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Table for Two or Four

Table for Two, or Four

Mexico City has more than 25 million people. Where do all these people eat when they want a night out on the town? The majority don't go out, I'm sure. But those who do travel to the Polanco district.

La expo México era muy bueno

El expo en Mexico fue un enorme éxito

Generally, on day three of a tradeshow, exhibitors take the time to talk to each other and their products and solutions. Expo de Seguridad is a little bit different. The show hours are extended into the morning, which seemed odd, but there is quite a bit of traffic after the 2 p.m. hour. Everyone is anxiously engaged.

All-Star Game Hopes to Hit Homerun with Security

All-Star Game Hopes to Hit Homerun with Security

Cincinnati prepares for safety at Great American Ball Park for the 86th edition.



Police Officer Kills Two Gunmen at Muhammed Cartoon Contest

Police Officer Kills Two Gunmen at Muhammed Cartoon Contest

The gunmen were carrying assault rifles and were eliminated before they could enter the contest in Garland, Texas.

Annual CPD2YOU Fiesta Lineshow on Cinco de Mayo

New products, demos, manufacture reps meetups and prizes along with Mexican-themed beverages and gifts.

Security Today Named Finalist in min

Security Today Named Finalist in min's Best of the Web & Digital Awards Competition

Industry’s top honor in the digital space, recognizing outstanding social media, web and mobile initiatives among consumer and b2b magazines, according to PRWeb.

DOJ to Give 50 Police Departments Grants for Body Cameras

DOJ to Give 50 Police Departments Grants for Body Cameras

Loretta Lynch has announced a new body camera pilot program.

An Elephant in the Living Room

Security managers are more aware than ever that information security requires a layered approach with components addressing every point of intrusion on the corporate network.

The Value of a Smart Home

The Value of a Smart Home

In Utah, locals refer to the Orem/Provo area as Happy Valley. It is a quiet, conservative college town, but all this doesn’t stand in the way of building a booming business.

New Focus on the Classroom

New Focus on the Classroom

It’s been two weeks and it’s time for me to introduce the latest video surveillance technology to the daycare center. They need to install IP cameras, so I can clearly see what that baby girl is doing, and make sure she is treated like I expect my granddaughter to be treated.

The New Alphabet

Mastering the alphabet used to be as simple as learning your ABCs. Not anymore. A whole new alphabet has been created for the world of analog video. Don’t try to sing this one to the “Alphabet song” we all grew up with. It doesn’t work. Trust me. I just spent 15 minutes trying.

Too Good to be True

There has been a noticeable increase in mass-produced, lowcost cameras available in the security industry. Low prices can be hard to resist, especially considering the tight budgets faced by government agencies at all levels.

Trendy Beverly Hills

Trendy Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, Calif., has been glamorized in countless film and television depictions as the home of the wealthy and the famous.

Changes are Coming

Changes are Coming

During the past 10 years there have been some magnificent technological innovations in the security industry, but the pace of change has never been higher.

Appropriate Response

Appropriate Response

Everybody knows the old saying that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. But, alarm dealers understand that there’s a third certainty: false alarms.

Capturing Teachable Moments

Capturing Teachable Moments

When you’re conducting a therapy session, it’s virtually impossible to be fully engaged with the client and be an objective observer of your own interactions at the same time.

The Zoo at Night

The Zoo at Night

The fierce competition in the hospitality market has created a need to think creatively in order to increase the number of visitors. Therefore, Copenhagen Zoo constantly looks for new ways to give their customers an interesting and out-of-the-box experience.

Building a Foundation

Building a Foundation

Now more than ever, major network vulnerabilities are making national and international news headlines.

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