Top Stories


DAQ Electronics Renovates Facility in Support of Future Growth

DAQ Electronics Renovates Facility in Support of Future Growth

The facility upgrade includes expansion of manufacturing space and the addition of new product development and support laboratories.

CCTV: Is It Really Spiraling Out of Control?

CCTV: Is It Really Spiraling Out of Control?

The key to the ongoing success of CCTV has been, is, and always will be buy-in from the public -- the people being watched.

IdentiSys Announces Acquisition of New Product Line

IdentiSys Announces Acquisition of New Product Line

IdentiSys Inc., a sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response, and access control security systems, announced a new technology partnership with Qmatic, a customer flow management systems provider.



Premium Solution Now Available on The App Store

Premium Solution Now Available on The App Store

Available free-of-charge, the mobile remote station App, for MOBOTIX cameras and door stations, helps to improve convenience and security.

Observint Implements Unique Business Model to Deliver Innovative Solutions

Observint Implements Unique Business Model to Deliver Innovative Solutions

The comprehensive video surveillance and security technology portfolios from DIGIOP, infinias, LG and 3S Vision are unified to create end-to-end solutions.

Solution Provider of Tomorrow

Solution Provider of Tomorrow

What do you call a business entity that is a technology and software developer, hardware manufacturer, value-added distributor but also works with other dealers, resellers and manufacturers representatives, all at the same time?

Observint Adds LG IP Surveillance Products to Technology Portfolio

Observint Adds LG IP Surveillance Products to Technology Portfolio

A global brand complements Observint's focus on integrated system solutions.

Micro Key Solutions Partners with Blair and Company to Expand West Coast Presence

Micro Key Solutions Partners with Blair and Company to Expand West Coast Presence

Blair & Company has built a reputation on the west coast as experts in the field of video verification.

OnSSI Doubled Facility to Accommodate Continued Growth

OnSSI Doubled Facility to Accommodate Continued Growth

OnSSI has doubled the size of its New York R&D facility to further stimulate the continued development of innovative solutions to drive its industry leading Ocularis video management software and new technologies.

Yale First to Offer Crestron Connected Residential Wirelessly Controlled Door Locks

Yale First to Offer Crestron Connected Residential Wirelessly Controlled Door Locks

Cloud-based control system connectivity enables direct communication and control of Yale Real Living Wireless Door Locks.

Twitter Hackers Serving Up Extra Large Combos with Burger King

Twitter Hackers Serving Up Extra Large Combos with Burger King

Burger King's catch phrase says, "have it your way," and it seems that's just what hackers did to the company's official Twitter account.

Gary Shapiro to Transform Security Professionals into Ninja Innovators

Gary Shapiro to Transform Security Professionals into Ninja Innovators

During the luncheon, Shapiro will share insights and anecdotes about today's most successful businesspeople embracing the same qualities that defined historical and mythical ninja clans. Shapiro coined a term for these businesspeople – "ninja innovators."

Frost and Sullivan Finds US Airport Perimeter Security Market in Decline

Frost and Sullivan Finds US Airport Perimeter Security Market in Decline

New airport construction has reached capacity and perimeter security is being limited to partial fence upgrades and security enhancements.

New Office Building in East Yorkshire Chooses ievo Biometric Readers with Lumidigm Advantage

New Office Building in East Yorkshire Chooses ievo Biometric Readers with Lumidigm Advantage

The £4.5m (US$6.7 million) Allam Marine office building, within East Yorkshire, has chosen ievo biometric fingerprint readers that leverage Lumidigm multispectral imaging sensors to control the building’s access.

Security Cameras Aid Garland Police to Catch Thieves

Security Cameras Aid Garland Police to Catch Thieves

A Garland, Texas trucking company, that has lost thousands due to gas thieves, decides to give technology a try to put an end to their losses.

Honeywell Welcomes The Alarm Company Inc as the First Alert Professional Dealer

Honeywell Welcomes The Alarm Company Inc as the First Alert Professional Dealer

The Alarm Company, Inc., of Madison, Miss., provides a variety of security and low-voltage system solutions to residences throughout the region.

Next Level Security Systems Honored at the 9th Annual Global Excellence Awards

Next Level Security Systems Honored at the 9th Annual Global Excellence Awards

A respected guide bestowed silver-level honor on NLSS Cloud Services.

Fourth Amendment Rights Violated? You Decide.

Fourth Amendment Rights Violated? You Decide.

Surveillance cameras at a Garland, Texas home captured police officers rummaging through duffle bags, searching a parked vehicle and breaking a surveillance camera mount.

Featured

  • AI to Help Resolve Non-Emergency Calls Across Utah and Decrease 911 Caller Wait Times

    The Utah Communications Authority (UCA), which oversees the state’s next generation 911 technology services, recently announced that public safety answering points (PSAPs) throughout the state plan to implement Motorola Solutions’ Virtual Response technology to automate the receipt and resolution of 10-digit non-emergency line calls in Utah with the help of AI. Read Now

  • Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, recently released new research highlighting the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. The report details how government organizations have become prime targets for cybercriminals while simultaneously facing severe resource constraints. Read Now

  • Video Surveillance Trends to Watch

    With more organizations adding newer capabilities to their surveillance systems, it’s always important to remember the “basics” of system configuration and deployment, as well as the topline benefits of continually emerging technologies like AI and the cloud. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • 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.