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Putting an LP Spin on Video Analytics

Putting an LP Spin on Video Analytics

Video analytics aren’t just tools for marketing and merchandising; these intelligent algorithms can also spot atypical customer behavior that might suggest potential loss activity when viewed by the Loss Prevention department.

Hiding in a Wheel Well

It is a well-known fact that video surveillance cameras can help detect trespassers; however, if no one is looking at the surveillance or if the human element has not been notified of a breach, trespassing can leap to new heights.

Security Solutions for the Past Present and Everything In Between

Operating in the United Kingdom and America for over 30 years, surveillance technology company Dedicated Micros continues to innovate on a regular basis.

The Man Behind the Revolution

The Man Behind the Revolution

It all started in Boston—a young, motivated inventor trying to meet the particular customer demand of a new electric strike design that could handle a 1-inch deadbolt.

Chinese Military Hackers Charged with Espionage

Charges flied in Pennsylvania, marking the first time criminal charges have been filed against known state actors for hacking.

IT Experts Weigh in on the Four Steps to Choosing a Cloud Services Vendor

IT Experts Weigh in on the Four Steps to Choosing a Cloud Services Vendor

Streamlining the process to ensure a smooth transition whether a full-scale migration or just moving small amounts of data.

Razberi Technologies Names Barb Wood Director of National Accounts

Razberi Technologies Names Barb Wood Director of National Accounts

From strategic relationships manager to national account manager, Wood embraces her new position.

HID Global Highlights Innovation in Secure Print Authentication

Addressing ways to increase security of workplace and business processes.



Lumidigm Appoints MTRIX as an Authorized Distributor in Europe

Lumidigm Appoints MTRIX as an Authorized Distributor in Europe

Biometrics distribution channel expanded in Europe with MTRIX, distributor with a focus on IT security and authentication solutions.

Northeast High School Upgrades Three AV Systems

With almost 1600 students, sports teams, a music programs and acting troupe, loudspeakers are a must for this school, especially in case of an emergency.

DeFina Exits Samsung

A warm and humble good-bye given to Samsung, but no to the security industry as a whole.

Adams Rite Launches TRUE Wood Door with First-Ever Inset Fire-Rated Hardware

Features a top latching mechanism that interlocks the door to the frame, and a clean design with just ¾” projection when inset in the door.

NOAA Deploys IQinVision Cameras to Upgrade Research Work

NOAA Deploys IQinVision Cameras to Upgrade Research Work

IQinVision donates half the project cameras, investing in critical science needs.

Custom Bumper Stickers and Decals Can Enable the Perfect Crime

Custom Bumper Stickers and Decals Can Enable the Perfect Crime

Families innocently display information that can give criminals as edge into committing the perfect crime.

Security Stunt Pulled by Australian Politician in Parliament

Security Stunt Pulled by Australian Politician in Parliament

Wheat farmer pulls pipe bomb from bag, illustrating that government building security measures are failing. (Video Included)

ComNet Introduces Wireless Perimeter Transmission Solution

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic, wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, has introduced the NetWave® NW8 wireless Ethernet link that is designed to support redundant ring and “Drop-and-Insert” functionality on a wireless network.

ComNet NetWave Wireless Selected as Link Between Parks and City Hall in Upstate NY Town

Typical of many cities and towns across the country who are facing challenges balancing the safety and security needs of its resident with the costs involved in providing a workable security solution, a small upstate New York town was facing the challenge of bringing back CCTV video, access control information an intrusion data from a sports recreation facility located about three quarters of a mile from the security center located in the town hall.

Getting Harder to Report on Intelligence Agencies

Too soon to determine if directives are the real reason for sources to clam up.

TSA Commends Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

TSA Commends Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

The dedication and hard work of 1,500 NFTA employees, along with law enforcement officials and security workers, ensure safety and security of passengers on busses, trains, paratransit vehicles and trolleys.

What Everyone Should Know about Privacy, Security and Confidentiality

What Everyone Should Know about Privacy, Security and Confidentiality

Understanding the difference and likenesses between data privacy, information security and confidentiality provides a rich tool set to protect information as long as the proper protection paradigm is applied.

Customs and Border Patrol Seize Machine Gun

Customs and Border Patrol Seize Machine Gun

Cargo inspection gives officers more than what they expected.

FBI Releases 2013 Stats for Officers Killed in Line of Duty

FBI Releases 2013 Stats for Officers Killed in Line of Duty

All of the deaths except for one was caused by handguns, rifles and shotguns; does America have a gun problem?

California Strides toward Internet User

California Strides toward Internet User's Privacy with New Law

Long-winded privacy policies create confusion and frustration for Internet consumers.

Kwikset Becomes Preferred Lock Supplier for Protection 1

SmartCode to be used in all installations where electronic locks are employed.

IC Realtime Implements 10 Year Product Warranty and Lifetime Support

Includes products sold as of March 1, 2014 in the category of surveillance cameras, digital video recorders and network video recorders.

IC Realtime Strengthens Market Position of ClearView CCTV Brand with 7-Year Warranty

Warranty applies to all ClearView CCTV surveillance cameras, digital video recorders and network video recorders.

Comprehensive ICE Cable Systems Catalog Helps Dealers Make More Informed Buying Decisions

Available in webzine and PDF formats, this 34-page catalog provides detailed overview of the company’s products and strong adherence to safety and performance standards including UL, ETL, RoHS and HDBaseT.

Triad Speakers Inc Adds Cost Effective Models to Invisible DesignerSeries Line

Triad Speakers Inc Adds Cost Effective Models to Invisible DesignerSeries Line

DesignerSeries, a comprehensive line of high-performing, vibrating-panel sound systems that mount behind-the-wall, making them invisible to the eye, range from $500 to $700 MSRP each.

Iluminar Lights the Way for The Weather Channel

Iluminar Lights the Way for The Weather Channel's Tornado Track

Two Iluminar infrared lights are mounted on the front of the crew's vehicle and one on each side to give 270 degrees of coverage.

Massive Cyberattack Steals eBay Data

Massive Cyberattack Steals eBay Data

eBay officials urging all 112 million users to change their passwords immediately to help rectify recently-discovered breach.

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  • Survey: 84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Spotted Cyberattack in Last 12 Months

    Netwrix, a vendor specializing in cybersecurity solutions focused on data and identity threats, surveyed 1,309 IT and security professionals globally and recently released findings for the healthcare sector based on the data collected. It reveals that 84% of organizations in the healthcare sector spotted a cyberattack on their infrastructure within the last 12 months. Phishing was the most common type of incident experienced on premises, similar to other industries. Read Now

  • Keynote Speakers Announced for ISC West 2025

    ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled its 2025 Keynote Series. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of experts in cybersecurity, retail security, and leadership, each keynote will offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities transforming the field of security. Read Now

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  • Study: Video Doorbells Have a 71% Service Attach Rate

    Parks Associates recently announced a new white paper, Consumer IoT Product Development: Managing Costs, Optimizing Revenues, which provides companies with a business-planning blueprint to evaluate how a consumer IoT solution will perform across its lifetime. Subscription services, such as video storage and professional monitoring, can be critical for covering ongoing cloud and support costs Read Now

  • Michigan City Fights Retail Crime With AI-Powered Video Surveillance, 911 Camera Sharing

    To combat persistent retail crime and deliver peace of mind to workers in the bustling North Leroy Street business district, the City of Fenton Police Department has deployed a new AI-powered video surveillance system with camera-sharing technology to accelerate response time during retail heists or other emergencies. Read Now

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  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises. 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

  • 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