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Milestone Systems Navigates New Sales Channels with Netgear and Zucchetti

New partnership expands the reach of Milestone Systems in Italy, extending the sales channel beyond traditional security trade.

STANLEY Security Kicks Off Nomination

STANLEY increased initial $500K grant value by $100K during leading security industry trade show.

9/11 Terrorists Reported to Airport Officials before Attacks

911 Terrorists Reported to Airport Officials before Attacks

At least three people spotted al Qaeda hijackers casing security checkpoints at Boston's Logan Airport months before 2001 tragedy.



Yahoo Claims a Server Attack was not the Shellshock Bug

Yahoo Claims a Server Attack was not the Shellshock Bug

Yahoo officials made a statement regarding a bug that was discovered by hackers looking to exploit the system.

Make Untraceable Semiautomatic Rifles in Your Home

In a couple of hours, machine can produce aluminum lower receiver of AR-15 rifle.

School Security Gets its Head in the Cloud

School Security Gets its Head in the Cloud

Deploying modern video surveillance in educational institutions to maximize risk management, increase student and faculty protection and enhance overall campus safety.

Man Posing as Member of Congress Gets Access to Secure Area at Obama Event

Man Posing as Member of Congress Gets Access to Secure Area at Obama Event

An unidentified man was able to get access to a secure area backstage at an appearance by the president

HID Global, Vanderbilt University Pilot Uses Mobile Access Control Featuring Bluetooth Smart Technology

HID Global recently announced completion of an access control pilot at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., that has validated the use of smartphones as a convenient and compelling new way to open doors with a “tap” or using the company’s patented “Twist and Go” gesture technology for opening doors and gates from a distance.

New SightLogix Certified Partner Program Targets Regional, Entrepreneurial Integrators

Program advocates technology specialization and innovative new business development practices.

PPM Demonstrates the Power of Incident Management Intelligence at ASIS 2014

New features and services create a more valuable and powerful end-to-end solution.

OnSSI Enhances Technology, Value and Support for All Ocularis Models

Increased emphasis on new technologies, a compelling value proposition, and a higher level of technical support demonstrated by company.

MOBOTIX Presents New IP Video Solutions at ASIS 2014

Important highlights include previews of MxMultiViewer, MxDisplay management station and i25 Hemispheric camera.

Hikvision and Smartvue Joint Camera to Cloud Solution Innovates Video Surveillance

Two companies provide a cloud-based video surveillance service and cloud-to-camera solution for small, medium and enterprise organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

New Mobile Solution from Galaxy Control Systems Extends Access Control Reach and Functionality

New handheld reader ideal for mustering, remote/portable applications.

Galaxy Control Systems Offers Access Control Benefits for Education beyond the Conventional

System Galaxy v.10.4 enables innovative applications to track student movement.

New Galaxy Control Systems Remote Access Reader Sets New Benchmark in Polling Speed

Turbo485 delivers speeds up to 10X faster than conventional 485 readers using legacy RS485 architecture.

ControlByNet Introduces Cloud Plus Video Surveillance Platform

Package offers onsite solution, mobile platform and enterprise guard software allowing multi-site enterprises to leverage a central web-based management console.

Arecont Vision Enhances Popular MegaDome 2 Megapixel Cameras with Additional Features

STELLAR low-light technology, on-board storage and more deliver added security.

Featured

  • Meeting Modern Demands

    Door hardware and access control continue to be at the forefront of innovation within the security industry, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of commercial spaces. Read Now

  • Leveraging IoT and Open Platform VMS for a Connected Future

    The evolution of urban environments is being reshaped by the convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and open platform VMS. As cities worldwide grapple with growing populations and increasing operational complexities, these integrated technologies are emerging as powerful tools for creating more livable, efficient, and secure urban spaces. Read Now

  • Securing the Future

    Two security experts sit down with Security Today’s editor in chief Ralph C. Jensen to discuss what they see emerging and changing over the next several years along with how security stakeholders can harness these innovations into opportunities. Read Now

  • Collaboration Made Easy Using a Work Management Platform

    Effective collaboration between security operators, teams and other departments is critical to the smooth functioning of organizations. Yet, as organizations grow in complexity, it becomes more difficult for teams to coordinate with each other. This is compounded by staffing shortages, turnover and ineffective collaboration tools. Read Now

  • Creating a Safer World

    Managing and supporting locks and door hardware within a facility is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Read Now

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    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.”

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities