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MicroPower Highlights SOLVEIL Surveillance Platform at ASIS 2015

New partnerships and sales expansions accelerating global reach.

HGH Infrared Systems to Present Spynel-M for the First Time at ASIS 2015

Compact, mobile solution for unprecedented perimeter security.

ISCON Imaging Highlights Applicability in New Markets and Applications at ASIS 2015

Demand for company's technologies grows in the border security, military, government, transportation and event environments.

HID Global Drives the Evolution of Secure Identity Solutions at ASIS 2015

To demonstrate broad portfolio, highlighting award-winning mobile access solution and "simply tap" innovation.

Genetec to Unveil New Features for Security Center at ASIS 2015

To introduce advanced logical security and video encryption mechanisms.

Dortronics Introduces Smart Interlock Controllers

New 4700 Series are feature rich and attractively priced.

Bosch Demonstrates Integrated Security Solutions at ASIS 2015

To highlight how integrated systems provide powerful solutions for common security concerns while reducing cost and complexity for end users.

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It's ASIS Time Again

Gearing up to mingle among 20,000 security professionals and approximately 600 exhibitors to bring our readers the latest in the security industry.



San Antonio Security Guard Shoots and Kills Suspected Car Thief

San Antonio Security Guard Shoots and Kills Suspected Car Thief

The suspect tried to run the guard over with a stolen car.

ASIS Foundation to Present $22,000 to Anaheim Elementary School

​On Friday, Sept. 25, the ASIS Foundation and ASIS International will present Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School, in the Magnolia School District, a donation of $22,000 for security improvements and recognize other security industry product and service organizations, who collectively donated an additional $100,000 in-kind.

Off to Sunny California

By now you are all ready for ASIS. I’m determined to make a difference this year in Anaheim. I’m going to carry around my little black book and make notes on the most exciting products that I see each day.

ASIS 2015 Keynotes Provide Frontline Perspectives on Terrorism

ASIS International (ASIS), the leading organization for security management professionals worldwide, will bring three of the foremost experts on domestic and international terror to address security management professionals at its 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits.

Brivo Launches Mobile Pass to Open Doors Using Smartphones

Mobile solution eliminates need for key cards and installation of new on-premise hardware.

Tri-Ed to Distribute RBtec IRONCLAD Fence Intrusion Detection Sensor Kits

Fully wrapped by stainless steel mesh makes it deal for installation on wire fences and concertina coil.

New Liquid Scanner Approved to Airport Security Industry Standard

Provides non-invasive screening of individual, unopened bottles or other containers.

AMAG Technology's Symmetry Security Management System Integrates with ASSA ABLOY IP-enabled Locks

Allows the expansion of Symmetry to doors not normally included in traditional security systems via facility's network infrastructure.

Tascent Emerges with $18.5 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Global Biometric Identity Presence

To develop new high-throughput iris recognition and mobile biometric identity solutions.

Zetron to Highlight Total Communication and Security Solutions at ASIS 2015

To offer demonstrations that highlight all the products and systems necessary to equip an entire, integrated communications and security control room.

OnSSI's Ocularis 5 VMS Now Integrated with Spectra Logic's Verde NAS Storage Platform

Provides a high performance, reliable and affordable long-term IP video retention.

U2 Concert Rescheduled Due to Security Risk

U2 Concert Rescheduled Due to Security Risk

The band rescheduled a show in Stockholm after authorities evacuated the venue due to a security breach.

A Special Thank You

First Annual Security Softball Game creates another great security industry story of many coming together to support a worthy cause.

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. to Showcase Newest Turnstile and Integrations at ASIS 2015

Company to demo newest addition to its line of turnstiles, the Optical Bi-parting Full Glass-extended (OBFG-E).

Mission 500 and COPS Monitoring Team Up to Provide School Supplies

Approximately 700 children from Title 1 elementary school in Boyton Beach received supplies.

Easy Access Distribution Hosts 16th Annual Technology REVOLUTION Expo

Dedicated experience rooms will host ongoing demonstrations.

U.S. Security Associates Announces New Segway and T3 Training

Curriculum focuses on operational readiness and safety in particular.

Nortek Security & Control Now Offering Numera Libris through A.P.I. Monitoring and Security Central

Feature-rich device designed for instant, hands-free communication with monitoring services.

Quantum Secure Sponsors High-tech Lab at Capitol Technology University

Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) Laboratory furnished with latest in SAFE Solutions for research/teaching activities.

HID Global Introduces Long-range Solutions and "Hands-free" Parking and Gate Control

Providing new options for opening doors and parking gates from a distance.

Open Options to Showcase DNA Fusion 6.4 ASIS 2015

New integrations include Vingtor-Stentofon, Inovonics, and Bosch.

Exacq Introduces New Kantech EntraPass Access Control Integration

Version 7.2 includes list search, push notifications in Exacq Mobile, new IP camera integrations and more.

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