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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Flir Systems New Engineering and Manufacturing Facility

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Flir Systems New Engineering and Manufacturing Facility

Elkridge, Maryland hosts ceremony at 9:00am EST on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

ComNet Eliminates Ordering Confusion

ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a variable rate electrical-to-optical media converter with PoE (power over Ethernet) that allows the user to select between 10/100 Mbps and 1000Mbps rate transmission and provides up to 30 watts of PoE+ for powered devices (PD).

Secura Key Launches New RFID Flat Pad Antenna for Library Applications

Secura Key Launches New RFID Flat Pad Antenna for Library Applications

For read/write desktop applications, such as library checkout, inventory systems, or other track and trace applications, requiring the reading of any articles, documents and books that are identified with HF contactless labels.

Boston Bombing Likely to Boost Spending on Video Surveillance Equipment

Boston Bombing Likely to Boost Spending on Video Surveillance Equipment

IHS, a global information company with world-class experts, gives information to help the security industry.

How Tall is That Building

How Tall is That Building

At over 1,450 feet, without the antennae, this building accounts for 17 city blocks that need safety and security.

Brown County Achieves Municipal Safety with Milestone XProtect IP Video Surveillance

Brown County Achieves Municipal Safety with Milestone XProtect IP Video Surveillance

XProtect Corporate video management software is a centralized solution for all government facilities and with Agent Vi analytics integrated at the airport.

A New Model with Hot Swap HDD for Image Evaluation Outside the Network

A New Model with Hot Swap HDD for Image Evaluation Outside the Network

This system was developed to meet the particular needs of a video surveillance operator with remote sites, where there is no network or where the video is to be reviewed by police or other third parties who have no access rights to the operator’s network.

Best College for the Money

Best College for the Money

College in Chicago takes security seriously so all students have a safe learning environment.



Westfield Shopping Centers in Australia Deploy Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Systems

Westfield Shopping Centers in Australia Deploy Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Systems

Integrated key management solution features biometric authorization.

McCormick Place Will Host ASIS 2013

McCormick Place Will Host ASIS 2013

“If terrorists were to hurt McCormick Place, they would hurt Chicago," said George Rosebrock, security manager for the facility.

Speco Technologies Adds More Functionality to its CS Wall Mount DVR Lineup

Speco Technologies Adds More Functionality to its CS Wall Mount DVR Lineup

Space saving, covert security solution now offers built-in CCTV power supply & monitor.

Chicagoland Preparing for ASIS

Chicagoland Preparing for ASIS

ASIS promotes a tour for editors every year, with this year being no exception, to tour Chicago and a few landmarks that employ the latest security solutions.

Polaroid Excites ISC West Attendees with Entry into Security Surveillance Industry

Polaroid Excites ISC West Attendees with Entry into Security Surveillance Industry

With Polaroid surveillance hardware and software, customers will be able to produce information, not just evidence, instantly.

Talk-A-Phone Offers Blue Light Towers With High-Efficency LED Area Lighting

Recognizing that many security deployments are often compromised with inadequate lighting and poorly coordinated with CCTV cameras, Talk-A-Phone has enhanced its blue light towers with an integrated high-efficiency LED area lighting solution.

Subway Loss Prevention Surveillance System Provides Franchisees Savings

Subway Loss Prevention Surveillance System Provides Franchisees Savings

Surveillance systems provides a savings of over 1.6 million dollars within a year since launch.

Real Time Technology Group Welcomes Director of Customer Relations

Real Time Technology Group Welcomes Director of Customer Relations

Kimberly Mazzarino brings over 16 years of sales, customer service and IT experience.

Linear Now Offers Spanish Language Live Support for Technical and Customer Service

Linear Now Offers Spanish Language Live Support for Technical and Customer Service

Live Spanish language support for technical and customer service departments.

The United State One Hundred Dollar Bill Gets a Security Makeover

The United States One Hundred Dollar Bill Gets a Security Makeover

Cha-ching! U.S. note makeover produces simple and advanced security features.

