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Louroe Electronics CEO Chairs 2015 SIA Government Summit

Brings experience in security and government relations to SIA Government Summit Planning Committee.

D-Tools and SBS Group Announce Strategic Partnership

System integrator embedded into solution powered by Microsoft Dynamics SL.

International W to Represent Cypress in Central and Latin America

Providing customers with accurately translated product information and manufacturing sales and support.

U.S. Army Gets Fashion Makeover with New Camouflage Pattern

U.S. Army Gets Fashion Makeover with New Camouflage Pattern

New combat uniforms have 9 design changes, including less Velcro.

S-ACC-3020-Intelli-M Smart Card EOL Notification

S-ACC-3020-Intelli-M Smart Cards: 2K Access Card with CR-80 Format for legacy IDC smartcard installations only.

Morse Watchmans Adds New Integration Capabilities

KeyWatcher Touch certified for use with Software House C•CURE 9000 v 2.30.

New Exabeam User Behavior Analytics Software Release

Additional features in Exabeam Version 1.7 combine behavior analytics, data science and machine learning to empower customers with tools and context needed to thwart cyberattacks.

FEAR NOT!

FEAR NOT!

Upgrading from card access to biometric access is easier than you think!



Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator Boosts Capabilities

Integration with HID, SALTO and SARGENT Technology provides additional flexibility and functionality for smart building security.

Vanderbilt Debuts Expanded Product Portfolio at IFSEC International 2015

Company to make its first conference appearance after completing acquisition of Siemens Security Products.

Design Great Projects with Orion ECI and Autodesk Seek

Autodesk Seek helps source product information to enhance building design process.

Man Carries Loaded AR-15 Semiautomatic Rifle into Airport

Man Carries Loaded AR-15 Semiautomatic Rifle into Airport

Georgia law allows people to openly carry firearms in an airport, just don't try and pass through security.

DSC Touch 'All-in-One' System Features Built-in Camera and Android Technology

7-inch touchscreen for a smart, connected home.

IC Real Tech Closes $15 Million Investment Round

Deploying capital to accelerate the marketing and development of its revolutionary IC720 and ALLie 360 x 360 degree immersive video cameras.

China Hacking Exposes Millions of U.S. Workers

China Hacking Exposes Millions of U.S. Workers

The Obama administration a breach on government workers could affect up to four million citizens.

Tips to Help Speed Security along at the Stanley Cup Games

Tips to Help Speed Security along at the Stanley Cup Games

Recent events brings retraining program and tighter security.

OnSSI Expands Ocularis Training Schedule

Adds value for partners and end-users.

Z-Wave Labs Announces BeON Home as First Winner of Competition

The use of intelligent LED bulbs that learn and replicate lighting behaviors adds new approach to home security and safety.

TSA Fails to Find 95 Percent of Weapons in Undercover Tests

TSA Fails to Find 95 Percent of Weapons in Undercover Tests

The tests were conducted by Homeland Security Red Teams.

Proficio Introduces ProSCAN Remediation Management Service

Brings new ease, speed, efficiency to enterprise compliance and breach prevention.

OpenXchange Delves into the Changing Landscape of the Electronic Security & Life Safety Industry

To examine IoT, next-gen cellular networks, disruptive technologies and more in a lively panel discussion format.

Genetec Helps Electric Co-op in Texas Secure Widespread Operations

Addressing changing federal compliance mandates, South Plains Electric Cooperative chooses to centrally manage security for its 32 substations.

AS&E Awarded $11.6 Million Service and Maintenance Renewal Contract in Latin America

Company to continue servicing vehicle, cargo, and parcel detection systems in support of counter-drug and anti-terrorism missions.

U.S. Security Associates Coordinate Active Shooter Training Events

Helps clients and communities prepare for workplace violence and emergency situations.

WavestoreUSA Releases V5.50 Version of Video Management Software

Offers additional performance enhancements to the V5 Video Management Software Suite.

Razberi Technologies Enters Distribution Partnership with PSA Security Network

Company's growth and product development in the IP video industry leads to additional avenues of distribution.

Milestone Systems Set Sails for Nautical Markets with Partner Last Mile Communications at the Helm

Initiative to fit ships and drill rigs with advanced video systems based on Milestone XProtect.

VingCard Elsafe Takes the Family Name to Become ASSA ABLOY Hospitality

New name for trusted security brand opens the door to future growth and innovation.

Protection 1 Acquires Cam Connections, Inc.

Company is full-service systems integrator focused on high-end security solutions.

USA Freedom Act Approved by Senate and Signed by President Obama

USA Freedom Act Approved by Senate and Signed by President Obama

Phone companies to retain data while NSA must get permission from federal court.

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  • Mall of America Deploys AI-Powered Analytics to Enhance Parking Intelligence

    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages. Read Now

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  • Industry Embraces Mobile Access, Biometrics and AI

    A combination of evolving workplace dynamics, technology innovation and new user expectations is changing how people enter and interact with physical spaces. Access control is at the heart of these changes. Combined with biometrics and AI, mobile access control has become increasingly crucial for deploying entry solutions that are seamless, secure and adaptive to user needs. Read Now

  • Sustainable Video Solution Delivered for Landmark City of London Office Development

    An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives. Read Now

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    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. Read Now

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  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.