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Intelligence on the Edge - Do you have an App for that?

Intelligence on the Edge

In video surveillance, the concept of centralized intelligent systems and intelligence on the edge is an on-going conversation, as both solutions have pros and cons depending on specific user needs and applications.

  • By Tom Cook
  • Mar 01, 2015
Border Checkpoints Go High Tech - Science fiction is quickly becoming science fact

Border Checkpoints Go High Tech

Imagine this: You’re looking around the room and people are getting retinal scans. Others are presenting RFID cards. Some are undergoing fingerprint imaging. Did you accidentally walk onto the set of some futuristic blockbuster movie? Guess again.

  • By John Merlino
  • Mar 01, 2015
Perimeter Benefits - The world of physical security has changed in response to the pervasive threat of terrorism around the globe.

Perimeter Benefits

Most everyone is aware that crash-rated, anti-terrorist vehicle access control barriers, barricades, bollards and gates are standard security tools at government facilities, from embassies to courthouses and capitols to a host of other locales.

  • By Greg Hamm
  • Mar 01, 2015


A City Wide Approach to Security - San Francisco Metropolitan Transit Agency unifies security in new command center

A City Wide Approach to Security

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) was in need of a solution to maximize the use of their CCTV cameras deployed in the transit system, including the buses, trains and subways.

  • By Rob Hile
  • Mar 01, 2015

Pelco by Schneider Electric Introduces Mini, Entry-level, 360-degree Camera

New Evolution Mini 360° Indoor camera extends popular Evolution panoramic camera range with affordable, discreet, and powerful performance — and introduces new 3-year warranty.

  • Feb 27, 2015

Milestone Systems Adds Support for New Breed of Wide-angle Cameras

Latest device pack for new hybrid-type of 360-degree cameras to use with XProtect video management software.

  • Feb 27, 2015

ALARMAX to Distribute the IRONCLAD Fence Intrusion Detection Kits

Ideal addition to distribution channel to provide customers with a fence alarm system.

  • Feb 27, 2015
Attorney General Says US Malls Should Increase Security

Attorney General Says U.S. Malls Should Increase Security

Holder suggests increasing staff, cameras and other techniques

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 27, 2015

SIA to Offer Unique Certification Exam at ISC West

Act now and receive a special ISC West offer of $50 off the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam fee using discount code: 50ISCW2015.

  • Feb 27, 2015

TRI-ED Opens New Branch in Baltimore

Looking forward to serving customers and exceeding their expectations.

  • Feb 27, 2015

RGB Spectrum Introduces MediaWall V

UHD video wall processor offering up to 4K resolution I/O, single wire connectivity and fully scalable windows.

  • Feb 26, 2015
U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

Announced in a statement of two paragraphs totaling less than 100 words.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 26, 2015

Signal-Tech and cramZ marketing services, Inc. Enter Into Strategic Marketing Alliance

Provides parking industry with a total parking guidance solution including vehicle counting, space available digital LED sign displays and parking management software.

  • Feb 26, 2015
Investigation Finds Hundreds of Airport Security Badges Missing

Investigation Finds Hundreds of Airport Security Badges Missing

TSA blocked access to missing badge records post-investigation.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 26, 2015

Kimberlite Aids Police in Most Apprehensions in 2014

Fresno-based monitoring station maximizes community resources, combats false alarms at more than double efficiency of national average.

  • Feb 25, 2015

HID Global Unveils Wafer-thin UHF High Temperature Label

RFID tracking in the automobile industry and harsh industrial applications that can withstand exposure to moisture, flames, chemicals, pressure and torsion.

  • Feb 25, 2015

Altronix Delivers Intelligent Power that Communicates

Enhanced eFlow Power Supply/Charger enables remote monitoring, reporting and the control of power or devices from anywhere.

  • Feb 25, 2015
Surveillance Technology Tracks Crimes in Real Time

Surveillance Technology Tracks Crimes in Real Time

Mounting cameras on fixed-wing aircraft can provide more use data than police helicopters and for less money.

  • Feb 25, 2015

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