As an executive, one of my biggest headaches is finding and hiring talent. Other integrators have felt the same gap of skills and the few specialized engineers available come at a high price. I knew my headache was legitimate when I saw Bloomberg’s report yesterday (Jan 24th), that the United States has fallen out of the Top 10 Countries for Innovation. Meanwhile, Israel ranked # 10 and South Korea remained #1.

Back in 2015, Forbes listed out the Top 10 Countries with the Most Engineering Graduates. Three years ago, we were in second place with 237,826 graduates a year. #1 was...

2018 marks 28 years for Condortech Services. Starting from my basement, I am really humbled by the progress we’ve made in these past few decades. The reminiscing didn’t last too long though; I really started to reflect on the industry as a whole and how I’ve seen it evolve over time. When we started in my basement, security was a one-horse kind of industry. You installed a camera, a badge reader for entry and you got a gold star. As I am forecasting my company’s future, I realize security integrators must rise to the level of 360° risk mitigators. The origin of this holistic shift stems...

Managing an apartment complex with a single uniform security system is complicated enough; managing a business park, mall, or other structure with multiple businesses and security needs is in a league all its own. Do you need to zone security by building? By floor? By office space? If you don’t know your way around security system specifics, setting up a sufficient and functional security system for your property and tenants’ needs can be a months-long headache. And, in the end, the security system may or may not cover every security concern! Instead of fighting through on your own, trust...

High-tech startups aren’t restricted to Silicon Valley any longer. With widespread access to technology and the easy access to idea-sharing programs online, it seems like technology-centric startups are popping up across the country. If you have a brilliant idea but lack the technological know-how to actually make it happen, it’s easier than ever to team up with someone across the country who is willing to take a leap of faith on your idea. However, as any tech-based movie will tell you, having ample security is important to protecting your magnificent creation from theft, either physical...

How often does science fiction affect the evolution of technology for our world? Think about the communicator used by characters in Star Trek – it’s easy enough to make the leap to modern day cell phone based on shape and function. The Jetsons had a robot maid; we may not have one device that can handle all the household chores, but a Roomba is distinctly a step in the right direction and the various smart home appliances definitely make it possible to have a futuristic home. Then, what about all the security measures that crop up in spy and heist movies? Nearly every...

If you’re in the process of setting up a new business or just moving to a new office space, your classified information needs to stay that way. Of course, the best way to ensure your information’s security is to have an integrated and comprehensive physical and digital security system that allows you to monitor everything. Granted, your security needs may vary whether you’re in the government sector, healthcare, or something else entirely. Don’t base your security on a straight-from-the-box security surveillance system. To fully protect your information, your security system should be...

Thanks in large part to George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, many jokingly or seriously refer to security camera systems as “Big Brother.” This is an impressive legacy for a novel written in 1949, when security camera systems as we know them had barely been a twinkle in developers’ eyes. In Orwell’s novel, the constant refrain, “Big Brother is watching you,” serves as a daunting maxim to the public; thankfully, security cameras are more than just a tool by which authorities exert control. Today, security systems offer protection to your business, information, and employees...

In Washington D.C., government agencies make up a huge majority of the city’s industry. Given that we’re talking about our nation’s capitol, it stands to reason there would be a higher than average amount of government entities here. With so much of our country’s military and government workforce and information here, it is vital that our security systems can keep up with everything being done to run and protect our nation.

Everyone wants to get the most out of a purchase – whether it’s spending a bit more for shoes that will last you years or investing in software to help you track your business expenses better. In a market where there are countless options available, it’s easier to tailor your purchases to your exact specifications. If you take the time to do this for yourself and your business, why wouldn’t you do the same for your security system?

WHAT IS PSIM?

Part of tailoring your security system involves setting up a physical security information management system (PSIM)....

When you think about bank security, what is the first thing to come to mind? Odds are good you immediately see the two-foot-thick solid steel contraption with the spinning lock made infamous by movies and cartoons. But logically, you know that’s not how your money is protected. There may be a built-in safe involved, but more than likely, your finances are heavily guarded by levels of digital means before the vault is even seen.

MODERN DAY BANK VAULTS

So why should you do differently for your business? You may have the physical components in place, but today,...

If there is one take-away from the novel and movie The Nanny Diaries, it’s not that New York City’s high society convoluted enough for a soap opera. For our security-conscious readers, the take-away should be centered on the impact a security camera has. When it comes to protecting your family, your home, and/or your business, a security camera system can have a major impact on security.

This may seem common knowledge. The example of The Nanny Diaries might seem overblown, but there’s no way to know what security holes you have until your security system has been...

When was the last time you saw a security system with biometric protection? For most of us, hand scanners and iris identification are measures straight out of the latest Mission Impossible movie. How will the hero get around the immense protection provided by the eye scanner? Will his face prosthetics be enough to trick the facial recognition software? Sure, it heightens the drama, but that’s the movies! That sort of surveillance system doesn’t actually exist, does it?

When it comes to security systems, biometric measures are no longer the domain of top-secret government facilities...

At Condortech, we are aware of the challenging and important work that educators are faced with on a daily basis. There are many problems and distractions that can take away from the ability of teachers and administrators to foster a positive learning environment, and we help to keep these issues to a minimum with security systems tailored to each school’s specific needs. For academic institutions in Springfield and the rest of the country, Condortech provides the resources to make schools safer.

PROTECTING THE NETWORK

Not only do schools depend on a computer...