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WOW! What a Tradeshow

Two guys from Germany walk into ISC West and say, "This isn't such a great tradeshow." The same two guys from Germany have never been to ISC West and the punch line is that the tradeshow exhibits and traffic have actually come back to the booming business of yesteryear.

Feeling the Love at ISC West 2013

Feeling the Love at ISC West 2013

Thank you to all who picked up a copy of Security Products! You helped us distribute approximately 500 magazines during the event.

A Detailed Recap of ISC West 2013

A Detailed Recap of ISC West 2013

Each day began early, with an iced vanilla latte to get me energized and ready to experience ISC West 2013 at its fullest. Below is a recap of all the companies that I met with, interesting facts that I learned as well as descriptions of new security products.



Memories of ISC West 2013

Memories of ISC West 2013

A fun blur of exciting new products, relationship building, demonstrations and two main themes from ISC West 2013.

Security Products Announces 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security Award Winners

Security Products Announces 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security Award Winners

Security Products magazine, the only integrated product and technology magazine reaching the entire security market, announced the winners in the 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security award competition today.

Fluidmesh Radios Transmit Data at Strongest AES Encryption Standard

Fluidmesh Radios Transmit Data at Strongest AES Encryption Standard

Company announces a new level of data encryption for their radios.

MiY Touch Reader Captures Award at ISC West New Product Showcase

Indoor touch-screen biometric access control reader, MiY-Touch wins coveted Judge's Choice Award at ISC West's 2013 New Product Showcase.

Do American Cities Need More Surveillance Cameras

Do American Cities Need More Surveillance Cameras

Do American cities need more surveillance cameras? See what Rep. Peter King has to say on the issue.

Verint Launches Integrated Audio and Video Solution for Enhanced Security

Verint Launches Integrated Audio and Video Solution for Enhanced Security

Solution combines Nextiva Video Management Software with Audiolog Insight Center to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of critical investigations.

Uplink Provides Cellular Service to Videofied Alarm Systems

Uplink Provides Cellular Service to Videofied Alarm Systems

Partnership delivers trusted alarm communication services.

IED Expert Speaks about Explosive Devices and the Boston Marathon Incident

IED Expert Speaks about Explosive Devices and the Boston Marathon Incident

Expert discusses the Boston Marathon explosions and reveals some eye-opening facts about IEDs.

Two Explosions at Bostom Marathon Leads to Injuries

The Sun Rises on Boston after Horrific Explosions at Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon updated, stay tuned to Twitter, @GingerHill13 #securitytoday for live updates through out the day.

Southco Acquires Unikey Industrial Components

Southco Acquires Unikey Industrial Components

An engineered access solutions provider announced its acquisition of Unikey Industrial Components.

Sicura Video Analytics at Cyprus Prison

Sicura Video Analytics at Cyprus Prison

Central Jail of Nicosia has adopted video analytics and laser-based perimeter protection systems that use behavioral algorithms to alert staff to unusual activity.

Apriva Vice President Bill Ramsey to Discuss Merits of Cloud and NFC Based Technology

Apriva Vice President Bill Ramsey to Discuss Merits of Cloud and NFC Based Technology

Session will highlight emerging mobile wallet technologies.

DRS Technologies Expands WatchMaster IP Series

DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announces the availability of its WatchMaster IP 3000 and 6000 Series of affordable thermal imaging cameras for security and surveillance systems integrators.

DRS Technologies Launches Custom Lens Calibration Software

DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently the launch of DRS Camera Control Software v1.5. This new version of the application software enables OEM system integrators to perform custom lens calibration.

Interesting Facts Learned at Honeywell Press Event

At ISC West on Thursday, I got the opportunity to attend a press event hosted by Honeywell, where three of their key partners, System Sensor, Silent Knight and Fire-Lite, took turns sharing their new products.

Featured

  • Seeking Innovative Solutions

    Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. You may recognize these terms as the “5 Phases” of a grieving process, but they could easily describe the phases one goes through before adopting any new or emerging innovation or technology, especially in a highly risk-averse industry like security. However, the desire for convenience in all aspects of modern life is finally beginning to turn the tide from old school hardware as the go-to towards more user-friendly, yet still secure, door solutions. Read Now

  • Where AI Meets Human Judgment

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. It is driving business growth, shaping consumer experiences, and showing up in places most of us never imagined just a few years ago. Read Now

  • Report: Only 44 Percent of Organizations are Fully Equipped to Support Secure AI

    Delinea recently published new research on the impact of artificial intelligence in reshaping identity security. According to the report, “AI in Identity Security Demands a New Playbook,” only 44% of organizations say their security architecture is fully equipped to support secure AI, despite widespread confidence in their current capabilities. Read Now

  • Interface Systems Enhances Safety and Communication at Texas Church and School

    Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, today announced the successful completion of a major security upgrade for Bethesda Community Church and Bethesda Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas. Read Now

  • ASIS International Introduces ANSI-Approved School Security Standard

    ASIS International, a leading authority in security standards, is excited to announce the release of its American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard designed to provide a framework for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving school security. The first comprehensive standard of its kind provides a critical benchmark for assessing and improving a school’s security posture regardless of size and funding. Read Now

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • 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.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.