Deborah L. O'Mara

With the rising proliferation of smartphones around the world (over 78% penetration in 2020), connected mobile apps and integration with other services and technologies, there’s new opportunity emerging for systems...

Artificial intelligence (A.I.) and analytics have transformed the camera from an “after-the-fact” technology to a smart, proactive device—maybe not a thinking one, per se, but certainly with plenty of intelligence to custom...

Wrapping our minds around using robotics today seems more reality than fantasy. The use of robotics is gaining momentum in many applications, including industrial processes, physical security, construction and even assisting...

Being a systems integrator offering physical security, fire and integrated solutions is rewarding, but this field can be crowded and competitive. So how do you distinguish yourself, even if you are a smaller company with 1–10...

COVID-19 has had a massive influence on physical security and the services systems integrators deliver, and the pandemic continues to serve as a prime a catalyst for new applications. More than a year and a half into the...

The “empowered edge,” a phrase coined to indicate the shift of computer processing from servers to devices, is bringing new possibilities in gathering data for heightened, proactive security awareness. Technology is...

Serious security flaws continue to crop up in connected video doorbells, but privacy and cyber issues are in actuality a widespread occurrence in the ongoing emergence of devices in the internet of things (loT). As billions...

There has been no shortage of cyber breaches, if you’re keeping track. Recent targets include CNA Financial Corp., a municipal water treatment site in Florida, the Molson Coors Beverage Co. and a host of high-profile...

Selling physical security is not about hawking hardware and trying to convince the client that one product is better than the other. Customers are looking for ways to leverage technology to solve their challenges and a single...

The digital transformation was on full display at CES 2021, held Jan. 11–14 in Las Vegas. It turns out the pandemic, now more than a year old, has become a proving ground for innovation, accelerating digital platforms and...

Power over ethernet (PoE) could be your new best friend, especially if you’re expanding a security contracting business with the internet of things (loT), smart cities or industry 4.0 automation products and systems. As...

In providing or installing an emergency communication system (ECS) or mass notification system (MNS), the goal is to prepare for any emergency, fire or life safety situation—while following the mandates of the authority...