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Hikvision Canada Inc. Awarded Vendor of the Year by ADI Global Distribution

Hikvision® Canada, a leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce that the company has been named Vendor of the Year by ADI Global Distribution.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires ADAEZ Pro Line of Wire Free Door Openers

ASSA ABLOY has successfully completed the acquisition of the ADAEZ Pro line of specialty door operators from EDMIT Industries.

2 Students Fatally Shot at Arizona High School

UPDATE: 2 Students Fatally Shot at Arizona High School

A school shooting in Arizona ends with two fatally shot students.



Congress Increases House Office Building Security

Congress Increases House Office Building Security

Congress seeks to bring parking garages within the secure perimeter of the House offices

Police Officer Fatalities by Gunfire See an Increase in 2016

Police Officer Fatalities by Gunfire See an Increase in 2016

In just a few short weeks, gunfire has claimed the lives of 6 police officers in 2016.

Northern Mexico Prison Riot Leaves 52 Dead

Northern Mexico Prison Riot Leaves 52 Dead

A riot broke out in Topo Chico prison in northern Mexico the morning of February 11 resulting in the death of at least 52 inmates.

New Video Surveillance Center Helps Crime-Fighting Efforts in Washington

New Video Surveillance Center Helps Crime-Fighting Efforts in Washington

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has recently seen a $3.6 million boost in security.

Arecont Vision Names Joe Byron as New Regional Sales Manager for New England and Eastern Canada

Bryon brings a record of sales success earned at Network Video Technologies, Panasonic, and Sony across a wide range of high technology products.

Annual Assessment Outlines the Greatest Security Threats Facing the U.S.

Annual Assessment Outlines the Greatest Security Threats Facing the U.S.

Director of National Intelligence speaks about which security threats the United States should be prepared for.

Jeff Smith Promoted, Erik Beck Hired at Protection 1

Jeff Smith has been promoted to District Manager of the DC Metro Area, while Erik Beck has been hired as the new General Manager for the Denver area.

Report Shows the Limits of Police Body Cameras

Report Shows the Limits of Police Body Cameras

Body cameras used by the police is definitely happening, but there are some important issues to be concerned about, such as privacy, public access, storage and disciplinary actions for the tampering of footage.

Top Education Theft Recoveries of 2015

Top Education Theft Recoveries of 2015

Absolute Software Corporation has released their top four theft recoveries in 2015.

Agencies Working Together to Increase Security for Mardi Gras

Agencies Working Together to Increase Security for Mardi Gras

Thousands of people pour into New Orleans for Mardi Gras but what are authorities doing to ensure the safety of those celebrating?

Video Surveillance Captures Airport Workers with Laptop Used in Somalia In-Flight Jet Blast

Video Surveillance Captures Airport Workers with Laptop Used in Somalia In-Flight Jet Blast

CCTV footage finds that two airport workers helped to furnish the bomb that exploded on a Somali plane.

Cognitec Face Recognition System Supports Macau Casino Security

Story and live demonstration to be presented at World Game Protection Conference

Honeywell Announces Aquisition of Xtralis

Honeywell Announces Aquisition of Xtralis

Honeywell has entered into an agreement to acquire Xtralis, a global provider of smoke detection and perimeter security technologies.

Data Breach: 63,000 Social Security Numbers Compromised at University

Data Breach: 63,000 Social Security Numbers Compromised at University

The University of Central Florida is investigating a data breach that left 63,000 Social Security numbers vulnerable.

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Introduces New CEO

JoAnna Sohovich to lead Elmhurst-based corporation

Security Tight on Women’s Day in Cologne

Security Tight on Women's Day in Cologne

German police are stepping up security as the Cologne Carnival takes place.

‘Making a Murderer’ Sheriff Department Target of Bomb Threat

'Making a Murderer' Sheriff Department Target of Bomb Threat

Manitowoc sheriffs have now been targeted in more ways than one for their role in Steven Avery’s case.

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  • Making the Grade with Locks and Door Hardware

    Managing and maintaining locks and door hardware across a school district or university campus is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Knowing the basics of common door hardware, including locks, panic devices and door closers, can make a difference in daily operations and emergency situations. Read Now

  • Choosing the Right Solution

    Today, there is a strong shift from on-prem installations to cloud or hybrid-cloud deployments. As reported in the 2024 Genetec State of Physical Security report, 66% of end users said they will move to managing or storing more physical security in the cloud over the next two years. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Security Risks for U.S. Retail Chains

    Interface Systems, a provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Read Now

  • Gaining a Competitive Edge

    Ask most companies about their future technology plans and the answers will most likely include AI. Then ask how they plan to deploy it, and that is where the responses may start to vary. Every company has unique surveillance requirements that are based on market focus, scale, scope, risk tolerance, geographic area and, of course, budget. Those factors all play a role in deciding how to configure a surveillance system, and how to effectively implement technologies like AI. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis. 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