The safety and security of visitors and staff and the protection of the Musical Instrument Museum's extensive collection is an essential aspect of fulfilling its mission. With an active facility during both day and evening hours, the museum sought to upgrade its outdoor security surveillance system to improve the quality of the images around the clock.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 01, 2018
The security landscape is constantly evolving with new products and technologies. With the introduction of these new and improved technologies, it is inevitable that products which have existed within the industry for years may no longer be the go-to choice when it comes to selecting system equipment.
- By Roscoe Coffman
- Mar 01, 2018
Farmington community library needed access control to restricted areas and employee entrances, video surveillance at the building perimeter, parking lots, restricted and common areas, and intrusion detection on all controlled doors.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- Mar 01, 2018
You’ll get a real kick out of this security story. It is all about a secure perimeter and access control that is stored in the cloud and a man devoted to those around him.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Feb 12, 2018
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Ideal for customers seeking an easy to use end-to-end video surveillance solution, WAVE is highly customizable and can create tailored network video solutions for any type of project, on any device.
Standalone systems, where certain access points are equipped with card readers but are not connected to a larger network, can provide a cost-effective access control solution.
- By Gordon Holmes
- Feb 01, 2018
CSLS now offers a product contest for safety and security products found on campuses.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 25, 2018
The convenience store of the future has some hefty security.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 23, 2018
An organized burglary of Paris' Ritz Hotel was disrupted by hotel security measures and the police on Wednesday night.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 12, 2018
A master key that allows first responders easy and quick access to apartment complexes and commercial buildings was recently found in the possession of a burglary suspect.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 11, 2018
Security companies are no stranger to the Consumer Electronics Show.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 10, 2018
CES organizers added vehicle blockades, more armed security and other safety measures for the giant tech trade show.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 09, 2018
Securitas is strengthening its global position in 2018.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 08, 2018
The solution is in hand, literally. It’s the mobile phone.
- By Dr. Sarbari Gupta
- Dec 27, 2017
The request comes after the escape of a psychiatric patient from the facility in November.
- By Jessica Davis
- Dec 07, 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for a porch pirate.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 07, 2017
Two students and the suspected shooter were killed in a shooting Thursday morning at Aztec High School in Aztec, N.M.
- By Jessica Davis
- Dec 07, 2017
REVIEW
Wink has produced a starter kit for consumers looking to add smart functionality to their homes.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 04, 2017
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The center, which cost more than $5 million, is part of a citywide public safety plan.
- By Jessica Davis
- Nov 28, 2017
REVIEW
Abode’s starter kit comes with two door or window sensors, a motion sensor camera and hub.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Nov 09, 2017
To best leverage the advantages of biometrics, integrators should follow the tips outlined below to take advantage of the primary benefits of biometrics, which are enhanced security and convenience.
- By Larry Reed
- Nov 01, 2017
Industry Trends
hile video surveillance may get all the attention—what with the stunning sharpness of 4K, the immersive experience of panoramic sensors and see-through-the-night capabilities— for most security projects, the door access control solutions are among the most important.
- By Geoff Kohl
- Nov 01, 2017
When you can secure the building at night, you can open your business for a lucrative tomorrow.
- By Sean Nolan
- Oct 31, 2017
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Kwikset and Yale Partner with Amazon Key to let services and couriers into your home.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 25, 2017
Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for the event.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 19, 2017
Attacks on Christmas markets and festivals in 2016 have motivated officials to boost security in order to prevent mass-casualty attacks.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 17, 2017
The certification would give the stadium legal protections in the event of a terrorist attack.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 13, 2017
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abode Systems' is expanding features to allow users to build a smart home their own way.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 12, 2017
Several sporting arenas boosted security after a lone gunman killed 58 people at an outdoor concert.
America’s deadliest mass shooting will change security as we know it.
Could hotel security have caught Stephen Paddock before he brutally shot and killed 59 people in Las Vegas?
The main entry to every home is an ideal starting point for smart locks sales.
- By Nick English
- Oct 02, 2017
A Tennessee man is being held without bond after he open fired in a church outside of Nashville killing one person and injuring six others.
Here are five reasons why cloud-based security might be right for your organization.
"It is equivalent to the Super Bowl of security."
Work has begun on the clear bulletproof wall that is going up around the perimeter of the Eiffel Tower.
Gaping security holes have been discovered in most AT&T U-verse cable modems that would allow remote cyber criminals to access a household’s internet connection as well as any devices connected to it.
Moving to higher ground within the commercial enterprise space.
- By Gerald Hubbard
- Sep 05, 2017
Cloud solutions are changing the way businesses operate
at almost every level. Their ease of implementation,
access from anywhere and cost-effective pricing
are making them the preferred solution for everything
from marketing platforms to payroll administration
to project management.
- By Jeffery Perri
- Sep 01, 2017
Industry Vertical
Richard Rawlings is the kind of guy that keeps track of everything in his shop, and when his Gas Monkey Garage started booming, an up-to-date security system was critical.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 01, 2017