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February 2012 |
| The February issue of PSi examines what the future holds for the alarm signalling market. We also explain how employers should manage health and safety by assessing the risks to their workers. There is also a look ahead to see what 2012 will have in store for the security industry. |
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JANUARY 2012 |
| The January issue of PSi asks how long will it be before wireless security systems will become mainstream. We also look at cctv image quality to see if higher resolution means getting a better image. There is also a look at how the correct lighting can help fight crime. |
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December 2011 |
| Storage solutions - Centralised archiving has been the storage model of choice for security industry for some time now. But that could be about to change and a distributed system could be the most viable alternative in the future... |
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NOVEMBER 2011 |
| The November issue of PSi examines the role that the access control system plays as part of an integrated security solution. We also examine the technology behind capturing CCTV images in low light conditions as well as discovering the benefits of fire safety equipment development. |
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OCTOBER 2011 |
| The use of thermal imaging cameras is starting to pick up; no longer is such advanced technology solely for the use of the military. We take a look at just what installers should be looking at when it comes to the use of such high end equipment and just what can it provide the end user... |
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SEPTEMBER 2011 |
| The telecommunications sector has gone through significant changes. We are at the pinnacle of what has been a decade of developments and today's communications sector is not what it was. A core element of the intruder alarm industry is signalling, but is enough being done to exploit the technologies available? |
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August 2011 |
| The August 2011 issue of PSI investigates the opportunities offered by temporary and rapid deployment CCTV. It also looks at the role of sales for security installation companies. The Industry Interview talks about all things IP with Phil Doyle of Axis Communications. Elsewhere in the issue is a round-up of high definition cameras. |
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JULY 2011 |
| The latest issue of PSI investigates the current state of IP in CCTV, and considers some of the issues that installers face with interoperability, set up and low bandwidth availability. The July issue also looks at the hot topic of Power over Ethernet. On the face it, the technology can offer installers a number of significant benefits, but they have to consider back up power as well. The Industry Interview is with Elmdene managing director, Ian Moore, who talks about graffiti, the recession and standards. Elsewhere in the issue we have Editor’s Choice taking a look at the best of the new products and Fire Safety Update for security installers also working with fire safety. |
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June 2011 |
| The June 2011 issue of PSI looks at video analytics and the benefits it offers, asking whether it really is an intelligent option. The issues also considers the changes that are happening in the alarm sector and asks leading figures within the industry how it should adapt to its new environment. The Industry Interview is with Samsung's James Smith, who talks about technology trends in security and finally, the issue sees the launch of our dedicated Fire Safety section for the growing number of security installers looking to diversify into fire safety. |
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May 2011 |
| The latest issue of PSI looks at video compression, and asks whether the move towards H.264 is everything it is thought to be.
The issue also looks the wireless technology renaissance to see how it affects installers and integrators.
PSI also looks ahead to the forthcoming IFSEC event in the second part of its Exhibition preview. Finally, James Ludwig of Texecom talks to PSI about the state of the industry!
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April 2011 |
| The April 2011 issue of PSI looks at biometric technology, and questions whether a shift in focus from high security to ease of use is what has increased the popularity of this technology. The issue also looks at developments within the dome camera sector, and considers how R&D will drive this sector in the coming months and years. PSI also looks ahead to the forthcoming IFSEC event in the first part of its Exhibition preview. Finally, Steve Kimber of Southern Monitoring talks to PSI about the state of the industry! |
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March 2011 |
| The March 2011 issue of PSI looks at system integration, and with the help of industry experts, examines how the system design approach can best suit the needs of end users and installers alike. With an increased emphasis on interoperability, it is vital that installers take the right approach.
The issue also looks at CCTV transmission, and debates which communication path is best suited to specific applications. While communications might be advancing rapidly, it is vital that installers realise the pros and cons of each option.
Also included are summaries of tests from Benchmark magazine, including the Bullet network camera from Y-Cam. The issue also contains a group test of branded lenses. There is also a round-up of the best performing entry-level access control kits. |
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