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infinias IP-based Access Control: Installation at the Door

An infinias IP-based access control solution delivers edge-based installation at the door. This eliminates many of the headaches and restrictions associated with traditional, central panel-based access control solutions and offers additional benefits— including simplified installation, reducing overall costs, and much more.

Datawatch Systems Hires Director of Technology Services

Datawatch Systems Hires Director of Technology Services

A highly-accomplished systems engineer, formerly with Intelsat and Presidio, joins a security and access control firm.

Intransa Undertakes Assignment of the Benefit of Creditors

Intransa Undertakes Assignment of the Benefit of Creditors

All creditors have been informed of this event and need to file a claim for past amounts owing.

West Texas Fertilizer Explosion Now Under Suspicious Investigation

West Texas Fertilizer Explosion Now Under Suspicious Investigation

EMT arrested for being in the possession of a destructive device.

Tri Ed Technology Roadshows Continue Across the Country

Tri Ed Technology Roadshows Continue Across the Country

Throughout 2013, join Tri Ed to learn about rapidly-changing technologies, especially within the IP video arena.

SIA Announces Call for Submissions for ISC East 2013

SIA Announces Call for Submissions for ISC East 2013

High-quality submissions sought for commercial-free education sessions at ISC East 2013.

Special Education Classrooms in Texas Could Require Security Cameras

Special Education Classrooms in Texas Could Require Security Cameras

Are security cameras the answer to keeping special education students safe at school?

SDi Hires Ivy Kiyomuru Moon

SDi Hires Ivy Kiyomuru Moon

With over 8 years of experience in the fire alarm industry, Moon will help SDi's continuing expansion.



Australian Government Selects 3M for New Multi Modal Biometrics System

Australian Government Selects 3M for New Multi Modal Biometrics System

3M to provide fingerprint and facial recognition system for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

Home Security System Tips

Home Security System Tips

The following tips help to provide a guideline to selecting the home security system that will work best for your home, based on your lifestyle.

Dell Announces Game Changing NSA Series that Introduces Powerful Next Gen Firewall Advances

Dell Announces Game Changing NSA Series that Introduces Powerful Next Gen Firewall Advances

Dell SonicWALL’s Network Security Appliance (NSA) Series Next-Generation Firewalls offer the same high level of security and capabilities as the carrier and enterprise-class SuperMassive Series.

American Technologies Network Corp Appoints James Munn as New President of ATN

American Technologies Network Corp Appoints James Munn as New President of ATN

Former COO, James Munn, elevated to new position while CEO, Marc Vayn, will remain acting CEO for ATN.

Axis Communications Named a 2013 Winner by the Boston Business Journal

Axis Communications Named a 2013 Winner by the Boston Business Journal

Axis, named one of the "Best Places to Work," to host public Recruiting Open House and job search workshop on May 23rd to fill numerous Mass. positions and help attendees “Be Your Own Recruiter.”

Introducing the Fully Functional 3D Printed Gun

Introducing the Fully Functional 3D Printed Gun

“Now anyone, a terrorist, someone who is mentally ill, a spousal abuser or a felon, can essentially open a gun factory in their garage."

Aiphone Introduces the IS-IPDVF-HID Video Door Station

Aiphone Introduces the IS-IPDVF-HID Video Door Station

New door station answers customer's requests of a station with a built-in card reader.

Basler Appoints Darren Burleson as New Director of Sales in the USA

Basler Appoints Darren Burleson as New Director of Sales in the USA

The entire Basler, Inc. sales and support team will report to Darren in his new role.

Russian and Eastern European Video Surveillance Market to Double from 2012 to 2017

Russian and Eastern European Video Surveillance Market to Double from 2012 to 2017

The market is forecast to reach $1.26 billion in 2017, up from $581.4 million in 2012, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8 percent during the five-year forecast period.

Influx of Teams Finalizing ESX Registrations by May 17 Pricing Deadline

Influx of Teams Finalizing ESX Registrations by May 17 Pricing Deadline

Security companies of all sizes investing in education and networking to develop staff and compete in evolving industry.

OpenEye Provides Solution to Integration Problem

OpenEye Provides Solution to Integration Problem

OpenEye recorders integrate with CKE satellite system for faster, better video.

Axis Introduces Attractively Priced Outdoor Ready Vandal Resistant Fixed Mini Domes

Axis Introduces Attractively Priced Outdoor Ready Vandal Resistant Fixed Mini Domes

AXIS M3024-LVE with built-in IR illumination, 720p/1MP video and AXIS M3025-VE with 1080p/2MP video are ideal for small- and mid-sized surveillance installations.

VMP Launches 360 Degree Large Flat Panel Tilt Ceiling Mount Adapter at 2013 InfoComm

VMP Launches 360 Degree Large Flat Panel Tilt Ceiling Mount Adapter at 2013 InfoComm

The PDS-LCHB is scheduled to ship in June 2013 and has an MSRP of $179.95.

LP Industry Unites to Support National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

LP Industry Unites to Support National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The USS Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to helping poor and less fortunate children have the tools, skills and knowledge to build a better life with a hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Hybrid Video Recorder

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Hybrid Video Recorder

The newest addition to ATV's IP solutions product line, the 16 + 16 Hybrid Video Recorder.

Lenel and Traka Announce New Agreement

Lenel and Traka Announce New Agreement

Lenel to offer Traka USA key management solutions to North and Latin American customers.

Matrix Systems Appoints Holly Tsourides as CFO

Matrix Systems Appoints Holly Tsourides as CEO

Veteran industry executive to lead access control and security solutions provider into next phase of growth.

Some NRA Members Recieved a Bang of a Welcome to the Houston Airport

Some NRA Members Received a Bang of a Welcome to the Houston Airport

A deadly combination: one man, one gun and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, full of people.

west feritlizer ammonium nitrate

West Fertilizer Plant was an Easy Mark

Ammonium Nitrate Explosions...burglary...vandalism? How is this even possible in a town of less than 3,000 people?

Industry Vet Victor Milani to Head Business Development at CBC Corp

Industry Vet Victor Milani to Head Business Development at CBC Corp

Milani will be responsible for managing the identification, viability, implementation and deployment of new technologies and products into current and new markets.

TRI ED Expands North American Footprint with Five New Locations and Data Solutions Centers

TRI ED Expands North American Footprint with Five New Locations and Data Solutions Centers

TRI-ED, through its select Data Solutions Centers, will offer dealers and integrators comprehensive product lines from over 500 of the industry’s leading manufacturers of CCTV, IP video, intrusion, fire, sound and communications.

Safeplace Introduces Solid Electronic Safe with Latest Security Features

Safeplace Introduces Solid Electronic Safe with Latest Security Features

New electronic hotel safe blends sleek design with advanced security to provide everything hoteliers and guests need for security and convenience.

Featured

  • Cutting Retail Losses

    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

  • 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

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New Products

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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