What innovations are in store for users in security equipment and systems, software, training, and other areas?
Diodato: Flexibility!!!! • In communicating with field equipment, wireless, Ethernet, 802.11, Blue Tooth, fiber optics, will all be utilized where copper was the only solution before. Reduced installation labor costs due to alternate means of linking field equipment with head-end processors. • Cards, Readers, Biometrics, EAS formats can be easily integrated using off-the-shelf “black boxes” that perform protocol and format translation. • Head-end applications will allow seamless control of security as well as non-security applications for the existing credentials (P.O.S, vending, etc.) IEN: Where are other R & D hot spots? Diodato: Someday we will have real hands-free (hassle-free) access for authorized personnel. The technology will become less intrusive in the day-to-day movement of people, assets, vehicles, and information. IEN: Is the web a significant factor? Why/Why not? Diodato: The web IS the primary research tool for integrators and engineers. Just put your wackiest request in
