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Perimeter Breaches at JFK Airport Raise Security Concerns

Perimeter Breaches at JFK Airport Raise Security Concerns

A pair of recent breaches through a supposedly secure fence has become a cause for concern.

Speco Technologies Expands into Latin America and the Caribbean

Servicing the security industry in the U.S. and Canada for over 50 years.

Clear Congested Networks with the IDEAL LanXPLORER PRO

Handheld tester identifies sources of network congestion, troubleshoots PoE and VoIP devices, locates Wi-Fi deadspots.



PennyAlert Delivers Visibility into Video Infrastructure Behavior for a Penny a Day per Stream

PennyAlert pushes alerts, diagnostics, corrective actions and ticketing automatically.

California High School First To Deploy SecureCampus Solution

Leading-edge technology provides indoor and outdoor gunfire detection and alerts.

Inequality in School Security

Inequality in School Security

No balance when it comes to every school in America having access to the same types of security products.

New Bills Will Affect Campus Security at Baylor and Other Schools

New Bills Will Affect Campus Security at Baylor and Other Schools

A campus carry bill and a police transparency bill were recently passed by the Legislature.

Schools Spending More on Security Even Though Violence Statistics are Down

Schools Spending More on Security Even Though Violence Statistics are Down

National Center for Education Statistics reports rate of violent incidents per 1,000 students in 2013-14 was lower than in 2009-10.

Dean Drako Purchases Brivo – What Does This Mean for the Industry?

Allows Drako to build upon his current stake in the VSaaS market.

EXTEGRA IP 9000 FX from Bosch

New family of cameras for hazardous environments.

BeON Home Showcases Preventative Security Solution for Dealers at ESX 2015

Intelligent LED bulbs learn and replicate lighting behaviors to create illusion of home occupancy.

Z-Wave Sees Further Acceleration

Alliance membership passes 325 companies with over 1350 certified products and 40 million units in the market.

L-3 WESCAM MX-Series Electro-optical and Infrared Systems Selected by Airbus Helicopters

Targeting systems of choice for Generic Weapon Systems (GWS) program.

Aurora Launches FaceSentinel, Facial Recognition for Access Control

Access control partners sought for facial recognition system, powered by Deep Learning, at cutting edge of biometric technology.

New Report Puts Samsung Galaxy Users at Risk

New Report Puts Samsung Galaxy Users at Risk

Private information stored on the phone could easily be accessed.

Digital Watchdog Expands its VMAX IP Line of Recorders

New 8- and 16-channel models include PoE switches for complete local camera management.

UCF Campus Ups Security after String of Break-ins

UCF Campus Ups Security after String of Break-ins

An apartment complex across the street from UCF’s campus has been under fire for failing to keep its residents safe.

High-definition, Wi-Fi-enabled SwannCloud HD Cameras Enable Remote Viewing

Images and video can be saved to smartphone or tablet via app.

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New Products

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    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • 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.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.