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Specifically Speaking: Hugh Sonk discusses the impact of AI and cameras on physical security design

October 23, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

CHICAGO—Hugh Sonk, senior physical security consultant with Stantec Consulting Services, sees advancements in AI analytics and cameras as a tremendous benefit when it comes to physical security design. “The capabilities of AI are rapidly advancing, enabling us to achieve more efficient and effective security solutions than ever before,” he said. “The advancements in cameras featuring object detection and attribute extraction are particularly exciting. I incorporate these...

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Specifically Speaking: Daniel Brown on providing a ‘force multiplier’ for end users

September 18, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Daniel Brown, PSP, and his team at Trinity Consulting and Design offer consulting and design services to some of, what he calls, “the most iconic buildings in Washington, D.C.” “Our three main markets are federal, Department of Defense (DOD) and museums,” said Brown, Trinity’s president and senior security consultant. “Our typical clients have a dynamic security program that requires unique solutions to solve their complex...

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Specifically Speaking: Marty McClanahan on the importance of integration and the dangers of AI

August 21, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

RALEIGH, N.C.—Protus3 COO Marty McClanahan sees “a large push” for customers seeking integrated security systems. “No longer should the access control system not seamlessly communicate to the video surveillance platform, and both should operate in conjunction with one another,” McClanahan said. Protus3 is a firm that specializes in everything from security consulting, security system design, corporate investigations, and site risk assessments to the creation and/or...

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Specifically Speaking: Todd Winslow on how to create robust, resilient infrastructure

July 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Exante360’s Todd Winslow knows how critical it is for organizations to make the right security decisions, and his company is more than ready to help them meet the challenge. “The necessity to create a robust and resilient infrastructure is motivation for the entire Exante360 team,” said Winslow, PSP, NICET Level III senior consultant/associate principal at Exante360, a technology consulting and design firm. “For many companies and organizations,...

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Specifically Speaking: Joe Maddox on the need to attract young talent

June 26, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Joe Maddox, physical security engineer at Jacobs, feels that the security industry should make a considerable effort to attract young talent. “In my opinion, based only on observation, the mean age of personnel in this industry is too high,” he told SSN. “The security industry needs to be better at attracting the right type of technology-thirsty and creative minds from a younger demographic.” Maddox cited the creativity that the security industry...

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Specifically Speaking: Adam Shane on designing integrated security systems

June 12, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Adam Shane’s goal on any project he tackles is to design and integrate security systems so that data is shared across various applications in a seamless manner. “I assist clients on a range of projects related to data sharing across applications,” said Shane, systems integration manager at Burns Engineering, Inc. “In my role at Burns, I design various systems related to integrated security operations.” As part of Security Systems News’...

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Specifically Speaking with Bruce Yoch – ‘This exciting industry allows us to use emerging technologies to protect and safeguard assets’

January 30, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Bruce Yoch’s company believes in collaboration, creativity, and challenging the status quo. Yoch is a principal at BrightTree Studios, a technology design and consulting firm specializing in AV, IT, telecom, security, acoustics, Internet of Things (IoT), and intelligent buildings, based out of Pittsburgh, Pa. Founded in 2007, BrightTree Studios provides holistic, innovative, cost-efficient, and timely technology design and consulting for its clients’ unique...

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Specifically Speaking with Lyle Cutler – ‘The future of physical security is linked with technological advancements redefining how we protect our environments’

January 2, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—For Lyle Cutler and his team, it’s all about offering solutions for complex client challenges and transforming their communities. Cutler serves as senior technology project manager with Dewberry, an Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) firm offering planning, design, and construction services nationwide, based out of Fairfax, Va. Dewberry is a market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and...

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Specifically Speaking with Paul Rizk – ‘What’s better than designing security systems that save people’s lives and properties and protect national security’

October 25, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—For Paul Rizk, it’s all about designing systems that keep facilities and people safe and secure. Rizk serves as president of Electronic Design Group (EDG), a technology consultancy and engineering firm geared to provide full design, solution architecture, project management and professional services, based out of the company’s U.S. headquarters in Palm Beach, Fla. “As president, I have overall management responsibilities for all 11 offices, including...

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Specifically Speaking with Coleman Wolf, Environmental Systems Design

May 25, 2022Paul Ragusa

YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News’ monthly column Specifically Speaking features Coleman Wolf, CPP, CISSP, who is Senior Security Consultant/Studio Leader at Environmental Systems Design, Inc., where he leads the company’s technology group, including a leadership role within the cybersecurity team. The following is an exclusive interview with Wolf: What kinds of systems do you design/specify and what services does the company provide? Environmental Systems Design (ESD)...

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