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Schools Must Be Vigilant in April

Schools Must Be Vigilant in April

Sensationalism drives increased risk of copycats

Trooper, Gunman Dead in Virginia Greyhound Shooting

Trooper, Gunman Dead in Virginia Greyhound Shooting

A Virginia Trooper was shot and killed in an incident at a Richmond Greyhound Station.

Simplify the Complexity

Customers looking to invest in a network- based physical security system have many more options than the traditional analog world used to provide.

Going Behind the Scene

Passenger security can be a nightmare (Orlando, for example), but it’s nothing like the adventure your luggage will experience. In Quebec, luggage moves through six layers of security. One of the steps, if necessary, will be a manual search.

Next Big Challenge

Next Big Challenge

Yes, the world has changed a lot over the last five years and now we’re facing the next big challenge: the Internet of Things (IoT), and how to get it right.

Launching Security into the Cyber World

Putting the cyber security world into perspective, and in tandem with the physical security side, takes a little know-how, elbow grease and brain power.

Data Tells All

Data Tells All

The public has spoken. It is clear as day. Mobile is winning. People are increasingly using on-the-go applications in their everyday lives.

Always Room for a Consultant

Always Room for a Consultant

In the security industry, a completed camera installation, active access control platform, and all its moving parts are nothing short of a work of art.



Following the Code

Following the Code

There are seven basic code categories for electrified hardware used to control access or egress, and each has seen recent code changes.

Dovetailing Cybersecurity into an IoT World

Dovetailing Cybersecurity into an IoT World

When it comes to cybersecurity the world falls into two camps: those focused on securing their hardware and applications as a closed system, and those who recognize that converging technologies calls for a more ecosystem-centric approach.

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New Products

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • 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.