Connect

You’ve probably heard the saying that there’s strength in numbers. Whether from a coach, teacher or boss, it’s always about advancing the common mission. But what about when you’re considering your business competition? Is there a value in working together with your competitors? In this episode, we're joined by Don Erickson, CEO of the Security Industry Association (SIA). With nearly two decades leading SIA, Don shares his unique perspective on the evolution of the security industry, from its...

Goals are a fundamental part of life, and not coincidentally, video games. Whether you’re looking to escape the dungeon, beat your last score or get to the next level, goals serve to challenge, focus and motivate us. These things are key to learning, success and tracking achievement—so can these concepts and technologies apply to education? In this episode of Connect, get ready to level up your thinking with “the father of the video game industry” and the preeminent expert in STEAM education....

Imagine, just a few years ago you installed state-of-the-art technology to solve your business needs, but now your needs have changed. What do you do? If you’re locked into a single solution provider, you have to hope that they have something that meets your needs, or possibly—and very expensively—you could replace your whole system. But does it have to be this way? On this episode of Connect, we sit down with Leonid “Leo” Levit, Chairman of ONVIF and Director of System Integration, Platform ...

Network video cameras have gone from processing images at 3 frames per minute to providing real-time intelligence through deep learning—to say that that they’ve evolved is an understatement. Today’s cameras are helping to keep communities safer and make business operations more efficient, but how did we get here? And what does the future hold for network video? This week on Connect, we welcome the man that literally wrote the book on network cameras – Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis...

There’s nothing like headline news with expert analysis, or game highlights by your favorite sports commentator. With that in mind, we’re kicking off Season 2 of Connect with the best of the best! Join us for more than just a retrospective, as we shine a spotlight on memorable moments, keen insights and major revelations from Season 1. In S2E1, our hosts Scott Dunn and James Marcella unite to reflect on conversations with technology trailblazers spanning diverse industries, professions and us...

There’s absolutely no doubt, we live in a tech-driven world. So, if you aren’t keeping up with the latest technology trends, then you’re behind the curve. And while today’s jet speed journalism—based on digital media and a 24/7 news cycle—delivers information quickly, how can you be sure it’s reliable and complete? In this episode, we welcome veteran journalist Megan Gates, senior editor of Security Management Magazine and editor-in-chief of Security Technology, for the inside scoop on ...

Technology of Truth: The Art & Science of Investigative Interviewing When you think of investigative interviews, do you envision TV crime shows? Dark interrogation rooms with detectives slamming the table demanding the truth while leveraging tech like see-through mirrors, “hot lamps” and lie detector machines? That’s the stereotype from film and television, but what does investigative interviewing really look like and who’s actually using it beyond law enforcement? In this episode of Con...