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Secure Issuance

The United States is looking for better and more cost-effective ways to serve its more than 220 million licensed drivers.

Dallmeier Opens New Facilities in Las Vegas

Dallmeier electronic USA, Inc. has opened new facilities in Las Vegas, with an official Grand Opening on Feb. 28, 2013.

Milestone Received Axis Application Development Partner Award

Milestone Systems has received the Axis Application Development Partner Award for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, getting recognized for its successful collaborative work of business partners.

Oncam Grandeye Integrates with Milestone Systems

As an authorized Milestone Solution Partner, Oncam Grandeye has integrated its patented 360-degree technology with XProtect IP video management software to provide a unique surveillance solution to the Landmark, a luxury residential development in London.

Bosch Offers Support to Superstorm Sandy Relief Efforts

In order to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, Bosch has contributed $200,000 in short-term relief and longer-term recovery grants and another $140,000 for power tools, boilers, solar modules, security products, and water heaters.

Stonesoft Predicts the Top Security Threats for 2013

Stonesoft predicts that the world will experience more unseen and unknown targeted cyber-attacks, espionage, and hacking in the coming year.

ONVIF Holds 2012 Annual Membership Meeting

At the 2012 Annual Membership Meeting, ONVIF emphasized profiles for streaming, access control and video storage.

Milestone Boosts Market Focus with New VP and Business Unit

With a strong background from two of Europe’s biggest tech companies, Janne Jakobsen heads a new division of Milestone Systems targeted to high-volume sales of IP video software.



HID Global Wins Two Major Industry Awards in China

In the China Intelligent Building Brand Competition, HID Global has won the Top 10 Access Control Brand Award for the ninth consecutive year, and has also won the Outstanding Access Control Brand Award.

Seasoned Technology Executives Join TOTUS Solutions

TOTUS Solutions has named John B. Hanby as SVP of Worldwide Sales, Per Hanssen as VP of System Solutions and Paula Gill as VP of Service Delivery.

Exacq Technologies Recertifies with AMAG Technology

Under the Extended Business Solutions Program, Exacq Technologies and AMAG Technology have integrated.

2013 Training Schedule for Fire-Lite Alarms

For Fire-Lite training, course attendance is at an all-time high, and online training is expected to increase over the next year.

Access Control Products by Saflec Group Available in US and Canada

Saflec Group, from Johannesburg, South Africa, now has its access control products available to the market in North America.

Staggering Death Toll in Connecticut School Shooting

The world of Newtown, Conn. was rattled early Friday morning as an active shooter entered the Sandy Hook Elementary School, gunning down a reported 20 students and 7 adults in what can only be described as a massacre.

Talk-A-Phone Integrates with Rave Mobile Safety’s Industry Leading Campus Safety Suite

Talk-A-Phone and Rave Mobile Safety offer a best-of-breed solution that provides higher education with enhanced emergency communications, improved safety and single point-of-control.

Survey: Security Top of Mind for Consumers Interested in Home Automation

More than 62 percent of online consumers interested in learning more about home automation cited security as their primary purchase motivation, according to new research by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

Per Mar Security Services Acquires Orgen Electronics

Per Mar Security Services has acquired Ogren Electronics, Eagle River, Wisconsin. The company was owned and operated by Terra Nova who owned Ogren Electronics.

Power Home Technologies Steps Up for Break-In Victim

After seeing a victim of a break-in on the news, a Power Home Technologies representative reached out to offer an alarm system and service.

Criminals ‘Caught on Camera’ by Mission Police Department Using Firetide

Newly expanded wireless network provides immediate results in high-crime areas and improves response times for police and emergency services.

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and a prime time for wannabe thieves and burglars to strike as well. When scrambling to fit in your holiday shopping amidst busy days and jam-packed schedules, there are a few important safety tips to keep in mind.

Cyber Security for Smart Grid Industrial Control Systems Will Surpass $600 Million in Market Value by 2020

According to a new report from Pike Research, the market for smart grid ICS cyber security will reach $369 million in 2012 and grow to $608 million by the beginning of the next decade.

Mobile Browsers Susceptible to Dangerous Websites

According to a recent study by Georgia Tech, even cyber-security experts are unable to determine when their smartphone browsers land on potentially dangerous websites.

Breaking News: Ingersoll Rand Will Spin Off Its Commercial And Residential Security Businesses

Ingersoll-Rand plc today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to spin off its commercial and residential security businesses.

Security Industry Association Elects Three New Board Members

New board members were elected unanimously during SIA annual member meeting.

Security Industry Association and Government Technology and Services Coalition Announce Collaboration

The two organizations will share their resources in order to build a stronger security industry.

Quantum Secure Reports Approval of Patent on Core Technologies

A new U.S. patent for Quantum Secure covers important aspects of Flagship SAFE Enterprise Software Suite.

Silent Knight Launches “How-To” Video Series

New videos offered by Silent Knight compliment online trainings, offering technical support alternatives, particularly for mobile viewers.

Mission 500 Charity Continues Far-Reaching Media Campaign

A new non-profit integrated marketing program will focus on security professionals.

EPIC from Real-Time Technology Delivers a Credentialing Solution for First Responders

Real-Time Technology Group (RTTG), a leading provider of trusted identity solutions, announces advanced personal identity and training verification for first responders.

Advanced Technology Video Announces New Rep – Fox & Associates

ATV welcomes Fox & Associates back to the company.

Featured

  • Allegion, Comfort Technologies Implement Mobile Credentials at the Artisan Apartment Homes in Florida

    Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Read Now

  • Mall of America Deploys AI-Powered Analytics to Enhance Parking Intelligence

    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages. Read Now

    • Industry Events
  • Industry Embraces Mobile Access, Biometrics and AI

    A combination of evolving workplace dynamics, technology innovation and new user expectations is changing how people enter and interact with physical spaces. Access control is at the heart of these changes. Combined with biometrics and AI, mobile access control has become increasingly crucial for deploying entry solutions that are seamless, secure and adaptive to user needs. Read Now

  • Sustainable Video Solution Delivered for Landmark City of London Office Development

    An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • 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.