Banking Boardroom Confidentiality

Banking Boardroom Confidentiality

With many banks and financial institutions worldwide concentrating on the increasing cyber threat, it is imperative that the physical aspect of the security within our banks and financial institutions are not left by the wayside.

OnSSI Releases Comprehensive Mobile Tech Support App

OnSSI Releases Comprehensive Mobile Tech Support App

Provides remote access to extensive range of support materials and documentation for Ocularis users and partners anywhere in the field.

HID Global Unveils its New Instant Financial Issuance Printer for Seamless Migration to EMV Payment

HID Global Unveils its New Instant Financial Issuance Printer for Seamless Migration to EMV Payment

New FARGO HDPii Plus Financial Card printer/encoder includes new features and functions designed specifically for financial institutions looking to issue both magnetic swipe and contact/contactless EMV cards.

Safer Ship Travel with Milestone and Axis IP Video Surveillance

Safer Ship Travel with Milestone and Axis IP Video Surveillance

Engine room fire on board resulted in a new level of safety and operations on Norwegian ferries.

VideoIQ Announces Availability of Mobile on Android

VideoIQ Announces Availability of Mobile on Android

VideoIQ Mobile makes anywhere, anytime prevention a reality.

Fluidmesh Earns Coveted Railway Transportation Innovation Award

Fluidmesh Earns Coveted Railway Transportation Innovation Award

These Innovation Awards recognize the most outstanding innovations brought by exhibitors at SIFER 2013, a major show for the rail transportation industry.

Muslims Helped Canadian Authorities in Amtrak Derailing Plot

Muslims Helped Canadian Authorities in Amtrak Derailing Plot

This act from the Muslim community helped to solve an investigation that has been ongoing for a year.

Thermal Imaging Aided in Capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Thermal Imaging Aided in Capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Infrared technology, manufactured by FLIR Corporation, assisted Massachusetts police in locating Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

GET Group Forms Distribution Partnership with TransTech Systems

GET Group Forms Distribution Partnership with TransTech Systems

"We look forward to helping GET Group reach new markets and offering our clients additional choices for their card printing needs," said Jeff Kruse, general manager at TransTech.

Southco to Present Electronic Security Product Info Session at AFCOM Data Center World Conference

Southco to Present Electronic Security Product Info Session at AFCOM Data Center World Conference

Company presenting product information session at AFCOM 2013 Spring Data Center World Conference in Las Vegas.

FST21 Expands with the Opening of a New Office in Brazil

FST21 Expands with the Opening of a New Office in Brazil

Technology company expands operations into South America.

ESX Welcomes Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe

ESX Welcomes Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe

Sandy Hook first responder speaks to the vital partnership between public safety and private security at industry luncheon.

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    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 winners in The Govies Government Security Awards. The awards honor outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. Read Now

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    Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider focused on data and identity threats, today announced the release of its annual global 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report based on a global survey of 2,150 IT and security professionals from 121 countries. It reveals that 60% of organizations are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their IT infrastructure and 30% are considering implementing AI. Read Now

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    Axis Communications, the global industry leader in video surveillance, has released its latest research report, ‘The State of AI in Video Surveillance,’ which explores global industry perspectives on the use of AI in the security industry and beyond. The report reveals current attitudes on AI technologies thanks to in-depth interviews with AI experts from Axis’ global network and a comprehensive survey of more than 5,800 respondents, including distributors, channel partners, and end customers across 68 countries. The resulting insights cover AI integration and the opportunities and challenges that exist with regard to security, safety, business intelligence, and operational efficiency. Read Now

  • SIA Urges Tariff Relief for Security Industry Products

    Today, the Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion in total economic impact and supporting over 2.1 million jobs. Read Now

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    IBM recently released the 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlighting that cybercriminals continued to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat actors relied heavily on to scale identity attacks. Read Now

New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.