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Security Products and Systems

 
The ADA and Public Places
August 2004
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  • Your Business

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a sweeping civil rights legislation that increases contractors’ obligations and risks. Applying civil rights legislation in the context of building and code requirements is inherently uncomfortable and difficult.

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The Power of Knowledge
August 2004
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  • Your Business

The message of safety and security The safety and security policies and procedures at any company are often extensive. But whether or not those policies are communicated consistently and effectively can make or break the facility’s overall safety and security.

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A Balancing Act
August 2004
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  • Your Business

Public places need easy access—and reliable security For those of you who are in charge of security at a museum, or any other public facility that allows unrestricted public access, it’s a tricky environment in which to provide protection and detection.

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The Public PQ
August 2004
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  • Your Business

Public transportaion is more vulnerable than you might think Power quality and the problems that arise when the quality of the supply doesn’t match the requirements of the equipment are most often thought of in terms of the resulting loss of productivity in commercial applications such as data cent

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As Security Concerns Grow, Business Follows
by
Curt Harler
| August 2004
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  • Your Business

Pro-Tec Design and Premier Electrical demonstrate success in the field of security In 1966, a Chicago-based electrical contractor landed a job working on the main runway at the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport.

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New Horizons in Surveillance
by
Susan M. Casey
| July 2004
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  • Miscellaneous

We’re not at Hollywood levels yet, but the new technology is amazing Anyone see the remake of Ocean’s 11? The cocky, clever thieves tap into the surveillance system of a Vegas casino, replacing the real-time images with prerecorded segments in efforts to pull off a heist.

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Using System Smarts to Your Advantage
by
Deborah L. O'Mara
| July 2004
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  • Systems

End-users can monitor events and plan responses Standard “tools” in current security and low-voltage equipment and peripherals allow installing contractors to more accurately pinpoint events so the end-user can plan an appropriate response.

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Productivity and the Government in an IT World
by
Richard P. Bingham
| June 2004
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  • Your Business

Power quality problems lurk Stories about an increase in productivity in the commercial and industrial worlds attributed heavily to the growth in information technology (IT) equipment. In fact, this number has been put at $46 billion for the 2003 fiscal year.

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The Makeover Continues
by
Stanimira Z. Stefanova
| June 2004
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  • Systems

After 9/11, our nation’s security was scheduled for an extreme makeover. The transformation is ongoing.

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Government Projects FAQ
by
Timothy R. Hughes
| June 2004
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  • Your Business

Examine the answers carefully Government contracting involves a litany of legal theories, damages issues and complex analytical problems.

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Where the Jobs Are
by
Wayne D. Moore
| June 2004
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  • Your Business

New opportunities for ECs continue to emerge in the government market Opportunities abound in the government sector for the knowledgeable and persistent contractor. Most contractors avoid bidding on government projects because they are often complicated and laden with paperwork and procedures.

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The Good Side of Government Intervention
by
Wayne D. Moore
| June 2004
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  • Systems

A brief history of how fire alarm codes came about Many people are blissfully unaware of why we have fire alarm system codes and standards.

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Wireless Network Security
by
Thomas E. Glavinich
| June 2004
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  • Systems

Risks include hackers, jamming and more The popularity of wireless networking continues to grow for both businesses and individuals. Wireless networking allows people to obtain data and share information anywhere there is a wireless access point without being tethered to the wired network.

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Sailing the Seas, Surfing the ‘Net
June 2004
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  • Systems

Guarding the Coast Guard’s computers The U.S. market for information security products and services is projected to increase by 19 percent per year between now and 2008.

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Shambaugh & Son Lock Up Prison Security Project
by
Darlene Bremer
| June 2004
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  • Systems

In March 2001, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to a pre-qualified list of design-build general contractors to manage the construction project for a new federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind. The 598,000-square-foot U.S.

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Distributors Provide Supply on Demand
by
Deborah L. O'Mara
| June 2004
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  • Systems

Electrical contractors have had their appetites whet. They see promise in a host of voice/data/video and integrated systems and are approaching the market with a newfound sense of excitement regarding turnkey solution contracting.

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Covering All the Bases
June 2004
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  • Your Business

Know where the vulnerable points are at government installations You wouldn’t want to give Al Qaeda or some other group of terrorists access to the government’s most sensitive information, would you?

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Order In The court: Frey Electric Provides Security
June 2004
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  • Systems

In the aftermath of 9/11, Americans everywhere reflected on their most cherished ideals: liberty, freedom and justice.

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Partnering with the Government
June 2004
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  • Your Business

Teams and personal service win out One of the most intriguing aspects of the 9/11 events, from a management perspective, may have to be the renewed interest in partnerships and the trust factor associated with them.

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Internet Protection for End-Users
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| June 2004
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  • Systems

Enter the National Cyber Alert System One of the newest “systems” on the government block is the early warning system that alerts those in the know to potential Internet risks. It is not only timely, but also much needed.

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