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Advantech Launches Dual-node Short-depth 4U Chassis

Designed for high-end machine automation applications that require two computers in one piece of equipment for workload sharing and parallel computing.

Milestone Systems Adds Support for Offline Camera Recording Using ONVIF

The latest Device Pack from Milestone adds support for ONVIF Edge Storage in XProtect.

3-D Printed Skeleton Key Can Open Almost Any Lock in Seconds

3-D Printed Skeleton Key Can Open Almost Any Lock in Seconds

Quickly breach high-security locks by using a printed "bump" key.

Q and A with Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University about Yubico

Q and A with Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University about Yubico

Richard Biever talks strong authentication, two-factor authentication, YubiKey, user feedback and working with Yubico.

Sony Announces IPELA Engine EX Full HD Bullet Camera with Dual Lighting System

SNC-VB632D day/night, IP camera to be demonstrated at ASIS 2014, Atlanta.

Advanced Technology Video Releases New Network IR Bullet Camera

Newest addition to IP Product Series line provides great features at an affordable price.

Silent Knight Builds Online Resource for Life Safety Industry

Silent Knight blog informs on everything related to life safety systems – codes, technology, training, trends, and more.

Vicon and IQinVision Merger Approved

Merger adds a global market of integrated solutions to the video security market.



Eastern Michigan University Nearing Completion of Major Security Upgrades

Eastern Michigan University Nearing Completion of Major Security Upgrades

The university is installing new security cameras and AEDs with more upgrades to follow

Are DIY Home Security Cameras the Wave of the Future?

Are DIY Home Security Cameras the Wave of the Future?

A group of cheap cameras turns your home into a do-it-yourself security system

New Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

The staff at Security Products magazine are honored to recognize NPOY winners for their noteworthy products in their ability to improve security.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Video Surveillance Investment

Transit systems across the country strive to make the smartest investments to improve community safety and provide valuable resources for law enforcement.

Windstorm Solutions for Hurricanes and Tornadoes

When it comes to windstorm solutions, it’s all code-driven as door, lock and hardware chosen for an opening are determined by hurricane or tornado codes. The challenge comes with knowing which codes apply.

Standardizing as a Breakthrough

Alcatel-Lucent, a leader in products and innovations in IP and cloud networking as well as ultra-broadband fixed and wireless access, is responsible for countless breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry.

The Proprietary Trap

The entire computing world at one time was strictly proprietary. In other words, the election to use one piece of software or hardware dictated the requirement to get additional expansion and support from the single provider for the lifetime of that purchase.

When Does Warranty Begin?

Most of us have been at the end of a project when the owner/ client asks the popular question: “When does the one-year warranty begin?” The answer becomes one of the most debated topics, only second to the end-of-project, door-locking hardware debacle.

Enough to Go Around

Some of the most satisfying applications of sophisticated security technologies have little to do with security. Today, biometric identity management plays a critical role in delivering necessary vaccines to children in the developing world.

The ABCs of PoE

With the introduction of IP cameras, system integrators have experienced big improvements in the quality and performance of video systems that can be offered to their customers.

Hot Time in Atlanta

There are a lot of important things about the month of September: School is underway; football has started; and it is time for ASIS.

Protect a Key

When Steven Shaker wants to know who last took a car on his lot out for a demo or wants to see the demo history of a specific vehicle, all he has to do is go to his computer and check the Morse Watchmans KeyPro software for the answer.

The New Landscape

Managing access privileges for visitors, contractors and vendors in hospitals is a significant challenge for healthcare institutions.

Data Breaches: Who’s Ultimately Responsible?

In 0.27 seconds, these were the top headlines that Google pulled from 67,500 results highlighting the latest data breaches around the globe.

The Backbone of Security

Rob Lydic spends a lot of time traveling around the upper Midwest and Northwest, heralding the needs of security, proper equipment and how dealers can make more money in their own businesses.

Picking Up the Pace

Idesco Corp. started in the security business in the early 1940s. They began with ID badging for the Department of the Army. Well, times have changed, a lot, in the past seven or eight decades but one constant is that Idesco is still involved in security.

Enhancing the Customer Experience

Consumers’ expectations about their shopping experience at brickand- mortar, retail stores are changing. Mobile devices allow consumers to find any information they need with just a few clicks of a button, and this sense of immediacy has spread to how they shop.

Google Maps Tracks Your Every Step – But You Can Stop It

Google Maps Tracks Your Every Step – But You Can Stop It

A little-known data collecting process by Google can be switched off.

Honeywell Adds High Definition IP Video Kits to Performance Series Line

Provides security dealers with a hassle-free upgrade to IP video.

Low Frequency Application Guide Now Available from System Sensor

Guide covers waking effectiveness, low frequency requirements, occupancy and building code impact, system applications and more.

ASAP Ready to Expand Beyond Charter Members

Expansion of program supported by demand from New PSAPs on the system.

U.S. Security Associates Welcomes ASIS 2014 to Atlanta

As a Bronze-level sponsor of ASIS 2014 and a long-time exhibitor and supporter of ASIS International, Alton Harvey invites all to visit Booth #1105.

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    Hanwha QNO-7012R

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    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.