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Traffic is Horrible

Day two of the Expo seems to have been a whopping success. The show hall was packed and exhibitors seemed to be busy all day long, or at least from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

By Ralph C. Jensen
Apr 30, 2015

Claiming a Piece of Mexico

Several U.S. citizens are participating in Expo de Seguridad, and they are finding nice results in Mexico and Latin America.

By Ralph C. Jensen
Apr 29, 2015

EU Officials Call for Major Security Changes

The changes would be made to confront new security risks in many different areas.

By Matt Holden
Apr 28, 2015

Monkey Drop Kicks Young Man in Retaliation of Gesture

Sometimes "monkeying around" isn't smart, especially when security cameras are around to capture video data.

By Ginger Hill
Apr 28, 2015

CSID Integrates Identity Chek Service Alerts from Early Warning

New offering provides consumers added protection against identity theft through bank account takeover and credit card application fraud alerts.

Apr 28, 2015

Axis' Zipstream Technology Named Winner

SIA's 2015 New Product Showcase in Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies category at ISC West.

Apr 28, 2015

Swann Provides On-the-Go Security Monitoring

Indoor/outdoor, Wi-Fi, all-weather camera versatile and easy to set up, no networking required.

Apr 28, 2015

North American Cable Equipment, Inc. Announces Expanded Lab and Testing Facilities

New climate-controlled lab space includes increased construction and fabrication areas.

Apr 28, 2015

Smartvue Raises $15 Million to Fuel Growth and Innovation

New investment secured to support company's rapid growth.

Apr 28, 2015

21st Century Distributing Shakes Things Up with First-ever Dealer Roadshow

Hitting 6 major regional cities, concluding with an exhibition at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX).

Apr 28, 2015

SureView Systems Announces Integration with Innotech Security

Integrated platform enables users to combine video surveillance and central station monitoring.

Apr 28, 2015

Mission 500 Completes Sixth Annual Security 5K and 2K

Over $120,000 raised at ISC West 2015 to benefit children in need.

Apr 28, 2015

Assa Abloy Acquires Teamware Malaysia

Manufacturer of locks and hardware, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with about 120 employees.

Apr 28, 2015

It has been a couple of years since traveling to Mexico City and Expo de Seguridad. It seems the city has changed a little bit, though I do have some nervous anticipations being here. I'm not sure why after looking at the news from Baltimore.

By Ralph C. Jensen
Apr 28, 2015

Members of Congress Allowed to Keep Firearms in Offices

Rep. Congressman Ken Buck of Colorado tweets pic of himself and Rep. Trey Gowdy with assault rifle.

By Ginger Hill
Apr 27, 2015

TCU Security Guard Accused of Taking Photos in Restroom

Campus police say he has been terminated and arrested.

By Matt Holden
Apr 27, 2015

Statue of Liberty Evacuated

The Statue of Liberty was evacuated Friday due to a security concern.

By Matt Holden
Apr 24, 2015

Advantech New Fanless Embedded System

Box PC with quad core processor, rich I/O ports and flexible customization.

Apr 24, 2015

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Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider focused on data and identity threats, today announced the release of its annual global 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report based on a global survey of 2,150 IT and security professionals from 121 countries. It reveals that 60% of organizations are already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their IT infrastructure and 30% are considering implementing AI. Read Now
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New Research Reveals Global Video Surveillance Industry Perspectives on AI

Axis Communications, the global industry leader in video surveillance, has released its latest research report, ‘The State of AI in Video Surveillance,’ which explores global industry perspectives on the use of AI in the security industry and beyond. The report reveals current attitudes on AI technologies thanks to in-depth interviews with AI experts from Axis’ global network and a comprehensive survey of more than 5,800 respondents, including distributors, channel partners, and end customers across 68 countries. The resulting insights cover AI integration and the opportunities and challenges that exist with regard to security, safety, business intelligence, and operational efficiency. Read Now
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SIA Urges Tariff Relief for Security Industry Products

Today, the Security Industry Association has sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products and asking that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for product-specific exemptions. The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion in total economic impact and supporting over 2.1 million jobs. Read Now
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2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now
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