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Open Options Growth Expands National Sales Territories

New territories open up in the Rocky Mountain, Northwest and South Central United States.

Geutebruck Video Security Upgrade for Berlin’s Alexander House

A modernist building with a modernized video security system.

AMAG Technology Presents Top Integrators with Eagle Awards

2013 Symmetry Authorized Resellers Eagle Awards recognize outstanding sales efforts, dedication to AMAG’s Symmetry access control solution and exceptional customer service.



HID Global Security Survey and Infographic Reveal Best Practices for Physical Access Control

Significant majority of survey respondents acknowledge importance of top technology and policy best practices, yet far fewer say they are implementing them well – or at all.

Pennsylvania Student Goes on Stabbing Spree at High School

Pennsylvania Student Goes on Stabbing Spree at High School

Student Alex Hribal charged with stabbing 20 students and a security officer; what's your opinion on violent children in schools?

Tri-Ed and ECKey Helps Transform Smartphones into Access Control Credentials

The administrative burden of cards is eliminated while security compliance is improved.

Tri-Ed Announces Distribution Agreement with Nest

Tri-Ed will now carry Nest professional products in all of its branches across the U.S.

ELK Products Announces New Two-Way Wireless Smoke Detector

ELK Products Announces New Two-Way Wireless Smoke Detector

Has ability to activate sounders in all enrolled smokes during an alarm.

Middle Atlantic Expands SNE Options For Added Versatility

A purpose-built series designed to meet the specific requirements of IP, analog and hybrid security systems.

Retail Checklist: 8 Tips for Secure Payments Processing

Retail Checklist: 8 Tips for Secure Payments Processing

When selecting a payment processor be sure to select one that has these characteristics to maintain secure data integrity.

Another Successful ISC West Is In The Books

This year’s version of ISC West is in the books. By all accounts, it was a huge success.

3 Trends All Security Integrators Must Know

Within the security industry, there seems to be a huge focus on trends, from specific verticals to educational programs for integrators to the market in general.

ICE Cable Systems Receives HDBaseT Certification on Cat 5e and Cat6 Products

Certification propels brand towards leadership position in the CEDIA channel and further cements its value proposition of high-performance, cost-effective structured wiring.

Garrett Metal Detectors and its Founders Celebrate Milestones

Garrett Metal Detectors and its Founders Celebrate Milestones

More than 250 employees gather to celebrate 50-year anniversary and founder's birthday.

SV3 from Building Intelligence Named Best New Product at SIA's 2014 New Product Showcase

SV3 from Building Intelligence Inc. took the top honor at the Security Industry Association's 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the coveted Best New Product Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West last Wednesday.

Pacom Unison Launches In The American Market

Pacom Systems recently announced the launch of Pacom Unison into the American market.

More Than 26,000 Industry Professionals Attend ISC West 2014

ISC West 2014, produced by ISC Events and sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), attracted record attendance this year with more than 26,000 industry professionals attending the three-day exposition, which was held at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas April 2-4.

How Banks Can Prepare for Emergencies While Meeting Compliance

How Banks Can Prepare for Emergencies While Meeting Compliance

Actively engaging employees and implementing the proper tools to address emergency preparedness in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Featured

  • Seeking Innovative Solutions

    Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. You may recognize these terms as the “5 Phases” of a grieving process, but they could easily describe the phases one goes through before adopting any new or emerging innovation or technology, especially in a highly risk-averse industry like security. However, the desire for convenience in all aspects of modern life is finally beginning to turn the tide from old school hardware as the go-to towards more user-friendly, yet still secure, door solutions. Read Now

  • Where AI Meets Human Judgment

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. It is driving business growth, shaping consumer experiences, and showing up in places most of us never imagined just a few years ago. Read Now

  • Report: Only 44 Percent of Organizations are Fully Equipped to Support Secure AI

    Delinea recently published new research on the impact of artificial intelligence in reshaping identity security. According to the report, “AI in Identity Security Demands a New Playbook,” only 44% of organizations say their security architecture is fully equipped to support secure AI, despite widespread confidence in their current capabilities. Read Now

  • Interface Systems Enhances Safety and Communication at Texas Church and School

    Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, today announced the successful completion of a major security upgrade for Bethesda Community Church and Bethesda Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas. Read Now

  • ASIS International Introduces ANSI-Approved School Security Standard

    ASIS International, a leading authority in security standards, is excited to announce the release of its American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard designed to provide a framework for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving school security. The first comprehensive standard of its kind provides a critical benchmark for assessing and improving a school’s security posture regardless of size and funding. Read Now

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.”

  • 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.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.