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Micro Key Solutions Announced a Major Executive Team Promotion

Micro Key Solutions Announced a Major Executive Team Promotion

Joe Ligouri receives a promotion that enables him to be directly involved with Micro Key Solutions' economic strategy, financial forecasting and improving overall performance.

get smart with poe

Get Smart With POE

When developing IP surveillance installations, many security system integrators and IP-Surveillance network designers have turned to PoE technology, and for good reason. Using PoE cameras and switches eliminates the need for separate power and data cables, thus simplifying installation, increasing flexibility for camera locations and saving money.

What's All The Fuss

I am afforded the opportunity to view a lot of installs around the country, and every one of them is about the installation of networked cameras. I’ve never been invited to a place where someone has installed 100 or more analog cameras, which makes me believe that IP video surveillance is on the rise.



Video Surveillance On The Go

Video Surveillance On The Go

After investing thousands of dollars in a video management system, it’s important to be able to maintain the level of features you have access to from a monitor station, such as making video clips, zoom and mapping.

American Security Systems Appoints David Cohen President and COO

American Security Systems Appoints David Cohen President and COO

Larry Dolin, founder and CEO of American, believes, “David will be a great asset going forward..."

Life Safety Contract from DCs Department of Mental Health Goes to Emergency 911 Security Inc

Life Safety Contract from DCs Department of Mental Health Goes to Emergency 911 Security Inc

Emergency 911 Security, Inc., a security company has been awarded a contract to maintain and inspect the fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems for the District of Columbia’s Department of Mental Health.

Security Company Awarded Contract with District of Columbia Department of General Services

Security Company Awarded Contract with District of Columbia Department of General Services

Emergency 911 Security, Inc. has been awarded the contract to inspect, repair and maintain fire extinguishers for governmental agency's 200 sites.

Emergency 911 Security Inc Provides Vehicular Services

Emergency 911 Security Inc Provides Vehicular Services

Awarded a contract to perform locksmith services for the Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority, this full-service, security company stands ready to perform its duties.

Emergency 911 Security Inc Awarded Contract

Emergency 911 Security Inc Awarded Contract

The Department of Corrections in the District of Columbia is trusting Emergency 911 Security, Inc. with all of their fire alarm maintenance, repair and inspection needs.

Pivot3 Named to Forbes List

Pivot3 Named to Forbes List

Named as one of America’s Most Promising Companies, Pivot3 was recognized among the most favorable companies in America.

Smart Cities Require Smart Security

Smart Cities Require Smart Security

Due to the expansive reach and high usage of Information Communication Technology, cyber security is becomming essential to provide adequate protection.

Museum of Funeral History Protects the Priceless with Acuity vct and IQinVision

Museum of Funeral History Protects the Priceless with Acuity vct and IQinVision

This one-of-a-kind, 30,500 sq. ft. facility uses advanced video analytics and megapixel technology to keep artifacts and exhibits safe.

Advanced Technology Video Announced the Release of A and E Specifications

Advanced Technology Video Announced the Release of A and E Specifications

ATV's A&E Specifications are available for immediate download at ATVideo.com.

Next Level Security Systems Experienced Impressive Growth

As Next Level Security Systems enters into its third year of operation, sales grew by more than 120 percent over the previous year as demand grows for the company’s unified security appliances.

Lieberman Software Expands to India through Partnership with Quoinx Technologies

Lieberman Software Expands to India through Partnership with Quoinx Technologies

Quoinx is providing Lieberman Software’s privileged identity management (PIM) products to customers throughout India.

A Louisiana Data Center Integrates FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detectors

A Louisiana Data Center Integrates FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detectors

These smoke detectors come with sprinkler systems to protect critical equipment and data.

Axis Introduces Interactive 3D Camera Visualization Content for Autodesk Revit CAD Software

Axis Introduces Interactive 3D Camera Visualization Content for Autodesk Revit CAD Software

Axis Camera Families allows architects, engineers and security system designers to interactively virtualize camera layout and fields of view during building design, with models including detailed metadata for Building Information Modeling.

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

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New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.”