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Fear of Governments Snooping Deters Companies From Using The Cloud

Fear of Governments Snooping Deters Companies From Using the Cloud

When dealing with sensitive data, it is imperative that it be stored in a secure manner, without fear of intervention from any organization, including the government.

Wrightstyle and Fire Safety

Online Exclusive: Wrightstyle and Fire Safety in Olympic and Major Stadiums

A leading UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums. Wrightstyle’s technical director, Lee Coates, reports on fire safety.

Six Steps To Choosing Your Next Gen Intrusion Prevention System

Six Steps To Choosing Your Next Gen Intrusion Prevention System

IT professionals are adopting the latest technologies to meet increasing bandwidth demands, create higher and faster performing networks and increase availability.

Micro Key Solutions Announced a Major Executive Team Promotion

Micro Key Solutions Announced a Major Executive Team Promotion

Joe Ligouri receives a promotion that enables him to be directly involved with Micro Key Solutions' economic strategy, financial forecasting and improving overall performance.

get smart with poe

Get Smart With POE

When developing IP surveillance installations, many security system integrators and IP-Surveillance network designers have turned to PoE technology, and for good reason. Using PoE cameras and switches eliminates the need for separate power and data cables, thus simplifying installation, increasing flexibility for camera locations and saving money.

What's All The Fuss

I am afforded the opportunity to view a lot of installs around the country, and every one of them is about the installation of networked cameras. I’ve never been invited to a place where someone has installed 100 or more analog cameras, which makes me believe that IP video surveillance is on the rise.

Video Surveillance On The Go

Video Surveillance On The Go

After investing thousands of dollars in a video management system, it’s important to be able to maintain the level of features you have access to from a monitor station, such as making video clips, zoom and mapping.

American Security Systems Appoints David Cohen President and COO

American Security Systems Appoints David Cohen President and COO

Larry Dolin, founder and CEO of American, believes, “David will be a great asset going forward..."



Life Safety Contract from DCs Department of Mental Health Goes to Emergency 911 Security Inc

Life Safety Contract from DCs Department of Mental Health Goes to Emergency 911 Security Inc

Emergency 911 Security, Inc., a security company has been awarded a contract to maintain and inspect the fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems for the District of Columbia’s Department of Mental Health.

Security Company Awarded Contract with District of Columbia Department of General Services

Security Company Awarded Contract with District of Columbia Department of General Services

Emergency 911 Security, Inc. has been awarded the contract to inspect, repair and maintain fire extinguishers for governmental agency's 200 sites.

Emergency 911 Security Inc Provides Vehicular Services

Emergency 911 Security Inc Provides Vehicular Services

Awarded a contract to perform locksmith services for the Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority, this full-service, security company stands ready to perform its duties.

Emergency 911 Security Inc Awarded Contract

Emergency 911 Security Inc Awarded Contract

The Department of Corrections in the District of Columbia is trusting Emergency 911 Security, Inc. with all of their fire alarm maintenance, repair and inspection needs.

Pivot3 Named to Forbes List

Pivot3 Named to Forbes List

Named as one of America’s Most Promising Companies, Pivot3 was recognized among the most favorable companies in America.

Smart Cities Require Smart Security

Smart Cities Require Smart Security

Due to the expansive reach and high usage of Information Communication Technology, cyber security is becomming essential to provide adequate protection.

Museum of Funeral History Protects the Priceless with Acuity vct and IQinVision

Museum of Funeral History Protects the Priceless with Acuity vct and IQinVision

This one-of-a-kind, 30,500 sq. ft. facility uses advanced video analytics and megapixel technology to keep artifacts and exhibits safe.

Advanced Technology Video Announced the Release of A and E Specifications

Advanced Technology Video Announced the Release of A and E Specifications

ATV's A&E Specifications are available for immediate download at ATVideo.com.

Next Level Security Systems Experienced Impressive Growth

As Next Level Security Systems enters into its third year of operation, sales grew by more than 120 percent over the previous year as demand grows for the company’s unified security appliances.

Lieberman Software Expands to India through Partnership with Quoinx Technologies

Lieberman Software Expands to India through Partnership with Quoinx Technologies

Quoinx is providing Lieberman Software’s privileged identity management (PIM) products to customers throughout India.

A Louisiana Data Center Integrates FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detectors

A Louisiana Data Center Integrates FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detectors

These smoke detectors come with sprinkler systems to protect critical equipment and data.

Axis Introduces Interactive 3D Camera Visualization Content for Autodesk Revit CAD Software

Axis Introduces Interactive 3D Camera Visualization Content for Autodesk Revit CAD Software

Axis Camera Families allows architects, engineers and security system designers to interactively virtualize camera layout and fields of view during building design, with models including detailed metadata for Building Information Modeling.

IDIS Unveiled Plans to Launch Next Generation Video Surveillance Solution

IDIS Unveiled Plans to Launch Next Generation Video Surveillance Solution

DirectIP delivers plug-and-play technology, providing a simple, yet powerful, high-definition surveillance solution.

AFL Acquires Optimal Cable Services

AFL Acquires Optimal Cable Services

AFL has acquired Optimal Cable Services, helping to expand AFL's global offering of solutions.

Megaeyes Platform Integrated with Pelco Network Cameras

Megaeyes Platform Integrated with Pelco Network Cameras

Pelco by Schneider Electric and HuXinHuTong (Megaeyes) Co. Ltd. announced the integration of Pelco network cameras with the full range of HuXinHuTong (Megaeyes) Video Management Platform.

Firetide Announces Australia and South Pacific Distribution Agreement

Firetide Announces Australia and South Pacific Distribution Agreement

Firetide, Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with BGW Technologies, enabling Firetide to deliver wireless, mesh products to their Australian and South Pacific customer base.

Bosch Trains Nearly 8500 Customers in 2012

Bosch Trains Nearly 8500 Customers in 2012

Bosch Security Systems, Inc. offers online training courses, broken down into modules that can be taken on-demand, for added convenience.

2013 ISC West Show in Las Vegas April 10 through 12

2013 ISC West Show in Las Vegas April 10 through 12

Observint will be exhibiting at the 2013 ISC West Show in Las Vegas.

Milestone Systems Rolls Out Next Generation Channel Partner Program

Milestone Systems Rolls Out Next Generation Channel Partner Program

The next-generation Channel Partner Program include the following benefits: new business tools, enhanced partner differentiators and higher discount opportunities.

Keeping Control of Who

Keeping Control of Who's on Campus

Visitor management is a problem that faces virtually every school, but is particularly troublesome when more trusting children are present.

Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery

Hurricane Sandy disrupted power, Internet, phone and various other technical services for millions of people and businesses along the East Coast in 2012. In the aftermath of the storm, organizations are reviewing the effectiveness—or lack thereof—of disaster recovery plans across all of their systems.

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    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

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    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