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Securitron Focuses on Sustainability with EcoPower at ISC West 2015

At ISC West 2015, Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is showcasing its commitment to developing efficient power for energy efficient locks, with its recently launched EcoPower power supply.

New FLIR TCX Security Camera to be Showcased at ISC West

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today the availability of the new FLIR TCX thermal mini bullet camera, a security camera combining 24/7 high-contrast thermal video and high-performance built-in video motion detection with a level of affordability that the industry has never seen.

Retailer Tommy Bahama Reduces LP Investigation Times by More than 90 Percent with March Networks Searchlight

Tommy Bahama, the island-inspired clothing and home furnishing retailer based in Seattle, WA, has selected March Networks' comprehensive retail solution to gain faster, more robust loss prevention (LP) capabilities, improve recovery and apprehension rates with higher-quality video evidence, and better safeguard customers and employees at 130 stores worldwide.



Axis Announces Zipstream Technology, Reducing Storage Requirements by 50 Percent or More in Video Surveillance Applications

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, introduces Zipstream technology allowing customers to benefit from reduced bandwidth and storage requirements without having to invest in new cameras or software.

Barracuda Introduces Cloud-Managed HD IP Video Surveillance Cameras with Built-in DVR Functionality

Barracuda has updated its video surveillance line with CudaEye Local+ video surveillance service plan.

New Ocularis v5.0 Video Management Software to be Released at ISC West in Las Vegas

OnSSI's new Ocularis v5.0 ushers in a new era in Video Management Software (VMS) capabilities, efficiencies, scalability and cost effectiveness to best support diversified customer requirements and system designs.

Sounder Bases Meet New NFPA Requirements for Sleeping Spaces

The System Sensor SpectrAlert Advance line of low frequency notification appliances – which includes sounders, sounder strobes, and sounder bases – is designed to meet the NFPA 72® sleeping space requirements that went into effect January 1, 2014.

Monitronics Plans eContract Enhancements

Effective customer interaction is a critical factor in any potential sale, and technology plays a huge part in determining success or failure. That's why Monitronics plans a major enhancement this summer to its ground-breaking eContract mobile application with the integration of technology from DocuSign, an acknowledged leader in electronic signature technology.

A New Training Platform

Over the course of the next three days, you will see, handle and feel many new products. You'll also see many products that have gone through successful upgrades. Where does a person learn how to implement new products and innovations?

The Nitty Gritty of ISC West 2015

The Nitty Gritty of ISC West 2015

For the past month, my work inbox has been filling up with articles and press releases from various companies that contain the words "ISC West 2015," inviting me to visit a booth or attend an event.

Tips and Tricks to Get the Most Out of ISC West 2015

Tips and Tricks to Get the Most Out of ISC West 2015

Just as it's impossible to experience every part of Disney World in just three days, the same is true when it comes to the "Disney World" of security trade shows, ISC West. With droves and droves of attendees fighting for their place at booth demonstrations, events and presentations, I have developed some tried and true tips and tricks to feel like I have succeeded at ISC West.

One Person Shot Dead at Wayne Community College

One Person Shot Dead at Wayne Community College

The suspect in the North Carolina shooting is a white male.

AP Investigation Details Hundreds of Perimeter Breaches at US Airports

AP Investigation Details Hundreds of Perimeter Breaches at US Airports

A report outlines 268 different perimeter breaches at airports since 2004

With so many business functions becoming integrated through networked devices or systems, it is no wonder that one of the newly re-introduced buzzwords spreading throughout the physical security industry is integrated security services.

Online Exclusive: ‘Integrated Security’ – Not Just an Industry Buzzword

With so many business functions becoming integrated through networked devices or systems, it is no wonder that one of the newly re-introduced buzzwords spreading throughout the physical security industry is integrated security services.

HID Global Launches Innovative RFID Tag

Uniquely designed for high-volume, enduring up to 300 commercial washing cycles.

Orion Entrance Control, Inc.'s OBSG-HG Receives 2015 Govies Award

Award proves company’s ability to product technically-superior, esthetically-pleasing optical barriers for facility security.

Featured

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    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.