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Video Insight Releases its New VMS Client for Mac

Free VMS client allows users to access live and recorded video from any cameras on the surveillance system using an Apple computer.

  • Sep 15, 2014

Tyco Brings CEM to Americas

The security products company brings its brand of intelligent access control solutions over.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 11, 2014
The Home Depot Hack was Easy

The Home Depot Hack was Easy

Another hack in the long line of recent cyber-attacks, Home Depot’s issues showcase a bigger problem: the simplicity of the hack

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 10, 2014


Morse Watchmans Solutions Provide Hyatt Regency Dallas with Critical Security and Access Information

Iconic hotel in the heart of Dallas' historic district is committed to the back of the house.

  • Sep 09, 2014

New 3MP Vandal Dome with IR LEDs

ATV answers the demand for better video quality in the security industry.

  • Sep 09, 2014

Atlanta Metro Area School District Migrates to High-definition, IP Surveillance System

Cherokee County School District chooses American Dynamics’ integrated security solutions to secure its public schools and facilities.

  • Sep 09, 2014
U.S. City Firehouses Using Pop Can as Emergency Alert System

U.S. City Firehouses Using Pop Can as Emergency Alert System

While most cities use sophisticated emergency alert systems with bells and automated voice, these firefighters are forced to become creative due to lack of funds.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 09, 2014
Columnist Says Those with Footage Have the Power

Columnist Says Those with Footage Have the Power

In the aftermath of the Ray Rice Scandal, it comes down to those with the camera footage.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 09, 2014

Security Partners and CheckVideo Announce Partnership

Managed video sales training teaches technology's real-time capabilities, among other imporant concepts, to sales reps.

  • Sep 08, 2014
Back-to-School Basics

Back-to-School Basics

Three key components to ensure a safe and secure campus by dissecting the core fundamental DETER.

  • By Toby Heath
  • Sep 08, 2014
HealthCare.gov Faces Security Breach Scare

HealthCare.gov Faces Security Breach Scare

A test version of the government’s health insurance site was hacked.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 08, 2014
Apple Adds Additional Layer of Security to iCloud

Apple Adds Additional Layer of Security to iCloud

Three things you can do to better protect the data on your cloud.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 08, 2014

LENSEC Teaming Up with Ingram Micro

LENSEC and Ingram Micro will roll out the new Perspective NVA at the Fall ONE Event.

  • Sep 08, 2014

Siemens Building Technologies Teams with Quantum Secure

Significantly expands global channel for SAFE Suite of software products.

  • Sep 08, 2014
Police Department Debuts Body Cameras on Officers

Police Department Debuts Body Cameras on Officers

This in response to police department's "Stop and Frisk" policies being challenged by civil rights groups in court.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 05, 2014

Smartvue Powers Western Digital Video Surveillance Solutions

Providing hard drive manufacturer with new innovative video surveillance solutions.

  • Sep 05, 2014

Honeywell Announces Expanded Vista Panel Support Capability for Crestron Dealers

VISTA Security Panels can now communicate with Crestron 2- and 3-Series Control Systems through Honeywell 4232 Connected Building Module.

  • Sep 05, 2014

Idesco Partners with Brivo Systems to Provide Cloud-based Security Solutions

Security systems integrator takes managed services to the next level with Brivo’s cloud-based access control system.

  • Sep 05, 2014

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  • 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

  • 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.”

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

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