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Chris Meiter to lead Salient Systems as President

Salient Systems Corporation, a leader in enterprise video surveillance solutions, is pleased to announce Chris Meiter has been appointed President of the company. Meiter will report directly to Salient Systems CEO Bob Wilbur.

Axis Introduces AXIS Camera Station S10 Designed for Mid-Sized Installations

Axis Communications announces AXIS Camera Station S10 Recorder Series. AXIS Camera Station is preloaded on high-quality servers and configured to perfectly match Axis' wide range of network cameras, providing both ease of installation and reliability.

David Working with Goliath

It's a story tried and true. The little guy takes on the big guy, or gal, and probably doesn't come out the winner. However, you might recall the story of David and Goliath and how it turned out - the small guy wins.

HID Global Demonstrates Migration Solutions and Mobile Access Innovations at ASIS 2014

HID Global recently announced that under the theme "Your Security. Connected," it will demonstrate the power to connect people, devices and applications with its broad Genuine HID portfolio of interoperable secure identity solutions at next week's ASIS International seminar and exhibits in Atlanta.

An Exciting Start to ASIS 2014

I started my day off with a jolt; not the good kind of jolt you get from an awesome cup of gourmet coffee either. You see, my flight to ASIS 2014 left at 7 a.m. from Dallas, and well, let's just say I overslept…big time!

A Guide to Protective Clothing for Security Personnel

4 Tips to Ensure Superb Usage of Protective Vests

Whether a stab, spiked-weapon or bullet-proof vest, these tips detail how to best care for your vest, why you should never substitute and why you need to keep yourself safe.

A Guide to Protective Clothing for Security Personnel

A Guide to Protective Clothing for Security Personnel

Security guards should always be prepared for confrontation and to defend themselves against assault; body armor is essential for staying safe on duty.

Fire Set at Aurora FAA Radar Center Deliberately Set, Causing hundreds of Delayed and Canceled Flights

Fire Set at Aurora FAA Radar Center Deliberately Set, Causing hundreds of Delayed and Canceled Flights

Police say the fire was set by a contract employee and they do not consider it an act of terrorism.



Jimmy John’s Shops Hit by Data Breach

Jimmy John’s Shops Hit by Data Breach

Over 200 restaurants were affected

Retired Firefighter Increasing Safety with 21st Century Hydrant

Retired Firefighter Increasing Safety with 21st Century Hydrant

New fire hydrant is safer, smarter and sturdier to enhance the safety of people.

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The Importance of Fire Compartmentation

Whatever the building, compartmentation is fundamental to its safety, creating a series of protected fire zones to ensure that the fire is contained.

iPhone 6 Touch ID Susceptible to Fake Fingerprint Hack

iPhone 6 Touch ID Susceptible to Fake Fingerprint Hack

Sophisticated hackers able to lift fingerprints, replicate them and then use them to activate sensors on Apple smartphones.

Hubbell Lighting TOTUS Solutions and Axis Integrate LED and Surveillance into One Platform

Companies will demonstrate Spaulding Lighting’s Cimarron LED Fixture with Active Deterrence Surveillance at 2014 ASIS International Expo in Atlanta, GA.

Report Says Amazon is working on Smart-Home Devices

Report Says Amazon is working on Smart-Home Devices

The work will be done out of their secretive hardware unit, known as Lab126

Morse Watchmans Integration with Software House Streamlines Key Control and Management

Integration with C•CURE 9000 provides users with more effective and efficient management of personnel, credentials and assets.

ONVIF to Exhibit at 60th Annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibition

To host conversations with attendees regarding experiences with initiative in the marketplace.

Hikvision Achieves Risk Management Framework Certification from U.S. Army

Products passed rigorous battery of tests, proving resilience to vulnerabilities.

HID Global Introduces Ultra-thin Epoxy Tag RFID Transponder

Epoxy Tag UHF units endure the rigors of plastic injection molding processes, making them ideal for embedding during production of industrial containers.

New Automatic IP Camera Addressing Feature Highlights exacqVision 6.4 Release

Latest launch also includes VideoPush video wall feature.

Security Partners and WAVE Electronics Announce Collaborative Rebate

Program between two companies gives security dealers a profit advantage for purchased products and monitoring services.

Security Industry Association Releases Latest Version of False Alarm Reduction Standard

Recommend design features for security system control panels and associated arming/disarming devices to reduce incidence of false alarm dispatches.

Ready for Unlimited Scalability with Milestone Arcus-embedded Solutions

Proof-of-concept will be shown at ASIS 2014.

Symmetry's Edge Network, Two-door, PoE-enabled Controller Delivers Flexible Options

EN-2DBC Edge Network Controller offers security installers a state-of-the-art panel.

Experience Razberi Technologies Network Video Solutions at ASIS 2014

Attendees encouraged to interact with company's latest all-in-one network video solutions.

Code Blue and Vigitron Announce Partnership

Strategic partnership to improve networking of emergency communication systems.

US Security Associates Gathers in Company's Hometown for ASIS

Hosting several event to enhance the ASIS experience.

Allegion to Host Press Conference at ASIS International 2014

Discussion consists of new company's new electronic security offerings and a school security seminar.

Ocularis Enables Seamless Integration between Atlanta Public Schools and Police Department

Heightened situational awareness provides enhanced public safety and security.

Chris Meiter to Lead Salient Systems as President

Will provide leadership to continue to position company in the forefront of the physical security industry.

ASIS 2014 Mobile App Available

The ASIS 2014 mobile app is a native application for iPad, smartphones (iPhone and Android), and a hybrid web-based app for Blackberry. A web-based version is available for other web-enabled devices.

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