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Axis Communications Academy Launches Sales Essentials Training in the US and Canada

Axis Communications Academy Launches Sales Essentials Training in the US and Canada

The one-day, instructor-led course hits more than 40 N. American cities through 2013 to teach strategies, tips and best practices for selling IP video surveillance.

Diamond Casinos and Entertainment on Top of their Game

Diamond Casinos and Entertainment on Top of their Game

Upgrade to KeyWatcher Touch adds benefits of common user database and email/SMS notifications.

Integrator Chooses FST21 SafeRise Solution to Secure  Massive Manhattan Apartment Complex

Integrator Chooses FST21 SafeRise Solution to Secure Massive Manhattan Apartment Complex

"FST21's technology is probably the most exciting that I've ever come into contact with. This is where access is going. This is the future." - Brian McLaughlin, Integrator, The SecureCom Group, Ltd.



Apple iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner to Incorporate Sapphire Crystal

Apple iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner to Incorporate Sapphire Crystal

I found out some interesting Apple iPhone news this morning about the iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner! Not only is the iPhone 5S supposed to debut on September 10, but seems that Apple is going to make the iPhone 5S’s home button from scratch-proof sapphire crystal, so it can double as a fingerprint sensor.

Tyco Security Products Provides Yale New Haven Hospital a Prescription for Unified Security

Tyco Security Products Provides Yale New Haven Hospital a Prescription for Unified Security

Phased approach transitions more than 12 individual sites onto C•CURE 9000, victor VMS across hospital’s central network.

TSA Confiscates Mortar Round at Dulles International Airport

TSA Confiscates Mortar Round at Dulles International Airport

60mm inert mortar round found in passenger’s checked bag.

Training Next-Generation Cyber Warriors with Advanced Cyber Ranges

Online Exclusive: Training Next-Generation Cyber Warriors with Advanced Cyber Ranges

Organizations worldwide face a dangerous shortage of cyber warriors who possess the skills required to defend against cyber terrorism. A pragmatic and sustainable new approach is urgently needed to prepare cyber warriors to defend critical infrastructures.

New Competitive Upgrade Program Makes Updating to IP Video Surveillance Simple

New Competitive Upgrade Program Makes Updating to IP Video Surveillance Simple

Affordable option for end users and integrators unhappy with their current IP-based video surveillance system or concerned about the increasing costs of adding camera licenses and maintenance fees.

Precise Biometrics Adds Tactivo for iPhone 5 to Growing Mobile Security Product Line

Precise Biometrics Adds Tactivo for iPhone 5 to Growing Mobile Security Product Line

Precise Biometrics released new product pricing for its mobile device authentication solutions to continue to serve customers.

Precise Biometrics Announces the Global Launch of Tactivo Mini for Android

Precise Biometrics Announces the Global Launch of Tactivo Mini for Android

A provider of innovative authentication solutions expands its technological footprint and product utility with the launch of its latest solution offering.

From Legacy to Future Proof with Hosted Video Storage Solutions

From Legacy to Future Proof with Hosted Video Storage Solutions

How to manage and evaluate cost-effective solutions through the storage model for hosted video surveillance solutions.

Jimmy Chiu remembers the Summerland tragedy

Online Exclusive: Remembering the Summerland Tragedy

The Summerland tragedy changed building regulations across the country because poor design and inappropriate building materials allowed a minor fire to become a major conflagration. The lessons learned had influence across many international jurisdictions.

CCTV Tipping Point Still Coming in 2014

CCTV Tipping Point Still Coming in 2014

Network video surveillance gear sales to surpass analog next year.

Milestone Integration Supports Student Learning at St Andrews University Medical School

Milestone Integration Supports Student Learning at St Andrews University Medical School

Video portfolios of exercises in clinical and communication skills are evaluated.

El liderazgo politico en los planes de seguridad

El liderazgo politico en los planes de seguridad

This article discusses the transforming of the city of Bogota and Medellin by utilizing the importance of political leadership in security. (English summary on bottom of page 5 of article.)

MicroPower Technologies Announces New Funding

MicroPower Technologies Announces New Funding

$5.7 Million will be used to finance growth and product development.

Texas Colleges and Universities Authorized to Perform Background Checks on Future Dorm Dwellers

Texas Colleges and Universities Authorized to Perform Background Checks on Future Dorm Dwellers

Students may have to submit to a background check before being permitted to live on campus.

Cultural Heritage Site Foils Thieves

Cultural Heritage Site Foils Thieves

Protecting pieces of history with a video surveillance solution based on machine-to-machine (M2M) communications.

Bogus iPhone Chargers Infect Your Device with Malware

Bogus iPhone Chargers Infect Your Device with Malware

It's time to recharge your iPhone battery, but before you plug in make sure it’s not a “Mactan!”

Providing Mercy

After dealing with proprietary systems that did not “play well” with each other, Mercy made the decision to replace them with non-proprietary, enterprise-level systems through Lenel.

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    A few years ago, all we saw in the news was the ‘great resignation.’ Now we have another ‘great’ to deal with. According to CBRE, 2023 was the start of the ‘great return’ as office workers returned to their normal offices after working from home. The data shows that two-thirds of all U.S office buildings were more than 90% leased as of Q2 2023. Read Now

  • Failed Cybersecurity Controls Costing U.S. Businesses $30 Billion Yearly

    Panaseer recently released ControlWatch and the Continuous Controls Battle: Panaseer 2025 Security Leaders Report examining the cost of cybersecurity control failures and the impact of growing personal liability for security failings on security leaders. The report analyzes the findings of a survey of 400 security decision makers (SDMs) across the US and UK. It shows that security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps. Read Now

  • The Business Case for Video Analytics: Understanding the Real ROI

    For security professionals who may be hesitant to invest in video analytics, now's the time to reconsider. In a newly released Omdia report commissioned by BriefCam (now Milestone Systems), the research firm uncovered a compelling story: more than 85% of North American and European organizations that use video analytics achieve a return on investment within just one year. The study, which surveyed 140 end users across multiple industries, demonstrates that security technology is no longer just for security — it's a cross-organizational tool that delivers measurable business value far beyond traditional safety applications. Read Now

  • Survey: 54% of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

    Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity and Access Management (IAM) technical debt and the complexity of managing access across multiple identity providers (IDPs). These findings come from the new Strata Identity-commissioned report, State of Multi-Cloud Identity: Insights and Trends for 2025. The report, based on survey data from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), highlights trends and challenges in securing cloud environments. The CSA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. Read Now

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New Products

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation. 3

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3

  • 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. 3