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Call for Security Upgrades at Penn Station

Call for Security Upgrades at Penn Station

Senator Charles Schumer raised concern about the threat of terrorism at Penn Station.

Hanwha Techwin Expands Global Security Business with New Production Facility in Vietnam

$100 Million Investment Dedicated to Develop Future Security Innovations

1 Dead, 2 Wounded Following Shooting on Champs-Elysees

1 Dead, 2 Wounded Following Shooting on Champs-Elysees

Police in Paris say officers were intentionally gunned down on the popular Parisian avenue.



White House Security Expanded After Breaches

White House Security Expanded After Breaches

The Secret Service will enlarge the security perimeter around the White House.

ComNet Enters Access Control Market

New CNAccess Line Provides up to 32 Door Solution

Mission500 Raises more than $125,000 for Children in Need at ISC West 2017

Mission500, a charitable organization that works closely with the security industry to serve children in need in the U.S., raised more than $125,000 at its eighth annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk and related sponsorships at this year’s ISC West.

Questions to Ask Your Commercial Security Provider

Questions to Ask Your Commercial Security Provider

The primary function of a commercial security system is to provide a safe and secure business environment, so everyone can sleep a little easier knowing the business is protected.

Three Killed in California Shooting Spree

Three Killed in California Shooting Spree

Police have arrested the suspect who shot and killed three people in downtown Fresno, Calif.

Security Increased in France Ahead of Presidential Elections

Security Increased in France Ahead of Presidential Election

Security will be tight as the people of France elect their next president.

Vanderbilt and Citel Spa Join Forces for Greater Security in Italy's Financial Sector

Vanderbilt has announced a new partnership with Citel Spa, a supplier of physical security information management (PSIM) software to Italy’s financial and industrial sector.

Arrow Electronics Expands Security Offerings via Its Seneca Brand

Dell EMC OEM Video and Surveillance Products Now Available in Seneca-bundled Solutions

Westinghouse Security Adds Easy-to-Use Lockdown Function to RTS Lock Series

Westinghouse Security announces the addition of a “lockdown” function to its RTS Lock series. Designed to address the needs of users who require that their doors be temporarily unlocked, but if an incident presented itself, the door could be locked immediately.

New Security Protocols for San Bernardino School Involved in Shooting

New Security Protocols for San Bernardino School Involved in Shooting

School officials have banned visitors inside the building during instructional time.

Why Protecting Your Tax Data Is More Important than Ever

Why Protecting Your Tax Data Is More Important than Ever

In recent years a disturbing new trend is on the rise – cybercrime relating to tax returns and tax-related data. For its victims, Tax Day represents inconvenience and loss.

MONI Introduces Interactive Kiosk at Dallas Love Field

New Kiosk Brings Smart Home Security Technology Directly to Consumers

Aiphone Names Dana Pruiett Marketing Manager

Aiphone Corp., the leading international manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, today announced Dana Pruiett has joined the company as marketing manager.

DDoS downfall: How the IoT is Becoming the Internet of Very Bad Things

DDoS Downfall: How the IoT is Becoming the Internet of Very Bad Things

This age of connectivity is the age of possibility, and millions of people all over the world are taking advantage of the wonderful benefits these devices have to offer.

Vicon Offers Training and Certification on Valerus VMS and VAX Access Control Solutions

Classes coming soon to Texas, California and Illinois

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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.”

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  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

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