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Today's Technology - An Insider's View

Video surveillance permeates our lives today; it is part of a changing world. We recently sat down with Jeff Whitney, vice president of marketing for megapixel camera manufacturer Arecont Vision to get an industry insider’s view on where the video surveillance market is today, how we got here, where we can expect it go in the near future, and what his own company is doing to keep up.

Streamlining Arena Security

Streamlining Arena Security

Frustrated with a faulty analog security setup, Chicago’s United Center set out to raise their technology standards and centralize operations through a network system.

Leveraging Data

Leveraging Data

Campus security, both in a corporate and higher education setting, can be improved by leveraging data from access control systems to drive future security decisions.



Conquering A Feeding Frenzy

Conquering A Feeding Frenzy

Pensacola christian college (pcc), in northwest florida, is located just off the warm emerald waters of florida’s gulf coast. pcc became a reality in 1974 when 100 students arrived at the college’s one building.

Increasing Profits

Increasing Profits

In our last contributed article, Anixter examined the topic of “Sourcing to Become a Leaner Organization.” Here we take a look at another important component of increasing profitability—Reducing and Managing Non-Productive Labor.

Biggest Security Incidents of 2016

Biggest Security Incidents of 2016

Vehicle attacks, hacks and police ambushes make the list of top physical security events of 2016.

The Continuing Evolution of Power and Transmission Solutions

The Continuing Evolution of Power and Transmission Solutions

Thanks to a number of new technology advancements, power supplies and transmission solutions with network management features are a natural progression for ensuring the reliability of today’s IP-based physical security systems.

Guide for Protecting your Company against Insider Threats

Guide for Protecting your Company against Insider Threats

Most products like firewalls, anti-spam, and network intrusion devices are designed to keep hackers on the outside from getting in, but that outward approach does not address an equally dangerous situation: the insider threat.

2017 Encryption Landscape

2017 Encryption Landscape

There is a growing belief that 2017 will be a decisive year in the battle over encryption that has been quietly raging for over 25 years.

Training and Education Opportunities You Shouldn’t Pass-up

Training and Education Opportunities You Shouldn’t Pass-up

Some of the more common and effective training and education resources available to help you stay current with new technologies, the solutions they deliver and evolving trends.

Security Tips for the Holidays

Security Tips for the Holidays

Criminal activity in neighborhoods tends to go up during the holidays, use these tips to keep your family safe.

Countries around the World React to Berlin Attack

Countries around the World React to Berlin Attack

The United States, France, Austria and many more are beefing up security in the wake of the vehicle attack on Berlin.

dormakaba to acquire Mechanical Security businesses from Stanley Black & Decker

dormakaba announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire certain Mechanical Security businesses from Stanley Black & Decker for a total consideration of USD 725 million in cash.

Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Berlin Attack

Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Berlin Attack

Police thought they found the suspect when they arrested someone at the scene of the crime, but later said they didn’t have enough evidence to charge.

‘Patriots Day’ Tells Story behind Boston Marathon Bombing

‘Patriots Day’ Tells Story behind Boston Marathon Bombing

“Patriots Day” begins its limited release December 21.

Viakoo Awarded US Patent for Validating Retention Times of Surveillance Data

Enables Tracking of Video Retention Compliance (VRC) as Key Performance Metric

Truck Crashes into Berlin Christmas Market

Truck Crashes into Berlin Christmas Market

At least 12 died and 45 were injured in the incident that Berlin Police are calling a terrorist attack.

ASSA ABLOY Announces Integration of Aperio Wireless Technology with BadgePass Access Manager

ASSA ABLOY announced the integration of their Aperio™ wireless lock technology with Access Manager from BadgePass, an integrated credential management solution.

Russian Ambassador to Turkey Shot at Art Gallery

Russian Ambassador to Turkey Shot at Art Gallery

Russia's ambassador to Turkey was reportedly shot by a gunman at an art gallery.

Heightened Security as Electors Gather to Cast Ballots

Heightened Security as Electors Gather to Cast Ballots

Electoral College voters will cast their ballots for President of the United States amid heightened security.

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  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

  • Study: Only 35 Percent of Companies Include Cybersecurity Teams When Implementing AI

    Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology. Read Now

  • New Report Series Highlights E-Commerce Threats, Fraud Against Retailers

    Trustwave, a cybersecurity and managed security services provider, recently released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, marking the second year of its ongoing research into these critical security issues. Read Now

  • Stay Secure in 2024: Updated Cybersecurity Tips for the Office and at Home

    Cyber criminals get more inventive every year. Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and are a moving target for business owners in 2024. Companies large and small need to employ cybersecurity best practices throughout their organization. That includes security integrators, manufacturers, and end users. Read Now

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New Products

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 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

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge. 3