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Viscount Systems Unveils Web-based Access Control Appliance

Freedom CUBE delivers enterprise-class capabilities for small-to-medium businesses.

OnSSI Announces Upcoming Ocularis Training Schedule

Two offerings available to help partners and customers enhance their skill sets.

North Central Security Services Selected As Security Company

Leading Tennessee-based security firm takes security to new level for two major commercial facilities.

Tips to Improve Holiday Cyber Shopping Security

Tips to Improve Holiday Cyber Shopping Security

These tips will help secure pay data when shopping online

Another School Shooting

Another School Shooting

Pakistani militant group stormed military-operated school in Peshawar, opened fire, mostly killing students. (WARNING: Disturbing recollection from 16-year-old student included.)

Wearable Camera Wobble Identifies Filmmaker

Wearable Camera Wobble Identifies Filmmaker

Just because your face isn’t seen on camera doesn’t mean you are anonymous.

ONVIF Recognizes VidSys with 2014 ONVIF Award

Software engineer Steve Dillingham recognized as security industry leader who is shaping the adoption of open standards.

Nortek Security and Control Group Charts Strategic Course for Smart Home Leadership

Building on its success in the installed smart home space with the Linear and 2GIG brands, Nortek prepares the GoControl brand for entrance into the DIY smart home category.



Eid Passport Awarded One-year Contract Extension as FBI-approved Channeler

Among a few companies authorized to process FBI fingerprint-based criminal history checks for non-criminal justice purposes.

Three Divisions Approach K12 Lockdown Needs

Mechanical and electronic locking plus enterprise access control ensure solutions address all budgets and applications.

Hikvision Introduces HD-TVI Technology with Turbo HD Product Line

Allows users to send uncompressed, high-resolution video over coaxial cable.

Police Raid Sydney Café

Police Raid Sydney Café

Police forces shot and killed a hostage-taker early Tuesday

Moxa Raises the Bar for Rugged IP Camera Design

Full HD 1080p camera designed for mission-critical surveillance.

Southco Expands Electronic Rotary Latching Line

R4-EM 8 Series combines the efficient, robust performance of a rotary latch mechanism with simplified DC motor actuation.

Advantech, Inc. Recognized as Top Performing Security Integrator

Named “Integrator of the Year” for fourth time at Honeywell Forum.

LILIN Expands IP Portfolio with HD Video Decoder

Affordable, simple monitoring solution for displaying live video from up to 4 cameras without a PC or NVR.

"Holiday Freeze" Tips for Retailers and Consumers

"Holiday Freeze" Tips for Retailers and Consumers

With only critical security patches being installed, Liron Damri, COO of Forter gives advice to merchants and consumers.

Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

Kenya President Makes Case for Tougher Security Law

The president cites a dangerous enemy in calling for a change.

How to Be Safe While Enjoying Uber

How to Be Safe While Enjoying Uber

Recent passengers have found themselves in undesirable and some even dangerous situations.

Monitronics Wins Three Marcom Creative Awards and One Stevie Award

Dealer program recognized for effective marketing communications in 2014.

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Cellphone Search at Arrest

A 4-3 decision by the country's highest court said the evidence Toronto police found on a robbery suspect's phone, including a photo of a handgun and a draft text message which read in part, "We did it," should not be excluded.

Supreme Court Says Amazon Doesn’t Have to Pay Employees for Security Check Time

Supreme Court Says Amazon Doesn’t Have to Pay Employees for Security Check Time

The decision was unanimous.

Milestone Systems Promotes Samsung Techwin to Elite Partner Status

Acknowledged for meeting the highest technical standards and business focus in long-standing partnership.

Sentry View Systems Awarded $40M USAF Contract

USAF awards contract to Sentry View for sustaining the RVA system through 2019.

Closing the Gaps in Prison

Closing the Gaps in Prison Perimeter Security

Correctional facilities harden their perimeters only to face the introduction of contraband coming in from the outside.

Weak Links in the Armed Security Guard Profession

Weak Links in the Armed Security Guard Profession

Yearlong investigation examines training standards, or lack there of, for armed guards in all 50 states.

UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

UK Police Boost Security after Threat against Officers

Police in Birmingham, England received a threat Monday.

PPM Acquired by Klass Software

Enterprise software, growth equity fund aims to invest further in PPM’s continued expansion and market penetration.

OnSSI Receives Axis Partner Award for Caribbean Region

Program recognizes top technology partners.

Fast-food Giant Gains on Bottom Line

More efficient operations, less shrinkage, greater staff and customer safety with Milestone video management software.

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