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New Samsung NVRs Feature Built in PoE/PoE+ Switches

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

Reseller Partners Increase Profitability with Project Registration Program from Arecont Vision

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

Samsung Adds New Open Platform Application Partners

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



Altronix Unveils New Compact eBridge EoC Adapters at ASIS 2015

Small footprint eBridge100ST delivers long-range transmission without repeaters.

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.

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.

Galaxy Access Control Software Enhances Integration with Schlage Wireless Electronic Locks

To demonstrate new capabilities at ASIS 2015.

Arecont Vision Surround Video G5 Multi-sensor Megapixel Cameras Named New Product of the Year

Innovative cameras awarded by Security Products magazine at ASIS 2015.

Altronix Displays Versatile WayPoint Outdoor Power Solutions at ASIS 2015

UL-listed models provide power for outdoor applications.

Samsung First to Market with New Camera-enabled Height Marker

Full HD network camera and advanced motion detection provide added intelligence.

Sielox 'No End-of-life' Access Controller Featured at ASIS 2015

Enhancements include improved IP network performance and support for additional wireless lock solutions.

Arecont Vision Enhances Support Capabilities With New Technical Assistance Center

World-class support services for megapixel camera products.

Securitech Introduces New Bluetooth Entry Electronic Locks

Partnership with ECKey adds Bluetooth link to popular LEXI and ELECTRA lineups.

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

Advanced usability and system capabilities strengthen predictive security.

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.

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.

Featured

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

New Products

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • 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.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.