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Control4 Drivers Now Available for IC Realtime Dual Core Video Recorders

Control4 Drivers Now Available for IC Realtime Dual Core Video Recorders

Pure ethernet drivers deliver picture previewing and streaming video in Control4 environment, eliminating the need for costly, 3rd party, video encoders, granting a lower bottom line for a higher-level of integration. Drag-and-drop setup makes for fast-and-easy configuration.

Barix Simplifies Multipoint IP Paging and Intercom

Barix Simplifies Multipoint IP Paging and Intercom

This solution connects fixed and mobile devices, while stripping away the “complexity of IP.”

ESX Expo Floor Over 70 Percent Sold Out

ESX Expo Floor Over 70 Percent Sold Out

New and returning exhibitors rushing to reserve space for nation's third largest security show.

Mission 500 Charity Organization Announces 2013 Award Winners

Mission 500 Charity Organization Announces 2013 Award Winners

Winners of the Humanitarian and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards from Mission 500 will be honored at ISC West on April 11, 2013.

Command Center at Heart of THRIVE Intelligence Video Security Offering

THRIVE Intelligence provides video security as a service that increases safety, and reduces cost, by delivering edge-based analytics and intelligent security monitoring for new or existing installations.

Hospitals Maximize Their Security Budgets with THRIVE Intelligence

Hospitals are supposed to be places for healing, but the sad reality is that in recent years they have seen increasing levels of violence.

Integrators Profit With THRIVE Intelligence

THRIVE Intelligence, which provides advanced video security as a service, has developed a unique recurring monthly revenue model that is receiving rave reviews from integrators.

American Science and Engineering Inc Named Charles Dougherty as President and CEO

American Science and Engineering Inc Named Charles Dougherty as President and CEO

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) announced that Charles P. Dougherty has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R. Fabiano, who is retiring.



Arresting a Fleeing Vehicle with the Push of a Button

Arresting a Fleeing Vehicle with the Push of a Button

The need to stop vehicles remotely was identified by the law enforcement community. With funding from Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate and the expertise of the engineers at Engineering Science Analysis Corporation (ESA), the SQUID prototype was a success.

Security Companies Wait and See Strategy Allows Others to Drive Innovation

Security Companies Wait and See Strategy Allows Others to Drive Innovation

As the major conglomerates have turned off the acquisition tap, the flow of innovative products has declined and with it, market share has been lost. So, why adopt this strategy?

Over 150 New Companies to Make Their Debut at ISC West

Over 150 New Companies to Make Their Debut at ISC West

New, fresh product information to help security professionals find solutions to be showcased at ISC West 2013.

Milestone Systems Sponsorship Brings NOBLE Honor

Milestone Systems Sponsorship Brings NOBLE Honor

A video management software company supports national organization of black law enforcement executives (NOBLE).

ISC West Booth Number Correction for Aiphone

ISC West Booth Number Correction for Aiphone

Please note, the correct ISC West booth number for Aiphone is #21107.

Silent Knight Seminars to Educate Fire Alarm Installers and Maintenance Providers

Silent Knight Seminars to Educate Fire Alarm Installers and Maintenance Providers

Free, nationwide seminars will cover the proposed fire alarm and life safety systems testing requirements and new installer business opportunities.

Tri Ed Technology Roadshows Continue Across the Country

Tri Ed Technology Roadshows Continue Across the Country

The Roadshow kicks off at 8 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by a variety of training classes and a tabletop expo.

AMAG Technology Unveils New Symmetry Retrofit Solution for Competitor End of Life Scenarios

AMAG Technology Unveils New Symmetry Retrofit Solution for Competitor End of Life Scenarios

New Symmetry Retrofit Controllers replace competitor’s legacy plug-in card access controllers to deliver an easy and affordable security solution upgrade.

The Honorable Ross Ashley Named Advisor to the Board

The Honorable Ross Ashley Named Advisor to the Board

A nationally-recognized expert provides insight for continued strategic growth.

