Emerging Technologies


ASSA ABLOY Releases Seven Environmental Product Declarations

An important aspect of an EPD is to provide the basis of a fair comparison of products by their environmental performance.

Tyco Security Products Returns to Security Canada Central

Tyco Security Products Returns to Security Canada Central

The company is bringing its full-suite of integrations as well as security systems and solutions.

ASIS Supports Chula Vista Body Camera Program

ASIS Supports Chula Vista Body Camera Program

Local security professionals are in support of the Chula Vista Police Department’s program.

Global Mobile Networks are Vulnerable to Security Bugs

Global Mobile Networks are Vulnerable to Security Bugs

A new study shows how mobile networks around the world have been hacked via bugs in the code.

The True Cost Of 4K

High definition (HD) and megapixel camera technology continues to evolve, and now 4K is emerging as the latest advancement to video surveillance imaging for security applications.

iPhone Encryption App Data a Major Flaw in Travel Apps

iPhone Encryption Data a Major Flaw in Travel Apps

A new report from Bluebox Security says the top 10 travel apps in the iOS and Android app stores are all riddled with security flaws. Bluebox says encryption app data, insufficient protection against man-in-the-middle attacks, and leftover administration or debugging code are the biggest issues for the iPhone and Android devices.

How Overheated Rhetoric Creates "Privacy Panic Cycle" for New Technologies

Outlines the stages of public panic and factors and trends influencing these stages.

Security Flaw puts WhatsApp Users at Risk

Security Flaw puts WhatsApp Users at Risk

The flaw could affect up to 200 million users.



School security

High School Testing State-of-the-Art Security Measures

Southwestern High School in Shelbyville, Ind., is testing some innovative new security measures to keep kids safe

Robots Protect and Serve the Public

Robots Protect and Serve the Public

Sci-fi-like, crime-fighting robots act as roaming security guards all across Silicon Valley.

LPR

ALPR Catches Virginia Shooter Fast, Public Takes Notice

Despite all the unknowns in this case, we do have one solid and incontrovertible fact: Flanagan was apprehended very quickly by Virginia State Police. The reason is because he was detected by an Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

Analysis Turns Physical Security into Customer Service

Analysis Turns Physical Security into Customer Service

In recent years, customer service has become a new frontier for marketing and brand building.

Ask Before Buying

Ask Before Buying

There is little arguing that 4K is positioned to become the next imaging standard in the security industry

Uber to Strengthen Data Security

Uber to Strengthen Data Security

The ride service is significantly expanding its security team.

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Wired Lists the Windows 10 Security Settings worth Knowing

Windows 10 features a number of security updates and settings that are important to know, even if you didn’t read the fine print.

Officials Say Technical Glitch in Sandra Bland Dashcam Video to Blame, Not Editing

Officials Say Technical Glitch in Sandra Bland Dashcam Video to Blame, Not Editing

Bland was found dead in her jail cell three days later.

Google Disables Flash Due to Security Concerns

Google Disables Flash Due to Security Concerns

Mozilla also disabled the web-enabled video software.

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

The cloud-based physical security tool raised the money from a group called Singulariteam.

BeON Home Showcases Preventative Security Solution for Dealers at ESX 2015

Intelligent LED bulbs learn and replicate lighting behaviors to create illusion of home occupancy.

Breathalyzer-embedded Steering Wheels Could Save Lives

Breathalyzer-embedded Steering Wheels Could Save Lives

Imagine breathing into your vehicle to prove you’re sober enough to safely drive.

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New Products

  • FLEXIDOME multi+ 7100i Modular Multi-Sensor Camera product image

    IQSIGHT FLEXIDOME multi+ 7100i Modular Multi-Sensor Camera

    Replaces complex multi-camera setups with a single 20MP, four-imager platform offering modular camera pairings, edge AI analytics and automated PTZ tracking.

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    StarLink Fire Max2 Dual Cell/IP Communicator

    Streamline commercial fire compliance with dual-carrier cellular connectivity, a dedicated FACP data path, and dual-layer electronic inspection verification.

  • 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