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Zetron and CS-Solutions Partner to Enhance the Cybersecurity of Mission-critical Operations

New partnership helps ensure data integrity and operational continuity if a cyber-incident occurs.

HID Global Extends Identity Assurance

Flexible, cost-efficient pin pad token solution for financial and enterprise deployments.

Advantech DS-270 with OPS Design & 4K Ultra HD Streamlines Digital Signage Deployment

Capable of powering dual displays in Ultra HD resolution through HDMI and JAE TX25 connector.

Transmitting Security Video from Police Department to Parking Garage

Siklu to provide wireless connectivity via tiny, interference-free Gigabit radio, the EH-600T.

AES Corporation Announces Release of New 7706 ULF Integrated Fire Monitoring System

UL-listed and NFPA-compliant, features compact, intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) for wet or dry fire sprinkler systems.

Hackers Working at Top Speed to Gain Entry into Your Car and Home

Hackers Working at Top Speed to Gain Entry into Your Car and Home

Small $30 device - Rolljam - enables entry into two of your most private places.

IDIS America Debuts State-of-the-Art Training and Demo Space

Visitors can explore features and benefits by seeing NVRs, cameras, and monitors in action, first hand.

IDIS Completes Successful Integration with Gallagher and Paxton

Newest DirectIP integrations enhance IDIS’s ability to meet customer needs for seamless security solutions.



New State-of-Art Baseball Stadium Hits Homerun with Genetec Security Center

BB&T Ballpark ensures the finest guest experience while protecting its newly-built $55 million facility from threats with unified video surveillance and access control.

Online Exclusive: Video, Incident and Response Management in the Transportation Market

Online Exclusive: Video, Incident and Response Management in the Transportation Market

Maintaining a secure environment with proven technology to assist in reducing crime and speeding up investigations.

Ballistic Furniture Systems Introduces New Theater Security Products

Amulet Ballistic Barriers New ‘T’ Kit protects moviegoers from active shooters.

Hikvision Canada Office Opens

Represents company's strong commitment to Canadian market.

MKS Announces Integration with Cloud-based Services from Bosch Security Systems

Enables monitoring centers to leverage cloud services, including Video Verification, 24/7 Live Intervention, Virtual Guard, Virtual Escort, and Virtual Assistant.

Promisec Partners with TD Azlan

To deliver agentless endpoint security to French market.

OnSSI Certifies New Ocularis 5.0 Integrations with C2P

Provides common video interface for a wide range of vertical market applications.

Advancements across Situational Awareness and Video Surveillance Analytics

Enhances awareness, response time and operational efficiencies.

HID Global Partners with NXP

Partnership to incorporate secure microcontroller IC in new ultra-thin Polycarbonate (PC) ePrelaminate inlay solution.

How Far are You Willing to Go for Movie Theater Security?

How Far are You Willing to Go for Movie Theater Security?

Nearly 1/3 of moviegoers in America are willing to endure metal detectors and pat downs to ensure a safe movie experience.

Woman Boards Plane After Talking Her Way Past Security

Woman Boards Plane After Talking Her Way Past Security

A 38-year-old St. Louis woman was taken to a hospital for psychiatric observation on Wednesday after talking her way past airport security and entering the cockpit of a private plane.

OnSSI Certifies New Ocularis 5.0 Integrations with C2P

Provides common video interface for a wide range of vertical market applications.

Security Companies Develop Real-time Maps of Cyberattacks

Security Companies Develop Real-time Maps of Cyberattacks

Recent hacks expose personal information about millions of people.

Hacking Vehicles for a Joy Ride

Hacking Vehicles for a Joy Ride

Internet-connected vehicles becoming target for tech-savvy cyber criminals.

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Windows 10 features a number of security updates and settings that are important to know, even if you didn’t read the fine print.

Pelco and Agent Vi Partner to Provide Superior Video Analytics Solution

Seamless integration between Pelco’s powerful and intuitive VideoXpert Video Management System and the comprehensive suite of video analytics capabilities of Agent Vi’s savVi software delivers rapid results and an unparalleled user experience.

City of Lakeland, FL Chooses Genetec Technology to Improve Security

Security Center unifies security operations across waste and water facilities, police and fire departments, city hall, libraries, park and recreation buildings, public works facilities, the regional airport and others.

Fire-Lite Alarms Latest Wireless Advancements Yield New Dealer Opportunities

New technology, listings, training and software expand dealer support and offer more solutions for traditional and non-traditional applications.

Universal Protection Service to Acquire Guardsmark

Merger produces the largest U.S.-owned security company.

Protection 1 Celebrates Third Annual Day of Community Service

Protection 1 Team Members Volunteered at Local Organizations across the Country for “All for 1 Day."

AMAG Technology Releases Symmetry CompleteView 4.5 Video Management System

Symmetry CompleteView VMS and Symmetry PowerProtect NVRs offer faster processes, performance gains and increased storage.

Oncam Expands Americas Headquarters in Boston Tech Corridor

New location to support rapid market growth, tap into area’s engineering expertise.

Featured

  • Cutting Retail Losses

    Retail is still a more complex and dynamic security vertical in modern society. Inherent challenges with in-store and distribution center operations are primarily due to constantly shifting consumer buying trends. Retailers must show daily flexibility to keep workers, meet sales goals and attract customers while maintaining safe and efficient operations. Retail is an intricate web of interconnected elements. Read Now

  • The Key to Wellbeing in the Office

    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

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New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame. 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

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area. 3