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Valens and Grandbeing Announce First VS020 Enabled Camera and DVR at ISC West

Valens and Grandbeing Announce First VS020 Enabled Camera and DVR at ISC West

End-to-end surveillance system with CCTV-over-CAT introduced to installers and integrators.

Morse Watchmans Solutions Go Beyond Basic Key Control

Morse Watchmans Solutions Go Beyond Basic Key Control

Integrated systems, mobile Apps and customized solutions featured at ISC West.

New SAFE CIV Solution from Quantum Secure Improves Security and Compliance

New SAFE CIV Solution from Quantum Secure Improves Security and Compliance

Centralized system manages all physical identities and associated PIV/PIV-i and CIV Badges; minimizes risks of PKI-based credentials with real time compliance; and reduces cost by using CIV cards for physical/logical access.



Special Events at ISC West 2013

As the excitement of ISC West 2013 gets underway with booth demonstrations of new and exciting security products, interactions between old friends, meeting new friends, and learning about the security industry, don't let all the special events slip your mind.

Guardian 8 Creates New Category of Security Tools by Introducing Enhanced Non Lethal Device

Guardian 8 Creates New Category of Security Tools by Introducing Enhanced Non Lethal Device

Company to showcase multi-functional tool with two-way communications designed for security professionals at ISC West 2013.

LenovoEMC Announces New Line of High Performance NVRs

LenovoEMC Announces New Line of High Performance NVRs

LenovoEMC announces new line of customized, fully-functional double-drive and quad-drive high performance NVRs ranging from 4TB to 8TB of network storage with Milestone Arcus included with all LenovoEMC NVR models.

Next Level Security Systems Provides New Technology Solutions for First Cash Financial Services

Next Level Security Systems Provides New Technology Solutions for First Cash Financial Services

First Cash to roll out Next Level technology in all 800 stores.

DVTEL Welcomes Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer

DVTEL Welcomes Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer

Veteran CEO of high-tech companies in defense, electronics, wireless, telecommunications and voice processing joins IP technology company.

Jane Embury from Wrightstyle

Online Exclusive: Courting Disaster in Nightclubs

Wrightstyle is a specialist in designing, fabricating and installing steel and glass systems for both internal and external applications. The company’s systems have been installed in commercial and public sector projects internationally. Director Jane Embury reports on several needless nightclub tragedies and on lessons learned.

Eastern High School Upgrades Stadium with Community Loudspeakers and DSP

Eastern High School Upgrades Stadium with Community Loudspeakers and DSP

“The new system makes it sound like my announcers went to articulation training,” Phil Smart, vice principal of athletics said. “The sound is awesome – we’re the envy of South Jersey!”

Honeywell Adds Members to Open Technology Alliance

Honeywell Adds Members to Open Technology Alliance

Members work to improve usability of security technologies across management platforms.

DVTEL Latitude NVMS Now Integrated with ShotSpotter and Google Earth

DVTEL Latitude NVMS Now Integrated with ShotSpotter and Google Earth

Applications and Integration Center expands flexibility to encompass gunshot detection with aerial-map presentation capabilities.

Lenel and ASSA ABLOY Team to Offer Integrated Lock Systems in North America

Lenel and ASSA ABLOY Team to Offer Integrated Lock Systems in North America

The partnership allows Lenel to resell and carry ASSA ABLOY lock solutions as part of its product line.

Talk-A-Phone

Talk-A-Phone's Emergency Phones Now Integrate with Singlewire InformaCast Advanced Notification

The newly-released firmware allows users to activate the line-level output and to disable the speaker/microphone on Talk-A-Phone’s VOIP-500 series phones by entering a user-configurable DTMF code.

Security Industry Association and ASIS International to Sign MOU

Security Industry Association and ASIS International to Sign MOU

Organizations seek to collaborate on standards, government affairs, education and research.

aptiQ Developer Network Fosters Use of Smart Phones as Access Control Credentials

aptiQ Developer Network Fosters Use of Smart Phones as Access Control Credentials

Network helps developers become "first mover" NFC providers.

Voltage Security Says US Armys Data Insecurity Problems are a Lesson for Us All

Voltage Security Says US Army's Data Insecurity Problems are a Lesson for Us All

According to Mark Bower, even in a highly-controlled organization the size of the US Army, there are going to be operations where staff, for various reasons, ignore their corporate security mandates.

Siemens Brings Subject Matter Experts to ISC West 2013

Siemens Brings Subject Matter Experts to ISC West 2013

Attend a break-out session, talk with SMEs, check out the Security Operations Center demo, and attend a customer appreciation reception.

Featured

  • New Gas Monkey Garage Venue Uses AI-Enhanced Video Technology

    Gas Monkey Garage, the automotive custom shop and entertainment brand founded by Richard Rawlings of Fast N’ Loud TV fame, has opened a vibrant new restaurant and bar in South Dakota, equipped with advanced, AI-enhanced video tech from IDIS Americas. Read Now

  • Data Driven, Proactive Response

    As cities face rising demands for smarter policing and faster emergency response, Real Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) are emerging as essential hubs for data-driven public safety. In this interview, two experts with deep field experience — Ross Bourgeois of New Orleans and Dean Cunningham of Axis Communications — draw on decades of operational, leadership and technology expertise to share how RTCCs are transforming public safety through innovation, interagency collaboration and a relentless focus on community impact. Read Now

  • Integration Imagination: The Future of Connected Operations

    Security teams that collaborate cross-functionally and apply imagination and creativity to envision and design their ideal integrated ecosystem will have the biggest upside to corporate security and operational benefits. Read Now

  • Smarter Access Starts with Flexibility

    Today’s workplaces are undergoing a rapid evolution, driven by hybrid work models, emerging smart technologies, and flexible work schedules. To keep pace with growing workplace demands, buildings are becoming more dynamic – capable of adapting to how people move, work, and interact in real-time. Read Now

  • Trends Keeping an Eye on Business Decisions

    Today, AI continues to transform the way data is used to make important business decisions. AI and the cloud together are redefining how video surveillance systems are being used to simulate human intelligence by combining data analysis, prediction, and process automation with minimal human intervention. Many organizations are upgrading their surveillance systems to reap the benefits of technologies like AI and cloud applications. Read Now

New Products

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.