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HID Global Develops Innovative Biotechnology RFID Tag to Meet Vital Need in Cryopreservation

Storage vessels become highly traceable with patented tags and readers that work at subzero -196°C, and software to accurately locate, record and audit stored material.

Total Recall to Demo CrimeEye Surveillance Units at Police Security Expo 2015

Company to host booth raffle to give away covert cigarette lighter video recorder.

Charles Johnson Presents Campus Safety Security Solutions at ASCUE Education Conference

To discuss Open Options' DNA Fusion access control software and it's suite of supporting applications.



Senstar Selected to Secure NATO Rapidly Deployable Camps

Perimeter electronic security systems to include intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and public address systems.

ESX 2015 to Feature Green Beret A-Team on Exhibit Floor

Visitors to learn more about the capabilities of this elite, highly-trained group who specialize in marksmanship, weapons, communications, intelligence, trauma medicine and explosives.

Genetec Announces New AutoVu Free-flow Off-street Parking Enforcement Solution

Optimizes parking enforcement efficiency with real-time violation tracking.

More Security Planned at Dallas Police Department

More Security Planned at Dallas Police Department

The department headquarters was attacked by a lone gunman this weekend.

Secure Your Data with Emojis

Secure Your Data with Emojis

Cute little pics could take the place of PIN codes.

Security at Summer Camps is Not What it Needs to Be

Security at Summer Camps is Not What it Needs to Be

How security professionals can help kids and those who care for them stay safe.

Online Exclusive: Who

Online Exclusive: Who's Minding Your Surveillance Systems' Performance?

Bud Broomhead, CEO, Viakoo wonders how you are managing the performance of your video surveillance infrastructure.

Whistleblower Calls Out Visa Program for Wealthy Foreigners

Whistleblower Calls Out Visa Program for Wealthy Foreigners

Taylor Johnson came forward with critical comments regarding a program known as EB-5.

Avigilon Launches the Control Center Edge Solution High Definition Recorder

Compact solution offers intelligent high definition surveillance and local storage capabilities for monitoring of critical infrastructure locations.

LUCY Data Security Solution Acts as “Crash Test Dummy” to Emulate Cyberattacks

Helps find security weakest links to prevent phishing, malware and drive-by attacks.

Altronix Receives Coveted Superstar Award at PSA-TEC 2015

Based on PSA membership, ease of doing business, product quality and customer service excellence.

The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

It’s all a game of psychology used to take over the world.

Chinese Ex-Security Chief Gets Life Sentence

Chinese Ex-Security Chief Gets Life Sentence

Zhou Yongkang was sentenced for accepting bribes, abusing power and revealing state secrets.

Genetec Expands Support for Body Wearable Cameras in Latest Release of Security Center

Easily complement existing surveillance operations with wearables to centralize all archives and evidence within a single video management platform.

ADI Awarded 2015 North American Distributor of the Year by Arecont Vision

Recognized for continued commitment in delivering first-rate IP solutions.

Featured

  • Security Industry Association Announces the 2026 Security Megatrends

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both near- and long-term change in the global security industry. Read Now

  • The Future of Access Control: Cloud-Based Solutions for Safer Workplaces

    Access controls have revolutionized the way we protect our people, assets and operations. Gone are the days of cumbersome keychains and the security liabilities they introduced, but it’s a mistake to think that their evolution has reached its peak. Read Now

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now

New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.”

  • 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.