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Trump Choses Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

Trump Picks Rudy Giuliani to Meet with Companies on Cybersecurity

President-Elect chooses Rudy Giuliani to hold private industry meetings on cybersecurity.

New Orleans Plans to Boost Security on Bourbon Street

New Orleans Plans to Boost Security on Bourbon Street

Following two shooting incidents that killed one and injured nine more, the city is planning new security measures on Bourbon Street.

Pivot3 Expands Investment in Canadian Market with Two Industry Veterans

Hyperconverged infrastructure technology leader hires two seasoned industry professionals with deep experience in the region.



Bucks County, PA Goes Live with Automated Secure Alarm Protocol

Bucks County becomes first agency in the State of Pennsylvania to implement ASAP; Alarm users to benefit from faster, more accurate emergency response.

Digi Security Systems Partners with Gallagher to Offer Protection Solutions

Powerful access and control solution gives customers complete site control

2017: The Year Encryption Goes Wild

2017: The Year Encryption Goes Wild

Maybe it’s time for a different (and maybe more affordably efficient) approach.

Vicon Announces New Valerus VMS Is Now Available

Vicon Valerus is built on open standards

Mission 500 Ends Year on a High Note

More than $800K Raised in 2016 for Children and Families in Crisis Across the U.S.

Hostage Situaton at Alabama Credit Union Near University Campus

Hostage Situaton at Alabama Credit Union Near University Campus

Tuscaloosa police confirm a hostage situation at Alabama Credit Union.

Mike Botten Joins LVC Sales Team

Growth from 2016 carries over to 2017 with the addition of Mike Botten to the LVC sales team.

Charlie Johnson Joins LVC Sales Team

The addition of Charlie Johnson to the LVC sales team is an exciting one.

Orlando Police Officer Shot and Killed

UPDATE: Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Officer Captured

Markeith Loyd was captured on Tuesday, January 17.

Shots Fired at Fort Lauderdale Airport, Killing 1

The Latest: Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting

A gunman opened fire, shooting at least 12 people and killing five of them.

While these topics may seem somewhat disparate, there is actually a common thread amongst them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.

Single Sign-On and a Secure Portal

While these topics may seem somewhat disparate, there is actually a common thread among them: They all have security officers and end users concerned.

Security Firm Predicts the Internet Will Shut Down for 24 Hours in 2017

Security Firm Predicts the Internet Will Shut Down for 24 Hours in 2017

Security firm LogRhythm has predicted the internet will shut down for 24 hours in 2017 due to a massive DDoS attack.

Aiphone Upgrades GT Series for Multi-Tenant Buildings

Improved video quality, new slim tenant stations and VMS recording connectivity available

Hanwha Techwin America Expands to New Facility

New Location Will Optimize Service and Experience for Customers, Installers and Technology Partners

Sonitrol Reaches Record Number of Criminal Apprehensions

Sonitrol’s verified alarm detection techniques coupled with law enforcement partnerships result in more than 175,000 criminal apprehension to date

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  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • 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.”

  • 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.