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Educating End Users

As a provider of storage for video surveillance systems, the hardest part of my job is educating end-users, integrators and consultants on the best way to purchase storage for their systems.

Seriously Cybersecurity Insurance

The thought of a network or individual cameras getting hacked brought cybersecurity into the security picture pretty quickly. Cyber questions also arise when discussing cameras being manufactured in China.

A Virtual Gateway

Three years ago, Shrader Engineering had the privilege of designing one of the most unique security concepts in the region for the city of Sugar Land, Texas, Police Department. The security system forms a “virtual gateway” throughout the city.



Getting The Most

Getting The Most

The large geographical area and variety of locations and assets to protect make municipal video surveillance particularly challenging.

Comprehensive Security Plan for Final Four

Comprehensive Security Plan for Final Four

Glendale and Phoenix security officials feel confident in the security plan that will form around the men’s basketball tournament.

Clay Locking Platform is the Smarter Way to Open Doors. From Wherever You Are.

Clay Solutions B.V. has announced the release of Clay Locking Platform – the only API that makes it possible to integrate cloud-based access control to existing businesses and product portfolios.

SALTO Systems Names Adam Reed As Western Regional Sales Manager

SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Adam Reed to the commercial sales team position of Western Regional Sales Manager.

Erratic Driver Causes Chaos on Capitol Hill

Erratic Driver Causes Chaos on Capitol Hill

Shots were fired when U.S. Capitol Police tried to stop an erratic driver on Wednesday morning.

Security Changes at Magic Kingdom

Security Changes at Magic Kingdom

To improve customers’ entrance experience, Magic Kingdom is pushing their security checkpoints outside the transportation and ticket center.

Milestone Systems Announces New Senior Level Appointments to Drive Growth

Two new VP and Director positions and four significant internal promotions and appointments jump-start Milestone in 2017

Newly Consolidated Panasonic Security Business to Provide Integrated Security Solutions

Panasonic announced that its Panasonic Security Business Group has formally integrated the company’s security camera and related devices business with the business of Video Insight.

Drone Proposal Includes Identification Transmit

Drone Proposal Suggests Identification Transmit

Drone manufacturer, DJI, proposes that drones continually transmit identification.

Revolutionary Wearable Worker Safety

Revolutionary Wearable Worker Safety

Occly™ is a wearable personal safety device worn on the body or clipped to an accessory.

London Police Review Security, Search for Motive Following Attack

London Police Review Security, Search for Motive Following Attack

Britain police are looking to review security efforts around Parliament after a vehicle and knife attack that killed four people.

Connected Security Expo Returns to ISC West For its Second Year

After a successful inaugural run in 2016, the Connected Security Expo is back for year two at ISC West 2017 with some important changes.

Get the Most out of ISC West 2017

Take a walk around the show room floor, talk with those you do business with and post on social media!

Nightclub Shooting in Cincinnati Leaves 1 Dead, 15 Injured

Nightclub Shooting in Cincinnati Leaves 1 Dead, 15 Injured

Police are not investigating this incident as terrorism.

3 Packing Tips for ISC West

3 Packing Tips for ISC West

If there is anything I’ve learned in my one year at ISC West it’s how to pack for the event.

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  • Pragmatism, Productivity, and the Push for Accountability in 2025-2026

    Every year, the security industry debates whether artificial intelligence is a disruption, an enabler, or a distraction. By 2025, that conversation matured, where AI became a working dimension in physical identity and access management (PIAM) programs. Observations from 2025 highlight this turning point in AI’s role in access control and define how security leaders are being distinguished based on how they apply it. Read Now

  • Report: Cyber Attackers Continue to Turn to AI-Based Tools to Avoid Detection

    Comcast Business recently released its 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a comprehensive analysis of 34.6 billion cybersecurity events detected between June 1,2024 and May 31, 2025. Now in its third year, the report offers business leaders a unique perspective into the evolving threat landscape and provides actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their defenses and align cybersecurity with business risk. Read Now

  • Axis Communications Creates AI-powered Video Surveillance Orchestra

    What if cameras could not only see the world, but interpret it—and respond like orchestra musicians reading sheet music: instantly, precisely, and in perfect harmony? That’s what global network technology leader Axis Communications set to find out. Read Now

  • Just as Expected

    GSX produced a wonderful tradeshow earlier this week. Monday was surprisingly strong in the morning, and the afternoon wasn’t bad at all. That’s Monday’s results and asking attendees to travel on Sunday. Just a quick hint, no one wants to give up their weekend to travel and set up an exhibit booth. I’m just saying. Read Now

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  • NOLA: The Crescent City

    Twenty years later we finds ourselves in New Orleans. Twenty years ago the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina forced exhibitors and attendees to look elsewhere for tradeshow floor space. Read Now

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New Products

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.