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Vanderbilt Provides High-level Security for Oregon State University

SMS access control technology helps protect students, staff and visitors.

Teq Hits the Spot with New Mobile Security and Emergency Communication for K-12 Schools

New emergency management platform helps ensure safer schools with improved campus monitoring and real-time emergency reporting.

BalaBit Releases Blindspotter: Real-time, User-behavior Analytics Tool

Identifies suspicious events occurring throughout IT systems.

Hikvision Protects Dubai Pupils on the Way to School

100 school buses for the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman's National Charity School equipped with company's CCTV cameras, DVRs and driver LCD screens.

Unique One-press Classroom Deadbolt Avoids Door Barricade Dangers

QID Classroom Safe Haven solution maintains responder access.

Futuristic Replacements for Passwords

Futuristic Replacements for Passwords

Since introduction of computer passwords, not much has changed...until now.

Mexican Drug Lord Escapes Prison for the Second Time

The drug kingpin known as El Chapo has escaped from a maximum security prison.

The threat of terror, real or imagined, has focused the minds of building owners, architects, engineers, technologists and planners to better design buildings that can withstand a whole new array of risks.

Online Exclusive: A Perspective on Glass and the Terrorist Threat

The threat of terror, real or imagined, has focused the minds of building owners, architects, engineers, technologists and planners to better design buildings that can withstand a whole new array of risks.



Pet Parents Enjoy Reliable, Live Doggie Cam

Dog resort installs LILIN 9-channel NVR Touch network video recorder with four iMEGAPRO 2MP IP dome cameras.

Farpointe's fleaPower Option Reduces Energy Costs in Card-based Access Control Systems

In emergencies, back-up batteries last much longer.

Speco Technologies Launches Premium Commercial In-ceiling Speaker Line

Combination of home theater speaker quality and performance with commercial durability and longevity.

Focal4 SSA System Adds Responsive Search

Integration bolsters situational awareness with real-time, location-based information emanating from social media posts and communications.

SIA Calls for Nominations for 2015 George R. Lippert Memorial Award

To honor a distinguished individual from member company for long-term, selfless service to the security industry.

New Infrared LED from Osram

First to market for unlocking smartphones by iris scanning.

New LVPRO Series

Three preloaded models include new color scheme, adjustable backlit display and capability to attach test modules.

21 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen in Second OPM Data Breach

21 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen in Second OPM Data Breach

Credit monitoring and identity-theft protection offered to those affected.

India and Pakistan Join Expanding Security Organization

India and Pakistan Join Expanding Security Organization

The organization is led by Russia and China.

FBI Prevented Islamic State Attacks on July 4th

FBI Prevented Islamic State Attacks on July 4th

10 people arrested over the past 4 weeks.

Trusted Resources Promote Safe, Secure Environments

Online Exclusive: Trusted Resources Promote Safe, Secure Environments

Mitigate insider threat and improve perimeter security and personnel assurance to ensure only trusted resources have access.

How Colleges and Universities Defend Against Cyber Threats

How Colleges and Universities Defend Against Cyber Threats

Take into consideration the hackers' motivation, then develop a plan of action.

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

The cloud-based physical security tool raised the money from a group called Singulariteam.

IC Real Tech Creates Virtual Reality Viewing App for the 2015 MISS USA Pageant

The Miss USA 720 Experience App lets iPhone, iPad and Android users watch pageant contestants live behind-the-scenes in a 360 x 360-degree immersive video format.

Online Exclusive: Electronic Access Control for the Medical Facility and Beyond

Online Exclusive: Electronic Access Control for the Medical Facility and Beyond

Increasing mobility of equipment raises new concerns of managing access and keeping data confidential.

TRI-ED Announces 2015 USA Stadium Tours

Customers take part in a day of networking, demos, trainings, an expo and a night out at the ballgame.

CINCH systems, Inc. Introduces CeLAN Door-EZ

Door and gate control for entry management.

REELEX Signs Four New Licensees in 1H 2015

Catalysts include improvements in global economy and successful anti-knockoff education effort aimed at differentiating imitators.

EXAIR's New Catalog 28 Offers 192 Pages of Intelligent Compressed Air Solutions

Full color technical guide with solutions common for industrial cooling, drying, conveying, blowoff, cleaning, coating and static electricity problems.

LILIN Merges the Power of 360 Degree Video Surveillance

Affordability of an analog dome camera with the new CMD2422 series camera that captures the entire scene.

United Airlines Resuming Flights after Computer Glitch

United Airlines Resuming Flights after Computer Glitch

Flights were grounded nationwide due to a network connectivity issue.

BCDVideo Introduces Second-generation SMARTcontrol Management Suite

System-monitoring package comes standard on all company's enterprise access control and video recording platforms.

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    The ongoing acceptance of AI and advanced data analytics has allowed surveillance camera technology to shift from being a tactical tool to a strategic business solution. Combining traditional surveillance technology with AI-based data-driven insights can streamline transportation systems, enhance traffic management, improve situational awareness, optimize resource allocation and streamline emergency response procedures. Read Now

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    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

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