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CTO of HID Global Shares Projections for Top Secure Identity Trends of 2013

HID Global's Chief Technology Officer, Selva Selvaratnam, outlines secure identity trends that will influence how organizations will create, use and manage secure identities.

Morse Watchmans Key Control Saves Time and Improves Service

Morse Watchmans Key Control Saves Time and Improves Service

At the Birmingham Marriott Hotel, in Birmingham, England, a key management system frees up staff in order to better serve their guests.

Matrix Systems Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager

Matrix Systems Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager

Steve Kingsbury, new regional sales manager for Matrix Systems, is welcomed to the company.

First Transmission Solution App Launched

First Transmission Solution App Launched

ComNet announced a mobile app that identifies signal transmission solutions, and it's available at no charge.

Quantum Secure Appoints John Skowronski as VP of Global Sales and Announces Record Revenue

Quantum Secure Appoints John Skowronski as VP of Global Sales and Announces Record Revenue

An experienced executive is appointed to expand the sales channel and partnerships for PIAM supplier.

XTex Technology Secures and Coordinates Presidential Inauguration

XTec Technology Secures and Coordinates Presidential Inauguration

XTec Incorporated worked with DC Government’s Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency and the National Guard to provide mobile accountability and tracking during inauguration events.

Online Exclusive: Calculating the Relative Performance of a PIDS System

Calculating a realistic Probability of Detection (POD) or determining a measurement of actual detection performance for a PIDS is not quite as simple as many people believe. You need to understand the highly interactive and closely coupled relationship that exists between the detection of intrusions versus unwanted nuisance alarms.

Registration is Open for the ASIS 23rd New York City Security Conference and Expo

Registration is Open for the ASIS 23rd New York City Security Conference and Expo

This year marks the 23rd anniversary for this event and welcomes two, IT-centric conferences and exhibitions.



OnSSI Selected for Video Management Solution

OnSSI Selected for Video Management Solution

The Ocularis platform delivers operational and cost efficiencies to the upgraded security system at Player’s Casino.

SightLogix Introduces Low Cost Smart Thermal Camera

SightLogix Introduces Low Cost Smart Thermal Camera

A $4,995 MSRP brings accurate, thermal, video analytics to mainstream applications.

Optellios Accepts Philadelphia SmartCEO Future 50 Award

One of Philadelphia's SmartCEO's Future 50 Awards was given to Optellios, a developer and manufacturer of advanced, fiber-optic sensing and security systems.

Fluidmesh Welcomes Western Regional Sales Manager

Fluidmesh Welcomes Western Regional Sales Manager

Fluidmesh Networks welcomed Andrew Vort to their team as Regional Sales Manager for the Western U.S. and Canada.

EverFocus Receives Taiwan Excellence Award

EverFocus Receives Taiwan Excellence Award

EverFocus' IP, speed dome camera, EPN4220, was awarded for its superior quality, design and R&D.

IndigoVision Announces Integration with Ipsotek Video Content Analysis

IndigoVision is proud to announce its integration partnership with Ipsotek.

Perimeter Security for Photovoltaic Roofing Systems

Since the adoption of the Kyoto protocol and the growing consciousness of “renewable energies”, more European countries are beginning to provide public incentives on photovoltaic systems. During the past few years, solar applications in Italy have seen a dramatic increase in sales and usage. Since the construction of one of the largest photovoltaic roofing systems in Italy, perimeter security of the area became a large concern.

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Manufacturing Representative Associations

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Manufacturing Representative Associations

Advanced Technology Video (ATV), a provider of innovative video security surveillance solutions, announces the addition of three new manufacturer representatives

Salient Systems Certifies Latest Product with AMAG Technology

AMAG Technology announced that Salient Systems has certified its CompleteView v4.0 video surveillance management system.

