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Survey: Data Loss Among Top Concerns For Small Businesses

Viruses, Trojans, data-stealing malware, and data leaks were rated as big IT concerns among small businesses, according to Trend Micro's 2010 corporate end user survey, which included 1,600 end users in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan.

Lextech Labs’ iRa C3 Wins Chicago Innovation Award

Lextech Labs’ iRa C3 video surveillance software recently received the Chicago Innovation Award in a ceremony at the Goodman Theater in Chicago.

Hong Kong International Airport Upgrades Baggage Screening Technology

Morpho Detection Inc., part of Morpho, Safran group’s security business, recently announced it has been contracted to install four CTX 9400 DSi explosives detection systems (EDS) by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), the operator of Hong Kong International Airport.

North Carolina Police Department Continues Roll Out Of Brivo Access Control Technology

Brivo Systems LLC recently announced that the Raleigh (N.C.) Police Department (RPD) continues to expand the deployment of its Brivo ACS WebService at a growing number of police substations and other locations. ASG Security is the integrator on this ongoing project.

ASIS Draws More Than 20,000 To Dallas

More than 20,000 security professionals from more than 90 countries, attended the ASIS International 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, held in Dallas, October 12-15.

New Test Equipment Enhances Police Traffic Surveillance

Police surveillance of seatbelt compliance and speeding receives a boost with the new test equipment. Developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the equipment also measures distance between vehicles, road surface condition and calculates traffic emissions.

DHS Announces Increased Security Precautions

DHS released a statement Friday regarding increased security measures due to the explosive devices found on cargo planes.

Americans Feel Safer On A Computer Than A Mobile Device, According To Study

Americans feel their home computers are protected from viruses, malware and hackers but that confidence does not translate to their mobile devices with 87 percent of people surveyed reporting they feel safer going online with their PCs than with their phones, according to the 2010 National Cyber Security Alliance -- Norton by Symantec Online Safety Study released recently.



Night Vision Provider Vumii Acquired By Opgal

Vumii recently announced the acquisition of Vumii assets and select liabilities by Opgal of Karmi’el, Israel.

Survey: Most Executives Expect To Use Cloud Computing Within The Next Two Years

Technical and economic factors are driving companies to pursue Cloud-based activities, according to a survey administered at Oracle OpenWorld 2010 by KPMG.

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