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ISC West Educational Workshop Will Focus on Using Smart Card Technology for Government and Business

If you're in Las Vegas a little early next week, the Smart Card Alliance is holding an interesting workshop on Tuesday, April 14 that will focus on smart card use in both the government and business sectors.

Seven Great ISC West Education Sessions Perfect for IT and IP Security Professionals

The calendar has flipped to April, so that means it is time for ISC West in Las Vegas once again. And just like in previous years, there will be a numerous high-quality education sessions for security professionals.

Women's Security Council Unveils 2015 Women of the Year Honorees

Annual program honors top female professionals and their contributions to the security industry.

Honeywell Welcomes Superior Quality Security Company

Locally owned and operated company providing security systems and monitoring services in Greensboro, N.C.

SureView Systems Announces THRIVE Intelligence as the First SureView Certified Center

This designation recognizes best-in-class partner for using Immix Central Station software.

HID Global Unveils ActivID Tap Authentication Solution

Tightly integrated with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory Federation Services and supports Microsoft Windows 7 laptops and desktops, Android-based tablets and other mobile devices via NFC.

ONVIF Releases First Client Test Tool for Profiles S, G, and C

Tests clients for conformance to specifications.



NACE to Distribute RCA Brand Commercial TVs

Offering free TVs to select dealer integrators purchasing commercial television processing systems.

White House Computers are Vulnerable to Hackers

White House Computers are Vulnerable to Hackers

An official has stated that unclassified computers at the White House are vulnerable.

4K up to 7K Cameras Versus Available Monitors

4K up to 7K Cameras Versus Available Monitors

I'm pretty jazzed about ISC West 2015 because this will be my third one to attend, and as "they" say, "third times' a charm." I wonder what my "charm" will be this year in Vegas.

Gearing up for Vegas

Gearing up for Vegas

I’ve lost count on the number of trips to Las Vegas for ISC West; I suppose it has been about 10. The tradeshow, I’m anxious to attend; being in Las Vegas is something entirely different.

Top 10 Companies to Check Out at ISC West 2015

Top 10 Companies to Check Out at ISC West 2015

It's only the biggest security trade show of its kind in the United States with over 1,000 exhibitors and brands represented along with networking with over 28,000 security professionals. But, with only 2.5 days to get around the showroom floor, how will you know if you are hitting the best booths in Vegas?

Video Surveillance Exceeds Expectations

Video Surveillance Exceeds Expectations

Transit authority reports liability claim payouts down 80 to 90 percent.

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. Heading to Boston

Highlighting new and enhanced offerings for securing assets and managing occupancy.

Trouble Brewing

Trouble Brewing

Case Study: Budweiser of Spartanburg’s Security Solution

ELERTS and Code Blue Announce Strategic Partnership for Emergency Communication

Advanced integrations between companies underway.

Iluminar Announces Specialized Training on Specifying and Installing LED Lighting

Learn how to maximize night-time CCTV surveillance, support cameras with crispness with illumination and why separate illumination is more effective than an integrated LED lights camera.

Vicon Announces New Channel Partner Program

Designed specifically to acknowledge and incentivize dealers, resellers and systems integrators.

Oncam Announces Integration with AMAG Technology

Customers can take advantage of dewarping capabilities from the client perspective, giving end users the ability to flatten hemispherical images produced by 5 megapixel, 360-degree Evolution cameras.

ONSSI Announces Acquisition of SeeTec AG

Company continues aggressive expansion into European markets.

HDcctv Alliance to Show Visitors the Future Pathway for Analog HD Video

Dahua, Exar and Gen IV demonstrate Plug ‘n’ Play HDCVI products, anticipating the launch of HDCVI 2.0 compliance certification and the Alliance roadmap to 4K at ISC West.

FIBARO Sends Z-Wave Smart Home Control to Top of the World

Veteran climber will brave Mt. Everest to turn on lights, operate locks, and open garage doors to prove the reliability of devices from anywhere.

Major Access Control Innovations to Lead New Product Announcements at ISC West 2015

Attendees able to experience latest electronic access control solutions by touring the Intelligent Openings Showroom.

Avigilon Showcases Security Industry's First 7K Camera at ISC West 2015

New 6K and 7K cameras join the family of 4K and 5K HD Pro cameras.

SureView Systems Spearheads Significant Growth across Business Units

Company experiences increase in demand for Immix software platform in enterprise and central station markets.

Kenyan University Students March to Demand Security

Kenyan University Students March to Demand Security

Students marched the Kenyan capital after gunmen killed nearly 150 people.

Viscount Systems Launches Enterphone iQ at ISC West

New telephone entry line to be unveiled at trade show in April.

BCDVideo Releases Value Series of Video Recorders

Models available up to 18TB.

iluminar to Launch all-new 2 Series LED Range

Offers high-performance and the ability to cope with any outdoor environment with new vandal-proof, IP67-rated enclosure.

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

  • 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

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles. 3

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge. 3