Unfortunately, no, the CCTV magazine has not been in publication since the near end of 1996. There have been three different efforts to revive the magazine over the past one year and a half. The first was by the original publishers. Unfortunately, their credibility had slipped beyond repair and they could not entice anyone to step onto the sinking barge. The second effort was by a private investor at the beginning of 1997. Unfortunately, he expected that his entire staff would work for free for the first year. Basing this on the fact that he had made all of the investment and wanted to be repaid first and second that the praise and glory of having name in print would be all that was needed for those hard working folks. The third effort has just come to an end. A magazine based out of the USA made some small efforts, but in the end decided to concentrate on what they had. In this case, a prudent and wise decision.
In the end, I know of these efforts from personal involvement. There may have been others. There are several, well based and qualified magazines in the security industry that have tried to pick up the slack. However, in the end, there are only three magazines that I am aware of that specialize in CCTV and the issues. These are based in Australia, S. Africa, and England. Good magazines that can be received here in the states. The issues however have become somewhat repetitive and so the magazines are not breaking any new ground over the past one or two years.
To help you out and to give you something to look for, I have listed several good security based magazines that you can easily obtain. They are, for the most part free subscriptions that can be received in the USA. One or two of them are printed in Spanish as well. These are the magazines that I pay attention to and in many cases write for regularly. I sincerely hope that you find one or more sources of information listed below to be of a benefit. I use these magazines regularly to keep an eye on the market as well as to learn from the best of the best.
Access Control and Security Systems / 6151 Powers Ferry road N.W. / Atlanta, Georgia 30339 (USA) / Main: (770) 955-2500 / http://www.securitysolutions.com
USA $60 US (1yr) $94 US (2yr), Outside USA surface mail $80 US (1yr) $134 US (2yr), Air mail $120 US (1yr) $214 US (2yr)
This is for the most part a magazine aimed at the end user of the Security industry. It features, new products, company announcements, top grade articles by many of the industry's best. Although it's primary target is Access Control, it covers security in general and CCTV very well. Editor: Larry Anderson
CCTV Today / Paramount Publishing Ltd. / Paramount House / 17-21 Shenley road / Borehamwood / Hertfordshire, WD6 1RT, England / Main: 0181-207-5599
UK œ32.00 / Overseas (surface mail) œ42.00 (Air Mail) œ54.00
This is a very informative magazine aimed at the dealer/distributor. It covers up-to-date information on many current issues from the perspective of using CCTV in today's market place. Primary concentration is in the use of CCTV City Center systems and governmental regulations. An excellent source of information. Editor: Ian Drury
Government Video / P.O. Box 0513 / Baldwin, NY 11510 (USA) / Main: (212) 378- 2159 / email: reprint@psn.com
US & Canada $30 US (1yr) $50 US (2yr), foreign $45 US (1yr) $75 US (2yr)
This is a most professional magazine aimed at the government, end user base. It highlights and features all forms of video and video interfacing. Ranging from the perspective of Broadcast to Security based CCTV, this is the magazine that I watch for new innovations. I have had the pleasure of watching this magazine grow from a simple information page to a premier edition over the past seven or so years. A most excellent source of up-to-date information about the shaping and growth of the video industry as a whole. Editor: Ron Merrell
Security Distributing & Marketing (SDM) / Cahners Publishing Company / 8773 S. Ridgeline Blvd. / Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 (USA) / Main: (303) 470-4445
Qualified Subscribers $79 US (1yr) 136.95 US (2yr), Canada $129 US (1yr) 221.95 US (2yr), Mexico $119.90 US (1yr) $204.95 US (2yr), foreign surface $179.90 US (1yr) $306.95 US (2yr)
This magazine is aimed at the Security Dealer/Distributor and is run by a very efficient and technically based editorial staff. It features security as a whole and keeps very good reins on the CCTV market with upbeat technical articles on new developments and technology. Another of my sources for keeping up to date. This is the premier magazine of the International Security Conferences (ISC) in the USA. Editor: Laura Stepanek
Security Management / American Society for Industrial Security / P.O. Box 1409 / Alexandria, Virginia 22313 (USA) / Main: (703) 522-5800
] ASIS Members $38.00 US p/yr (included in dues), Non-members (US, Canada, Mexico) 1 yr $48.00 US / 3 yr $130.00 US - All others - Air delivery 1yr $115 US / Bulk Subscriptions available
This is the base membership magazine of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS). It is aimed at the end user at government and corporate levels. It is an excellent document of current issues, technologies, and future speculation concerning the world of industrial security. It writers include the top consultants of the security world. Editor: Sherry L. Harowitz
Security News / P.O. Box 460 / Salamanca, New York 14779-0460 USA / Fax: (716) 945-5238
Free subscription to Legitimate dealers, distributors and manufacturers upon written request
This is a news paper style information center. Aimed specifically at the dealer / distributor / manufacturer, this paper keeps you up to date on the latest political, technical, and security based information. A well written and informative piece, this paper is a must to everyone that is tied to the security industry.
Security Technology & Design / Locksmith Publishing Corp. / 850 Busse Highway / Park Ridge, IL. 60068 USA / Main: (847) 692-5940 / web site: http://www.simon-net.com
Free Subscription to qualified subscribers with US or APO address. Unqualified domestic $38 US (1yr) or $64 (2yr), Canadian and Mexican $60 US (1yr) or $110 US (2yr), International surface mail $80 US (1yr) or $145 (2yr). Airmail is $140 US (1yr) or $250 (2yr).
This magazine originated in the locksmith arena aimed at dealers and distributors. However over the past couple of years, this magazine has fast grown to be a premier subscription to the security industry as a whole. Featuring up-to-date articles by some of the industries best, Security Technology has more than earned it's high standing reputation. Editor: Steve Lasky
Security Today / Subscriptions Department / Primedial Publishing / Freepost No JH210 / Sandton 2146 / S. Africa / Fax (011) 884-4677
South Africa R89 (1yr), Neighboring States, Overseas (airmail), Overseas (Surface Mail) rates upon request
An excellent magazine aimed at the security dealer / distributor, the name says it all. Keeping abreast on the political and technical aspects of the security industry, this magazine has had a growing reputation for fast paced, controversial reporting over the past several years. Definitely a good read for those that are trying to build on the future. Editor Nigel Walker
Security Products & Technology (SPT) / Essential Publications, Inc. / 1085 Bellamy road N., Suite 206 / Scarborough, Ontario M1H 3C7 Canada / Main: 888-626-6523 / web site - Under Construction / email info@sptnews.com
Canada $36 CA (1yr), USA $60 CA (1yr), International $98 CA (1yr)
Starting from scratch, this magazine has worked hard to earn it's position in the Canadian security market place. Branching down into the USA, it is aimed at the security dealer / distributor and does a fine job of promoting profit within the security structure. Giving an even spread of information to the security professional, it ranges from political to technical to design interests. SPT is surely the soon-to-be premier magazine of the Canadian market place. Editor: Bob Rodkin
