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HID Global Unveils its New Instant Financial Issuance Printer for Seamless Migration to EMV Payment

HID Global Unveils its New Instant Financial Issuance Printer for Seamless Migration to EMV Payment

New FARGO HDPii Plus Financial Card printer/encoder includes new features and functions designed specifically for financial institutions looking to issue both magnetic swipe and contact/contactless EMV cards.

Safer Ship Travel with Milestone and Axis IP Video Surveillance

Safer Ship Travel with Milestone and Axis IP Video Surveillance

Engine room fire on board resulted in a new level of safety and operations on Norwegian ferries.

VideoIQ Announces Availability of Mobile on Android

VideoIQ Announces Availability of Mobile on Android

VideoIQ Mobile makes anywhere, anytime prevention a reality.

Fluidmesh Earns Coveted Railway Transportation Innovation Award

Fluidmesh Earns Coveted Railway Transportation Innovation Award

These Innovation Awards recognize the most outstanding innovations brought by exhibitors at SIFER 2013, a major show for the rail transportation industry.

Muslims Helped Canadian Authorities in Amtrak Derailing Plot

Muslims Helped Canadian Authorities in Amtrak Derailing Plot

This act from the Muslim community helped to solve an investigation that has been ongoing for a year.

Thermal Imaging Aided in Capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Thermal Imaging Aided in Capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Infrared technology, manufactured by FLIR Corporation, assisted Massachusetts police in locating Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

GET Group Forms Distribution Partnership with TransTech Systems

GET Group Forms Distribution Partnership with TransTech Systems

"We look forward to helping GET Group reach new markets and offering our clients additional choices for their card printing needs," said Jeff Kruse, general manager at TransTech.

Southco to Present Electronic Security Product Info Session at AFCOM Data Center World Conference

Southco to Present Electronic Security Product Info Session at AFCOM Data Center World Conference

Company presenting product information session at AFCOM 2013 Spring Data Center World Conference in Las Vegas.



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.

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

Webinars

New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 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