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On the Move - Rob Phillips

On the Move

Apps are more prevalent than ever. The best ones are clean, fast and easily navigable for all ages, not just the world’s youngest millionaires.

Upgrading to video verification

Upgrade to Video Verification

Most of the 30 million classic burglar alarms installed since 1970 fail to meet growing consumer expectations of what a modern burglar alarm should be.

All Flights Go

All Flights Go

Post Cold War, some of the threats have changed, but the squadrons’ mission remains the same—to master the tactics of foreign air forces.

hosted video can be lucrative

Hosted Video Can Be Lucrative

If you’re limiting your business to selling surveillance technology as a capital expense, you’re leaving a lot of money on the table.

security and building automation systems converge

Security and Building Automation Systems Converge

Here’s a typical building systems setup in a large commercial office facility. The security function—video, access, intrusion, fire and other systems—is run over a dedicated network.

In the Customer’s Shoes

As IP technology and advanced video surveillance systems become increasingly popular, video analytics have officially entered the mainstream.

Turn Up the Heat on Bad Guys Using Thermal Imagers and Night Vision

Online Exclusive: Turn Up the Heat on Bad Guys Using Thermal Imagers and Night Vision

Thermal imagers allow you to “detect” a target by amplifying the heat signature of something or someone, where night vision amplifies ambient light by millions of times so that you can “identify” a target in minimal light.

A Breakthrough in Seamless Migration to IP from Speco Technologies

A Breakthrough in Seamless Migration to IP from Speco Technologies

New NVR with built-in PoE simplifies IP install.



Avigilon Acquires Access Control Company

Avigilon Acquires Access Control Company RedCloud

Through this acquisition, Avigilon adds a complementary product line to its end-to-end, high-definition surveillance solution and provides the company with access to a growing segment of the global security market.

Baby You Can Drive My Car

Baby You Can Drive My Car

FST21 and SAFE partner to deliver the ultimate safe car.

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New Products

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • 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.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.