While flying home from ISC West, I picked up American Airlines’ (AA) American Way magazine from the seatback pocket in front of me on the plane and started flipping through it.

Corporate America has entered an age when corporate social responsibility is more than just an altruistic pursuit. Companies of all sizes, in all industries, are feeling pressure to save money and simultaneously meet the growing demand for environmental responsibility and accountability.

Is the physical security industry doing its part to reduce our environmental impact on the world? Being green is all about using fewer raw materials and expending less energy.

Construction and maintenance pros, do you have what it takes to takes to excel today? I'm not talking about aggressive cost cutting or crazy-efficient management techniques. Chances are you are already doing those things.

Systems integrators searching for compatible products to build a best-of-breed IP security solution for a client now have the luxury of choosing from nearly 700 different interoperable surveillance products based on the ONVIF specification. 

Since 2004, SDM has recognized one company each year that demonstrates unmistakable success, a high level of innovation, the use of industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the systems integration industry.

Al Levi could have packed it in, gone to Arizona, and led the good life. After all, he sold his contracting company back when the economy was still vibrant.

For several years now I’ve heard that the physical security integrators (PSIs) will be dead and IT integrators will take over their space in the market because PSIs do not have the skills needed to compete.

Thank you all for making the first IESA Legislative Day in Springfield a success! From the reports I've received from the 95 attendees, we were able to make personal contacts with many lawmakers across the state who agree with our opposition to House Bill 1301.

 When the economy is doing badly, fewer people are willing to risk their disposable income in casinos, and Las Vegas and Atlantic City have suffered accordingly from the negative impact of the nation’s recent economic woes. More frugal corporate travel policies during the economic downturn have also hurt these convention destinations, as reflected by lower occupancy rates.