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VENSEARCH Unveils One-Of-A-Kind Services Platform to Security Professionals

VENSEARCH has announced that the company has launched its informative services platform in the security industry.

IDIS Virtual Showcase will Unveil Innovative New Video Tech Solutions

IDIS is unveiling its latest video tech solutions with an innovation-rich online Virtual Showcase for systems integrators, consultants, and end-users.

HID Global Works with Temenos to Help Banks Meet Heightened Demand for Trusted Mobile and Online Transactions

HID Global has announced that it has collaborated with Temenos, the banking software company, to expand the features of HID’s multi-factor authentication solution that are seamlessly available to Temenos Infinity users through the Temenos MarketPlace.

Interface Security Systems Helps Thrive Restaurant Group Implement New Managed SD-WAN, 4G/LTE, UCaaS and Security Systems

Interface Security Systems recently provided Thrive Restaurant Group, one of Applebee’s largest franchisees in the United States, with scalable network, communications and security services.

Alarm.com Makes Award-winning Smart Water Value+Meter Available to Service Providers 

The Alarm.com Smart Water Valve+Meter is now available to service providers partnered with Alarm.com and its subsidiaries to help protect connected homes and businesses from unexpected water emergencies and steep water bills.

PSIA Elects Jason Ouellette, Johnson Controls and Ewa Pigna, LenelS2, as Officers

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) today announced it has elected Jason Ouellette, as its chairman and Ewa Pigna, the CTO for LenelS2, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, as its vice chairman.

Feenics President Denis Hébert Named as 2020 Recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award

Feenics President Denis Hébert Named as 2020 Recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Denis Hébert – president of Feenics – as the 2020 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.

Denver TV Station Security Guard Charged with Murder

A television station security guard accused of fatally shooting a pro-police demonstrator following opposing rallies was charged Monday with second-degree murder, according to the Denver district court clerk’s office.



TSA Inspector Ensures Security for Air Cargo Carriers

TSA Inspector Ensures Security for Air Cargo Carriers

Before becoming a transportation security inspector for TSA, Brittaney Rupert did a little bit of everything at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). As an airline employee, Rupert worked behind the ticket counter and at boarding gates, the ramp and operations.

Trump Administration, DHS Fight to Ensure American Technological Advantage and Competitiveness on Innovative Technologies

Trump Administration, DHS Fight to Ensure American Technological Advantage and Competitiveness on Innovative Technologies

The Trump Administration continues its work to ensure America’s technological and innovative edges are guaranteed by offering the first National Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology.

INTRUSION’s New Cybersecurity Solution, Shield, Brings Government-Level Cybersecurity to Businesses

INTRUSION Inc. has announced that it is now taking pre-orders on its newest cybersecurity solution for the enterprise, INTRUSION Shield™. Shield takes an entirely new approach to protecting an organization’s network by not merely alerting to cyber threats but immediately neutralizing them, keeping businesses safe without the need for human intervention.

SALTO Invests in Austrian Company Gantner to Strengthen its Access Control Solutions Portfolio

SALTO Systems has acquired Gantner Electronic Austria Holding GmbH.

Byos “micro-gateway” Brings Zero Trust to WFH and Remote Endpoints ; Blocks “Dirty Half Dozen” Wi-Fi Attacks VPNs Cannot Touch

2020 marks the dawn of the era of the remote worker, and the need for organizations to secure their sensitive data and prevent contagion of corporate networks by their remote workforce has never been so great.

Interface Security Systems Promotes Brent Duncan to President and COO

Interface Security Systems has announced the promotion of Brent Duncan to president and COO. Interface Security Systems is a portfolio company of SunTx Capital Partners and Prudential Capital Partners.

ACRE Partners with WaveLynx Technologies to Drive Mobile Access Control Growth

ACT ID features zero-touch, cloud-issued credentials for enrollment into a user’s access control system.

Law Enforcement Data “Blue Leaker”: a Danger or a Public Service?

Law Enforcement Data “Blue Leaker”: a Danger or a Public Service?

The recent release of a massive cache of sensitive Law Enforcement data has been in the news recently. The trove of roughly 270 gigabytes of data posted to the Denial of Secrets website has been referred to as “BlueLeaks.”

TSA Using credential authentication technology to improve identification verification capabilities

TSA Using credential authentication technology to improve identification verification capabilities

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Billings International Airport (BIL) is now using new technology in the security checkpoint that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in near real time.

DHS Announces ICE Enforcement Actions on Criminal Aliens Released Due To California Sanctuary Policies

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the conclusion to a week-long targeted enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension of more than 125 at-large aliens

ADI Expands; Second Location to Serve Greater Toronto Area

ADI Global Distribution has announced a second location in Scarborough, Ontario. This marks ADI's second location to serve the Greater Toronto Area and tenth location in Canada, and strengthens its commitment to providing the best and most convenient service to dealers.

An Investment in Remote Workforce is an Investment in the Future

An Investment in Remote Workforce is an Investment in the Future

It is no mystery that the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed remote working to the forefront of critical business issues for companies like never before.

ISONAS Pure IP Access Control Solution Deployed at Engel Electric

ISONAS Inc., a part of the Allegion family of brands, has announced that the ISONAS™ Pure IP™ access control solution has been installed at a new 8,000-square-foot facility in Rockford, IL.

High Quality Integration

Whether you are walking through U.S. customs at an airport or the lobby at a critical facility like a data center, a visitor checkpoint to verify your identity is standard.

Smarter Power Consumption

What if the next generation of IoT sensing solutions offered ubiquitous, unobtrusive, and more aesthetically pleasing sensing? And, what would that mean for security and compliance?

Medina County Implements Checkups Version 2 to Further Boost Criminal Justice System Remote Monitoring Efforts

County has worked with San Antonio-based tech company for nearly two years to check in with offenders using an innovative mobile app, now adds more customized features

Meet the Director of Happiness

It is true that a picture is worth a thousand words. A nice, feel-good story is an escape from the mundane world of work.

Driving New Opportunities

Driving New Opportunities

When network video cameras first came on the market, they were chiefly bare bones video streaming devices.

Today’s Essentials

Many of today’s video security systems feature 4K HD video to help human operators monitor and react better, but also to provide the best possible raw video data for the AI and machine learning programs that are used to continuously enhance operations.

No Touch, Low Touch

No Touch, Low Touch

The global COVID-19 pandemic has made eliminating the spread of germs a critically important life-safety imperative.

Bringing Rapid Identification

As biometric readers play an increasingly prominent role in law enforcement, one of the newest high-value use cases is the ability to identify persons of interest on the street using smaller mobile biometric readers that are easy and safe for officers to both carry and use.

Democratizing Access

Democratizing Access

The Dover International Speedway’s high-banked, one-mile concrete oval race track is known as “The Monster Mile”.

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  • 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

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 3

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    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