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Ready for the Big Show

I anticipate another great ASIS tradeshow. And, as always, stop me if you want to talk about editorial opportunities or contributions. I'm always looking for something new.

Staying Organized and On Schedule at ASIS 2013

It’s time to get in the tradeshow spirit as ASIS International’s 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits begins on Tuesday!

A Clear Understanding of Security in the Cloud

A Clear Understanding of Security in the Cloud

How is the security team to see and understand what it going on in the cloud when it’s, well…cloudy?



Clicking Through the Cloudy Relationship Between US Feds and Google

Clicking Through the Cloudy Relationship Between US Feds and Google

Data from Google scanning can be used for more than just targeting advertising, though what Google might be doing with private information is currently under seal.

Smiths Detection to Launch Advanced X Ray System at ASIS 2013

Advanced, dual-view X-ray inspection system for automatic explosive detection revealed at tradeshow.

Tri Ed Announces Partnership with OnSSI

Pat Comunale is proud to welcome OnSSI as a valued vendor partner.

IPVideo Corporation Introduces Global Fusion Center and License Free Cameras

IPVideo Corporation Introduces Global Fusion Center and License Free Cameras

Live, telepresence, remote controlled robot guided tours of new state-of-the-art security center to be provided at ASIS 2013.

New Ocularis LS Delivers Uncompromised Mobility and Superior Performance

New Ocularis LS Delivers Uncompromised Mobility and Superior Performance

Incorporates edge recording support and seamless download of recorded video.

iPhone and Dog Team Up to Protect Child from Abuse

iPhone and Dog Team Up to Protect Child from Abuse

A Charleston, SC family is forever thankful to their dog, Killian, as well as their iPhone.

US Navy Yard Infected with Active Shooter

Texas Native Aaron Alexis Identified as US Navy Yard Shooter

Shots fired inside Naval Sea Systems Command.

FST21 is Named as Security

FST21 is Named as Security's Best in ASIS 2013 Accolades

This award recognizes the most innovative new products, services and solutions within the security industry.

Lumidigm to Feature Fingerprint Sensor That Can Also Read Copy Resistant Credential

Lumidigm to Feature Fingerprint Sensor That Can Also Read Copy Resistant Credential

Smart imaging allows multifactor authentication with one sensor.

Ingersoll Rand Highlighting Campus Security Successes at Housing Facilities Conference

Ingersoll Rand Highlighting Campus Security Successes at Housing Facilities Conference

Students using smartphone as credentials at Villanova and University of San Francisco.

Rockwood Delivers Top Design with New Architectural Door Pulls

Rockwood Delivers Top Design with New Architectural Door Pulls

Take your interior to contemporary or traditional with architectural hardware.

Trikke Enters Security Guard Market with Three Wheel 48V Electric Patrol Vehicle

Specialty vehicle adds enormous value at much less cost.

Former TSA Employee Arrested for Making Terrorist Threats on Anniversary of American Tragedy

The familiar sentence "we will never forget" still rings true 12 years later.

Developing an End to End Transportation Security Solution for Now and the Future

Developing an End to End Transportation Security Solution for Now and the Future

IP technology taking visibility and image quality to the next level.

Dutch Calypso Housing Project Relies on IQinVision Megapixel Technology

Dutch Calypso Housing Project Relies on IQinVision Megapixel Technology

Stylish, innovative, mixed-use complex finds balance between safety and privacy.

Network Products and Solutions Drive Growth of China Video Surveillance Branding Equipment Market

Network Products and Solutions Drive Growth of China Video Surveillance Branding Equipment Market

You'll be surprised by the growth rate...bold and fascinating!

Featured

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    Managing and maintaining locks and door hardware across a school district or university campus 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. Knowing the basics of common door hardware, including locks, panic devices and door closers, can make a difference in daily operations and emergency situations. Read Now

  • Choosing the Right Solution

    Today, there is a strong shift from on-prem installations to cloud or hybrid-cloud deployments. As reported in the 2024 Genetec State of Physical Security report, 66% of end users said they will move to managing or storing more physical security in the cloud over the next two years. Read Now

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Webinars

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.” 3

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises. 3

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge. 3