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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.

New Jersey Lawmaker Questions Armed Security Hiring

New Jersey Lawmaker Questions Armed Security Hiring

The lawmaker asks why the state spent $2M on armed security instead of using police.

Ex-president

Ex-president's Home without Alarm System for 13 Months

Agency expert warned Secret Service officials security system aging and likely to fail.

Maximize Connected Security

Bosch introduced new and innovative intelligent solutions at ISC West 2015.

Locate, Track and Zoom-in on Details with AUTODOME IP Camera Family

Provides relevant information, enabling operators to react instantly and make accurate decisions.

FLEXIDOME IP Panoramic Camera Family

360-degree overview in a single image.

Bosch Introduces Integrated Burglar, Fire & Access with New G Series Panels

Complete security with only one system to learn, install and maintain.

Drone with Radiation Symbol Lands on Government Official

Drone with Radiation Symbol Lands on Government Official's Office

Low levels of radiation discovered but wouldn't affect human body.

TrackTik Maintains Momentum

Adds Securitas North America and secures addition $1.5M in funding.

Hitting the Jackpot with IP Video Surveillance

Hitting the Jackpot with IP Video Surveillance

Ensuring safety and security of guests, employees and assets while maintaining an environment of fun and excitement.

Verizon Data Breach Study Finds Olds Flaws Still Dangerous

Verizon Data Breach Study Finds Olds Flaws Still Dangerous

The 2015 edition of the DBIR provides insight into the state of cyber-security in 2014.

Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally.  Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at the recent history of wind loading and glazing systems.

Online Exclusive: Wind Loading and Glass Technologies

National and regional governments and the insurance industry stepped in to drastically improve building codes, recognizing both the scale of human and financial loss. One important addition to the code was a requirement for missile-impact resisting glass.

Sentry360 Targets Retail and Mass Transit Markets with Verint Integration

Partnership integrates 360-degree, HD and Ultra HD cameras with video management software.

Theia Debuted 4K 4-10mm 12MP Lens at ISC West 2015

Boasts the fastest F number in the industry for excellent light gathering ability.

Making Memories at ISC West 2015

Trade show is a time for personal connections, getting business done and establishing relationships.

Security Breach at Manchester Airport under Investigation

Security Breach at Manchester Airport under Investigation

A planeload of passengers were able to enter the UK without having their passports checked.

Business as Usual at ISC West 2015

Business as Usual at ISC West 2015

Most of my days were a culmination of booth meetings, going from this booth to that booth, learning as much as I could about the products being offered to enhance security. After about 50 meetings, themes begin to emerge about the security industry.

Only Four Months Into the Year, the World’s Dumbest Criminal of 2015 is Caught on Camera At ISC West

Only Four Months Into the Year, the World’s Dumbest Criminal of 2015 is Caught on Camera At ISC West

Crime doesn't take a vacation, even in Las Vegas.

I’ve known Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Open Options, for several years. He is a southern fella who says it like it is; and when he talks, you ought to listen. Steve knows access control.

Quite a Show

I’ve known Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Open Options, for several years. He is a southern fella who says it like it is; and when he talks, you ought to listen. Steve knows access control.

ISC West 2015 Filled with Food and Laughter

ISC West 2015 Filled with Food and Laughter

I welcomed the second day of ISC West 2015 with food…and lots of it! Waking up very early, I prepared for the ASSA ABLOY Integrator Breakfast and upon arrival, I made a beeline to the coffee station. Black gold poured out from the carafe and I decorated my liquid with creamer and sugar, the perfect combination for tradeshow success.

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