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Arecont Vision Takes Platinum and Gold 2013 Govies

Arecont Vision Takes Platinum and Gold 2013 Govies

The Govies award outstanding products from the government security market.

Monitronics Wins ESX Maximum Impact Award

Monitronics Wins ESX Maximum Impact Award

“eContract” application developed to save dealers time and money.

OnSSI Ocularis Users Will Never Get Left Behind

OnSSI Ocularis Users Will Never Get Left Behind

CURRENT makes it easy and cost-effective to keep Ocularis up-to-date.

Box Office Success with Custom B I G Guard Booths Grace Sony Pictures Complex

Box Office Success with Custom B I G Guard Booths Grace Sony Pictures Complex

Sleek security booths at Sony's Culver City studio complex make a high-tech, high-style design statement.

Axis Remains the World Leader in Network and Security Cameras

Axis Remains the World Leader in Network and Security Cameras

IHS: IP camera sales to account for 50 percent of global camera sales by 2014.

Tyco to Acquire Exacq Technologies

Tyco to Acquire Exacq Technologies

Exacq's video management systems to complement Tyco Security Products' video security portfolio.

Survey: More Shoplifters, Dishonest Employees Are Stealing from U.S. Retailers

Just 23 major retailers apprehended more than 1.1 million shoplifters and dishonest employees and recovered more than $189 million from these thieves in 2012, according to the 25th Annual Retail Theft Survey conducted by Jack L. Hayes International

Bosch Video Surveillance and Evacuation Solutions Enhance Safety on Metro Line in Milan

Bosch Video Surveillance and Evacuation Solutions Enhance Safety on Metro Line in Milan

System provides video monitoring and passenger movement control on trains and in stations.



Security Market Analysis of Three Major Trends

Security Market Analysis of Three Major Trends

As the security industry continues to grow, dealers and integrators must focus on trends within the industry in order to position themselves for growth.

Kristin Clark Joins Monitronics as Senior Director of Marketing

Kristin Clark Joins Monitronics as Senior Director of Marketing

Clark will oversee marketing and lead generation as well as assist with building customer relationships.

Online Exclusive: Laying the Groundwork for BYOD Security

As the war over mobile-device market share wages on–especially with the launch of several new phones and tablets into the market–we can expect a continued rise of security issues in the workplace.

BadgePass Releases Time Manager

BadgePass Releases Time Manager

New application manages and edits employee time cards electronically.

Quantum Secure Named a Cool Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm

Quantum Secure Named a Cool Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm

Vendors selected for the “Cool Vendor” report are innovative, impactful and intriguing.

Presidential Debate Monitored with Milestone IP Video

Presidential Debate Monitored with Milestone IP Video

Demanding but fast installation used HD, thermal, infrared, mobile and wireless technology.

Advanced Technology Video Announces ONVIF Profile S Compliance

Advanced Technology Video Announces ONVIF Profile S Compliance

By ensuring the ATV IP products conform to ONVIF Profile S, ATV guarantees that its IP products integrate seamlessly with third-party products which also comply with the ONVIF Profile S specification.

Software House Achieves FIPS 197 Validation for Entire iSTAR Controller Family

Software House Achieves FIPS 197 Validation for Entire iSTAR Controller Family

AES 256 encryption provides the highest level of security for government and enterprise customers.

Milestone Systems and Genetec Enjoy Joint No 1 VMS Ranking in 2012

Milestone Systems and Genetec Enjoy Joint No 1 VMS Ranking in 2012

The global VMS market for CCTV and video surveillance was valued at more than $650 million in 2012, with forecasts projecting revenue to hit north of $1.6 billion by 2017.

BOMA Conference Attendees to Learn about Mobile and Wireless Security Technologies

BOMA Conference Attendees to Learn about Mobile and Wireless Security Technologies

June 24 – “BYOD – Bring Your Own Device” presentation by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies’ Vice President Rick White and be sure to visit booth 1202 to sign up to win a free iPad Mini.

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Chooses IndigoVision

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Chooses IndigoVision

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) has successfully deployed IndigoVision’s IP Video Security Solution to help protect its 300-acre wastewater facility.

DCH Regional Medical Center Selects AMAG Technology Symmetry SR Controller Retrofit Solution

DCH Regional Medical Center Selects AMAG Technology Symmetry SR Controller Retrofit Solution

The Symmetry SR Controller, used as a retrofit solution, allows users to easily and cost-effectively upgrade their current end–of-life security system to Symmetry and keep their existing infrastructure intact.

Total Connect Remote Services by Honeywell Now Supported on Tuxedo Touch Controller

Total Connect Remote Services by Honeywell Now Supported on Tuxedo Touch Controller

Provides anytime, anywhere control of security, video, lighting, locks, HVAC and full suite of connected home devices.

Bosch Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Request to Exit Detectors

Bosch Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Request to Exit Detectors

These detectors have opened more than 2.5 million doors across the U.S.

Casinos Are Not Rolling the Dice about Google Glass

Casinos Are Not Rolling the Dice about Google Glass

Some casinos are already taking a pro-active approach to Google Glass.

Oberthur Technologies Partners with HID Global to Carry Seos Digital Keys on NFC SIM Cards

Oberthur Technologies Partners with HID Global to Carry Seos Digital Keys on NFC SIM Cards

Oberthur Technologies’ dragonFly product family is a new generation of NFC SIM cards that are faster than ever and include best-in-class certifications and integrated, anti-virus protection.

Southco Expands R4 EM Line with Sealed Corrosion Resistant Version for Outdoor Applications

Southco Expands R4 EM Line with Sealed Corrosion Resistant Version for Outdoor Applications

R4-Em Outdoor provides reliable electronic locking that is resistant to moisture and dust.

ASIS Releases Implementing Physical Protection Systems a Practical Guide 2nd Edition

ASIS Releases Implementing Physical Protection Systems a Practical Guide 2nd Edition

This second edition presents updates and reorganization of content from the first edition about the implementation of physical protection systems.

Eight in 10 Retailers Agree Organized Retail Crime Activity Has Increased in Past Three Years

Eight in 10 Retailers Agree Organized Retail Crime Activity Has Increased in Past Three Years

NRF survey also finds store merchandise credit/gift card fraud is troubling new problem for retailers.

The Seizure of American Phone Records

The Seizure of American Phone Records

The government has secretly been collecting phone records from Verizon since April 25.

TSA Abandoning Carry On Items Considered to be a Threat

TSA Abandoning Carry On Items Considered by Others to be a Threat

No worries about small knives, souvenir bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment being allowed on airplanes.

Samsung Techwin IP Institute Announces 2013 Summer Session Dates for California and Kentucky

Samsung Techwin IP Institute Announces 2013 Summer Session Dates for California and Kentucky

Attendees will learn about IP video technical network design.

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