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G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area

G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area

Expansion to meet growing area security and communications demands while increasing their U.S. footprint.

FLIR Welcomes New Business Development Manager for A and Es and Dealers

FLIR Welcomes New Business Development Manager for A and Es and Dealers

Ross Sexter has over 30 years of experience in the security field.

Catalyst AV Enters into Nationwide Distribution Agreement with Atlona

Catalyst AV Enters into Nationwide Distribution Agreement with Atlona

Comprehensive assortment of media distribution products meets Catalyst AV’s standards for performance and value.

Tyfone Connected Smart Card Solution Fixes Cyber Security and Biometric Vulnerabilities

Tyfone Connected Smart Card Solution Fixes Cyber Security and Biometric Vulnerabilities

Tyfone combines local- and cloud-based technologies for trusted verification of passwords, biometrics and other digital ID credentials to counter security breaches.

Mission 500 Announces New Advisory and Executive Boards and Embarks on New Growth Strategy

Mission 500 Announces New Advisory and Executive Boards and Embarks on New Growth Strategy

Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is proud to announce it has created new Advisory and Executive Boards comprised of a strong team of security industry leaders.

New Video Intercom Buzz In Systems Activated at Main Entrances of RTSD Schools

New Video Intercom Buzz In Systems Activated at Main Entrances of RTSD Schools

Visitors are required to press the intercom button once to activate the system, wait for a member of the main office staff to reply, face the intercom, and advise the staff member of their name and purpose of visit.

18 Things You Might or Might Not Know About Bryce Reed

18 Things You Might or Might Not Know About Bryce Reed

Learn some interesting facts about Bryce Reed, a supposed West E.M.T., who has been taken into custody after the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion.

Axis Introduces New High Performance Video Encoder Solution

Axis Introduces New High Performance Video Encoder Solution

This new video encoder is high-performance, mission-critical, analog-to-network for large surveillance installations.



Linear to Present at CONNECTIONS the Premier Connected Home Conference and Showcase

Linear to Present at CONNECTIONS the Premier Connected Home Conference and Showcase

This interactive panel session will examine new channels and platforms that are changing the approach to the home controls market.

Morse Watchmans Makes it Easy and Affordable to Manage Keys

Morse Watchmans Makes it Easy and Affordable to Manage Keys

IFSEC features comprehensive line-up of key control solutions.

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    GSX produced a wonderful tradeshow earlier this week. Monday was surprisingly strong in the morning, and the afternoon wasn’t bad at all. That’s Monday’s results and asking attendees to travel on Sunday. Just a quick hint, no one wants to give up their weekend to travel and set up an exhibit booth. I’m just saying. Read Now

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  • NOLA: The Crescent City

    Twenty years later we finds ourselves in New Orleans. Twenty years ago the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina forced exhibitors and attendees to look elsewhere for tradeshow floor space. Read Now

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  • Nothing Artificial About this Intelligence

    I have been looking forward to this year’s GSX show in New Orleans, the Cresent City, or if you prefer The Big Easy. It seems like quite a while since we’ve been here. Twenty years ago, ASIS, as it was known then was literally washed out of the city by someone known as Katrina. It is a good thing to come back to NOLA. Read Now

  • From Monitors to Mission Control

    Security Operations Centers (SOC) were once defined by rows of static monitors, each displaying a single feed with operators quietly watching for issues. That model has become obsolete. Incidents evolve too quickly, data comes from multiple locations, and decisions must be made in seconds—not minutes. Read Now

  • New Gas Monkey Garage Venue Uses AI-Enhanced Video Technology

    Gas Monkey Garage, the automotive custom shop and entertainment brand founded by Richard Rawlings of Fast N’ Loud TV fame, has opened a vibrant new restaurant and bar in South Dakota, equipped with advanced, AI-enhanced video tech from IDIS Americas. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.”

  • 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.

  • 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.