Vandal- and tamper-proof camera provides clear, usable images in complete darkness with a 50 percent reduction in bandwidth consumption and storage costs.
Zebra Technologies Corporation has acquired Hart Systems, a provider of cloud-based physical inventory management solutions, for approximately $94 million in cash, subject to applicable post-closing adjustments
"Biometric vaporizer" biometrically identifies the user or users, unlocking it to inhale, rendering it useless should it get stolen.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jan 08, 2014
How video analytics can play a big role in airport security and operations.
- By Anthony Incorvati
- Jan 07, 2014
Most-read articles of 2103 are about airport security, iPhones, social media, guns, TSA, Android and Homeland Security.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jan 06, 2014
After spending $32 million, this transaction is expected to close in early January 2014.
The ever-increasing challenges that fleet managers face may seem impossible to overcome—fluctuating fuel costs, increased maintenance costs and stricter emission regulations, not to mention, the most important challenge for any fleet manager: security—keeping employees and properties safe.
- By Ananth Rani
- Jan 01, 2014
Shiny new and gently used vehicles are valuable retail assets that most auto dealerships leave on display outdoors both day and night. Needless to say, the auto industry faces a unique challenge in securing retail facilities and merchandise.
- By Dean Mason
- Jan 01, 2014
It doesn’t matter whether he is protecting high-rise apartment residents from an unwanted delivery person or mixing it up on the golf course by ensuring that people’s favorite course is fully protected, Levy Acs, president and founder of AISG Security, is all about security.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jan 01, 2014
For more than 20 years, biometric hand geometry systems have been providing the highest level of security, access control and convenience in a wide range of applications all over the world.
- By Emily Flink
- Dec 31, 2013
The remote solar field was pitch black, yet the thermal cameras detected movement by the fence and sent out an alarm. The officer on duty at Campus Safety took one look at the thermal images streaming onto the video monitor and realized the magnitude of the alert.
- By Fredrik Nilsson
- Dec 30, 2013
When Pat Comunale, the president and CEO of independent security distributor Tri-Ed, began forming a relationship with India-based distributor Aditya Infotech, Ltd., it occurred to him that the relationship should be more than just a casual one. The two companies had great conversations regarding current market trends and the future of the industry.
- By Jamie Friedlander
- Dec 30, 2013
IC Realtime is Sailor’s vision that started in 2005, in large part because he didn’t feel the company he was then working for was doing things right. He saw a void in the security industry and felt certain he could fill it.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Dec 30, 2013
A comprehensive overview of this year's GovSec West 2013 Conference and Expo provided by the staff at Security Products magazine.
- By Security Products Staff
- Dec 26, 2013
Code Blue Corp. was tabbed by the city of South Haven to install a pair of blue light pedestals, equipped with emergency speakerphones operated by a high-tech software system.
- By Michael Zuidema
- Dec 25, 2013
A popular New Year’s resolution for people is simply putting themselves out there by making new friends, socializing, networking and broadening horizons.
- By Rob Phillips
- Dec 24, 2013
The good people of Newtown, Conn. have pleaded with the media to stay away during the first year anniversary of the now infamous shooting at the elementary school. Has anything changed so significantly that the national media feels it must descend upon the village and try to cover new ground?
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Dec 24, 2013
In the American casino industry, the name Boyd Gaming stands out as a model of business efficiency and success.
- By Del V. Salvi
- Dec 23, 2013
Mobile devices and mobile apps have become a fixture in the lives of people around the globe.
Security professionals step up to help make and keep schools and colleges safer.
What to do if you own one of the credit cards that have been accessed without your consent.
- By Ginger Hill
- Dec 19, 2013
One-touch control offers privacy and convenience in shared restrooms.
Contrary to popular belief, they do more than simply make you throw away your water bottles.
Commercial Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are playing an increasing role in the current battle between privacy-conscious web users and government agencies seeking to increase their surveillance reach. But as online privacy becomes yet another product, ready to be branded and packaged, the problem of dishonest vendors, and a lack of education amongst customers, threatens to undermine any real benefit the market can bring.
- By Nick Pearson
- Dec 17, 2013
Samsung IP cameras ensure a safer and more secure Silver Bells Parade for the people of Michigan.
This certification provides organizations with a cohesive IP video surveillance and access control solution that enables faster incident response times, better risk mitigation and more efficient system management.
“We’re excited to offer Video Insight customers the ability to integrate live and recorded video with Symmetry access control."
“Lenel believes in offering open systems to customers through hardware that is supported by more than 20 access control software companies and through software that interfaces with more than 100 third-party partners and more than 200 products,” said Ross McKay, director, access and video solutions, UTC Building & Industrial Systems.
Historically, the most common access point for a shooter to enter a school is through the main entry to the campus.
New online tool features Corbin Russwin’s Muséo and Vineyard Collections, SARGENT Studio Collection and Coastal Series, and the Yale Commercial Reflections decorative hardware line.