O’MARA writes about security, life safety and systems integration and is managing director of DLO Communications. She can be reached at dlocommunications@gmail.com or 773.414.3573.
The need for uninterrupted continuity of wireless signaling is propelling the distributed antenna system (DAS) market into double-digit growth and widespread global deployment. A staple of in-building, code-required systems...
Maybe audio communication was actually ahead of its time, because today, this technology can enhance an integrated system specification with increased situational awareness, real-time data and an accurate assessment of...
Layering technology at the exterior of the protected premises—sometimes miles away from the facility if necessary to protect the critical infrastructure—is an age-old security technique that still works. This practice begins...
We demand Data daily for business, personal use, physical security, safety, operations and more. Getting this information to the right person or device is an energy-intensive process that requires power and electricity at...
The long-anticipated rollout of 5G cellular broadband connectivity hasn’t been without its share of challenges. The most recent iteration of the technology went live Jan. 19, 2022, and began with airline executives warning...
Access control is the backbone of physical security and perimeter protection and detection. It’s often the first line of defense at entrances and admits or denies entry based on authority or credentials. A mind-numbing array...
Cyber risk, which once was a threat landscape characteristically targeting large enterprise companies, has permeated new points on the supply chain. Now third-party vendors and service providers are increasingly at risk. Risk...
As the electric vehicle (EV) market gains traction, there’s opportunity for electrical contracting companies of all sizes to provide services associated with its mass implementation. There are charging station installations...
Heading into 2022 seems a bit scary for systems integrators looking to keep pace and excel in installing physical security systems. In the last 12 months, the industry has seen a massive transformation and influx of new...
A confluence of factors is causing artificial intelligence (A.I.) to make serious inroads into integrated physical security technologies. These include refined computer vision technology and faster processing speeds, improved...
As hackers sharpen their virtual tools to gain access to networks and systems, it’s clear that attacks are coming from every angle—and inching closer to the systems integration business. Cyber vulnerabilities continue to...
The digital innovation that proliferates in business, operation, automation and physical security will continue to grow in practical application, now moving to smarter technologies as the physical and digital worlds continue...
