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Software House Expands iSTAR Controller Portfolio

New iSTAR Ultra offers increased flexibility and scalability for up to 32 readers.

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There's more to School Safety than Active Shooter Training

Enhanced Non-Lethal (ENL) devices can play a vital role in managing more common types of violence on campus.

ICE Cable Systems Invests in the Latest REELEX Cable Coiling Machine

ICE Cable Systems Invests in the Latest REELEX Cable Coiling Machine

Newer technology features the latest optimizations in both hardware and software, and is customized for ICE Cable Systems’ products, making this premium wire and cable brand’s Big Mouth Payout bulk wire dispenser even better.



NACE BRANDS Release Two Mini Digital Signage Players

Product offerings are within the Datatronix product line, rated for up to 1080p video files.

Six Characteristics Every Security Camera Company Must Have

Six Characteristics Every Security Camera Company Must Have

Total Security has named the six things all security companies must have

Twitter Bomb Threat Diverts John Smedley

Twitter Bomb Threat Diverts John Smedley's Plane

Sony Online Entertainment president responds via Twitter to American Airline's plane diversion.

POS Systems in Terrible State of Security

POS Systems in Terrible State of Security

Same malware used in Target attack also targeted more than a thousand other U.S. businesses.

ASIS International to Honor Military Law Enforcement and EMTs at ASIS 2014

ASIS continues tradition of honoring military and law enforcement professionals as well as emergency services professionals by inviting all active duty personnel to register for the complimentary one-day admission on Wednesday, October 1, designated as Law Enforcement/Military Appreciation Day.

PVF Security Consulting Brings Affordable Background Checks to K-12 Campuses

More than 500 million criminal records from counties, department of corrections, administrative offices and sex offender registries from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico included.

BCDVideo Introduces Outdoor Recording Devices

Fan-less technology holds up to 4TB of video storage and is powered by an Intel Core processor.

CSAus Certification for Synectics' COEX Camera Stations

Lightweight, corrosion resistant, operational in all light/visibility conditions and temperature certified as well as compatible with variety of control systems and transmission methods helps gain certification.

UPS Confirms Data Breach

UPS Confirms Data Breach

The shipping company found that 51 stores have been hacked

Tri-Ed’s Senior Management Team Accepts the Challenge

Tri-Ed’s Senior Management Team Accepts the Challenge

Water...ice...a bucket?! This company found out exactly what these three things have in common.

SecurityTronix Announces Free iPad App for Surveillance DVRs and HVRs

SecurityTronix Announces Free iPad App for Surveillance DVRs and HVRs

Allows users to view and capture live video and still images as well as download existing files directly.

IC Realtime Launches Open Platform 720-degree Surveillance Camera Software

Presently available as a free App at iTunes.com, this special hardware-agnostic software enhances the user-experience of any 180- and 360-degree analog, IP or Megapixel surveillance camera by completely immersing the viewer into the center of the action.

Viscount Systems Technology Receives U.S. Government Approval

Freedom Access Control security solution approved as fully-compliant FICAM solution under PACS 13.02 topology.

HID Global Adds High Frequency NFC Tags for Outdoor Environments

Unique SlimFlex housings tolerate repeated bending and withstand rugged use.

Embracing Security for the 2014-15 School Year

Embracing Security for the 2014-15 School Year

A small sampling of schools from across the U.S. and what each is doing to ensure safety and security for students, faculty and staff.

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