, beautiful ways. Each time with a security theme. The...
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DreamerGear Review of Verint’s Video Management plus Video Analytics
Verint Nextiva 6.0 Video and Analytics management What We Loved: Powerful and professional look and feel What We Didn’t: Too many separate products to get full functionality Price: Starts at...
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SecurityDreamer Redux
I took a year off from blogging. Obviously. It has been an intense, exciting year of brainstorming and new opportunities. As a result I have a new view of the industry and new series of innovations....
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How to Spot a Best-of-Breed Integrator
Over the years I’ve had the good fortune to get to know Dan Moceri and his company, Schaumburg, IL-based Convergint Technologies. Convergint has served as an integrator for some of my largest and most...
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ADT acquiring Proximex means more accessible PSIM for everyone
From the “Least Surprising Developments” file, the acquisition of Proximex by ADT Security Services was announced this morning. Why did this acquisition, or something like it absolutely have to...
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