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Athens Ohio City County Health Department Deploys Brivo Access Control

Athens Ohio City County Health Department Deploys Brivo Access Control

Cloud-based system provides day-to-day security while safeguarding important records.

March Networks Integrates Panasonic IP Cameras with its Command VMS

March Networks Integrates Panasonic IP Cameras with its Command VMS

The certification provides systems integrators and customers with faster, more simplified system deployment and the flexibility needed to support diverse security requirements, without sacrificing existing technology investments.

DVTEL Expands Local Presence in Asia Pacific

DVTEL Expands Local Presence in Asia Pacific

Exhibit at Global Security Asia 2013 highlights DVTEL’s regional focus.



Chinese University Linked to the PLA

Chinese University Linked to the PLA

Discovery of a prominent Chinese university in cahoots with the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

American Airlines Center Selects MicroPower Technologies Surveillance System for Monitoring

American Airlines Center Selects MicroPower Technologies Surveillance System for Monitoring

MicroPower Technologies, Inc., a provider of wireless surveillance solutions, today announced that the American Airlines Center has selected the MicroPower Helios solar, wireless, surveillance solution for its parking lot and perimeter surveillance.

2011 Oslo Terrorist Attack in Focus at ASIS Europe 2013

2011 Oslo Terrorist Attack in Focus at ASIS Europe 2013

ASIS International, an association for security professionals, has announced that Special Adviser for Strategic Security Risk Management at Norges Bank (the Central Bank of Norway), Anders Groenli, will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Europe 2013.

HID Global Introduces Best in Class Features to Retransfer ID Card Printer

HID Global Introduces Best in Class Features to Retransfer ID Card Printer

Enhancements to the popular FARGO HDP5000 printer/encoder include a new graphical display, faster throughput speeds, dual card hopper and other expanded capabilities.

Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge Upgrading Biometrics to Lumidigm Fingerprint Readers

Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge Upgrading Biometrics to Lumidigm Fingerprint Readers

A more secure and intuitive solution is needed.

Lutron to Announce Advanced Integration Capabilities with Leading Security Manufacturers

Lutron to Announce Advanced Integration Capabilities with Leading Security Manufacturers

Committed to enhancing home security while giving homeowners control of lights, shades, and temperature, Lutron will show ISC West attendees how to exceed customer expectations.

TriEd and Exacq Expand North American Partnership

TriEd and Exacq Expand North American Partnership

“Exacq has called on Tri-Ed as a regional distributor in the U.S. and throughout all of Canada for a number of years,” noted Tom Buckley, vice president of sales and marketing for Exacq Technologies.

Mobotix East Coast National Partner Conference Honors Integrators and Previews Technology

Mobotix East Coast National Partner Conference Honors Integrators and Previews Technology

Channel event focuses on business strategies to drive growth.

Tearing Down the Technological Tower of Babel at the Borders

Tearing Down the Technological Tower of Babel at the Borders

Rescue efforts were dispatched immediately from the Canadian mainland as well as the United States, but confusion and lack of immediate information delayed some of the rescue efforts for hours.

BREAKING NEWS: Julie Pierson Becomes Director of United States Secret Service

BREAKING NEWS: Julie Pierson Becomes Director of United States Secret Service

President Obama appoints the first female director of the United States Secret Service.

Milford Housing Authority Improves Quality of LIfe with Megapixel Surveillance

Milford Housing Authority Improves Quality of LIfe with Megapixel Surveillance

Upwards of 300 cameras deployed to improve resident safety and housing administration in Conneticut.

Axis Expands and Strengthens North American Business Development Team

Axis Expands and Strengthens North American Business Development Team

Stephen Joseph joins as company’s first-ever banking & finance BDM; John Merlino hired as new government BDM; John Bartolac & Robert Muehlbauer to manage segment and program teams.

Free Sessions at GovSEC Meet Critical Training Needs for Organizations with Tight Budgets

Free Sessions at GovSEC Meet Critical Training Needs for Organizations with Tight Budgets

The May 14-15, 2013 sessions will address the latest trends and technology to support agencies’ missions and enhance security and safety.

Eyelock and Stanley Security Solutions Partner to Commercialize Iris Biometrics

Eyelock and Stanley Security Solutions Partner to Commercialize Iris Biometrics

Exclusive partnership to bring secure identity authentication solutions to the enterprise market in Canada, Europe and the U.S.

Milestone Appoints Director of Sales in Asia

Milestone Appoints Director of Sales in Asia

Experienced Sales Manager, Sunny Kong, leads the Asian division.

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    UL Solutions Inc., a global leader in safety science, today announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) safety certification services, enabling comprehensive assessments for evaluating the safety of AI-powered products. Read Now

  • ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures

    The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025. The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services. Read Now

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    Ransomware attacks have risen for the first time in six months, increasing by 28% month-on-month to 421 attacks. While overall attack volume remained below 500, the uptick may signal a renewed escalation heading into the year’s most active period for cyber criminals. Read Now

  • Report: 47 Percent of Security Service Providers Are Not Yet Using AI or Automation Tools

    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

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  • Identity Governance at the Crossroads of Complexity and Scale

    Modern enterprises are grappling with an increasing number of identities, both human and machine, across an ever-growing number of systems. They must also deal with increased operational demands, including faster onboarding, more scalable models, and tighter security enforcement. Navigating these ever-growing challenges with speed and accuracy requires a new approach to identity governance that is built for the future enterprise. Read Now

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    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.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”