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Together Samsung and Milestone Brought a Calmness to a Housing Complex

Together Samsung and Milestone Brought a Calmness to a Housing Complex

Milestone Systems’ open-platform, IP, video management software (VMS) has been installed with Samsung network cameras in a surveillance system that has brought peace and confidence to the citizens of a neighborhood in Eastern France.

Dallas ISD Proposed Security Upgrades after Sandy Hook Elementary Incident Part 2

On Valentine's Day 2013, Dallas ISD trustees demonstrated love in support of campus security upgrades, while an Oklahoma school district hosts fundraisers to earn money for increased school security.

Not the Typical Home Guard Dog

Not the Typical Home Guard Dog

A new system that will bring home security right to your iPhone.

Observint Implemented a Unique Business Model to Deliver Innovative Solutions

Observint Implemented a Unique Business Model to Deliver Innovative Solutions

Observint unified comprehensive video surveillance and security technology portfolios from DIGIOP, infinias, LG and 3S Vision to provide integrated, high-performance, and high-value system solutions.

Community Professional Loudspeakers Appointed CEO

Community Professional Loudspeakers Appointed CEO

Bringing over 30 years of experience, Timothy Dorwart has been appointed CEO of Community, where he looks forward to leading the company into the future.

CSU Monterey Bay and Firetide Announced a Research Collaboration

CSU Monterey Bay and Firetide Announced a Research Collaboration

Firetide, Inc. has partnered with California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) to deploy an outdoor, mesh-infrastructure, testing environment to conduct research.

Community Makes a First Choice in the Northwest

Community Makes a First Choice in the Northwest

Community Professional Loudspeakers has announced the appointment of First Choice Marketing as the company’s new sales representative for the Northwest territory.

How Video Verified Alarms and Priority Response Works

How Video Verified Alarms and Priority Response Works

"How can we encourage policyholders to use video alarms and police response to reduce losses?"



Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

A large increase of online daters were found to be using mobile devices, according to iovation, a provider of online reputation protection.

Dallas ISD Proposed Security Upgrades after Sand Hook Elementary Incident

Dallas ISD Proposed Security Upgrades after Sandy Hook Elementary Incident

Dallas Chief of Police has proposed installing cameras, buzzers and electronic card readers at all 150 Dallas, Texas elementary schools.

CEO of CNL Software Recognized as One of the Most Influential People in the Security Industry

CEO of CNL Software Recognized as One of the Most Influential People in the Security Industry

Keith Bloodworth was selected as the 6th most influential person in the global security and fire industries by IFSEC International.

Free Software Program from Vicon Encourages School Security Surveillance

Free Software Program from Vicon Encourages School Security Surveillance

Vicon Industries Inc. introduced a program that actively supports school safety by encouraging schools to share access to their surveillance systems with local law enforcement.

Pivot3 Unveils Support and Professional Services Suite

Pivot3 Unveils Support and Professional Services Suite

Pivot3's new program optimizes the use of virtual, converged appliances in surveillance and VDI markets.

Fluidmesh Networks Named Exporter of the Year

Fluidmesh Networks Named Exporter of the Year

An Illinois-based company was named ‘Exporter of the Year’ in the information technology/telecommunications category by ThinkGlobal, Inc.

Universal Surveillance Systems Launches Website to Fight Organized Retail Crime

Universal Surveillance Systems Launches Website to Fight Organized Retail Crime

A new site, www.StopORC.org, provides a centralized place to exchange information and educate about combatting organized retail crime (ORC).

A1 Security Systems Announced the Launch of their Official Blog

A1 Security Systems Announced the Launch of their Official Blog

This new blog will share reliable safety tips for small businesses and homeowners.

Strategy and Prospects in the LTE Era

Strategy and Prospects in the LTE Era

The Samsung Electronics Report 2012-2017 details whether the company can grow and what strategies they will employ to achieve growth.

Fear of Governments Snooping Deters Companies From Using The Cloud

Fear of Governments Snooping Deters Companies From Using the Cloud

When dealing with sensitive data, it is imperative that it be stored in a secure manner, without fear of intervention from any organization, including the government.

Wrightstyle and Fire Safety

Online Exclusive: Wrightstyle and Fire Safety in Olympic and Major Stadiums

A leading UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums. Wrightstyle’s technical director, Lee Coates, reports on fire safety.

Six Steps To Choosing Your Next Gen Intrusion Prevention System

Six Steps To Choosing Your Next Gen Intrusion Prevention System

IT professionals are adopting the latest technologies to meet increasing bandwidth demands, create higher and faster performing networks and increase availability.

Micro Key Solutions Announced a Major Executive Team Promotion

Micro Key Solutions Announced a Major Executive Team Promotion

Joe Ligouri receives a promotion that enables him to be directly involved with Micro Key Solutions' economic strategy, financial forecasting and improving overall performance.

get smart with poe

Get Smart With POE

When developing IP surveillance installations, many security system integrators and IP-Surveillance network designers have turned to PoE technology, and for good reason. Using PoE cameras and switches eliminates the need for separate power and data cables, thus simplifying installation, increasing flexibility for camera locations and saving money.

What's All The Fuss

I am afforded the opportunity to view a lot of installs around the country, and every one of them is about the installation of networked cameras. I’ve never been invited to a place where someone has installed 100 or more analog cameras, which makes me believe that IP video surveillance is on the rise.

Video Surveillance On The Go

Video Surveillance On The Go

After investing thousands of dollars in a video management system, it’s important to be able to maintain the level of features you have access to from a monitor station, such as making video clips, zoom and mapping.

American Security Systems Appoints David Cohen President and COO

American Security Systems Appoints David Cohen President and COO

Larry Dolin, founder and CEO of American, believes, “David will be a great asset going forward..."

Life Safety Contract from DCs Department of Mental Health Goes to Emergency 911 Security Inc

Life Safety Contract from DCs Department of Mental Health Goes to Emergency 911 Security Inc

Emergency 911 Security, Inc., a security company has been awarded a contract to maintain and inspect the fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems for the District of Columbia’s Department of Mental Health.

Security Company Awarded Contract with District of Columbia Department of General Services

Security Company Awarded Contract with District of Columbia Department of General Services

Emergency 911 Security, Inc. has been awarded the contract to inspect, repair and maintain fire extinguishers for governmental agency's 200 sites.

Emergency 911 Security Inc Provides Vehicular Services

Emergency 911 Security Inc Provides Vehicular Services

Awarded a contract to perform locksmith services for the Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority, this full-service, security company stands ready to perform its duties.

Emergency 911 Security Inc Awarded Contract

Emergency 911 Security Inc Awarded Contract

The Department of Corrections in the District of Columbia is trusting Emergency 911 Security, Inc. with all of their fire alarm maintenance, repair and inspection needs.

Featured

  • New Research Reveals Global Video Surveillance Industry Perspectives on AI

    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

  • Report Shows Cybercriminals Continue Pivot to Stealthier Tactics

    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

  • 2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced

    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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  • Report: 82 Percent of Phishing Emails Used AI

    KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its Phishing Threat Trend Report, detailing key trends, new data, and threat intelligence insights surrounding phishing threats targeting organizations at the start of 2025. Read Now

  • NRF Supports Federal Bill to Thwart Retail Crime

    The National Retail Federation recently announced its support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. The act was introduced by Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Representative Dave Joyce, R-Ohio. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    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.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.