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Altronix to Showcase Innovative LINQ Communication Technology at ASIS 2015

LINQ enables comprehensive communications for power distribution and control.

Eid Passport Changes Its Name to SureID

New name reflects expertise in creating end-to-end, high-assurance identity management programs and digital identities for organizations and individuals.

Digital Fly Launches Real-time Social Media Monitoring and Alert Service for Schools

New technology helps improve school safety by tracking threats, bullying and more on Twitter and Instagram.



ECKey and Southco Announce Bluetooth Access Controller Partnership

Companies to work together on all aspects of sales, marketing and manufacturing of Bluetooth readers.

Can You Take Frozen Liquids through Airport Security?

Can You Take Frozen Liquids through Airport Security?

One man tried to find out.

Terminal Stupidity and Innocuous Fires

Online Exclusive: Terminal Stupidity and Innocuous Fires

Wrightstyle’s Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at how fires can be started accidentally or stupidly.

PlateSmart Inks Reseller Agreement with Convergint Technologies

Security powerhouses join forces to achieve rapid market penetration with groundbreaking and disruptive ALPR-based video analytics technology.

ZKAccess Announces V3.5 Software Upgrade

User-friendly interface makes it easy to learn, install, operate and maintain the system.

Arecont Vision Helps Increase Situational Awareness at Vietnam's Newest Healthcare Facility

First integrated healthcare facility in the country to provide comprehensive healthcare solution employing advanced medical equipment and professional medical staff.

Online Exclusive: Integrated Access Control Sends School Safety to the Head of the Class

Online Exclusive: Integrated Access Control Sends School Safety to the Head of the Class

Integrating with school's existing infrastructure a smart choice especially when used with video surveillance and data systems.

Security Flaw puts WhatsApp Users at Risk

Security Flaw puts WhatsApp Users at Risk

The flaw could affect up to 200 million users.

The Eyes and Ears of Students are the Keys to Campus Safety

The Eyes and Ears of Students are the Keys to Campus Safety

School district in California taking relationship building to heart.

ZKAccess Releases FV 350 Multi-biometric Finger Vein and Fingerprint Access Control Reader

Capable of capturing and processing both finger vein and fingerprint biometric data simultaneously.

Real-Time Technology Group Earns DHS Safety Act Designation

Rewards invention and commercialization of anti-terrorism technologies.

Open Options Announces DNA Fusion Integration with Veristream iVisitor Management System

To provide advanced security solution for businesses, education and organizations with lobby and reception security management needs.

Galaxy Control Systems Announces Enhanced Support for Innovative Morpho Products

Solution ensures support for company’s new and legacy biometric technologies.

Toshiba Sets New Standard for Outdoor Video Surveillance

The IKS-WR7412 IP dome camera delivers high-definition video in challenging applications.

Z-Wave Alliance Welcomes Lowe's as it Expands its Smart Home Retail Presence

Membership with Iris by Lowe's smart home solution.

Videofied Enters Partnership with PSA Security Network

To distribute next generation of wireless, outdoor, battery-powered cameras along with wireless video alarm systems.

School security

High School Testing State-of-the-Art Security Measures

Southwestern High School in Shelbyville, Ind., is testing some innovative new security measures to keep kids safe

Featured

  • 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

  • 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. 3

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation. 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