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ASIS Session Explores Cybersecurity Legislation

An education session at ASIS 2012 on Tuesday explored the current state of cybersecurity legislation on the federal level.

Quantum Secures SAFE App Designed for Mobile Devices

Quantum Secure adds new portability and accessibility to its SAFE enterprise identity and physical access management software suite with a new highly intuitive SAFE App for Mobile Devices.

Former IAEA Director Stumps for Peace, Non-Proliferation

"'No man is an island / Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, / A part of the main.'" Those words, written by John Donne, were at the heart of Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei's keynote address here Tuesday, beginning another full day of activities at ASIS 2012. And though the former Nobel Peace Prize laureate did not recite more of Donne's poem, he might well have included the lines, "Each man's death diminishes me, / For I am involved in mankind" because those words verily formed the thesis of his speech.

D-Link's New Outdoor Bullet Cameras Feature Cloud Services Support

D-Link recently introduced today at ASIS International 2012 the new D-Link DCS-7010L high-definition outdoor mini bullet camera with integrated cloud services support and the D-Link DCS-7513 two-megapixel outdoor bullet camera featuring a Sony Exmor wide dynamic range sensor.

3VR Opens Platform for Integration with Other Hardware Partners

3VR recently announced that it is opening up its Video Intelligence Platform for integration with select hardware partners for the first time.

AMAG Technology's Symmetry Updates Integration with Latest Milestone VMS

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection solution provider, has collaborated with Milestone Systems to integrate the capabilities of AMAG's new Symmetry V7.0.1

Where’s the Traffic?

Could ASIS be a fickle tradeshow? It seems to me after opening day of 2012 ASIS, the exhibitors received a rather tepid response to what is otherwise a booming and bustling event.

Diebold Expands Security Relationship With Keybank

Diebold Inc. and KeyBank continue to enhance security for the financial institution's consumers, employees and key assets via a variety of recent electronic security implementations.



Security Congress Showcases ‘Solutions Theater’

The ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits underway here this week at the Pennsylvania Convention Center is also the place and time for the second annual (ISC)2 Security Congress.

Arecont Vision's New MegaBall All-in-One H.264 Camera Rounds Out Compact Megapixel Lineup

Arecont Vision recently announced the latest addition to their award-winning IP megapixel camera lineup -- the new MegaBall series.

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New Products

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    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.