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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

  • Axis Communications Creates AI-powered Video Surveillance Orchestra

    What if cameras could not only see the world, but interpret it—and respond like orchestra musicians reading sheet music: instantly, precisely, and in perfect harmony? That’s what global network technology leader Axis Communications set to find out. Read Now

  • Report: Cyber Attackers Continue to Turn to AI-Based Tools to Avoid Detection

    Comcast Business recently released its 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a comprehensive analysis of 34.6 billion cybersecurity events detected between June 1,2024 and May 31, 2025. Now in its third year, the report offers business leaders a unique perspective into the evolving threat landscape and provides actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their defenses and align cybersecurity with business risk. Read Now

  • Just as Expected

    GSX produced a wonderful tradeshow earlier this week. Monday was surprisingly strong in the morning, and the afternoon wasn’t bad at all. That’s Monday’s results and asking attendees to travel on Sunday. Just a quick hint, no one wants to give up their weekend to travel and set up an exhibit booth. I’m just saying. Read Now

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  • NOLA: The Crescent City

    Twenty years later we finds ourselves in New Orleans. Twenty years ago the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina forced exhibitors and attendees to look elsewhere for tradeshow floor space. Read Now

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  • Nothing Artificial About this Intelligence

    I have been looking forward to this year’s GSX show in New Orleans, the Cresent City, or if you prefer The Big Easy. It seems like quite a while since we’ve been here. Twenty years ago, ASIS, as it was known then was literally washed out of the city by someone known as Katrina. It is a good thing to come back to NOLA. Read Now

New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.