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Several Credit Unions Across Washington State Install 3VR

3VR, Inc., the video intelligence company, announced that three credit unions across the state of Washington installed 3VR's video intelligence platform to reduce fraud and solve crimes. 3VR integrator Cook Security Group led the deployments at O Bee Credit Union, Our Community Credit Union and the Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU).

Research: Desktop Virtualization Market to Approach $5 Billion By 2016

According to a new study from ABI Research, the worldwide market for hosted virtual desktops is forecast to grow from about $500 million in 2009 to a cumulative total of nearly $5 billion in 2016. North America and Europe will comprise the majority of the market for virtual desktops throughout the forecast period.

Closing a Glaring Security Gap

INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble told in civil aviation industry leaders early this month that it is up to airlines to properly screen passengers' ID documents if national government fail to do so.

Minor League Ball Park Sports Brivo ACS WebService Technology

Brivo Systems recently announced that the AAA Iowa Cubs have installed Brivo ACS WebService at their home field, Principal Park, located in Des Moines, Iowa. The integrator for the project is Strauss Security Solutions of Urbandale, Iowa.

Fire Service Grants' Impact Measured

NFPA's latest needs assessment found equipment and training shortages remain, but in fewer departments, because of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant programs.

Business Reduces Payroll Fraud, Cuts Overtime Costs by 75 Percent with Biometrics

DigitalPersona Inc., a global provider of authentication and endpoint protection solutions, recently announced that Connectivity Source, a full-service Master Telecommunications Agency, has reduced time-and-attendance fraud by as much as 75 percent with DigitalPersona U.are.U fingerprint readers and iQmetrix retail management software.

NFPA Presents Three Awards At Conference

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented three awards to recognize achievements in fire and life safety recently at the 2011 NFPA Conference & Expo.

Ameristar Receives SAFETY Act Certification from DHS

Ameristar Fence Products announced recently that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has Designated and Certified the company’s Impasse High Security Pale Fence and Stalwart Anti-Ram Pas¬sive Cable Barrier systems under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act).



Rogers Centre, Home of the Toronto Blue Jays, Deploys Avigilon Surveillance Technology

Avigilon recently announced that Rogers Centre, a 50,000 seat capacity multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue and home to the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Canada, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to assist in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and entertaining spectator experience.

Air Force Awards Telos Corporation NETCENTS Task Order for 2GWLAN

Telos Corp. was recently awarded a new $19 million task order by the Air Force’s Electronic Systems Center, Cyber Integration Division Hanscom AFB, Mass.

Featured

  • Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds

    As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation. Read Now

  • UK’s NHS Hospital Transforms Security with Edge-processing Camera System

    i-PRO Co., Ltd.,(formerly Panasonic Security), a manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, recently announced that a leading teaching hospital in Northeast England, has enhanced its security infrastructure with i-PRO X-Series cameras integrated with Milestone’s XProtect Video Management Software (VMS). Read Now

  • Gun Violence Report Finds Retail Spaces, K-12 Schools Most Targeted

    ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced the release of its annual Gun Violence Report, offering a deep dive into the landscape of gun-related incidents across the United States. This analysis extends beyond mass fatality events, providing a more nuanced understanding of when, where, and why shootings occur. Read Now

  • Agentic AI Will Revolutionize Cybercrime in 2025 According to New Report

    Malwarebytes, a provider in real-time cyber protection, recently released its 2025 State of Malware report, which reveals insight into the emergence of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), plus the year’s most prominent threats and cybercrime tactics. The report details a significant uptick in the number of known ransomware attacks, the total value of ransoms paid in 2024, and how IT teams can address them. Read Now

New Products

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    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.

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities