Articles
IT Bytes
An introduction of IT-centric solutions for the security arena has sparked great interest among IT and security professionals alike. John Kirtland (Group Sales and Marketing Director, Quadrant Security Group) examines the issues involved. First published in the November 2006 edition of SMT
The Security Business
The separate disciplines that can make up a security system are Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). Access Control Systems (ACS), Intruder Detection Systems (IDS), Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems (PIDS). Whilst some installations may only need one discipline to fulfil the security requirement, an increasing number will now involve one or more technology, which presents opportunities to increase system effectiveness by interlinking (or integrating) the systems.
Author: Alistair Freeborn, Sales Manager High Security and Commercial, Quadrant Security Group
Cisco challenges leading security brands
Will Cisco's serious entry to the security market really bring about the wholesale changes that many commentators have been predicting?
Author: John Kirtland (Group Sales and Marketing Director, Quadrant Security Group)
Guide to CCTV Acquisition
Extract from the chapter "Essential considerations when acquiring a CCTV system" in An Essential Guide to the Acquiring, Deployment and Use of CCTV, distributed by The Security Institute.
Author: Alistair Freeborn, Sales Manager High Security and Commercial, Quadrant Security Group
Industry Report: Security Outsourcing in the Retail Industry - 2006
Retail security is complex and expensive. It is often seen as a ‘grudge’ purchase, similar to IT spending 10 years ago, rather than a core business issue. Yet the world is changing and external threats are growing. Inadequate security could mean loss of brand equity so security is rapidly becoming a strategic issue.
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