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ProdataKey Named to MountainWest Capital Network's 2023 Utah 100 for Eighth Consecutive Year

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of a leading cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced that the company has once again been named to the Utah 100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) 's annual list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah. 2023 marks the eighth consecutive year that ProdataKey has been designated with this elite status.

Nemerofsky To Lead The Committee's Efforts To Grow Member Participation WIthin SIA And Guide The Development Of Member Engagement Strategies

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky – COO at SAGE Integration – as the new chair of the SIA Member Engagement and Experience Committee – a key group whose mission is to create and evaluate initiatives that increase member participation within SIA and guide the development of the association’s member engagement strategies.

City of New Orleans Deploys Vehicle-Centric Investigation System to Help Secure the French Quarter

City of New Orleans Deploys Vehicle-Centric Investigation System to Help Secure the French Quarter

Genetec Inc, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the City of New Orleans’ Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) has deployed Genetec AutoVu Cloudrunner to extend the capabilities of its automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) program.

K2 Construction Consultants Wins $253 Million DHS Radiation Portal Monitor Deployment, Construction and Design Contract

K2 Construction Consultants has been awarded a five-year, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling value of approximately $253 million by the Department of Homeland Security

Boon Edam to Share Technical Expertise with Consultants and Designers at CONSULT Symposium

Boon Edam Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of secured entry solutions, will demonstrate their suite of solutions to the consultant and specifier community at CONSULT 2023 from Oct. 13-16. A Thoroughbred sponsor, Boon Edam is attending the symposium for the seventh year.

The CMOOR Group Appoints Erika Banks as Relationship Development Strategist

The CMOOR Group, a leading provider of cloud-based compliance and continuous education for the security, fire and life safety industry, has hired Erika Banks as the company’s relationship development strategist.

CISO Global Listed on PCI Marketplace as Qualified Security Assessor

CISO Global, an industry leader as a managed cybersecurity and compliance provider, has been added to the PCI Marketplace as a PCI Quality Security Assessor (QSA).

Harrell Will Be Recognized For His Industry Expertise and Excellence in Implementing Innovative Security Solutions At The 2023 SIA Honors Night Reception

Harrell Will Be Recognized For His Industry Expertise and Excellence in Implementing Innovative Security Solutions At The 2023 SIA Honors Night Reception

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Brian M. Harrell as the 2023 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. SIA will present him with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 15, during the 2023 SIA Honors Night reception.



Iris ID Introduces IrisTime™ iTMS Cloud, a New Plug and Play

Iris ID, a global leader in iris recognition technology, introduces Iris ID IrisTime™, IrisTime Management Service (iTMS) Cloud. Designed to automate integration between time clocks and HRMS, IrisTime iTMS Cloud easily converts transactional data in real time information.

Standing on a Cloud Platform

You might say Robert Messer has his head in the clouds. He is the founder and manager of IPTECHVIEW, and his goal has always been addressing the co-exisitence of the cloud and security solutions. His goal was a new platform selling components such as security cameras, NAS systems for video archiving and various VMS to resellers and installers.

Theresa Tobin Will Headline The WISF Keynote Series Breakfast Event Nov. 16 On The ISC East Bridge Stage

ISC East, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), has announced the keynote speaker for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Keynote Series event at ISC East 2023.

NSC, CISA Highlight Top Cyber Misconfigurations

NSC, CISA Highlight Top Cyber Misconfigurations

Damaging cyber intrusions are far too common, causing harm to public and private organizations across every sector. While some of these intrusions use novel methods to gain access or move across a network, many exploit common misconfigurations. By ensuring strong configurations, we can significantly reduce the prevalence and impact of cyber-attacks.

Napco's Prima Security/Video/Automation All-in-One 7" Panel and Accessories In Stock At All Leading Distributors

Napco Security Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its highly anticipated, multi-award-winning Prima Security/Video/Automation All-in-One Super Panel and accessories line at all leading distributors in North America.

GSX Product Spotlight Vol. 5

Take a look at this special edition of our GSX Product Spotlight Series.

