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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.

Window Genie Installs Privacy Window Film Adding to Increased Security Efforts

Window Genie Installs Privacy Window Film Adding to Increased Security Efforts

Showing the immense versatility and value of window film, Window Genie of Fort Worth installed privacy film on a local school to help prevent visibility of the inside of the building during school hours.

The Cloud + Standards = Serious Cutting Edge

The Cloud + Standards = Serious Cutting Edge

Brivo's Steve Van Till will be kicking off ISC West in style on April 10th at 10:00am with his presentation entitled, “Cloud Standards: Driving the Future While Avoiding Yesterday’s Mistakes.” Salvatore D’Agostino, CEO at IDMachines, will join Van Till as well.

Fluidmesh Unveils a Major Rebranding Initiative

Fluidmesh Unveils a Major Rebranding Initiative

The young and dynamic company certainly wasn't in need of a facelift, but, as Cosimo Malesci, Fluidmesh co-founder and VP of sales and marketing, explained, "We deliver unique, powerful and reliable products, and it is time that our image reflects that."

Code Blue Corp Announces Hire of Mike Roark as Regional Sales Manager

Code Blue Corp Announces Hire of Mike Roark as Regional Sales Manager

Roark has excelled for over 20 years in the security and technology sector with particular expertise in sales management, data, telecommunications, CCTV, access control, surveillance and networks.

Barix Integrates with Enghouse Interactive Applications for Avaya CS 1000

Barix Integrates with Enghouse Interactive Applications for Avaya CS 1000

This solution enables IP voice paging over analog speakers via digital phone systems.

Lee Coates

Online Exclusive: Wrightstyle, Railway Stations and Fire Safety

Wrightstyle is a leading steel glazing company that has supplied systems for transportation projects internationally. In the USA and Canada, the company works in partnership with Hope’s Windows, Inc. (Jamestown NY). Wrightstyle’s technical director Lee Coates reports.

Fortinet to Acquire Coyote Point

Fortinet to Acquire Coyote Point

Acquisition further boosts Fortinet’s presence in enterprise by expanding its offerings in the ADC (Application Delivery Controller) market.

Featured

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.