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Apprio Appoints Sallie Sweeney as New Chief Information Security Officer

Sweeny is regarded as an information security field expert and brings more than 18 years of technology experience to Apprio.

DVTEL Announces Release of United VMS 7.0

DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced today the release of its new VMS platform: United VMS 7.0, the platform of choice for corporations and organizations from entry-level to enterprise.

OffSite Vision to Unveil EmergenZ Real-time Security & Safety Solutions Product Suite at ISC East

OffSite Vision Holdings, Inc. (OSVH) today announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC East show, the east coast’s largest security show that will bring together the top security professionals in the industry.

A Guide to bullet proof vests for the security industry

A Guide to Bullet Proof Vests for the Security Industry

Those in the private security sector might want to look to vests in order to stay protected.

New Genetec AutoVu Free-Flow Off-Street Parking Enforcement Solution Now Available

The new AutoVu Free-Flow module helps increase parking enforcement efficiency by providing a real-time inventory of vehicles parked illegally in monitored parking lots.

AMAG Technology Launches New Website and Company Logo - Created with the user experience in mind, the newly rebranded website design aligns with parent company G4S, and has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed product information and videos.

AMAG Technology Launches New Website and Company Logo

Created with the user experience in mind, the newly rebranded website design aligns with parent company G4S, and has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed product information and videos.

Hardened Wireless Ethernet Radio for the Toughest Environments Introduced

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, expands the NetWave wireless Ethernet product line with a new, hardened unit for use in challenging applications.

Total Recall to Showcase CrimeEye® Surveillance Units and New Technologies at IACP 2015 in Chicago

Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider, will showcase its exclusive CrimeEye line of citywide surveillance solutions and exciting new product technologies and solutions at the 122nd Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology Exposition this October in Chicago.



Finalists for the 2015 Annual Security and Fire Excellence Awards Revealed

The Cream of Security & Fire industries will be recognised at prestigious annual event in London this November

Tyco Security Products Returns to Security Canada Central

Tyco Security Products Returns to Security Canada Central

The company is bringing its full-suite of integrations as well as security systems and solutions.

ASIS Supports Chula Vista Body Camera Program

ASIS Supports Chula Vista Body Camera Program

Local security professionals are in support of the Chula Vista Police Department’s program.

Global Mobile Networks are Vulnerable to Security Bugs

Global Mobile Networks are Vulnerable to Security Bugs

A new study shows how mobile networks around the world have been hacked via bugs in the code.

Israel Deploys Troops to Bolster Security

Israel Deploys Troops to Bolster Security

The nation is on high alert after a number of violent incidents.

Another University Hit With Violence

Updated: Another University Hit With Violence

Texas Southern University, in Houston, was on lockdown Friday as police searched for a suspect after two people were shot at a student housing complex, university officials said.

NAU Campus Erupts in Gunfire

NAU Campus Erupts in Gunfire

An overnight confrontation between two groups of students escalated into gunfire Friday when a freshman at Northern Arizona University killed one person and wounded three others, authorities said. The shooter has been identified as 18-year-old Steven Jones.

Delta Scientific Crash Barriers Used during Pope’s Visit

Delta Scientific Crash Barriers Used during Pope's Visit

The MP5000 portable crash barriers were used during Pope Francis’s visit to the U.S.

Elderly Patient Dies after Altercation with Security Guards at Hospital

Elderly Patient Dies after Altercation with Security Guards at Hospital

The patient suffered a broken neck during a scuffle with security guards at a D.C. Hospital.

Keeping the Pope Secure on U.S. Soil

Keeping the Pope Secure on U.S. Soil

It’s not every day the Pope shows up for a visit, but when he does arrive in the United States, security is in the front of everyone’s mind.

Border Patrol Scores in Marijuana Bust

Border Patrol Scores in Marijuana Bust

Border Patrol agents assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector seized more than 1,400 pounds of marijuana Monday.

Public Safety Empowered with Mobile Apps

Public Safety Empowered with Mobile Apps

In order to stay relevant in specific markets, many organizations are creating mobile applications and the public safety industry is no exception.

MS-13 Gang Member Sent Back Home

A Salvadoran MS-13 gang member illegally present in the United States, who is wanted in his home country on multiple murder charges, was removed from the United States Oct. 4 by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).

Security Researcher Cancels Talk after Pressure from Camera Makers

Security Researcher Cancels Talk after Pressure from Camera Makers

The presentation was on flaws in IP cameras.

Fight Against Hunger

Fight Against Hunger

Nearly 800,000 people in Colorado struggle with hunger. The Food Bank of the Rockies has been leading the fight against hunger throughout Metro Denver, rural Colorado, the Western Slope and in Wyoming for the past 36 years.

Improving Building Security

The city of Lakeland, Fla., has recently standardized its security operations with a unified security platform that combines video surveillance, access control and automatic license plate recognition systems into one central monitoring and management platform.

Tackling the Challenges

Tackling the Challenges

Like virtually every municipality across the country, Moreno Valley in Southern California’s Riverside County has faced budget and security challenges over the past decade.

A Case in Point

A Case in Point

Located in Southern California, the city of Santa Ana is home to more than 330,000 people, making it the second largest city in Orange County and the 11th largest city in the state.

Preventive Software Bolsters Protection Systems

Exclusively Online: Preventive Software Bolsters Protection Systems

Physical security solutions encompass data-driven knowledge to help anticipate future incidents.

Chinese iPhone Users Targeted in Security Breach

Chinese iPhone Users Targeted in Security Breach

After an attack on the App Store, iPhone and iPad users in China and Taiwan are still at risk.

Locking out the Bad Guys at ASIS 2015

Probably the most known access security products are locks – from the standard lock and key to the more sophisticated connected locks – these tools are designed to keep people out. And, in this day in age of campus shootings, perhaps there is no better place for locks than college campuses.

Wrapping Up ASIS 2015

By the last day of a trade show, it's typical to have aching feet, a fried brain and sore muscles from constant interaction on the show room floor, so when PSIA invited me to their PLAI panel discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Hilton Anaheim, I was much obliged.

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    Over the years, and many trips to various cities, I have experienced some of the craziest memorable things. One thing I always count on when going to Orlando is a massive rainstorm after the tradeshow has concluded the first day. Count on it, it is going to rain Monday evening. Expect that it will be a gully washer. Read Now

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  • Live from GSX 2024 Preview

    It’s hard to believe, but GSX 2024 is almost here. This year’s show runs from Monday, September 23 to Wednesday, September 25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The Campus Security Today and Security Today staff will be on hand to provide live updates about the security industry’s latest innovations, trends, and products. Whether you’re attending the show or keeping tabs on it from afar, we’ve got you covered. Make sure to follow the Live from GSX page for photos, videos, interviews, product demonstrations, announcements, commentary, and more from the heart of the show floor! Read Now

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  • Elevate Your Business

    In today’s dynamic business environment, companies specializing in physical security are constantly evolving to remain competitive. One strategic shift these businesses can make to give them the advantage is a full or partial transition to a recurring revenue model, popularly called a subscription service. This approach will bring numerous benefits that not only enhance business stability but also improve customer relationships and drive innovation. Recurring monthly revenue (RMR) or recurring annual revenue (RAR) are two recurring cadence choices that work simply and effectively. Read Now

  • Playing a Crucial Role

    Physical security technology plays a crucial role in detecting and preventing insider cybersecurity threats. While it might seem like a stretch to connect physical security with cyber threats, the two are closely intertwined. Here’s how physical security technology can be leveraged to address both external and internal threats. Read Now

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New Products

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction. 3

  • 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.” 3

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation. 3