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BOMA Conference Attendees to Learn about Mobile and Wireless Security Technologies

BOMA Conference Attendees to Learn about Mobile and Wireless Security Technologies

June 24 – “BYOD – Bring Your Own Device” presentation by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies’ Vice President Rick White and be sure to visit booth 1202 to sign up to win a free iPad Mini.

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Chooses IndigoVision

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority Chooses IndigoVision

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) has successfully deployed IndigoVision’s IP Video Security Solution to help protect its 300-acre wastewater facility.

DCH Regional Medical Center Selects AMAG Technology Symmetry SR Controller Retrofit Solution

DCH Regional Medical Center Selects AMAG Technology Symmetry SR Controller Retrofit Solution

The Symmetry SR Controller, used as a retrofit solution, allows users to easily and cost-effectively upgrade their current end–of-life security system to Symmetry and keep their existing infrastructure intact.



Total Connect Remote Services by Honeywell Now Supported on Tuxedo Touch Controller

Total Connect Remote Services by Honeywell Now Supported on Tuxedo Touch Controller

Provides anytime, anywhere control of security, video, lighting, locks, HVAC and full suite of connected home devices.

Bosch Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Request to Exit Detectors

Bosch Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Request to Exit Detectors

These detectors have opened more than 2.5 million doors across the U.S.

Casinos Are Not Rolling the Dice about Google Glass

Casinos Are Not Rolling the Dice about Google Glass

Some casinos are already taking a pro-active approach to Google Glass.

Oberthur Technologies Partners with HID Global to Carry Seos Digital Keys on NFC SIM Cards

Oberthur Technologies Partners with HID Global to Carry Seos Digital Keys on NFC SIM Cards

Oberthur Technologies’ dragonFly product family is a new generation of NFC SIM cards that are faster than ever and include best-in-class certifications and integrated, anti-virus protection.

Southco Expands R4 EM Line with Sealed Corrosion Resistant Version for Outdoor Applications

Southco Expands R4 EM Line with Sealed Corrosion Resistant Version for Outdoor Applications

R4-Em Outdoor provides reliable electronic locking that is resistant to moisture and dust.

ASIS Releases Implementing Physical Protection Systems a Practical Guide 2nd Edition

ASIS Releases Implementing Physical Protection Systems a Practical Guide 2nd Edition

This second edition presents updates and reorganization of content from the first edition about the implementation of physical protection systems.

Eight in 10 Retailers Agree Organized Retail Crime Activity Has Increased in Past Three Years

Eight in 10 Retailers Agree Organized Retail Crime Activity Has Increased in Past Three Years

NRF survey also finds store merchandise credit/gift card fraud is troubling new problem for retailers.

The Seizure of American Phone Records

The Seizure of American Phone Records

The government has secretly been collecting phone records from Verizon since April 25.

TSA Abandoning Carry On Items Considered to be a Threat

TSA Abandoning Carry On Items Considered by Others to be a Threat

No worries about small knives, souvenir bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment being allowed on airplanes.

Samsung Techwin IP Institute Announces 2013 Summer Session Dates for California and Kentucky

Samsung Techwin IP Institute Announces 2013 Summer Session Dates for California and Kentucky

Attendees will learn about IP video technical network design.

Hospitals Must Combat Threats to Both the Facility and Their Data

Hospitals Must Combat Threats to Both the Facility and Their Data

The modern healthcare facility must contend with a difficult combination of increasing crime, tightening regulations, and economic challenges as administrators and their security teams strive to protect people, property and sensitive data.

Vandal Resistant FLEXIDOME Cameras from Bosch Deliver Superior HD Imaging in All Lighting Conditions

Vandal Resistant FLEXIDOME Cameras from Bosch Deliver Superior HD Imaging in All Lighting Conditions

Cameras are available in a three imaging modules and provide the latest in video security installations.

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Participating in Facility Safety Seminar in Indianapolis

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Participating in Facility Safety Seminar in Indianapolis

June 18 seminar, sponsored by Netech Corporation, features Lt. Col. Dave Grossman presenting "The Bulletproof Mind."

Temple Emanu El Upgrades with Community Loudspeakers

Temple Emanu El Upgrades with Community Loudspeakers

Social Hall uses ENTASYS 200 Column Line Arrays and VLF Subwoofers.

All FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detectors Are Now ModBus Ready

All FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detectors Are Now ModBus Ready

Modbus connectivity comes standard on all FAAST aspirating smoke detectors at no additional cost.

CNL Software Forms Technology Partnership with Geutebruck

CNL Software Forms Technology Partnership with Geutebruck

CNL Software, a solution provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, partners with Geutebruck GmbH, a video systems developer, renowned for producing complete, high-performance video security systems that are open for the future, flexible and cost-effective.

FBI Reports That Violent Crimes Rose in 2012

FBI Reports That Violent Crimes Rose in 2012

However, property crimes and arson offenses declined, according to the agency's Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report, released June 3.

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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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    Interface Systems, a provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Read Now

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    Ask most companies about their future technology plans and the answers will most likely include AI. Then ask how they plan to deploy it, and that is where the responses may start to vary. Every company has unique surveillance requirements that are based on market focus, scale, scope, risk tolerance, geographic area and, of course, budget. Those factors all play a role in deciding how to configure a surveillance system, and how to effectively implement technologies like AI. Read Now

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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