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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.

Introducing the New Star of the Bosch HD Portfolio

Introducing the New Star of the Bosch HD Portfolio

DINION starlight and FLEXIDOME starlight cameras provide stellar performance even in extreme, low-light conditions due to content-based imaging technology improving image usability while reducing required bandwidth and storage cost.

Oncam Grandeye names Paul Such as VP Sales Europe and Middle East

Oncam Grandeye names Paul Such as VP Sales Europe and Middle East

Paul brings almost 20 years’ worth of experience to the job, with a specialization in high-growth sales across the security industry.

New Regional Sales Manager for OnSSI in Caribbean and Latin America

New Regional Sales Manager for OnSSI in Caribbean and Latin America

Sergio Sanchez brings wealth of experience and Ocularis knowledge to growing market region.

Wireless Access Links Diverse Buildings

Wireless Access Links Diverse Buildings

With scattered buildings and each with different access control needs, the town of Estes Park, Colo., faced a complicated security situation.

Power to the People

Power to the People

What you don’t know about PoE technology could actually be costing you business. Once you understand its broad usefulness and the numerous applications it supports, the more you realize it’s a perfect fit for an incredible number of customers and vertical markets.

Centralizing Your Video Management Software

The industry-wide migration to IP video surveillance over the last few years has had many benefits, but chief among them may be the ability to centralize.

Safeguarding Assets

Safeguarding Assets

With a history dating back to the 1850s, the Sioux City Public Museum has evolved from its original focus on natural science to a broader emphasis on preserving the area’s heritage, offering a variety of educational programs, events and historical exhibitions valued at more than $2 million.

Technology Game Changer

Technology Game-Changer

According to IBM, 2.5 quintillion new bytes of information are created each day—that’s 1 with 18 trailing zeros. The explosion of “Big Data” has touched every industry. Video surveillance is no exception.

Protecting the Priceless

Protecting The Priceless

The National Museum of Funeral History in Houston houses the country’s largest collection of funeral service artifacts and highlights renowned exhibits on one of man’s oldest cultural customs.

An Eye on Paradise

An Eye on Paradise

Recently, the county implemented an initiative to migrate toward one centralized system for all security, including access control, biometrics and surveillance on its three populated islands, excluding Kahoolawe, which does not have any residents or county buildings.

Cameras Covering the Theatre

Cameras Covering the Theatre

Located in the heart of Hollywood, Calif., The Ricardo Montalbán Foundation Theatre, named after the late actor and performing arts patron, is a venue for diverse cultural events.

What’s in Your BYOD World?

What’s in Your BYOD World?

As network security professionals are acutely aware, they must be continuously vigilant to meet the ever-evolving threats driven by the bring your own device (BYOD) trend that is extending the network outside the office.

Identity, the New Security Perimeter

Identity, the New Security Perimeter

Whether traveling, working from home, in flex offices or a conference room at a home office, we expect information access to be immediate and communication via voice, chat, text or email to be always available.

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