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FST21 Expands with the Opening of a New Office in Brazil

FST21 Expands with the Opening of a New Office in Brazil

Technology company expands operations into South America.

ESX Welcomes Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe

ESX Welcomes Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe

Sandy Hook first responder speaks to the vital partnership between public safety and private security at industry luncheon.

Southwest Microwave Announces Perimeter Defense Seminars

Southwest Microwave Announces Perimeter Defense Seminars

Best practices for integrated site protection.

Tribute to the Three Victims of the Boston Marathon

Our small way of paying our respects.

FBI Releases Images Boston Bombing Suspects

UP-TO-DATE BREAKING NEWS: FBI surveillance video, pictures of alleged suspects, video of last night's shootout, and information leading to current state of events in Boston Marathon bombing incident.

Fourth Mission 500 Security Race at ISC West Breaks Participation and Fundraising Records

Fourth Mission 500 Security Race at ISC West Breaks Participation and Fundraising Records

More than $90,000 in proceeds to benefit children in need in India, Mexico and Tanzania.

40 Percent of Companies Have Lost Major Sales Opportunities Because They Could Not Acess Information

40 Percent of Companies Have Lost Major Sales Opportunities Because They Could Not Access Info

Meanwhile, 46% admitted to bypassing security to get their job done, and 40% admitted that if they were breached no one would notice.

Samsung Expands Footprint in Canadian Security Market

Samsung Expands Footprint in Canadian Security Market

Sales channel grows with addition of newly-appointed national and regional sales managers and manufacturer’s rep firm, SVT Solutions.



Secura Key Publishes RFID Card Capabilities Guide

Secura Key Publishes RFID Card Capabilities Guide

eTag Card Capabilities Guide available for free download to help RFID customers learn about credentials.

WOW! What a Tradeshow

Two guys from Germany walk into ISC West and say, "This isn't such a great tradeshow." The same two guys from Germany have never been to ISC West and the punch line is that the tradeshow exhibits and traffic have actually come back to the booming business of yesteryear.

Feeling the Love at ISC West 2013

Feeling the Love at ISC West 2013

Thank you to all who picked up a copy of Security Products! You helped us distribute approximately 500 magazines during the event.

A Detailed Recap of ISC West 2013

A Detailed Recap of ISC West 2013

Each day began early, with an iced vanilla latte to get me energized and ready to experience ISC West 2013 at its fullest. Below is a recap of all the companies that I met with, interesting facts that I learned as well as descriptions of new security products.

Memories of ISC West 2013

Memories of ISC West 2013

A fun blur of exciting new products, relationship building, demonstrations and two main themes from ISC West 2013.

Security Products Announces 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security Award Winners

Security Products Announces 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security Award Winners

Security Products magazine, the only integrated product and technology magazine reaching the entire security market, announced the winners in the 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security award competition today.

Fluidmesh Radios Transmit Data at Strongest AES Encryption Standard

Fluidmesh Radios Transmit Data at Strongest AES Encryption Standard

Company announces a new level of data encryption for their radios.

MiY Touch Reader Captures Award at ISC West New Product Showcase

Indoor touch-screen biometric access control reader, MiY-Touch wins coveted Judge's Choice Award at ISC West's 2013 New Product Showcase.

Do American Cities Need More Surveillance Cameras

Do American Cities Need More Surveillance Cameras

Do American cities need more surveillance cameras? See what Rep. Peter King has to say on the issue.

Verint Launches Integrated Audio and Video Solution for Enhanced Security

Verint Launches Integrated Audio and Video Solution for Enhanced Security

Solution combines Nextiva Video Management Software with Audiolog Insight Center to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of critical investigations.

Uplink Provides Cellular Service to Videofied Alarm Systems

Uplink Provides Cellular Service to Videofied Alarm Systems

Partnership delivers trusted alarm communication services.

IED Expert Speaks about Explosive Devices and the Boston Marathon Incident

IED Expert Speaks about Explosive Devices and the Boston Marathon Incident

Expert discusses the Boston Marathon explosions and reveals some eye-opening facts about IEDs.

Two Explosions at Bostom Marathon Leads to Injuries

The Sun Rises on Boston after Horrific Explosions at Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon updated, stay tuned to Twitter, @GingerHill13 #securitytoday for live updates through out the day.

Southco Acquires Unikey Industrial Components

Southco Acquires Unikey Industrial Components

An engineered access solutions provider announced its acquisition of Unikey Industrial Components.

Sicura Video Analytics at Cyprus Prison

Sicura Video Analytics at Cyprus Prison

Central Jail of Nicosia has adopted video analytics and laser-based perimeter protection systems that use behavioral algorithms to alert staff to unusual activity.

Apriva Vice President Bill Ramsey to Discuss Merits of Cloud and NFC Based Technology

Apriva Vice President Bill Ramsey to Discuss Merits of Cloud and NFC Based Technology

Session will highlight emerging mobile wallet technologies.

DRS Technologies Expands WatchMaster IP Series

DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announces the availability of its WatchMaster IP 3000 and 6000 Series of affordable thermal imaging cameras for security and surveillance systems integrators.

DRS Technologies Launches Custom Lens Calibration Software

DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently the launch of DRS Camera Control Software v1.5. This new version of the application software enables OEM system integrators to perform custom lens calibration.

Interesting Facts Learned at Honeywell Press Event

At ISC West on Thursday, I got the opportunity to attend a press event hosted by Honeywell, where three of their key partners, System Sensor, Silent Knight and Fire-Lite, took turns sharing their new products.

Did You See What I Saw at ISC West?

Just like the old days, ISC West 2013 was packed with visitors, and exhibitors were stacked wall to wall with questions and inquiries.

A Lock that Interacts with Bluetooth

I never knew that residential locks could be so fascinating, until I met with Kwikset at ISC West 2013, a lock company that has a residential focus to the connected home space with the goal of enhancing value to consumers.

Wrapping up Day 1 At ISC West

Today at 8am, I got on an airplane and flew from Dallas to Las Vegas, prepared to be amazed at everything ISC West has to offer, and I must admit, I was not disappointed!

Featured

  • 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

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

  • Study: Only 35 Percent of Companies Include Cybersecurity Teams When Implementing AI

    Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology. Read Now

  • New Report Series Highlights E-Commerce Threats, Fraud Against Retailers

    Trustwave, a cybersecurity and managed security services provider, recently released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, marking the second year of its ongoing research into these critical security issues. Read Now

Webinars

New Products

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities 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