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Navigating the Ever Evolving Threat Landscape

Navigating the Ever Evolving Threat Landscape

No matter where you look in the retail sector today, the market seems to be in a perpetual state of transition when it comes to security.

Security in Every Language

Security knows no boundaries or borders. Security comes in a multitude of shapes and sizes, but mostly security touches everyone in the world that we inhabit.

More than Loss Prevention

Today’s retail and distribution centers face a growing number of risks that make safeguarding employees and reducing shrink a challenge. These organizations often must balance security and loss prevention with their goal of maintaining an employee-friendly work environment that is free from discrimination and privacy concerns.

The Importance of Keeping Alarms Up to Date

The Importance of Keeping Alarms Up to Date

During the 1960s, Arlington, Va. and the entire Washington, D.C. area experienced tremendous growth as demand for office space soared and new residents flocked to the region for employment.

A CLEER Path To IP - Modern method of migration from analog to IP

A CLEER Path To IP

For hospitals and critical care facilities, security and access control systems are a key part of the situational awareness and security management platform.

Concert For Valor - Total Recall secures venues for Veteran’s Day celebration

Concert For Valor

Securing any venue or event is a difficult thing to do, but when it comes to Washington, D.C., or a national treasure, it is a good bet that Jordan Heilweil and Total Recall Corp. will be involved.

OnSSI Names SVC Marketing as New Representative

Territory coverage includes Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania.

Catalyst AV Distribution Network Member Custom Plus Distributing Announces Home Technology Show

June 2nd event features new products, access to factory reps, hourly trainings including Atmos presented by Dolby Labs, exclusive show deals and product giveaways.



DVTEL Ensures Multi-agency Collaboration during 2015 Boston Marathon

The consolidation of video systems delivers new levels of situational awareness and security intelligence.

Understanding the Internet of Things with Fluidmesh Networks

Understanding the Internet of Things with Fluidmesh Networks

Umberto Malesci explains what IoT is, what it does and gives real-world examples of IoT in action.

Philadelphia Lawmakers Asking for Better Parking Garage Security

Philadelphia Lawmakers Asking for Better Parking Garage Security

Members of city council are demanding better security after a woman was sexually assaulted inside a Philadelphia parking garage.

Five Ways to Help Secure Your Data in Light of the IRS Breach

Five Ways to Help Secure Your Data in Light of the IRS Breach

Action steps people can take to make it more difficult for hackers.

Library Complained about Poor Security Before Artwork Disappeared

Library Complained about Poor Security Before Artwork Disappeared

The Boston Public Library’s largest union had repeatedly complained about the lack of security during renovations.

Facebook Baits Users with Security Checkup

Facebook Baits Users with Security Checkup

Company provides security features and tools to empower individual account users.

ZKAccess Now Offers A Free 3-credit CEU Course Accredited By ESA & BICSI

Advanced Biometric Access Control designed to teach physical security integrators all they need to know about successful migration from traditional card access systems to biometrics.

Recent Piracy Activity Onboard Oil Tanker Exposes Need for Greater Security on Ships and at Ports

Oil tanker Oriental Glory averted by group of 30 pirates, went on board, robbed the crew and siphoned tons of fuel.

SureView Systems Establishes New Partnership with Access Security Corporation

Full-service security integration firm to offer Immix command center software.

Farpointe's New Vandal- and Bullet-resistant Contactless Card Readers Take a Hit

Increased access control security from thugs, delinquents, criminals and terrorists.

Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents Selects AMAG Technology's Symmetry

Newly strengthened partnership between AMAG Technology and Salient Systems provides unmatched security system for adolescent mental health hospital.

Delta Vehicle Access Control Systems Integral to Meeting CIP-014

Protects electric power infrastructures from terrorist vehicle attacks.

First Online Security Game Launched to Help Educate and Raise Awareness

IS Decisions launched ‘The Weakest Link: A user security game,' with the input of security experts and analysts.

Securityhunter Awarded Multiple Award Task Order Contract by Department of Health and Human Services

Company delighted about government award for enterprise-wide physical security and security system integration support services.

Razberi Technologies Launches New Channel Partner Program

Provides valued system integrators with the tools, resources and benefits needed to maximize long-term customer relationships and drive sales.

JFK Airport Threats

Authorities Believe 11 International Flight Threats Were From Single Source

U.S. officials say all 11 threats were phoned in by a single person.

TRI-ED Honored with Two Distributor of the Year Awards

Company committed to being a true distribution partner.

Five Key Benefits of Incident Management Software for the Retail Market

Five Key Benefits of Incident Management Software for the Retail Market

Security efforts often hindered by losses related to theft, damage or other factors.

Hikvision and Citizen Schools Provide STEM Education to Students in Need

Company volunteers provided hands-on classroom opportunities for middle schools students at Chase Elementary in Chicago.

Morse Watchmans SmartKey Reader Improves Security and Workflow Productivity

Single location automated process offers convenience and speed to system programming.

Code Blue IP Phones Integrate with Genetec's Security Center Sipelia Software

Effective communication enabled between operators and IP speakerphones deployed throughout a location in a single system.

Denis Hébert Leaves HID Global as President and CEO

A little investigative journalism identifies access control company's rather quiet change.

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