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A Capitol Idea

California’s historic State Capitol building, completed in Sacramento in 1874, has seen its share of serious security episodes during its colorful existence. In 1927, a lobbyist shot and murdered a secretary on the fourth floor.

Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Video Surveillance

For Conlin Properties, IP surveillance cameras from Axis Communications have played a critical role in the program’s success. Executives estimate that they have seen a 40 percent reduction in incident calls since they started using and publicizing these cameras.

All American to the Core

You don’t get much more passionate than Alan Forman, and there isn’t anyone more personable to their staff and co-workers. Forman is the co-founder and president of Altronix, located in Brooklyn, N.Y.



A Day in the Life at ASIS 2014

With a packed schedule of back-to-back meetings, quick drive-bys to say hi to new and old acquaintances within the security industry, an early-morning breakfast and, of course, no time for lunch, I welcomed a full day on the ASIS 2014 tradeshow floor.

The Cloud Can Change Everything for Law Enforcement

Many people envision law enforcement agencies around the country as resembling mythical portrayals on TV and in movies, with leading-edge technology that can track every suspect’s move across the grid.

The Roots of Remote Monitoring

Over the years, remote monitoring has become increasingly sophisticated as wireless area network (WAN) bandwidth, transmission speeds and image quality have improved. Today’s remote monitoring systems can scale almost infinitely, making them cost-effective solutions for securing large, geographically dispersed environments.

USSS Director Writes Testimony Regarding White House Perimeter Breach

USSS Director Writes Testimony Regarding White House Perimeter Breach

Director Pierson brings up some new concerns about the Secret Service.

Panasonic Introduces New i-PRO ULTRA 360 Dome Cameras

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America recently announced its new i-PRO ULTRA 360 panoramic indoor (WV-SFV480) and outdoor (WV-SFN481) cameras that offer ultra high resolution, ultra sensitivity, ultra intelligence and ultra toughness.

Choice of Words

In my business we get to use words to explain and herald new products, technology and solutions. In this business, our writing follows the AP Stylebook. It's supposed to help journalists use the right words.

New Smart Thermal Camera from SightLogix Increases Performance and Lowers Costs

SightLogix is displaying the third generation of the company's innovative SightSensor thermal camera here at ASIS 2014. The new SightSensor provides the most accurate security solution for outdoor applications while solving a fundamental economic challenge for the industry.

Quantum Secure Drives the Next Evolution of Enterprise Security

Quantum Secure, a provider of enterprise software to fully integrate physical identity and access management (PIAM) across multiple systems, is demonstrating the company's latest advancements for enterprise and SMB users here at ASIS 2014.

EMC Introduces New VNX-VSS100 and Isilon Enhancements for Surveillance Storage

Expanded partnerships and EMC-validated solutions help simplify and lower surveillance costs

Salient System's CompleteView Video Management System and Sentry360's DeWarping Target High-End Markets

Sentry360 announced today the integration of Salient System's CompleteView video management system (VMS) with their award-winning product line of high-megapixel surveillance cameras.

Altronix to Showcase its Latest Line of Pace Long Range Ethernet Adapters at ASIS 2014

Altronix, a manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission Ethernet Adapters here at ASIS 2014.

PPM Demonstrates the Power of Incident Management at ASIS

As a provider of incident management solutions, PPM 2000 is showcasing a number of introductions and enhancements to their offerings at this year's ASIS show.

Interlogix Adds New TruVison IP Video Recorder Camera Kits for Small Commercial Operations

Interlogix is now offering the new TruVision NVR 10 (TVN 10) IP-based recorder, bundled with four cameras for easy ordering and installation of video systems for small commercial operations. Interlogix is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp.

Samsung and OnSSI to Premier New Benchmarks in Integration at ASIS

Samsung Techwin America and OnSSI will be introducing a new integrated solution that delivers higher levels of centralized system management and control, integral dewarping for improved wide area coverage, and high capacity in-camera network video recording (NVR) at the ASIS Seminar and Exhibition this month.

DVTEL Introduces the New ioimage HD Camera

DVTEL recently announced the release of its new ioimage HD CF-5222 (2.1MP HD 1080p) and CF-5212 (1.3MP HD 720p) cameras, which bring military-grade video analytics and Quasar HD broadcast-quality IP video together for critical infrastructure protection.

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New Products

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities