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Multi-factor Verification with a Lifetime Warranty

Farpointe Pyramid Proximity Card ReaderPlus Keypad has 8-inch read range that determines what you have and a PIN establishes what you know.

  • Oct 29, 2014

HID Global Demonstrates Its Secure Mobile Identities and Solutions at CARTES 2014

Latest credential management and layered authentication solutions addressing enterprise and banking security will be showcased.

  • Oct 29, 2014
Hackers Breach White House Computers

Hackers Breach White House Computers

The hackers are thought to be working for the Russian government.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 29, 2014


Milestone Systems Announces IT Distributor Partnership

Ingram Micro to distribute Milestone IP video products in Austria, Germany and Switzerland for security and IT integrators to deliver solutions based on open platform technology.

  • Oct 28, 2014
Man Still Missing from Broncos Game

Man Still Missing from Broncos Game

The 53-year-old was last seen during halftime of the Broncos vs. Chargers game

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 28, 2014

Genetec Wins 2014 Axis ADP of the Year Award for North America

Axis recognizes Genetec for its continued growth and commitment to IP video surveillance and access control technology.

  • Oct 28, 2014

AMAG Technologys Newest Symmetry V8 Software Further Developed to Support Federal Government

Government entities required to install FICAM-compliant products to meet security specifications.

  • Oct 28, 2014

Cornhusker Bank Standardizes on Genetec Security Center

110-year old bank in Lincoln, Nebraska unifies security operations across its branches.

  • Oct 28, 2014

HID Global and Datawatch Systems Showcase Mobile Access Control

Washington D.C. high-rise office building tenants can view HID Mobile Access capabilities that are integrated with other advanced building technology in special demonstration suite.

  • Oct 28, 2014
Security Situation Investigated on Flight to Charlotte

Security Situation Investigated on Flight to Charlotte

Passengers were stranded for more than an hour after their plane landed.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 27, 2014
Jane Embury explains how skybridges, along with modern glazing systems, play a significant role in evacuations.

The Bridge of Sighs and Evacuation Models

Skybridges, along with modern glazing systems, play a significant role in evacuations.

  • By Jane Embury
  • Oct 27, 2014
The Rise of the Machines: M2M’s Role in Transforming Business and Security

The Rise of the Machines: M2M’s Role in Transforming Business and Security

Faced with tighter security requirements, enhanced regulatory pressure and heightened environmental concerns, businesses seek technologies that will improve overall business processes.

  • By Rod Montrose
  • Oct 24, 2014
Twist Mobile Access Adoption Growing

Twist Mobile Access Adoption Growing

Smartphones expected to replace mechanical keys and physical access cards making user experience, value and new gestures a must.

  • By John Fenske
  • Oct 24, 2014

Securitron EcoPower Power Supply Achieves Energy Savings

GreenCircle certified for up to 99% energy savings versus traditional power supplies.

  • Oct 24, 2014
Apple CEO Discusses Privacy Talks with Chinese Government

Apple CEO Discusses Privacy Talks with Chinese Government

Tim Cook said the talks were ‘very open’

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 24, 2014
Amazon Boosts Privacy Law Compliance with New Frankfurt Data Center

Amazon Boosts Privacy Law Compliance with New Frankfurt Data Center

The AWS data center hopes to help German businesses move to the cloud.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Oct 23, 2014
6 Halloween Safety Tips Every Adult Needs to Know

6 Halloween Safety Tips Every Adult Needs to Know

There's thousands of safety tips for children on Halloween, so parents, these are just for you!

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Oct 23, 2014

Middle Atlantic Sets New Standard for Compact Surge Protection

Engineered with non-sacrificial and non-degrading protection to ensure system reliability by absorbing surges without contaminating system ground.

  • Oct 23, 2014

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    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

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