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Penny-Wise and Pound Foolish: Communications survival in a disaster
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Last year, as I began writing, an earthquake gave the office a good shaking. Later in the article I mentioned recent rainstorms creating flooding. Then I said the wildfire season here in California would be starting in six months. Little did I know.
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Focus on the Perimeter: Technology steps up to fortify security
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Mass casualty and other serious incidents underscore the importance of deploying physical security at perimeters to deter, detect and mitigate harm. Whether it’s critical infrastructure such as a utility or a small commercial property, protection begins at entrances and key areas accessible and
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