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IP-in-Action LIVE Orlando
The Lakeland Center
Lakeland, FL
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008
Keynote Speaker
Retail Security Expert
Richard Hollinger
Opening Keynote
Identifying Retail Theft: Statistics and Solutions
Richard Hollinger, Professor, Criminology, Law, and Society, University of Florida
University of Florida Criminology Professor Richard Hollinger was presented the National Retail Federation's Ring of Excellence Award this past summer in recognition of his contributions to the field of loss prevention. Hollinger is the first academic ever to receive the honor, which is usually bestowed upon those working inside the retail industry.
Hollinger is the director of the Security Research Project in the UF Department of Criminology, Law and Society. For the past 16 years he has led the annual National Retail Security Survey, polling the vice presidents of security and loss prevention at all the major retail department stores, discount chains, specialty stores, pharmacies and major grocery stores in the U.S.
Hollinger's survey has become the benchmark for identifying retail shrinkage trends across the nation. In an industry that loses more than $30 billion a year to theft, the yearly assessment recognizes the best practices for preventing loss. Hollinger will be presenting a review of the latest National Retail Security Survey findings and will discuss how new security technology is being utilized in retail operations
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| Dear Colleague,
IP UserGroup USA taps into the expertise of Cosimo Malesci, Director, FluidMesh Network, for this installment of IPUG USA's Technical Tips newsletter.
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All About Mesh Networks...A conversation with Cosimo Malesci, FluidMesh
IPUG USA:
What is a mesh network and what are its benefits?
Malesci: Wireless mesh is a new network architecture that uses innovative and "intelligent" wireless transmitters. In a wireless meshnetwork, every mesh unit not only transmits data packets coming from the cameras directly attached to it, but can also forward packets coming from other mesh units through the optimal path. The unmatched reliability and flexibility that a mesh-capable transmitter offers makes wireless mesh preferred network architecture for high-end wireless video-surveillance systems.
IPUG USA: What are some of the most widely used applications of wireless mesh technology?
Malesci: Mesh networks have been a very active field of academic research over the last two decades and the U.S. Department of Defense has funded research on mesh networks. The initial applications of wireless mesh networks were for mobile and nomadic communication in the battlefield or other hostile environments.
Video-streaming and video-surveillance have been among the latest additions to the list of possible applications for mesh technology. Mesh-based video-surveillance enables several innovative applications for video control, as well. Police departments can easily move or add new cameras for temporary events such as summit meetings, demonstrations, strikes, sporting events, etc. Mesh units can be installed on police cars or vans to serve as mobile cameras for special events.
Temporary networks can be quickly installed in case of emergency or natural disaster, creating a moveable and easily deployable wireless infrastructure to transmit data, video and voice. In addition, a mesh network can also be used for other applications including access control, VOIP, SCADA, and Wi-Fi coverage.
IPUG USA: What do integrators need to know in order to properly install a wireless mesh network?
Malesci: Attending a wireless mesh class is the first step to successfully deploying this technology. That said wireless mesh networks need to be carefully engineered on paper in order to work properly. Consequently, the design phase is the most important one.
High-resolution video-streaming over a mesh network presents several technical challenges. The main concern is bandwidth particularly in a multi-hop transmission which may decrease usable bandwidth and increase delay. A careful assessment of line of sight and link length is also required. A good way to start is by using a map or a satellite image. A careful design will be able to take into account all these factors and avoid any surprises in the field.
Two other useful skills are a solid IP and Networking knowledge and some hands-on experience with wireless equipment. Clearly, there is a learning curve.
IPUG USA: What are the most commonly used antennas and how do you decide which antennas are best for a specific application?
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 2008 IP-in-Action LIVE Dates and Locations
IP-in-Action LIVE is a series of quarterly one-day Educational Events designed to assist in the education and uptake process regarding IP and Networked Security solutions.
Aimed at Installers, Integrators, End Users and other Security and IT Professionals, The Keynote Address is one of the highlights of the IP-in-Action LIVE event. Special invited experts address strategic issues facing our industry and trace the trends affecting us all as we look to the future. Plus, seminars, presentations, discussions and a table top expo for hands-on product demonstrations make IP-in-Action LIVE an ideal chance to enlighten and educate a knowledge-hungry audience.
The IP UserGroup USA IP-In Action LIVE Schedule
February 12, 2008 Orlando, FL
May 13, 2008 Washington DC
August 12, 2008 Chicago
November 18, 2008 San Francisco
For more information, contact Chelsie Woods, IP-In-Action LIVE Event Manager, by e-mail at chelsie.woods@ipusergrop.com.
Click here for a complete 2008 Schedule of all IP UserGroup events.
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For more information on mesh networks catch Cosimo Malesci at IP-in-Action LIVE Orlando, February 12, 2008, where he will be presenting a seminar titled, "Wireless Mesh Technology for Video Surveillance Applications."
To register for IP in Action LIVE Orlando click:
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Sincerely,
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Susan Brady
Managing Director
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