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Idesco Safety Expands Its Operations and Sets New Standards

The lockout/tagout company positions itself for growth by expanding and branching out.

Feb 22, 2016

Suspect Arrested after Shooting Rampage that Killed 6

Police have arrested a shooter in Kalamazoo County, Michigan after he went on a shooting rampage from his car, killing six people and injuring at least two more.

Feb 22, 2016

Security Lapses Found at Border Patrol Facilities

Department of Homeland Security Inspector General released a report stating there were many security lapses found at Border Patrol Facilities along the Southwest Border.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 19, 2016

Dallas Area Rapid Transit to Increase Security with Cameras

Dallas train systems are beefing up their security by installing cameras with facial-recognition software.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 19, 2016

Online Exclusive: Tackling Retail Shrink with Increased Awareness

Today’s retailers, both large and small, are tasked with increasing awareness in their stores to best control crowds, reduce theft and minimize liability.

By Jumbi Edulbehram
Feb 18, 2016

Hikvision Video Surveillance Solution Wins Homeland Security Award for Memphis Police Department

Hikvision USA announced that the Memphis Police Department has been honored with a Homeland Security Award as a result of their partnership with Hikvision.

Feb 18, 2016

D.C. Offers Rebates for Security Cameras

Washington D.C. is offering rebates to those who install security cameras outside buildings.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 18, 2016

Atlanta Sets Security Master Plan into Motion

Atlanta will see the installation of new security cameras and license plate readers as part of a security master plan.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 18, 2016

Wayne C. Campbell Joins Advance Technology as Director of Operations

‘Lean’ experienced, Campbell brings years of service experience to the company.

Feb 17, 2016

Apple's Security Features have Locked the FBI Out

The FBI is asking for Apple’s help to crack the code on an iPhone owned by one of the San Bernardino shooters.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 17, 2016

OnSSI Certifies Ocularis 5 VMS with AMAG Technology's Symmetry Access Control System

As a certified partner, OnSSI’s Ocularis 5 Video Management Software integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry V8 Access Control System.

Feb 17, 2016

University of Memphis Strengthens Building Security

A university in Tennessee is replacing old exterior doors and replacing them with door units centrally controlled by a locking system.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 16, 2016

Protection 1 and ADT Merge Via Apollo Global Management

Transaction Delivers Significant Value to The ADT Corporation Stockholders and Provides Path for Future Growth of the Businesses Through the Combination of ADT and Protection 1

Feb 16, 2016

Hikvision Canada Inc. Awarded Vendor of the Year by ADI Global Distribution

Hikvision® Canada, a leader in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, is pleased to announce that the company has been named Vendor of the Year by ADI Global Distribution.

Feb 16, 2016

ASSA ABLOY Acquires ADAEZ Pro Line of Wire Free Door Openers

ASSA ABLOY has successfully completed the acquisition of the ADAEZ Pro line of specialty door operators from EDMIT Industries.

Feb 12, 2016

UPDATE: 2 Students Fatally Shot at Arizona High School

A school shooting in Arizona ends with two fatally shot students.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 12, 2016

Congress Increases House Office Building Security

Congress seeks to bring parking garages within the secure perimeter of the House offices

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 12, 2016

Police Officer Fatalities by Gunfire See an Increase in 2016

In just a few short weeks, gunfire has claimed the lives of 6 police officers in 2016.

By Sydny Shepard
Feb 12, 2016

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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.”
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.
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