Emerging Technologies


Startup Knightscope is preparing to Roll out Robot Patrols

Startup Knightscope is preparing to Roll out Robot Patrols

The company already has robots on Microsoft’s campus.

Survey Says Security Chiefs Expect Boost in Cloud Spending

Survey Says Security Chiefs Expect Boost in Cloud Spending

IBM conducted a survey of nearly 150 security chiefs.

Court Rules Police Can Force Users to Unlock iPhones with Fingerprints

Court Rules Police Can Force Users to Unlock iPhones with Fingerprints

The ruling doesn’t allow police to unlock phones using passcodes, however.

The Rise of the Machines: M2M’s Role in Transforming Business and Security

The Rise of the Machines: M2M’s Role in Transforming Business and Security

Faced with tighter security requirements, enhanced regulatory pressure and heightened environmental concerns, businesses seek technologies that will improve overall business processes.

MasterCard and Zwipe Announce Launch of Integrated Payment Card

The world's first contactless payment card featuring an integrated fingerprint sensor.

Japan Court Orders Google to Remove Search Results

Japan Court Orders Google to Remove Search Results

The court ordered Google to remove results of a man’s unflattering past.

HTC Announces $199 RE Camera

HTC Announces $199 RE Camera

The camera includes a 16MP sensor but lacks a viewfinder

Make Untraceable Semiautomatic Rifles in Your Home

In a couple of hours, machine can produce aluminum lower receiver of AR-15 rifle.



Report Says Amazon is working on Smart-Home Devices

Report Says Amazon is working on Smart-Home Devices

The work will be done out of their secretive hardware unit, known as Lab126

FBI Facial Recognition System Completed

FBI Facial Recognition System Completed

After three years of development, system allows agents to search photographs to identify criminals.

Advantech Launches Dual-node Short-depth 4U Chassis

Designed for high-end machine automation applications that require two computers in one piece of equipment for workload sharing and parallel computing.

Google Maps Tracks Your Every Step – But You Can Stop It

Google Maps Tracks Your Every Step – But You Can Stop It

A little-known data collecting process by Google can be switched off.

Cabletronix and NACE Release Brand New HDMI Based Switcher and Matrix Solutions

Both feature 4K compatibility to work with the most current high definition technology and standards.

Security Holes Found in some DLP Products

Security Holes Found in some DLP Products

Two researchers planned to reveal their findings at Black Hat USA.

Facebook Facial Recognition Better than FBI

Facebook Facial Recognition Better than FBI's

Next Generation Identification (NGI) and DeepFace battle it out to prove who is the best at biometrics...so far, social media is winning.

Opportunities and Challenges for Home Security

Opportunities and Challenges for Home Security

Rapidly growing technology brings both opportunities and challenges to our industry that dealers are digesting now and will be down the road as home automation creates remote lifestyle options that simplify a customer’s daily schedule.

Security and Threat Information Exchange Platfom Launched by Microsoft

Security and Threat Information Exchange Platform Launched by Microsoft

Allows quick communication between cybersecurity professionals who respond to cyber threats.

Are Bulletproof Backpacks the Next School Security Trend?

Are Bulletproof Backpacks the Next School Security Trend?

As campus shootings increase across the nation, retailers are stepping up to create bulletproof products.

Drones: The Future of Bonding with Your Neighbors

Drones: The Future of Bonding with Your Neighbors

Skyteboard 3G, an iOS and Android app-controlled drone, could help facilitate interaction in local communities. (Video Included)

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New Products

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.