CISA Kicks Off 20th Anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

CISA Kicks Off 20th Anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently announced the kickoff of the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, CISA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) will focus on ways to “Secure Our World” by educating the public on how to stay safe online.

Axis Communications on Pace to Eclipse Record-Breaking 2022 and Exceed 2023 Performance Goals

Axis Communications, provider of video surveillance, gathered with top channel partners at its annual Axis Converge & Connect Conference (ACCC) in Kansas City to share key accomplishments and set the stage for future growth. Just months ago, the company released the details behind its enhanced operations and strengthened supply chain which contributed to a historic performance in 2022 and record shipments in the first half of 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Top Five Action Items to Elevate Your Data Security Posture Management and Secure Your Data

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and every year most tips for security hygiene and staying safe have not changed. We’ve seen them all – use strong passwords, deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA), be vigilant to spot phishing attacks, regularly update software and patch your systems. These are great recommended ongoing tips and are as relevant today as they’ve ever been. But times have changed and these best practices can no longer be the bare minimum.

Elite Interactive Solutions' Crime Prevention Is On A Record Pace

Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS), a pioneer in guard replacement services using proprietary intelligence and 100% verified police calls, announces its industry-leading remote guarding services are impacting crime prevention at a record pace through the first three quarters of 2023.

Security Industry Association Announces Inaugural 25 on the RISE Honorees

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honoree list for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards– a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders together with Brivo and the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST).

New SASE Certification Program

MEF, a global industry association of network, cloud, security and technology providers, and CyberRatings.org (CyberRatings), a research and security product testing organization, have partnered to launch a new Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Certification Program for MEF technology and service provider members worldwide.

The Next “Big Thing” in Physical Security

A new and exciting technology makes its debut every few years that stimulates a paradigm shift in how physical security systems are designed, implemented, and provide new sources of intelligence.

Nearly 16,000 Registrants from 95 Nations Participate in GSX 2023

Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2023 has concluded at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Presented by ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, the event offered discussion and idea exchanges for the global security community. Attendance exceeded projections, with nearly 16,000 registrants from 95 countries along with more than 470 exhibitors demonstrating the latest security solutions.

Interface Systems Opens New Distribution Center in Dallas

Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses today announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Dallas.

IDIS Video Tech Comes Out Top In Public Demonstration Of Cybersecurity Measures

IDIS video technology’s industry-beating reputation for robust cybersecurity was given a further boost last month in a series of ethical hacking attempts at the ESS+ International Security Trade Fair in Bogotá, Columbia, which attracted more than 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors.

Boosting Safety and Efficiency

Boosting Safety and Efficiency

In alignment with the state of Mississippi’s mission of “Empowering Mississippi citizens to stay connected and engaged with their government,” Salient's CompleteView VMS is being installed throughout more than 150 state boards, commissions and agencies in order to ensure safety for thousands of constituents who access state services daily.

Smiths Detection Sells its 1000th leading 3D X-ray Scanner

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, today announces that it has achieved the 1,000th sale of its HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner.

People Say the Funniest Things

People Say the Funniest Things

By all accounts, GSX version 2023 was completely successful. Apparently, there were plenty of mix-ups with the airlines and getting aircraft from the East Coast into Big D. I am all ears when I am in a gathering of people. You never know when a nugget of information might flip out.

Live From GSX: Post-Show Review

Live From GSX: Post-Show Review

This year’s Live From GSX program was a rousing success! Again, we’d like to thank our partners, and IPVideo, for working with us and letting us broadcast their solutions to the industry. You can follow our Live From GSX 2023 page to keep up with post-show developments and announcements. And if you’re interested in working with us in 2024, please don’t hesitate to ask about our Live From programs for ISC West in March or next year’s GSX.

Stand Your Ground

A part of Paradise resembles a war-torn landscape as fire has ravaged Maui, in particular Lahaina. The devastation brings stories of harrowing escape, individual fortitude and neighbor helping neighbor survive.

The Evolution of Scene Intelligence

The Evolution of Scene Intelligence

Remember the early days of video analytics? All the alerts triggered by a passing shadow? Or leaves quivering in the breeze? Even a car with bright headlights driving by?

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