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The next generation of this product , Piramid Connect , being launched this spring , embeds a radar technology and allows for connection , deployment and management through smart phones .
While DRONE technologies are beginning to capture market share , they will still need to integrate into existing systems and organizations , and will need to face the challenges of deploying drone technologies with regard to air space and privacy .
NEW CHALLENGES AND TRENDS With regard to privacy , we are confident government legislation pertaining to data protection is on the horizon .
Sanctions with regard to General Data Protection Regulations ( GDPR ) are a reality in Europe , and will become a reality in North America . PRO- TECH is preparing towards that end .
The European Union ’ s GDPR brings data protection legislation in line with previously unforeseen ways in which information is used today , and applies to most organizations in the EU handling personal data .
January 2018 Edition
Inc .), and long-time marketing expert in the security industry .
McHugh has worked as Global Marketing Director for DVTEL ( now FLIR ) and Canadian-based Senstar .
PROTECH is a member of France-based ST Group , comprised of SORHEA Technology ( responsible for research and development and manufacturing ), PROTECH USA sister company , Montreal-based PROTECH-VIDEOWAVE ( video analytics software developer and the Canadian sales and operations organization of PROTECH ), France -based TIL Technologies ( an access control software developer and manufacturer ) and France / Belgium-based Eurocloture Security ( an electronic detection fence manufacturer ).
The 2017 ‘ ASTORS ’ Homeland Security Awards Program
In short , government legislation will change the way in which companies are able to market and sell their security systems , outside of face-toface contact .
These are indeed exciting times in the world of security , perimeter security in particular , and ‘ AS- TORS ’ Award-Winning PROTECH is not only on the cutting edge of new technology development and deployment , but promises to be the manufacturer to watch in the next five years .
PROTECH has its eyes set on being the world leader in the industry .
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cathy McHugh is the Marketing Manager for US-based manufacturer PROTECH ( Protection Technologies ,
American Security Today ’ s 2017 ‘ ASTORS ’ Homeland Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East was an overwhelming success , with distinguished guests from National , State and Local Governments , and Industry Leading Corporate Executives from companies allied to Government .
Over 100 professionals gathered from across North America and the Middle East to be honored from disciplines across the Security Industry in their respective fields which included :
• The Department of Homeland Security
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