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Tri-Ed Sales Meeting Rallied Support for Mission 500

450 backpacks filled with notebooks, folders, rulers, pencils and other nece3ssary items for childhood education.

3xLOGIC Acquires infinias Access Control Lines

Company grows to over 120 employees, with 50% devoted to R&D and innovation.

Tri-Ed Welcomes Arecont as a New Vendor Partner

Now offering complete line of company's Megapixel, IP cameras to customers across North America.

Class Teaches How to Safely Carry Gun and Baby

Class Teaches How to Safely Carry Gun and Baby

The focus is on parents who engage in "babywearing," carrying an infant or small child in a sling or other type of carrier.

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Clinton's E-mail System Not As Secure As Intended

A misconfigured encryption system left it vulnerable to hacking.

Doyle Security Goes with SmartTek Systems Mobile Personal Security App

With nearly a century in business, now offering central station-based Smartphone app that provides anywhere, anytime life protection services and new revenue stream for its business.

IDEAL Networks Showcases Video Surveillance Troubleshooting Equipment at ISC West 2015

Cable certifier, verifier and tester allow network administrators to confirm correct installation of copper and fiber network cabling and troubleshoot existing analog and IP video surveillance system installations.

HID Global to Deliver a Secure Mobile Access Solution via Samsung KNOX

Powered by Seos, HID Mobile Access operates on Samsung smartphones that support both Bluetooth Smart and NFC.



Middle Atlantic Unveils Value-priced, Feature-rich UPS Series

Features compact form factors and IP capability.

mobiDEOS Integrates with OnSSI for IP VMS Applications

Integrated UCNE and Ocularis solution keeps IP transition costs low for integrators and end users while eliminating the limitations of the analog architecture.

IBS-Mapei Deploys Oncam Grandeye 360-degree Technology

Surveillance solutions help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at Dubai manufacturing facility.

One in Three U.S. Hospitals Report Rise in Violence and Assaults in 2014

Employee turnover rates and low morale attributed to insufficient equipment for officers.

Chip-enabled Credit Cards Not the Answer to Security Vulnerabilities

Chip-enabled Credit Cards Not the Answer to Security Vulnerabilities

Cost is in the billions but only addresses a narrow range of security issues.

Security flaw from the ‘90s is still a problem today

Security flaw from the '90s is still a problem today

The flaw leaves Apple and Android users vulnerable.

Utah System of Higher Education Requests $2 Million for Security

Utah System of Higher Education Requests $2 Million for Security

Higher education leaders are asking the state for more money to help protect universities from IT security threats.

Monitoring Student

Monitoring Student's Locations via the School Bus

Tracking students before and after school gives all adults involved in the safety and security of students peace of mind.

Scammers Taking Advantage of Apple Pay

Scammers Taking Advantage of Apple Pay

Criminals are using the platform to buy goods with stolen identities and credit cards

Monitoring Student's Locations via the School Bus

Tracking students before and after school gives all adults involved in the safety and security of students peace of mind.

ASSA ABLOY Reveals Strategic Initiative to License Seos

Mobile access solutions built on the Seos platform simplify life by eliminating the need for multiple physical credentials.

Honeywell Launches Entry-level PIR

False alarm-reducing sensor combines value with high performance for residential installations.

UniKeys Smart Access Control App Integrates into Samsung KNOX

Collaboration allows Samsung KNOX customers to gain secure, convenient, touch-to-open, keyless and cardless entry for consumers and businesses through UniKey's global platform.

Hikvision USA Awarded Vendor of the Year by ADI

Testament to strong relationships dedicated to growing the video surveillance market.

Ganz Introduces Transmission Product Line

Complete line of Ethernet transmission products round out line of IP cameras, recording devices and monitoring products.

Costar Video Systems Unveils Website Redesign

With consistent increases in mobile and tablet traffic, it was time for an upgrade.

SureView Systems Announces Integration with AMAG Technology

Immix platform integrates with Symmetry access control software.

Properly Trained School Security Guards

Properly Trained School Security Guards

Suggestions for what to include in a school security guard curriculum.

Secret Service Investigating Two White House Security Breaches

Secret Service Investigating Two White House Security Breaches

The Secret Service is investigating two separate instances that have occurred in the last 24 hours.

Securing Access Control

Just watching the news each night is reason enough to explain why security professionals worry about the security of their access control systems. If the card system is hacked, there can be major problems.

Integrating Security - Logistics company takes advantage of information management solutions

Integrating Security

The logistics company wanted a single solution to provide high-resolution video images as well as the ability to monitor, verify and restrict access to the facility in order to better manage employee time and attendance while also reducing theft and misplacement of inventory.

How an Interruption Sparked an Industry Trend - Key management systems developed to store, track sensitive keys

How an Interruption Sparked an Industry Trend

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of selfhelp sales books on the market offering advice for everyone from the beginner through to the seasoned sales veteran. A primary concept behind all of them is how best to get a foot in the door in order to pitch your product and show how this product will help solve the customer’s problem.

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  • 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

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

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New Products

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 3

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    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

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening. 3