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Access Control Upstages Video Surveillance in the Quest for Driving Growth

Assessment of video surveillance, access control and intruder alarm markets for 2014 and analysis of growth to 2018.

  • Nov 25, 2014

Access Control System Trends: When Access Control Goes Wireless

From retrofits to regular doors and elevators, wireless locking systems are becoming ubiquitous for a wide variety of installations.

  • By Scott Lindley
  • Nov 24, 2014

Farpointe Pyramid P-900 Proximity Reader Provides More Flexible Read Ranges

Up to 20-inch (508 mm) read range offers easy access from doors to turnstiles and parking gates.

  • Nov 21, 2014


HID Global Continues Expansion of the Seos Ecosystem

New strategic enterprise application partners include Jetmobile and Ricoh China.

  • Nov 21, 2014

Wisegate Collections is the “Pinterest of IT”

Knowledge System grows with curated, topical collections of IT’s best tips and resources from Wisegate and around the Web.

  • Nov 21, 2014

Fire Alarm System Earns Nationwide Agency Listings and Certifications

Local and national agencies validate the S3 Series as an innovative, code-compliant fire alarm solution.

  • Nov 21, 2014

AMAG Symmetry Access Control System Integrates with Milestone

Plug-in compatible for Symmetry V7.0.1 and V8 for business, professional and enterprise versions and for XProtect Corporate and XProtect Enterprise 2014 versions.

  • Nov 21, 2014

Genetec Announces New Hybrid Cloud Archiving Service

New cloud archives feature for Security Center will enable organizations to reduce investment in storage hardware and extend video retention period.

  • Nov 21, 2014

Synectics Adds Axis Door Controller to Synergy 3 Integrations

Command and control platform fully integrated with A1001 Network Door Controller.

  • Nov 21, 2014
New Device can Hear Break-ins and Detect Smoke in your Home

New Device can Hear Break-ins and Detect Smoke in your Home

Point combines microphones with environmental sensors.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Nov 21, 2014
Intelligent Key and Asset Management for Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Intelligent Key and Asset Management for Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Protecting on-site assets and facilities by limiting access to buildings, vehicles and pooled assets.

  • By Danny Garrido
  • Nov 21, 2014

Minuteman Launches Ruggedized Environmental UPS for Extreme Environments

Provides cost-effective protection for traffic, IT and other systems in harsh locations.

  • Nov 20, 2014

New Middle Atlantic Configurator Goes Live

Web-based tool enables customers to easily select, configure, quote and purchase the precise infrastructure system to fit their project needs.

  • Nov 20, 2014

TRI-ED Announces Two New Branch Openings

Missouri and Florida receive branches.

  • Nov 20, 2014

DVTEL Now Shipping 4K Ultra HD Cameras

4K Certified Solution suite sets new standard for evidentiary video quality and minimizes total cost of ownership.

  • Nov 20, 2014

Total Recall Provides Video Surveillance Security Expertise for The Concert for Valor

Thousands of people protected on Veteran's Day, recognizing the service of current and former military members.

  • Nov 20, 2014
Security Today Conference: A Gathering of Master Security Thinkers

Security Today Conference: A Gathering of Master Security Thinkers

From the Texas School Marshal Program to cyberattacks and securing critical infrastructure to identify theft and active shooters, all hot topics in security addressed by industry leaders.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Nov 20, 2014
Three Students Injured after Gunman Opens Fire in Florida State Library

Three Students Injured after Gunman Opens Fire in Florida State Library

Florida State University police killed the shooter.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Nov 20, 2014

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