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OpenEye Provides Solution to Integration Problem

OpenEye Provides Solution to Integration Problem

OpenEye recorders integrate with CKE satellite system for faster, better video.

Axis Introduces Attractively Priced Outdoor Ready Vandal Resistant Fixed Mini Domes

Axis Introduces Attractively Priced Outdoor Ready Vandal Resistant Fixed Mini Domes

AXIS M3024-LVE with built-in IR illumination, 720p/1MP video and AXIS M3025-VE with 1080p/2MP video are ideal for small- and mid-sized surveillance installations.

VMP Launches 360 Degree Large Flat Panel Tilt Ceiling Mount Adapter at 2013 InfoComm

VMP Launches 360 Degree Large Flat Panel Tilt Ceiling Mount Adapter at 2013 InfoComm

The PDS-LCHB is scheduled to ship in June 2013 and has an MSRP of $179.95.



LP Industry Unites to Support National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

LP Industry Unites to Support National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The USS Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to helping poor and less fortunate children have the tools, skills and knowledge to build a better life with a hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Hybrid Video Recorder

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Hybrid Video Recorder

The newest addition to ATV's IP solutions product line, the 16 + 16 Hybrid Video Recorder.

Lenel and Traka Announce New Agreement

Lenel and Traka Announce New Agreement

Lenel to offer Traka USA key management solutions to North and Latin American customers.

Matrix Systems Appoints Holly Tsourides as CFO

Matrix Systems Appoints Holly Tsourides as CEO

Veteran industry executive to lead access control and security solutions provider into next phase of growth.

Some NRA Members Recieved a Bang of a Welcome to the Houston Airport

Some NRA Members Received a Bang of a Welcome to the Houston Airport

A deadly combination: one man, one gun and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, full of people.

west feritlizer ammonium nitrate

West Fertilizer Plant was an Easy Mark

Ammonium Nitrate Explosions...burglary...vandalism? How is this even possible in a town of less than 3,000 people?

Industry Vet Victor Milani to Head Business Development at CBC Corp

Industry Vet Victor Milani to Head Business Development at CBC Corp

Milani will be responsible for managing the identification, viability, implementation and deployment of new technologies and products into current and new markets.

TRI ED Expands North American Footprint with Five New Locations and Data Solutions Centers

TRI ED Expands North American Footprint with Five New Locations and Data Solutions Centers

TRI-ED, through its select Data Solutions Centers, will offer dealers and integrators comprehensive product lines from over 500 of the industry’s leading manufacturers of CCTV, IP video, intrusion, fire, sound and communications.

Safeplace Introduces Solid Electronic Safe with Latest Security Features

Safeplace Introduces Solid Electronic Safe with Latest Security Features

New electronic hotel safe blends sleek design with advanced security to provide everything hoteliers and guests need for security and convenience.

Micro Key Solutions Expands Staff across Multiple Departments

Micro Key Solutions Expands Staff across Multiple Departments

Over the past few months, Micro Key has made some vital additions to their team.

Oncam Grandeye Evolution Cameras Now Onvif Profile S Compliant

Oncam Grandeye Evolution Cameras Now Onvif Profile S Compliant

Profile S address common functionalities between devices in an IP video system.

Altronix Website Offers Innovative Product Comparison Tool

Altronix Website Offers Innovative Product Comparison Tool

New feature makes finding and comparing products fast and easy.

Bill Turner Joins Universal Surveillance Systems as VP of Customer Relations

Bill Turner Joins Universal Surveillance Systems as VP of Customer Relations

With over 30 years of executive level loss prevention (LP), customer service, operations and logistics experience in the retail and entertainment industries, Turner will oversee client development and strategic planning to reach new markets and direct customer relations initiatives during company expansion.

PESA Earns DoD Certification for its Video Distribution Systems

PESA Earns DoD Certification for its Video Distribution Systems

This reflects PESA’s commitment to providing mission-critical products for high definition video and audio distribution.

Metro Transit Extends Investment in Video and Situation Intelligence Solutions from Verint

Metro Transit Extends Investment in Video and Situation Intelligence Solutions from Verint

Minneapolis/St. Paul regional transportation authority standardizes on Verint Video Management Software for Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project, creating unified approach to security.

Security Badge Abuse at DFW Airport

Security Badge Abuse at DFW Airport

Airport employees sign a piece of paper indicating that they have read and understand the badge rules, so what were these people thinking?

Security Consultant Shares Extensive Knowledge about Active Shooters at ASIS 2013

Security Consultant Shares Extensive Knowledge about Active Shooters at ASIS 2013

Learn what to do before, during and after an active shooter incident at ASIS 2013.

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  • 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

  • Study: Only 35 Percent of Companies Include Cybersecurity Teams When Implementing AI

    Only 35 percent of cybersecurity professionals or teams are involved in the development of policy governing the use of AI technology in their enterprise, and nearly half (45 percent) report no involvement in the development, onboarding, or implementation of AI solutions, according to the recently released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust in technology. Read Now

  • New Report Series Highlights E-Commerce Threats, Fraud Against Retailers

    Trustwave, a cybersecurity and managed security services provider, recently released a series of reports detailing the threats facing the retail sector, marking the second year of its ongoing research into these critical security issues. Read Now

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New Products

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings. 3

  • 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

  • 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