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Keeping Sales at Full Strength - Successful companies look for full-time, year round staff

Keeping Sales at Full Strength

There’s no question about the importance of skilled salespeople to any successful security dealer. Without a rep that can get in the door or establish a rapport with a potential customer over the phone, there are no sales.

Intelligence on the Edge - Do you have an App for that?

Intelligence on the Edge

In video surveillance, the concept of centralized intelligent systems and intelligence on the edge is an on-going conversation, as both solutions have pros and cons depending on specific user needs and applications.

Border Checkpoints Go High Tech - Science fiction is quickly becoming science fact

Border Checkpoints Go High Tech

Imagine this: You’re looking around the room and people are getting retinal scans. Others are presenting RFID cards. Some are undergoing fingerprint imaging. Did you accidentally walk onto the set of some futuristic blockbuster movie? Guess again.



Perimeter Benefits - The world of physical security has changed in response to the pervasive threat of terrorism around the globe.

Perimeter Benefits

Most everyone is aware that crash-rated, anti-terrorist vehicle access control barriers, barricades, bollards and gates are standard security tools at government facilities, from embassies to courthouses and capitols to a host of other locales.

A City Wide Approach to Security - San Francisco Metropolitan Transit Agency unifies security in new command center

A City Wide Approach to Security

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) was in need of a solution to maximize the use of their CCTV cameras deployed in the transit system, including the buses, trains and subways.

Pelco by Schneider Electric Introduces Mini, Entry-level, 360-degree Camera

New Evolution Mini 360° Indoor camera extends popular Evolution panoramic camera range with affordable, discreet, and powerful performance — and introduces new 3-year warranty.

Milestone Systems Adds Support for New Breed of Wide-angle Cameras

Latest device pack for new hybrid-type of 360-degree cameras to use with XProtect video management software.

ALARMAX to Distribute the IRONCLAD Fence Intrusion Detection Kits

Ideal addition to distribution channel to provide customers with a fence alarm system.

Attorney General Says US Malls Should Increase Security

Attorney General Says U.S. Malls Should Increase Security

Holder suggests increasing staff, cameras and other techniques

SIA to Offer Unique Certification Exam at ISC West

Act now and receive a special ISC West offer of $50 off the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam fee using discount code: 50ISCW2015.

TRI-ED Opens New Branch in Baltimore

Looking forward to serving customers and exceeding their expectations.

RGB Spectrum Introduces MediaWall V

UHD video wall processor offering up to 4K resolution I/O, single wire connectivity and fully scalable windows.

U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

Announced in a statement of two paragraphs totaling less than 100 words.

Signal-Tech and cramZ marketing services, Inc. Enter Into Strategic Marketing Alliance

Provides parking industry with a total parking guidance solution including vehicle counting, space available digital LED sign displays and parking management software.

Investigation Finds Hundreds of Airport Security Badges Missing

Investigation Finds Hundreds of Airport Security Badges Missing

TSA blocked access to missing badge records post-investigation.

Kimberlite Aids Police in Most Apprehensions in 2014

Fresno-based monitoring station maximizes community resources, combats false alarms at more than double efficiency of national average.

HID Global Unveils Wafer-thin UHF High Temperature Label

RFID tracking in the automobile industry and harsh industrial applications that can withstand exposure to moisture, flames, chemicals, pressure and torsion.

Altronix Delivers Intelligent Power that Communicates

Enhanced eFlow Power Supply/Charger enables remote monitoring, reporting and the control of power or devices from anywhere.

Surveillance Technology Tracks Crimes in Real Time

Surveillance Technology Tracks Crimes in Real Time

Mounting cameras on fixed-wing aircraft can provide more use data than police helicopters and for less money.

Mall of America could be affected if Homeland Security Funds Run Out

Mall of America could be affected if Homeland Security Funds Run Out

Like so many other large operations across the country, the mall is partially funded by Homeland Security.

Featured

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

  • Study: Only 35 Percent of Companies Include Cybersecurity Teams When Implementing AI

    Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology. Read Now

  • New Report Series Highlights E-Commerce Threats, Fraud Against Retailers

    Trustwave, a cybersecurity and managed security services provider, recently released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, marking the second year of its ongoing research into these critical security issues. Read Now

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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. 3

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening. 3

  • 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