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Top 10 Things to Do at ASIS 2015

With more than 600 companies showcasing their latest security-related offerings at ASIS 2015 and more than 20,000 attendees, there won't be a lack of things to do and see. Here are my top 10 suggestions to make this ASIS your best one yet

Quantum Secure Unveils New Universal User Experience and Feature Improvements for SAFE

Advanced usability and system capabilities strengthen predictive security.

New Samsung NVRs Feature Built in PoE/PoE+ Switches

Plug-and-play recorders reduce equipment and installation costs.



Settling in for ASIS 2015

I consider myself pretty well traveled having gone to Canada, the UK, and Mexico, and to various places across the United States, including Hawaii, and stayed in some amazing hotels. This led me to believe that I can handle pretty much any hotel elevator…until I arrived in Anaheim, Calif. for ASIS 2015.

Samsung Partners with SmartVue to Offer Cloud-based Solution

Reliability, security and cost savings highlight end-user benefits.

Reseller Partners Increase Profitability with Project Registration Program from Arecont Vision

Provides reseller partners with escalated support, price protection and high margins.

Plenty to See at ASIS

Securitech Displays Innovations in Locking Devices at ASIS 2015

Company solves longstanding locking challenges while maintaining critical life safety functionality.

Samsung Adds New Open Platform Application Partners

New integration expands flexibility and value of WiseNet III camera apps.

Sielox' AnyWare Browser-based Platform Puts Access Control Management on the Move

Delivers robust access functionality from anywhere at any time.

Sielox Pinnacle Access Control Platform Delivers New Features

Highlights include new and enhanced integrations and improved usability.

Sielox Takes its Innovative CLASS to the Next Level at ASIS 2015

Additional features expand functionality and cost-effectiveness.

Altronix Unveils New Compact eBridge EoC Adapters at ASIS 2015

Small footprint eBridge100ST delivers long-range transmission without repeaters.

Quantum Secure's SAFE for Telecom Provides Strong Identity Management and Predictive Analysis

Solution enables proactive security by streamlining processes and ensuring compliance.

Samsung Showcases WiseNet Lite Cameras and IP Kits at ASIS 2015

Megapixel/NVR kits deliver exceptional performance, convenience and value.

Making Sense of ASIS

I'm am anxious to see what's happening on the ASIS show floor, but to get to that first day, I toured the Paramount Pictures control center. The tour was courtesy of Paramount and SureView Systems.

Altronix Introduces Trove Access and Power Integration Solution at ASIS 2015

Trove delivers ultimate flexibility, scalability and ease of installation.

Arecont Vision Now Shipping New IP Megapixel Camera Families

Next generation solutions deliver superior low-light performance, easy setup and installation, and high-quality imaging.

Featured

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    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its “Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report 2025” which measures an organization’s Phish-prone Percentage (PPP) — the percentage of employees likely to fall for social engineering or phishing attacks, indicating the organization’s overall susceptibility to phishing threats. This year’s report found a global average baseline PPP of 33.1%, meaning a third of employees interact with phishing simulations before taking part in best-practice security awareness training (SAT).COVER 2025-PIB-NA-Report_EN-US Read Now

  • TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement Today

    Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. Read Now

  • Body-Worn Cameras on the Rise

    On the evening of Oct. 29, 2024, the owner of 300 Guard based in Houston, was shot while on duty at a convenience store. He returned fire. He was wearing a plated vest and thankfully recovered in the hospital. Read Now

  • Brazil Port Enhances Surveillance and Supports Wildlife Conservation with Sustainable Technology

    Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port now has precise surveillance cameras that capture high-quality nighttime images, while reducing the amount of artificial lighting that negatively impacts the surrounding ecosystem. Read Now

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New Products

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • 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