SIA Customer Appreciation Reception to be Held April 9

SIA Customer Appreciation Reception to be Held April 9

Qolsys, a platinum sponsor, is bringing a groundbreaking, residential solution to ISC WEST 2013.

City of Jackson Mississippi Police Department Uses Genetec AutoVu LPR Technology to Fight Crime

City of Jackson Mississippi Police Department Uses Genetec AutoVu LPR Technology to Fight Crime

Automated license plate recognition technology helps police department apprehend felony offenders and drug traffickers while recouping lost revenue from unpaid fines.

PSIM Chosen by Mining Organization in South Africa

PSIM Chosen by Mining Organization in South Africa

Illegal mining operations cost approximately $5 billion per year, not to mention the loss of property, death or injury.

IndigoVision Provides Integrated Security for Zambian Utility

IndigoVision Provides Integrated Security for Zambian Utility

Zambian Electricity Supply Company LTD (ZESCO) has completed a major security project using IndigoVision’s IP video security solution. Working in conjunction with local partner, Security Integrated Systems, and regional distributor, Reditron, the security solution covers a geographical area of more than 1200km.

Nor Cal Beverage Relies on Brivo to Keep Production Facilities Secure

Nor Cal Beverage Relies on Brivo to Keep Production Facilities Secure

A cloud-based system provides greater visibility and actionable information to assist in facility functionality.

Observint Technologies Adds 3S Vision Megapixel IP Cameras

Observint Technologies has entered into an exclusive agreement to market 3S Vision’s megapixel IP cameras and encoders in North America.

The Washington Post Selects SSH Communications Security

The Washington Post Selects SSH Communications Security

Media company to use Universal SSH Key Manager solution for identity and access management.

School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 Moved Out of Committee

School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 Moved Out of Committee

AN SIA-supported bill provides robust funding for school security.

Lots of Unanswered Questions When Discussing School Security Issues

Lots of Unanswered Questions When Discussing School Security Issues

When I receive news like I am about to share with you, I get extremely frustrated as I ponder about one unanswered question, “How?”

Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations to Receive Award from ASIS

Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations to Receive Award from ASIS

During the 23rd NYC Security Conference & Expo, Patrick Timlin will be honored as ASIS New York City Chapter's Person of the Year at the awards luncheon.

DAQ Electronics Renovates Facility in Support of Future Growth

DAQ Electronics Renovates Facility in Support of Future Growth

The facility upgrade includes expansion of manufacturing space and the addition of new product development and support laboratories.

CCTV: Is It Really Spiraling Out of Control?

CCTV: Is It Really Spiraling Out of Control?

The key to the ongoing success of CCTV has been, is, and always will be buy-in from the public -- the people being watched.

IdentiSys Announces Acquisition of New Product Line

IdentiSys Announces Acquisition of New Product Line

IdentiSys Inc., a sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic, a customer flow management systems provider.

Featured

  • Creating More Versatility

    Today, AI has become top of mind for most security professionals. It is the topic of conversation in the technology world and continues to transform the way data is used to make important business decisions. Read Now

  • Report: 78 Percent of CISOs Seeing Significant Impact from AI-Powered Cyber Threats

    Darktrace recently unveiled its 2025 State of AI Cybersecurity report. The findings reveal that 78% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) surveyed say that AI-powered threats are having a significant impact on their organizations, a 5% increase1 from 2024. While an increasing number of CISOs report feeling a significant impact from AI threats, more than 60% now say that they are adequately prepared to defend against these threats, an increase of nearly 15% year-over-year. However, insufficient AI knowledge and skills and a shortage of personnel and talent continue to be listed as the two top inhibitors to a successful defense. Read Now

  • Teaching AI New Tricks

    You have probably heard that AI-enabled security cameras are evolving the role of traditional surveillance cameras, shifting the focus from passive monitoring to active problem-solving and operational insights. AI technology changes fast, so what is new can be considered only news in just a few months. Read Now

  • From the Most Visible to the Less Apparent

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) states “There are 16 critical infrastructure sectors whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, and national public health or safety or any combination thereof.” Read Now

New Products

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • 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.”

  • 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