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Growing To New Heights

Growing To New Heights

Business is booming in higher education, and campuses all around the country are stepping up to the challenge to enhance security.

Lockdown!

Lockdown!

Wireless locks are increasingly becoming the solution of choice in commercial facilities worldwide.

Unique Challenges

Unique Challenges

With almost 33,000 students and just under 5,000 academic and administrative staff, BYU takes its responsibility to provide a secure environment for students, staff and visitors very seriously.



Holding an Open Door

A top tier university serving more than 40,000 students needed a cost effective way to improve the level of security at its non-card access controlled doors.

Smarter Surveillance

Smarter Surveillance

School surveillance continues to be one of the most important markets for video surveillance, And with good reason.

Protecting the Goods

You already know you’re going to put some of that expensive security equipment outside in the elements. You also know how brutal the elements can be on sophisticated electronic solutions.

Napco StarLink™ Communications Solutions Expanded

Providing Even More Dealers, More Features & Cost-Savings

Hikvision Supports STEM Education with Donation to Citizen Schools

Hikvision Supports STEM Education with Donation to Citizen Schools

Citizen Schools mobilizes teams of educators and volunteers to lead real-world learning projects and provide academic support, helping students discover and achieve their dreams.

FBI Drops Apple Case, Helps Unlock Other iPhones

FBI Drops Apple Case, Helps Unlock Other iPhones

After the FBI was successfully able to use a third party source to extract the data from the San Bernardino attack’s phone, they are now offering to help in other cases.

Konica Minolta Acquires MOBOTIX

Konica Minolta Acquires MOBOTIX

Konica Minolta has entered into a share transfer agreement with MOBOTIX.

Secret Service Bans Guns at Republican Convention

Secret Service Bans Guns at Republican Convention

Guns will not be allowed into the Republican convention in July despite the ideals of those attending.

Vanderbilt Bolsters Executive Team with Strategic Hires

Vanderbilt has made a number of hires for its global executive leadership team

The Slow Adoption of the EMV Chip

The Slow Adoption of the EMV Chip

While banks have been in compliance with the new standardized EMV chip in debit and credit cards, retailers and consumers just don’t care.

EgyptAir Plane Hijacking: All Passengers Freed Without Injury

EgyptAir Plane Hijacking: All Passengers Freed Without Injury

A hijacker attempted to take control of an EgyptAir plane on its way to Cairo.

Bosch Highlights Integration and Intelligence at ISC West

Delivers new offerings to help dealers achieve growth.

PSA-TEC @ ISC Tackles Video Analytics, IT Skills, and other Hot Topics

While ISC West doesn't step into high gear until next Wednesday, April 6 with the opening of the exhibit hall, the actual conference starts the day before with a number of interesting and unique educational sessions.

Shooting at the Capitol: Suspect in Custody

Shooting at the Capitol: Suspect in Custody

A shooting occurred in the Capitol Visitor Center March 28.

Featured

  • Meeting Modern Demands

    Door hardware and access control continue to be at the forefront of innovation within the security industry, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of commercial spaces. Read Now

  • Leveraging IoT and Open Platform VMS for a Connected Future

    The evolution of urban environments is being reshaped by the convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and open platform VMS. As cities worldwide grapple with growing populations and increasing operational complexities, these integrated technologies are emerging as powerful tools for creating more livable, efficient, and secure urban spaces. Read Now

  • Securing the Future

    Two security experts sit down with Security Today’s editor in chief Ralph C. Jensen to discuss what they see emerging and changing over the next several years along with how security stakeholders can harness these innovations into opportunities. Read Now

  • Collaboration Made Easy Using a Work Management Platform

    Effective collaboration between security operators, teams and other departments is critical to the smooth functioning of organizations. Yet, as organizations grow in complexity, it becomes more difficult for teams to coordinate with each other. This is compounded by staffing shortages, turnover and ineffective collaboration tools. Read Now

  • Creating a Safer World

    Managing and supporting locks and door hardware within a facility 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. Read Now

New Products

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.

  • 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.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities