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Training 101

Education isn’t just for college students. Everyone in the workforce can benefit from continuing to learn throughout their career—especially those of us in the fast-paced, highly technical field of security.

IP Video Tips

All NVR and hybrid recorders are not created equally. Every manufacturer has different CPU and throughput speed specifications.

Addressing SSTDR Technology

Security and alarm systems become more complex every day as new services, features, technologies and capabilities are added.

Nonprofit Full Security

For more than 30 years, Equest Therapeutic Riding Center in Wylie, Texas, has provided horse-assisted therapies to adults and children with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities.

Let The Finger Do The Talking

Retailers need to understand how access control can be integrated into identity management systems

Ralph Jensen

Tri-Ed/Northern Video Distribution On The Move

In case you haven’t noticed, though it would be hard to miss, Tri-Ed/ Northern Video Distribution is on the move.

The Game Changer

What hasn’t already been said— numerous times—about the supposed imminent demise of the U.S. hardwire public switched telephone system and new fire alarm communications technologies?

High Rise Upgrade

The recently upgraded fire alarm system at the Gulf and Bay Club in Sarasota, Fla., has been a big improvement for the gated condo community’s residents and management, as well as the guards who are on duty 24/7.



Into The Air

A few years back, a number of leading IP surveillance manufacturers got together to discuss the development of an organization that would promote and develop IP standards.

What Is New In Electronic Security Training

Unlike most things under the sun, there really is something new and exciting in electronic security training, and this new approach is poised to vastly improve formal training for those in the industry.

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New Products

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • 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.