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New FLIR TCX Thermal Bullet Security Camera Delivers Superior Intrusion Detection 24/7

High-performance, high-resolution thermal security camera dramatically reduces false alarms.

  • Jun 16, 2015

Milestone Systems Announces Service Offerings for Continuous Return on Investment

Milestone Care is a new support service designed to safeguard smooth operational performance, maintenance, updates and upgrades of a customer’s video solution.

  • Jun 16, 2015

HID Global Develops Innovative Biotechnology RFID Tag to Meet Vital Need in Cryopreservation

Storage vessels become highly traceable with patented tags and readers that work at subzero -196°C, and software to accurately locate, record and audit stored material.

  • Jun 16, 2015


Total Recall to Demo CrimeEye Surveillance Units at Police Security Expo 2015

Company to host booth raffle to give away covert cigarette lighter video recorder.

  • Jun 15, 2015

Charles Johnson Presents Campus Safety Security Solutions at ASCUE Education Conference

To discuss Open Options' DNA Fusion access control software and it's suite of supporting applications.

  • Jun 15, 2015

Senstar Selected to Secure NATO Rapidly Deployable Camps

Perimeter electronic security systems to include intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and public address systems.

  • Jun 15, 2015

ESX 2015 to Feature Green Beret A-Team on Exhibit Floor

Visitors to learn more about the capabilities of this elite, highly-trained group who specialize in marksmanship, weapons, communications, intelligence, trauma medicine and explosives.

  • Jun 15, 2015

Genetec Announces New AutoVu Free-flow Off-street Parking Enforcement Solution

Optimizes parking enforcement efficiency with real-time violation tracking.

  • Jun 15, 2015
More Security Planned at Dallas Police Department

More Security Planned at Dallas Police Department

The department headquarters was attacked by a lone gunman this weekend.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 15, 2015
Secure Your Data with Emojis

Secure Your Data with Emojis

Cute little pics could take the place of PIN codes.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 15, 2015
Security at Summer Camps is Not What it Needs to Be

Security at Summer Camps is Not What it Needs to Be

How security professionals can help kids and those who care for them stay safe.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 12, 2015
Online Exclusive: Who

Online Exclusive: Who's Minding Your Surveillance Systems' Performance?

Bud Broomhead, CEO, Viakoo wonders how you are managing the performance of your video surveillance infrastructure.

  • By Bud Broomhead
  • Jun 12, 2015
Whistleblower Calls Out Visa Program for Wealthy Foreigners

Whistleblower Calls Out Visa Program for Wealthy Foreigners

Taylor Johnson came forward with critical comments regarding a program known as EB-5.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 12, 2015

Avigilon Launches the Control Center Edge Solution High Definition Recorder

Compact solution offers intelligent high definition surveillance and local storage capabilities for monitoring of critical infrastructure locations.

  • Jun 12, 2015

LUCY Data Security Solution Acts as “Crash Test Dummy” to Emulate Cyberattacks

Helps find security weakest links to prevent phishing, malware and drive-by attacks.

  • Jun 12, 2015

Altronix Receives Coveted Superstar Award at PSA-TEC 2015

Based on PSA membership, ease of doing business, product quality and customer service excellence.

  • Jun 11, 2015
The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

It’s all a game of psychology used to take over the world.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 11, 2015
Chinese Ex-Security Chief Gets Life Sentence

Chinese Ex-Security Chief Gets Life Sentence

Zhou Yongkang was sentenced for accepting bribes, abusing power and revealing state secrets.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 11, 2015

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    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.