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Security Products and Systems

 
Airport Security Moves to Exits
June 2004
| under
  • Systems

Airport travelers are accustomed to scrutiny at screening checkpoints. Metal detectors and security personnel posted at the concourse entrance have been a fact of life for years.

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Outlook Bright for Security Lighting
by
Deborah L. O'Mara
| May 2004
| under
  • Systems

Illuminating the premises is a critical component of the complete protection plan It has been a whirlwind ride for the security industry the last several years.

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Tapping the Power of the Ethernet
by
Deborah L. O'Mara
| May 2004
| under
  • Systems

A standard finds new strength There’s common ground between security end-users and electrical contractors/integrators, and it lies in the Ethernet.

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Private Security
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| May 2004
| under
  • Systems

VPNs offer privacy over a public backbone From a systems standpoint, security always seems to make its way to the top of any task list.

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The Living End?
by
Kellie K. Speed
| May 2004
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Biometrics’ promise as a security solution is finally being realized As the level of security breaches and transaction fraud increases, biometric systems are on their way to becoming the basis of an array of highly secure identification and personal verification solutions.

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Layered Hospital Security Has Room to Grow
by
Claire Swedberg
| April 2004
| under
  • Your Business

Hospital security is a multilayered issue with hospitals of varying sizes struggling with how to keep the facility safe from intruders, both human and bacterial, without hindering accessibility. Making hospitals both safe and accessible generally requires technology.

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PSI Installs State-of-the-Art Systems
by
Darlene Bremer
| April 2004
| under
  • Your Business

In the fall of 2001, Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., decided to expand its Radiation Oncology Department in its Hayes Hall facility.

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Secure on All Fronts
April 2004
| under
  • Your Business

Hospitals must employ a variety of security measures Odds are that the recent upsurge in spending in the healthcare field will be a long-term condition that could provide a cure for the electrical contractor whose checking account definitely needs a “vitamin boost.” Hospital administrators and secu

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Keeping Integris Hospitals Secure and Healthy
April 2004
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  • Your Business

When checking into a hospital, foremost in any patient’s mind is his or her own personal health and well-being. Placing trust in the hands of medical professionals, we hope for successful treatments and speedy recovery.

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HIPAA from the Management Side
April 2004
| under
  • Your Business

First federal privacy standard affects all aspects of healthcare The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA, though some may even know it as the Kennedy-Kassebaum Act) seems to keep making things more difficult for those in the healthcare industry.

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The Operation Was a Success!
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| April 2004
| under
  • Your Business

Healthcare is an exciting and dynamic industry. It has changed, technologically, and many institutions are experiencing growth or perhaps are upgrading their facilities.

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Choosing the Right System
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| April 2004
| under
  • Systems

Choices include surveillance, access control and location Safety and security systems for any healthcare facility are complex. There are so many “systems” available that it is quite daunting to decide which ones are worth the investment.

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The Power Quality of Life
by
Richard P. Bingham
| April 2004
| under
  • Your Business

Hospitals have a priceless ‘product’—human life When people think of high-reliability facilities, most often it is the financial data centers and the semiconductor plants that come to mind.

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Fire Protection for Healthcare Facilities
April 2004
| under
  • Your Business

Protecting healthcare facilities is unique for many reasons, including the fact that not all occupants are ambulatory. Therefore, staff training and a defend-in-place strategy—rather than evacuation—are vital parts of the fire protection plan.

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Liability Risks in Healthcare Facilities
by
Timothy R. Hughes
| April 2004
| under
  • Codes & Standards

Contractors need to develop highly specialized knowledge Healthcare facilities present the potential for financial gain for properly qualified electrical contractors. These projects also present a downside of risk of increased liability due to the nature of the projects and potential damages.

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Moore�s Law is Calling
by
Deborah L. O'Mara
| April 2004
| under
  • Systems

Physical security and information technology team up Moore’s Law basically states that computer technology doubles in ability every 18 months or so, but why should that be a surprise?

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The Maximum Security Market
by
Kellie K. Speed
| March 2004
| under
  • Your Business

The corrections industry offers plenty of work for contractors As the population of prison inmates continues to grow, there is a corresponding challenge to design correctional facilities that can be built both quickly and on budget.

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Perimeter Protection
by
Deborah L. O'Mara
| March 2004
| under
  • Safety

Adding security from the outside in It has been more than two years since the events of Sept. 11, but security continues to dominate the mindset of the Federal government.

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The Proliferation of Wireless Networking
by
Thomas E. Glavinich
| March 2004
| under
  • Systems

Wireless networking is a growing segment of the voice/data/video (VDV) market offering a great deal of opportunity for the electrical contracting firm.

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Distance Education
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| February 2004
| under
  • Systems

The education market has gone through many changes over the years. Advances in technology seem to have provided the biggest differences. Just think about it: computers are more commonplace than ever and many kids don’t even know what a typewriter is.

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