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IMB Banks on Boon Edam’s Elegant Entrance Security at New Wollongong Building

Boon Edam Inc. has announced that IMB Bank in Australia has installed a series of Boon Edam entrances, including all glass revolving doors, slimline optical turnstiles and a swinging access gate at its new building in Wollongong, New South Wales.

DHS Releases Bulletin Ahead of 20th Anniversary of 9/11

DHS Releases Bulletin Ahead of 20th Anniversary of 9/11

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin as the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks approaches.

Man Who Claimed to Have Bomb Near U.S. Capitol Surrenders After Standoff

Man Who Claimed to Have Bomb Near U.S. Capitol Surrenders After Standoff

A man who threatened to bomb the U.S. Capitol area in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Aug. 19, surrendered to police after about a five-hour standoff. The man live-streamed himself on Facebook from inside his truck during the process, saying, “I’m ready to die for the cause.”

Agenda Announced for the 2021 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

Agenda Announced for the 2021 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security’s (NCS4) 12th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition agenda is now available.

Netwatch North America Announces Partnership with Avigilon

Netwatch North America, the leader in proactive video monitoring solutions, is now an authorized partner for Avigilon, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, specializing in the design and manufacture of AI-powered video analytics and network video management software and hardware.

Allegion Acquires Two European Software Firms

Allegion plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has acquired, through its subsidiaries, certain assets of Astrum Benelux B.V. (Belgium) as well as privately held WorkforceIT B.V. (the Netherlands).

NTC Announces the '90-Day Online Training Bundle'


NTC leads the way in helping experienced, low-voltage technicians and beginning students prepare for a successful career in security and life safety

HID Global Acquires Omni-ID to Extend Its RFID Leadership

Acquisition broadens HID’s footprint in Asia, extends portfolio of active and passive RAIN® RFID UHF tags and IoT components and deepens the company’s RFID customization capabilities.



LENSEC Announces Integration with Open Options

Perspective VMS® Users Can Now Leverage Integration with DNA Fusion™ Software

Splan Announces New Powerful Unified Mobile Credentialing Platform; Unveils Integrations with Top Industry Access Control Systems

Leading California-based security solution provider announces extensive library of integrations that supports multiple mobile credential providers & access control systems

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