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Hospitals Maximize Their Security Budgets with THRIVE Intelligence

Hospitals are supposed to be places for healing, but the sad reality is that in recent years they have seen increasing levels of violence.

Integrators Profit With THRIVE Intelligence

THRIVE Intelligence, which provides advanced video security as a service, has developed a unique recurring monthly revenue model that is receiving rave reviews from integrators.

American Science and Engineering Inc Named Charles Dougherty as President and CEO

American Science and Engineering Inc Named Charles Dougherty as President and CEO

American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) announced that Charles P. Dougherty has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R. Fabiano, who is retiring.



Arresting a Fleeing Vehicle with the Push of a Button

Arresting a Fleeing Vehicle with the Push of a Button

The need to stop vehicles remotely was identified by the law enforcement community. With funding from Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate and the expertise of the engineers at Engineering Science Analysis Corporation (ESA), the SQUID prototype was a success.

Security Companies Wait and See Strategy Allows Others to Drive Innovation

Security Companies Wait and See Strategy Allows Others to Drive Innovation

As the major conglomerates have turned off the acquisition tap, the flow of innovative products has declined and with it, market share has been lost. So, why adopt this strategy?

Over 150 New Companies to Make Their Debut at ISC West

Over 150 New Companies to Make Their Debut at ISC West

New, fresh product information to help security professionals find solutions to be showcased at ISC West 2013.

Milestone Systems Sponsorship Brings NOBLE Honor

Milestone Systems Sponsorship Brings NOBLE Honor

A video management software company supports national organization of black law enforcement executives (NOBLE).

ISC West Booth Number Correction for Aiphone

ISC West Booth Number Correction for Aiphone

Please note, the correct ISC West booth number for Aiphone is #21107.

Silent Knight Seminars to Educate Fire Alarm Installers and Maintenance Providers

Silent Knight Seminars to Educate Fire Alarm Installers and Maintenance Providers

Free, nationwide seminars will cover the proposed fire alarm and life safety systems testing requirements and new installer business opportunities.

Tri Ed Technology Roadshows Continue Across the Country

Tri Ed Technology Roadshows Continue Across the Country

The Roadshow kicks off at 8 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by a variety of training classes and a tabletop expo.

AMAG Technology Unveils New Symmetry Retrofit Solution for Competitor End of Life Scenarios

AMAG Technology Unveils New Symmetry Retrofit Solution for Competitor End of Life Scenarios

New Symmetry Retrofit Controllers replace competitor’s legacy plug-in card access controllers to deliver an easy and affordable security solution upgrade.

The Honorable Ross Ashley Named Advisor to the Board

The Honorable Ross Ashley Named Advisor to the Board

A nationally-recognized expert provides insight for continued strategic growth.

SIA Customer Appreciation Reception to be Held April 9

SIA Customer Appreciation Reception to be Held April 9

Qolsys, a platinum sponsor, is bringing a groundbreaking, residential solution to ISC WEST 2013.

City of Jackson Mississippi Police Department Uses Genetec AutoVu LPR Technology to Fight Crime

City of Jackson Mississippi Police Department Uses Genetec AutoVu LPR Technology to Fight Crime

Automated license plate recognition technology helps police department apprehend felony offenders and drug traffickers while recouping lost revenue from unpaid fines.

PSIM Chosen by Mining Organization in South Africa

PSIM Chosen by Mining Organization in South Africa

Illegal mining operations cost approximately $5 billion per year, not to mention the loss of property, death or injury.

IndigoVision Provides Integrated Security for Zambian Utility

IndigoVision Provides Integrated Security for Zambian Utility

Zambian Electricity Supply Company LTD (ZESCO) has completed a major security project using IndigoVision’s IP video security solution. Working in conjunction with local partner, Security Integrated Systems, and regional distributor, Reditron, the security solution covers a geographical area of more than 1200km.

Nor Cal Beverage Relies on Brivo to Keep Production Facilities Secure

Nor Cal Beverage Relies on Brivo to Keep Production Facilities Secure

A cloud-based system provides greater visibility and actionable information to assist in facility functionality.

Observint Technologies Adds 3S Vision Megapixel IP Cameras

Observint Technologies has entered into an exclusive agreement to market 3S Vision’s megapixel IP cameras and encoders in North America.

Featured

  • The Future is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

  • The Impact of Convergence Between IT and Physical Security

    For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate. While they shared common goals and interests, they often worked in silos. Read Now

  • Unlocking Trustworthy AI: Building Transparency in Security Governance

    In situations where AI supports important security tasks like leading investigations and detecting threats and anomalies, transparency is essential. When an incident occurs, investigators must trace the logic behind each automated response to confirm its validity or spot errors. Demanding interpretable AI turns opaque “black boxes” into accountable partners that enhance, rather than compromise, organizational defense. Read Now

  • 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

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.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities