Corporate Security


Vector Security Announces 2014 Loss Prevention Foundation Scholarship Winners

Scholarships provide financial support to loss prevention professionals in the U.S. and Canada looking to obtain Loss Prevention Qualified and Loss Prevention Certified certifications.

Mission 500 Reaches Over 500 Sponsored Children in Mexico

World Vision Mexico Receives the Donation of US $10,000.

Middle Atlantic Expands SNE Options For Added Versatility

A purpose-built series designed to meet the specific requirements of IP, analog and hybrid security systems.

AxxonSoft Opens Qatar Office

Part of company's lean-forward strategy to broaden its global presence.

Digital Watchdog Acquires Award-Winning Innovative Security Designs

“Digital Watchdog is the perfect complement for ISD.” said Ian Johnston, CEO of Innovative Security Designs, Inc.

HID Global Opens New World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin Texas

HID Global Opens New World Headquarters and North American Operations Center in Austin Texas

Facility design is devoted to minimizing environmental impact, with the goal of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification.

Target Hack Affected 70 Million Customers

Target Hack Affected 70 Million Customers

As the result of recent research and investigation, Target Corp. has upped the number affected by the data breach during the holidays.

40 Million Credit Card Accounts Breached at Target

40 Million Credit Card Accounts Breached at Target

What to do if you own one of the credit cards that have been accessed without your consent.



American Dynamics Introduces New Series of Cost Effective IP Cameras

American Dynamics Introduces New Series of Cost Effective IP Cameras

Illustra Flex Series Cameras provide high-performance features and excellent image quality to K-12 schools, retail, small banks and commercial applications.

Ingersoll Rand Completes Spinoff of Allegion

Ingersoll Rand Completes Spinoff of Allegion

Commercial and residential security business milestone.

Too Small to Count

Perhaps the biggest threat to small businesses is uncertainty, but don't forget credit card processing and PCI-DSS compliance.

Discovering the Fun and Interesting Side of Wire and Cable

Discovering the Fun and Interesting Side of Wire and Cable

From the U.S. to China and back again, Rizzo discovered the gaps and has developed products to fix them.

State of the Global Electronic Security Market in 2013 and Forecast to 2017

State of the Global Electronic Security Market in 2013 and Forecast to 2017

Total value of world production of security products at factory prices was $23.4 billion in 2013.

Verint Adds Innovative Fraud Prevention Solutions with Acquisition of Victrio

Advanced solution to help organization mitigate fraud, reduce loss and safeguard customers while enabling faster authentication time to improve the customer experience.

HID Global pivCLASS Government Solutions First to Complete GSAs FICAM Based E PACS Testing

HID Global pivCLASS Government Solutions First to Complete GSAs FICAM Based E PACS Testing

Products in HID Global’s pivCLASS Government Solutions portfolio receives approval for GSA’s new FICAM 2.0 testing program.

Avigilon Improves Safety at Harbor House with Charitable Donation

Avigilon Improves Safety at Harbor House with Charitable Donation

High-definition surveillance system allows emergency shelter to protect residents.

Tri Ed Announces Partnership with OnSSI

Pat Comunale is proud to welcome OnSSI as a valued vendor partner.

VMP Appoints KLM Marketing as New Representative for Mid Atlantic Region

Specializing in the security market, KLM will work with VMP to represent its product lines in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Streaming Networks and Bosch Partner to Expand License Plate Recognition Integration Capabilities

Streaming Networks and Bosch Partner to Expand License Plate Recognition Integration Capabilities

Working together to give customers greater capabilities for gathering vehicle information.

Catalyst AV Distribution Network Selects Custom Partners for Metro NY Territory

Catalyst AV Distribution Network Selects Custom Partners for Metro NY Territory

Custom Partners picks up many Catalyst AV lines including Vivitek projectors, ICE Cable, Perfect Path cables, Vanco accessories, Catalyst AV HDMI interconnects and ClearView surveillance.

Featured

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.”

  • 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.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.