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Retailer Tommy Bahama Reduces LP Investigation Times by More than 90 Percent with March Networks Searchlight

Tommy Bahama, the island-inspired clothing and home furnishing retailer based in Seattle, WA, has selected March Networks' comprehensive retail solution to gain faster, more robust loss prevention (LP) capabilities, improve recovery and apprehension rates with higher-quality video evidence, and better safeguard customers and employees at 130 stores worldwide.

  • Apr 16, 2015

Axis Announces Zipstream Technology, Reducing Storage Requirements by 50 Percent or More in Video Surveillance Applications

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, introduces Zipstream technology allowing customers to benefit from reduced bandwidth and storage requirements without having to invest in new cameras or software.

  • Apr 16, 2015

Barracuda Introduces Cloud-Managed HD IP Video Surveillance Cameras with Built-in DVR Functionality

Barracuda has updated its video surveillance line with CudaEye Local+ video surveillance service plan.

  • Apr 16, 2015

New Ocularis v5.0 Video Management Software to be Released at ISC West in Las Vegas

OnSSI's new Ocularis v5.0 ushers in a new era in Video Management Software (VMS) capabilities, efficiencies, scalability and cost effectiveness to best support diversified customer requirements and system designs.

  • Apr 16, 2015

Sounder Bases Meet New NFPA Requirements for Sleeping Spaces

The System Sensor SpectrAlert Advance line of low frequency notification appliances – which includes sounders, sounder strobes, and sounder bases – is designed to meet the NFPA 72® sleeping space requirements that went into effect January 1, 2014.

  • Apr 16, 2015

Monitronics Plans eContract Enhancements

Effective customer interaction is a critical factor in any potential sale, and technology plays a huge part in determining success or failure. That's why Monitronics plans a major enhancement this summer to its ground-breaking eContract mobile application with the integration of technology from DocuSign, an acknowledged leader in electronic signature technology.

  • Apr 16, 2015


The Nitty Gritty of ISC West 2015

The Nitty Gritty of ISC West 2015

For the past month, my work inbox has been filling up with articles and press releases from various companies that contain the words "ISC West 2015," inviting me to visit a booth or attend an event.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 14, 2015
Tips and Tricks to Get the Most Out of ISC West 2015

Tips and Tricks to Get the Most Out of ISC West 2015

Just as it's impossible to experience every part of Disney World in just three days, the same is true when it comes to the "Disney World" of security trade shows, ISC West. With droves and droves of attendees fighting for their place at booth demonstrations, events and presentations, I have developed some tried and true tips and tricks to feel like I have succeeded at ISC West.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Apr 14, 2015

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  • 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.”

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    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

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