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Security Industry Grows in Kenya after Westgate Attack

Security Industry Grows in Kenya after Westgate Attack

The attack on the Westgate shopping mall has led to boosted business in the private security industry.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 19, 2014
Apple Can’t Unlock your iPhone for the Police, even with a Search Warrant

Apple Can’t Unlock Your iPhone for the Police, Even With a Search Warrant

The company says it has made it impossible in order to deflect allegations of collecting user information.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 18, 2014

HID Global Achieves Four-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating

Facility’s AEGB rating follows recent LEED Platinum certification and recognition as one of Austin’s best new buildings, and required HID Global to meet even more stringent sustainability guidelines.

  • Sep 16, 2014


HID Global Ireland Receives Environmental Management System Certification

The first HID Global site in Europe to achieve ISO14001 certification and follows earlier accomplishment at company’s Malaysia operation, further reinforcing company’s commitment to reducing its daily environmental impact around the world.

  • Sep 16, 2014

Xentry Systems Integration and Ascom Partner

Partnership streamlines mission critical healthcare communications for customers.

  • Sep 16, 2014

MOBOTIX Corp Prevails In Patent Dispute

USPTO cancels patent.

  • Sep 16, 2014

IDSecurityOnline.com Ranks #214 on the 2014 Inc. 500 List

Named as the 4th fastest growing security company in the United States.

  • Sep 16, 2014

Hikvision Ensures "Fun Safe Philly Summer" for City of Philadelphia

Program connects youth and their families to free and low-cost summer activities.

  • Sep 16, 2014

Hikvision and Earthworks Farm Support a Healthy Community

Team of volunteers used organic farming as framework to support youth in the community in academic, vocational and leadership development.

  • Sep 16, 2014

Fluidmesh Solutions Make a Splash at Magic Waters Waterpark

The objective: to create an additional network throughout the park as a back up to aging fiber network.

  • Sep 16, 2014

BCDVideo Releases 84TB 2U Video Recording Server

Allows system to manage up to 73TB of RAID 5 useable internal video storage.

  • Sep 16, 2014

AMAG Technology Releases SymmetryWEB

Manage alarms, card holders and visitors from a web interface.

  • Sep 16, 2014
Just How Safe and Secure are Inflight Meals

Just How Safe and Secure are Inflight Meals

Recent report raises questions about airline food safety and security.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 16, 2014

Not All Universities are the Same

I’ve seen a lot of higher education campuses in my travels, and until late July, all of them have been beautiful, pastoral settings with buildings over acres of land. However, it was my pleasure and surprise to visit Pace University in downtown New York City.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Sep 16, 2014
FBI Facial Recognition System Completed

FBI Facial Recognition System Completed

After three years of development, system allows agents to search photographs to identify criminals.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 15, 2014
Highlighting the Hotsheet: 2nd Quarter Cargo Theft Update

Highlighting the Hotsheet: 2nd Quarter Cargo Theft Update

DHS identified transportation systems as one of 16 critical infrastructures to nation's supply chain and cargo theft as a constant threat to stability.

  • By Jack DeMao
  • Sep 15, 2014

Napco Security Systems Delivers First Control4-certified Alarm Panel Line

Enables dealers to quickly and easily integrate security within projects and offer protection of homes and businesses.

  • Sep 15, 2014

ONVIF Grows with Members on Six Continents

Membership grows significantly.

  • Sep 15, 2014

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