As a happily married man it is a rare occurrence when my wife Joan and I have been apart for more than one or two days in a row.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) teamed up with security industry volunteers to create and release the AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard-CAD Symbols for Security System Layout Standard 3.0 that includes a collection of architectural graphics intended for use in the security industry.

Dahua Technology announced the wide availability of a cloud-based video platform by OzVision, a video cloud solution platform integrated within Dahua Technology cameras and recorders.

OnSSI announced that its Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS) now fully integrates with the latest IQeye megapixel cameras from Vicon Industries.

Digital Watchdog (DW) announced the integration of the DW Spectrum IPVMS with RBH Access Integra32 Security Management Software.

Razberi Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of network video solutions, penned a white paper titled, “Taking a First Step: Cyber Security on Video Surveillance Systems,” which expresses that one layer of security is not enough when it comes to preventing hackers from infiltrating network systems. 

Raytec unveiled the Raytec Design app — an app designed to make lighting design for video surveillance applications quick and easy, and simplify the product selection process.

Global surveillance company IDIS announced the partnership with Edge360 on a new Edge360 Safe City camera solution designed exclusively for law enforcement agencies.

Hikvision hosted 30 editors in the security publishing business from around the world, on a trip to China that blended business, history and culture.

There are still significant barriers to adoption of 4K resolution, but the best educated integrators are the ones who will benefit from making the proper selection when the time is right to buy.