NuSkin System Is Wrinkle-Free With Fluidmesh Technology

When Sentinel Systems LLC put in a cold call to NuSkin, they were hoping for an opportunity to serve the company's security needs. Instead, their call was forwarded on to NuSkin's A/V department. The timing could not have been more perfect.

Ben Brookhart Appointed to Local Make A Wish Board of Directors

Ben Brookhart Appointed to Local Make A Wish Board of Directors

Power Home Technologies CEO will help oversee efforts for the Eastern North Carolina Chapter.

Ameristar Strengthens Entries with Acquisition of Prefab Booth Manufacturer

Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional perimeter security products, Ameristar Fence Products recently acquired Parking Booth Company Inc. of Sun Valley, CA.

OMNICARD 2013: NFC Beyond Payment & Ticketing

With the growing popularity of NFC smartphones, the managing director of LEGIC Identsystems AG, Klaus Klosa, explains both the possibilities and challenges of NFC technology in contactless people identification.

SightLogix Names BRC International as Manufacturer Rep for Mexico

SightLogix, a smart, thermal-camera manufacturer for perimeter security applications, has appointed BRC International as the manufacturer's representative for Mexico.

OnSSI Appoints David Barber to Manage Mid Atlantic Regional Sales

OnSSI Appoints David Barber to Manage Mid Atlantic Regional Sales

David Barber will apply his IP Video experience in multiple verticals to help boost sales for Ocularis.

Chippewa Valley School District Graduates to Milestone IP Video Security Management

22 campus sites across Michigan replace outdated, analog surveillance with a centralized, open platform for flexible access and efficient, long-term scalability.

Aspect Security Launches Free Tool

A new, online, analytics tool makes it easy to determine strengths and weaknesses in the secure coding skill-set of a development team.

AES IntelliNet Announces Launch of Interactive Security Services

AES Corporation, dba AES-IntelliNet, is pleased to announce their new services that combine AES-IntelliNet's mesh radio technology with Interactive Services delivered via high-speed internet.

Milestone Systems Hires VP for Corporate Products

Former Microsoft Manager, Bjorn Skou Eilertsen, leads a newly created business unit for high-complexity surveillance software.

Samsung Enhances Strong IP Market Position

Samsung adds Intersect Group, Parallel Solutions and Murphy Cota to its growing reseller network.

Dave Posten Joins Per Mar Security Services as VP of Sales and Marketing

Dave Posten Joins Per Mar Security Services as VP of Sales and Marketing

Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Dave Posten, recently embraced this role at Per Mar Security Services.

Code Blue Corporation Releases Blue Alert First Responder

Expanding incident response offerings for campuses and businesses, Code Blue Corporation introduces a suite of solutions that detect and respond at the moment a situation occurs.

Featured

  • Work Anywhere, Secure Everywhere: 2025 Tech Predictions

    Five years after the pandemic, organizations need a flexible work reset to stay productive and support any work arrangement. Despite the pandemic-fueled workplace shift that began five years ago, companies across industries and geographies continue to increase flexible work configurations. However, many tools adopted during COVID onset remain in place today, and they now need a reset to keep employees productive and secure regardless of location. Security leaders must re-evaluate existing practices and reinvest in zero trust security, passwordless environments, and automation adoption to improve efficiency and productivity. Read Now

  • Guiding Principles

    Construction sites represent a unique sector of perimeter security, especially amidst a steady increase in commercial construction. As in any security environment, assessing weaknesses and threats remains paramount and modern technology, coupled with sound access control principles, are critical in addressing vulnerabilities at even the most secure construction sites around the world. Read Now

  • Empowering 911

    In the wake of the tragic murder of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, media coverage flooded the airwaves with images, videos and detailed timelines of the suspect’s movements. While such post-incident analysis is not new, today’s 911 centers now have access to similar data in real-time. This technological evolution marks a pivotal transformation in emergency response, transitioning from analog calls to a digital ecosystem capable of saving more lives. Read Now

  • Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

    As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation. Read Now

New Products

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • 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.

  • 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.