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A Guiding Light

When you think about the security industry, what is the first technology that often comes to mind? If you said video, you are correct. Video surveillance has been the market’s bread and butter for years, and it is only growing stronger.

China Unveils First Robot Security Guard

China Unveils First Robot Security Guard

Researchers in China have released details on the first robotic security guard aimed to stop riots.

TV Station Security Pays Off in Bizarre Standoff

TV Station Security Pays Off in Bizarre Standoff

A TV station in Baltimore is grateful for added security measures after bizarre standoff with costumed man.



TSA to Help with Security Overseas

TSA to Help with Security Overseas

The House has passed a bill to enhance aviation security overseas.

Smiths Group Acquires Morpho in $710 Million Deal

Smiths Group focuses on global technology in security with $710m acquisition.

German Nuclear Plan Suffers from Cyber Attack

German Nuclear Power Plant Suffers from Cyber Attack

The cyber attack was designed to give hackers remote access to the facilities.

Saratoga Springs’ Businesses, Residents and Tourists are Safer with Milestone Video

The scalable, open-platform solution provides flexibility for every season

Littleton Public Schools to Improve School Safety

Littleton Public Schools to Improve School Safety

Colorado school district continues to roll out cameras and hybrid NVRs en route to comprehensive PSIM system

Great Bay Software Launches Beacon 4.3 Strengthening Enterprise IoT Security

Beacon Endpoint Profiler version 4.3 Enhances Visibility, Onboarding, Monitoring and Enforcement for Connected Devices

OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 Integrates with DNA Fusion™ Access Control Software from Open Options

Combined technologies deliver greater intelligence and situational awareness

Security Concerns Raised Over Presidential Campaign Apps

Security Concerns Raised Over Presidential Campaign Apps

A computer-security firm has raised concerns over the campaign apps of presidential candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich.

Ron Petrarca Elected as Newest Member of IQ Board

The IQ Certification Board recently elected Ron Petrarca, Operations Director of Huntington, NY based Electronix Systems Central Station Alarms, Inc. as the newest member to join the board.

Quantum Secure Renews Certification for AMAG Technology's Symmetry Preferred Partner Program

Quantum has re-certified their SAFE Software version 4.9 with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry v8.0.2 Access Control Software and future v8.x versions.

IoT Security Spending to Skyrocket in 2016

IoT Security Spending to Skyrocket in 2016

Gartner predicts worldwide security spending on the Internet of Things to reach high amounts this year.

FBI Paid Over $1 Million to Break into iPhone

FBI Paid Over $1 Million to Break into iPhone

The FBI was finally able to extract the data from the San Bernardino attacker’s iPhone, but was it worth the price?

Sector Alarm Acquires G4S Finland

The Nordic security group, Sector Alarm has acquired the Finnish G4S, one of Finland’s biggest security companies.

Surprised? What Video Can Reveal About Your Business

Online Exclusive: Surprised? What Video Can Reveal About Your Business

While some restaurant owners may see video surveillance as a “nice-to-have,” to improve security and deter theft, more owners are seeing their investment in surveillance pay off in surprising ways.

Total Recall to Showcase Newest CrimeEye® RD-2 Unit at ASIS NYC

Total Recall Corporation will showcase its exclusive CrimeEye® line of citywide surveillance solutions and exciting technology integrations at the 26th annual ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo.

Visa Wants to Make your Chip Credit Card Purchase Faster

Visa Wants to Make your Chip Credit Card Purchase Faster

Visa is working on a solution to trim seconds off the time it takes to purchase something using the new chip-enabled credit cards.

Video Surveillance Helps Investigation in Midlothian Murder

Video Surveillance Helps Investigation in Midlothian Murder

Police in Midlothian, Texas are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect in a bizarre murder case.

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  • Cutting Retail Losses

    Retail is still a more complex and dynamic security vertical in modern society. Inherent challenges with in-store and distribution center operations are primarily due to constantly shifting consumer buying trends. Retailers must show daily flexibility to keep workers, meet sales goals and attract customers while maintaining safe and efficient operations. Retail is an intricate web of interconnected elements. Read Now

  • The Key to Wellbeing in the Office

    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

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New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame. 3

  • 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.” 3

  • 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