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University of Kentucky Deploys Unified Security Management Platform to Enhance Campus Security Platform to Enhance Campus Security

University of Kentucky Deploys Unified Security Management Platform to Enhance Campus Security

University selected NLSS Gateway to help take a proactive stance with security operations.

ESX Announces 2013 Keynote Speaker

ESX Announces 2013 Keynote Speaker

Roy Spence, marketing maven, to inspire and enlighten on the importance of what businesses stand for and about the purpose that drives us.

HID Global Broadens its Latin American Presence to Deliver Best in Class Security Identity Solutions

HID Global Broadens its Latin American Presence to Deliver Best in Class Security Identity Solutions

HID Global's dedication to building a stronger, Latin American presence reinforces the company's genuine commitment to customer satisfaction as well as to delivering a more comprehensive portfolio of secure identity solutions.

From Bigfoot to Ballerina

Online Exclusive - From Bigfoot to Ballerina: Compressing the Border Checkpoint's Footprint

Border checkpoints can’t afford to cut technologies or staff to reduce their footprint because doing so could allow dangerous materials, contraband or even outright threats to enter the country unchecked.

IP Liftoff

IP Liftoff

Airports have broken the analog barrier. No longer are airport directors and security executives arguing the merits of analog vs. IP. Here is what airport leaders have been saying and, more importantly, doing.

SentryNet Announced SentryCon 2013

SentryNet Announced SentryCon 2013

SentryCon 2013, the 18th Annual Dealer Conference, will be held in Mobile, Alabama, April 17th-18th.

IndigoVision Appointed a New Canadian Sales Director

IndigoVision Appointed a New Canadian Sales Director

IndigoVision is delighted to announce the addition of Sean Thompson as Canadian Sales Director.

FST21 Saferise Solution Raised the Bar on School Security

FST21 Saferise Solution Raised the Bar on School Security

The Bais Yaakov School for Girls (BYLA), has been a proactive leader in the arena of school access security, taking some serious, ongoing steps to harden security on their campus.



Platinum Tools Appointed Bob Howard Regional Sales Manager

Platinum Tools Appointed Bob Howard Regional Sales Manager

The fast-growing company for the security, datacom, telecom and electrical wiring markets has strengthened its distribution support.

Automate Your Access Control

Automate Your Access Control

The effectiveness of access control really comes down to local decisions made at each door. However, enterprise systems are deployed and managed on a global scale, which presents a challenge of how to manage all those local access control decisions efficiently and effectively.

Promoting the Partnerships

Promoting the Partnerships

Selecting an enterprise security system is a little bit like buying a car. When buying a car, you choose the make and model of the vehicle, you choose tires made by a well-known manufacturer and recommended for the vehicle, and an audio system probably by a manufacturer outside the automotive industry. This way, you can get the best-of-breed approach.

Smart Thermal Cameras

Smart Thermal Cameras

As prices fall and capabilities increase, new applications are emerging that leverage the advantages offered by thermal technology for securing outdoor assets. The result is a market tipping point for thermal cameras and an opportunity to use the best detection technology available for costs that meet or beat less-effective approaches.

Streamline Traffic Flow

Streamline Traffic Flow

Building owners have found that integrating an elevator destination control system with its security management system enhances these benefits for tenants because they can use their credential for both access control and elevator access, but careful planning is a must to ensure cost effectiveness.

Fully Powered

Fully Powered

PoE is redefining how security professionals design and deploy systems. Rather than using the standard type of power supplies, integrators are increasingly employing PoE network switches or incorporating PoE midspan devices that inject power into an Ethernet cable after it leaves the switch and before it reaches the network device.

Restoring a Lagoon - Project calls for high definition surveillance on the edge

Restoring A Lagoon

On June 1, 2012, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR), in connection with various partner agencies, began a six-month construction project to restore wetland function within Malibu Lagoon State Park.

Security System Advantages

Security System Advantages

System design and equipment choices designed to protect key assets have never been more diverse. IP-based systems offer many advantages for capturing and transmitting high-quality HD images via the Internet or a LAN connection for remote monitoring.

Gaining Intelligence

Gaining Intelligence

Today’s biometrics systems are moving identity authentication toward real time, accurate and secure, individual ID based on unique biometric characteristics, including iris patterns, fingerprint minutiae, facial structure or voice.

Technology Advancement

Technology Advancement

RMON provides its administrator the capability to monitor, analyze and troubleshoot a multitude of security threats from a distance. Keywords: from a distance— what’s the point of security if you have to put yourself in harm’s way?

Upgrading Your Entrance Lanes

Upgrading Your Entrance Lanes

The PEC works by singling out any pedestrians attempting access without proper credentials.

All Aboard - One of the world

All Aboard

Using a combination of fiber optic and copper wire for networking, UFP went with Class A, Style 7 circuitry, which provided a high level of survivability.

Prospecting the HD Market

Prospecting the HD Market

Even though the product release of HD-CCTV is based on HD-SDI transmission technology, it has been rapidly increasing since the beginning of 2012. There has not been enough marketing about HDCCTV and its technology and products, so only the future will tell the tale.

Customers are Our Experts for Innovation

Customers are Our Experts for Innovation

Video surveillance software can help to count people traffic, register scratches on cars or show which customers need help in the store. End users find new, clever and creative ways to use open-platform software and integrate it with other solutions.

Eleven Smartphone Habits to Increase Security

Eleven Smartphone Habits to Increase Security

Use this advice to develop habits to create a personal smartphone security plan that is right for you.

3xLOGIC Expands North American Video Surveillance Sales Team

3xLOGIC Expands North American Video Surveillance Sales Team

Tim Hobbs, a 12-year veteran of the security industry, is welcomed to the 3xLOGIC sales team.

Aiphone has Named a New CEO and Vice President of Marketing

Aiphone has Named a New CEO and Vice President of Marketing

Aiphone Communication Systems, a provider of communications and intercom systems for more than 60 years, names new executive leadership.

Community Delivers the Sound for the First Olympic Size Ice Rink in Singapore

Community Delivers the Sound for the First Olympic-Size Ice Rink in Singapore

Community's sound system provides intelligible speech and quality music, all while abiding by the multi-use requirements of the venue.

OnSSI Presents New Approach to Channel Partnership

OnSSI Presents New Approach to Channel Partnership

Premier Program offers increased incentives while focusing on expertise and long-term growth.

Genetec Announced General Availability of Synergis Master Controller

Genetec Announced General Availability of Synergis Master Controller

A new, intelligent, IP, door controller addresses longstanding customer demand for non-proprietary access control solutions.

Do not stage your vehicle to be stolen

Many auto thefts are crimes of 'opportunity.' Leaving the keys in your car (even a 'hidden' spare key) greatly increases your chances of having your car stolen.

IQinVision Named a Premier Vendor by PSA Security Network

IQinVision Named a Premier Vendor by PSA Security Network

“I am excited to announce that IQinVision has qualified as a premier vendor and has joined the ranks in our Premier Vendor Program” said Craig Patterson, director of vendor management with PSA.

Featured

  • 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

  • Stay Secure in 2024: Updated Cybersecurity Tips for the Office and at Home

    Cyber criminals get more inventive every year. Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and are a moving target for business owners in 2024. Companies large and small need to employ cybersecurity best practices throughout their organization. That includes security integrators, manufacturers, and end users. Read Now

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    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction. 3

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation. 3

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis. 3