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Securitron Secures Perimeters with New GL1 Gate Lock

Weather-resistant access control for gate applications.

Industry Event Celebrated 10 Years of Innovation

Customers, channel partners, reps and industry friends and supporters recognize leader in wireless systems.

AMAG Technology Awards Top Performing Integrators with Eagle Awards

In recognition for their commitment to selling Symmetry products and exceptional sales efforts.

ISCON Imaging Honored with Government Security Awards

Honored with platinum and gold-level for FocusScan and SecureScan screening solutions.

Milestone Systems Marks Increased UK Investment

Partners and customers to benefit from additional support and training.

Having a Ball on the Show Floor

Having a Ball on the Show Floor

Video Insight, a VMS solutions provider based in Houston, hasn't wasted any time getting to the Mexican and Latin American market. Domingo Martinez, director of marketing, brought his staff to Mexico City for Expo de Seguridad. His goal is to meet with key dealers and integrators.

Traffic is Horrible

Traffic is Horrible

Day two of the Expo seems to have been a whopping success. The show hall was packed and exhibitors seemed to be busy all day long, or at least from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Claiming a Piece of Mexico - Several U.S. citizens are participating in Expo de Seguridad, and they are finding nice results in Mexico and Latin America.

Claiming a Piece of Mexico

Several U.S. citizens are participating in Expo de Seguridad, and they are finding nice results in Mexico and Latin America.



EU Officials Call for Major Security Changes

EU Officials Call for Major Security Changes

The changes would be made to confront new security risks in many different areas.

Monkey Drop Kicks Young Man in Retaliation of Gesture

Monkey Drop Kicks Young Man in Retaliation of Gesture

Sometimes "monkeying around" isn't smart, especially when security cameras are around to capture video data.

CSID Integrates Identity Chek Service Alerts from Early Warning

New offering provides consumers added protection against identity theft through bank account takeover and credit card application fraud alerts.

Axis' Zipstream Technology Named Winner

SIA's 2015 New Product Showcase in Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies category at ISC West.

Swann Provides On-the-Go Security Monitoring

Indoor/outdoor, Wi-Fi, all-weather camera versatile and easy to set up, no networking required.

North American Cable Equipment, Inc. Announces Expanded Lab and Testing Facilities

New climate-controlled lab space includes increased construction and fabrication areas.

Smartvue Raises $15 Million to Fuel Growth and Innovation

New investment secured to support company's rapid growth.

21st Century Distributing Shakes Things Up with First-ever Dealer Roadshow

Hitting 6 major regional cities, concluding with an exhibition at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX).

SureView Systems Announces Integration with Innotech Security

Integrated platform enables users to combine video surveillance and central station monitoring.

Mission 500 Completes Sixth Annual Security 5K and 2K

Over $120,000 raised at ISC West 2015 to benefit children in need.

Assa Abloy Acquires Teamware Malaysia

Manufacturer of locks and hardware, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with about 120 employees.

It has been a couple of years since traveling to Mexico City and Expo de Seguridad. It seems the city has changed a little bit, though I do have some nervous anticipations being here. I

It's Tradeshow Season

It has been a couple of years since traveling to Mexico City and Expo de Seguridad. It seems the city has changed a little bit, though I do have some nervous anticipations being here. I'm not sure why after looking at the news from Baltimore.

Members of Congress Allowed to Keep Firearms in Offices

Members of Congress Allowed to Keep Firearms in Offices

Rep. Congressman Ken Buck of Colorado tweets pic of himself and Rep. Trey Gowdy with assault rifle.

TCU Security Guard Accused of Taking Photos in Restroom

TCU Security Guard Accused of Taking Photos in Restroom

Campus police say he has been terminated and arrested.

Statue of Liberty Evacuated

Statue of Liberty Evacuated

The Statue of Liberty was evacuated Friday due to a security concern.

Advantech New Fanless Embedded System

Box PC with quad core processor, rich I/O ports and flexible customization.

CABLETRONIX Announces CT-EDID-1 HDMI EDID Manager

Resolves frustrating "handshake" issues between HDMI-connected sources and displays.

FIBARO Motion Sensor Wins First Prize

World’s smallest sensor incorporates four practical functions: motion, temperature, light intensity and vibration.

MKS Makes a Big Industry Splash at ISC West 2015

Company celebrates 30th year anniversary with release of Millennium Series, Stark and other plans for the remainder of the year.

MKS Releases Auto Biller Plus

Offers alarm dealers a way to take advantage of MKS' Accounts Receivable and Service Tracking modules.

ZKAccess Introduces the ML10 Biometric Fingerprint Door Lock

Smart lock with embedded fingerprint recognition technology easy to program and install.

North American Video Opens New Office in Pacific Northwest

New location enhances support for gaming customers in the region.

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