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Schools Must Be Vigilant in April

Schools Must Be Vigilant in April

Sensationalism drives increased risk of copycats

Trooper, Gunman Dead in Virginia Greyhound Shooting

Trooper, Gunman Dead in Virginia Greyhound Shooting

A Virginia Trooper was shot and killed in an incident at a Richmond Greyhound Station.

Going Behind the Scene

Passenger security can be a nightmare (Orlando, for example), but it’s nothing like the adventure your luggage will experience. In Quebec, luggage moves through six layers of security. One of the steps, if necessary, will be a manual search.

Launching Security into the Cyber World

Putting the cyber security world into perspective, and in tandem with the physical security side, takes a little know-how, elbow grease and brain power.

Following the Code

Following the Code

There are seven basic code categories for electrified hardware used to control access or egress, and each has seen recent code changes.

Dovetailing Cybersecurity into an IoT World

Dovetailing Cybersecurity into an IoT World

When it comes to cybersecurity the world falls into two camps: those focused on securing their hardware and applications as a closed system, and those who recognize that converging technologies calls for a more ecosystem-centric approach.

Coming of Age

Law enforcement, homeland security, surveillance, emergency response and military operations may span a range of operations, but they all share a crucial need for a detailed, real-time picture of rapidly changing events from various field locations.

Protecting Client Assets

Protecting Client Assets

TelX helps companies build more agile businesses faster with reduced infrastructure complexity and broader reach to new markets.



360-Degrees of Security

360-Degrees of Security

As a camera views and records in 360 degrees, a circular, distorted image is produced, making it essential to process the image so that the human eye can comprehend the image easily.

Organizing a Team

Now that mobile identities can be carried on phones for physical security applications, they are merging with smart cards into centralized identity management systems.

Covering All Bases

As any security dealer or integrator knows, there are two revenue results of making an access control sale: the proceeds from the original sale itself and the potential recurring revenue that can be wrought from the sale down the road.

Simplify the Complexity

Customers looking to invest in a network- based physical security system have many more options than the traditional analog world used to provide.

Next Big Challenge

Next Big Challenge

Yes, the world has changed a lot over the last five years and now we’re facing the next big challenge: the Internet of Things (IoT), and how to get it right.

Data Tells All

Data Tells All

The public has spoken. It is clear as day. Mobile is winning. People are increasingly using on-the-go applications in their everyday lives.

Always Room for a Consultant

Always Room for a Consultant

In the security industry, a completed camera installation, active access control platform, and all its moving parts are nothing short of a work of art.

Growing To New Heights

Growing To New Heights

Business is booming in higher education, and campuses all around the country are stepping up to the challenge to enhance security.

Lockdown!

Lockdown!

Wireless locks are increasingly becoming the solution of choice in commercial facilities worldwide.

Unique Challenges

Unique Challenges

With almost 33,000 students and just under 5,000 academic and administrative staff, BYU takes its responsibility to provide a secure environment for students, staff and visitors very seriously.

Holding an Open Door

A top tier university serving more than 40,000 students needed a cost effective way to improve the level of security at its non-card access controlled doors.

Smarter Surveillance

Smarter Surveillance

School surveillance continues to be one of the most important markets for video surveillance, And with good reason.

Protecting the Goods

You already know you’re going to put some of that expensive security equipment outside in the elements. You also know how brutal the elements can be on sophisticated electronic solutions.

Napco StarLink™ Communications Solutions Expanded

Providing Even More Dealers, More Features & Cost-Savings

Hikvision Supports STEM Education with Donation to Citizen Schools

Hikvision Supports STEM Education with Donation to Citizen Schools

Citizen Schools mobilizes teams of educators and volunteers to lead real-world learning projects and provide academic support, helping students discover and achieve their dreams.

FBI Drops Apple Case, Helps Unlock Other iPhones

FBI Drops Apple Case, Helps Unlock Other iPhones

After the FBI was successfully able to use a third party source to extract the data from the San Bernardino attack’s phone, they are now offering to help in other cases.

Konica Minolta Acquires MOBOTIX

Konica Minolta Acquires MOBOTIX

Konica Minolta has entered into a share transfer agreement with MOBOTIX.

Secret Service Bans Guns at Republican Convention

Secret Service Bans Guns at Republican Convention

Guns will not be allowed into the Republican convention in July despite the ideals of those attending.

Vanderbilt Bolsters Executive Team with Strategic Hires

Vanderbilt has made a number of hires for its global executive leadership team

The Slow Adoption of the EMV Chip

The Slow Adoption of the EMV Chip

While banks have been in compliance with the new standardized EMV chip in debit and credit cards, retailers and consumers just don’t care.

EgyptAir Plane Hijacking: All Passengers Freed Without Injury

EgyptAir Plane Hijacking: All Passengers Freed Without Injury

A hijacker attempted to take control of an EgyptAir plane on its way to Cairo.

Bosch Highlights Integration and Intelligence at ISC West

Delivers new offerings to help dealers achieve growth.

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    Omnilert, provider of gun detection technology, today released its compilation of Gun Violence Statistics for 2024 summarizing gun violence tragedies and their adverse effects on Americans and the economy. While research showed a decrease in overall deaths and injuries, the rising number of school shootings and fatalities and high number of mass shootings underscored the need to keep more people safe in schools as well as places of worship, healthcare, government, retail and commerce, finance and banking, hospitality and other public places. Read Now

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    A new survey from Pro-Vigil looks at video surveillance trends, how AI is impacting physical security, and more. Read Now

  • MetLife Stadium Uses Custom Surveillance Solution from Axis Communications

    Axis Communications, provider of video surveillance and network devices, today announced the implementation of a custom surveillance solution developed in collaboration with the MetLife Stadium security team. This new, tailored solution will help the venue augment its security capabilities, providing high-quality video at unprecedented distances and allowing the security team to identify details from anywhere in the venue. Read Now

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    The White House recently announced the launch of a cybersecurity label for internet-connected devices, known as the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, completing public notice and input over the last 18 months. During that time, FCC Commissioners decided in a bipartisan and unanimous vote to authorize the program and adopt final rules, as well as the trademarked, distinct shield logo that will be applied to products certified for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark label. Read Now

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    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file. 3

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    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

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