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VOCAL Technologies Creates Unique Solution to Help Alarm Companies Make a Smooth Transition from Analog to VoIP Phone Lines

VOCAL Technologies Creates Unique Solution to Help Alarm Companies Make a Smooth Transition from Analog to VoIP Phone Lines

It is the end of the line for analog phone systems, which can leave alarm companies hanging out to dry trying to figure out if they need to replace costly alarm panels.

ASIS Planning Hybrid Event in September

ASIS Planning Hybrid Event in September

ASIS International, an association for security management professionals, announced its decision to move its Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021 to a hybrid experience with in-person and digital features that will take place Sept. 27-29.

Kentucky Man Faces State Federal Explosives Charges

A Kentucky man in possession of firearms, body armor and possible explosive has been arrested at a University of Kentucky hospital in Lexington.

Data Theorem Launches Industry’s First App-Aware Full Stack Cloud Security Product

Data Theorem Inc., today introduced the industry’s first application-aware full stack cloud security product with attack surface management (ASM) for protecting data in cloud-native apps, API services and serverless cloud functions.

SALTO Systems Names new Retail Vertical Leader for North America

SALTO Systems has named Laura Turman as Retail Vertical Leader for North America.

Kosterow Promoted to Business Development Manager for the Linear® Brand

Nortek Control today announced that Ryan Kosterow has been promoted to business development manager for the Linear® brand in its western region.

10 Dead from Colorado Mass Shooting

10 Dead from Colorado Mass Shooting

Ten people, including a Boulder, CO, police officer have died following at shooting in the Denver suburb of Boulder, at a King Soopers grocery store.

Brinks Home Announces Long-Term Contract with California-based B&D Security

Brinks Home has announced a new agreement with B&D Security that extends their partnership for another five years.



New Panasonic® i-PRO Secure VA Hospitals Initiative Provides Comprehensive Security Solutions and Support

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corp. of America, a global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the launch of i-PRO Secure VA Hospitals.

Allied Universal Leadership Honored

Allied Universal® recently won 3rd place for HR.com’s coveted Winners Circle award in the Best Experienced/Senior Leaders category for the company’s Next Level Leadership Program at the 38th Annual LEAD Awards, which celebrates global leadership development programs.

High-tech Cameras Agree with Fort Worth, TX, Police Department

High-tech Cameras Agree with Fort Worth, TX, Police Department

If you have the technology, why not use it. The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) is focused on a new camera solution to track down violent criminals.

Triton Makes a Play for ACRE

Management, New Owner See a Brighter Future

Catching up with Joe Grillo and Kim Loy is no easy task. I was anxious to hear comments about the recent acquisition, and the state of the industry, ACRE style.

Intruder Caught at Joint Base Andrews

Intruder Caught at Joint Base Andrews

A distracted gate guard allowed an unauthorized man to illegally enter Joint Base Andrews, where he roamed for about five hours. He also climbed aboard a C-40 Clipper, an aircraft frequently used by senior government leaders.

Feenics, Allegion named SIA Members of the Year

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Allegion and Feenics will each receive a 2021 SIA Member of the Year Award.

ADT Announces Purchase of SAFE Electronics

ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy to expand its nationwide geographic footprint with today’s announcement that it has purchased SAFE Electronics Inc., Las Vegas, NV.

Vivint Sues ADT for Patent Infringement

Vivint Smart Home Inc. has announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against ADT on Feb. 25, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.

ABLOY Critical Infrastructure meeting padlock expectations for multiple bp Alternative Energy Wind Farms

The shift to cleaner and renewable sources of energy for the future continues to strengthen and expand at an impressive rate.

Free “Simplify PKI 2021” Virtual Cybersecurity Summit Runs March 10-11

The explosive growth of hardware, hybrid cloud, apps and IoT environments need a new approach to the management of certificates and crypto keys where IT automation and workflows can help.

Allied Universal® Acquires San Francisco-Based Security Integration Inc.

Allied Universal® has announced the acquisition of Security Integration, Inc., a security systems company based in San Rafael, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

SASA Secure Networking

How SASE is Defining the Future of Secure Networking

As the digital transformation trend continues to highlight business agendas, now more than ever enterprises need infrastructure solutions that enable them to connect more locations at faster speeds.

HID Global Expands Its RFID Enablement Solutions Portfolio with Acquisition of Invengo Textile Services Business from Invengo Information Technology Co., Ltd

HID now offers complete portfolio for commercial laundry management with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, readers and cloud-based inventory services.

Sharman is recipient of SIA Chairman’s Award

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Craig Sharman as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Chairman’s Award

Wisconsin Casino Uses Touchless Security Screening System to Detect Weapons

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is teaming up with Evolv Technology to bring a state-of-the-art security and screening system to enhance the safety of guests and team members.

Transforming the Industry

Transforming the Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to gain momentum every day, and it is already poised to augment and enrich many aspects of our business and personal lives.

Improving Rentability

Olymbec is the largest, privately owned industrial real estate holder on the East Coast. Managing upwards of 300 properties in Quebec and 15 different States in the US, they own more than 30 million square feet of property.

The Impact of Coronavirus

The Impact of Coronavirus

The advent of a global pandemic has rapidly upended the way we work and live our day-to-day lives.

The Future of Video Security

Even before the pandemic, cloud computing was flourishing. It is nearly impossible today to find an organization that doesn’t use some form of cloud service.

Passing Prop 24

Passing Prop 24

Supporters of Prop. 24 posited the CCPA privacy law, even though it had just gone into effect earlier in the year, wasn’t strong enough.

The Digital Year

Last year, global citizens experienced dramatic shifts to working from home in response to COVID-19 safety recommendations, with communication, technology and security companies supporting changing business and consumer needs with new products, services and data security tools.

The New Normal

The New Normal

With the waves of the COVID-19 pandemic spreading across our nation like wildfire in 2020, the new normal had to adapt itself quickly to all situations.

Featured

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.