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Considerations for Video Analytics in Retail

Considerations for Video Analytics in Retail

Investing in proper infrastructure and taking the time to understand how to use analytics empowers retailers.

  • By Shahar Ze’evi
  • Nov 18, 2013
3D Gun Blew Up in the Face of Feds

3D Gun Blew Up in the Face of Feds (Video)

3D gun debacle gets even more interesting as the Feds were forced to duck and cover when their 3D gun exploded during testing, proving the danger of 3D guns.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Nov 15, 2013
Speco Technologies Adds Line of HDMI for CCTV Products

Speco Technologies Adds Line of HDMI for CCTV Products

Accessories that complement both video and audio lines.

  • Nov 14, 2013


CBC Releases the Ganz Thermal Camera Series Powered by DRS Technologies

CBC Releases the Ganz Thermal Camera Series Powered by DRS Technologies

Cost-effective thermal imaging series developed for demanding surveillance and security applications.

  • Nov 14, 2013
Samsung Techwin Demonstrates Continued Commitment to Education with New Technology Showcase

Samsung Techwin Demonstrates Continued Commitment to Education with New Technology Showcase

Campaign successfully launched in New York is expanding to cities across the country.

  • Nov 14, 2013
Solution to Keep the US Government from Snooping

Solution to Keep the US Government from Snooping

Solutions that generate crypto keys may be the answer.

  • By Dave Anderson
  • Nov 14, 2013

Tyco Acquires Westfire Inc

US operations of global acquisition strengthens Tyco SimplexGrinnell’s special hazards fire protection capabilities for mining, telecommunications and energy markets.

  • Nov 14, 2013
TSA’s $900 Million Failure

TSA’s $900 Million Failure

Government agency leaves identifying terrorists to chance.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Nov 13, 2013
Discovering the Fun and Interesting Side of Wire and Cable

Discovering the Fun and Interesting Side of Wire and Cable

From the U.S. to China and back again, Rizzo discovered the gaps and has developed products to fix them.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Nov 12, 2013
Lumidigm Fingerprint Sensors Help Track Vaccination Histories of Children in Developing Countries

Lumidigm Fingerprint Sensors Help Track Vaccination Histories of Children in Developing Countries

Biometric vaccine records are now in place for tens of thousands of adults and children in Kenya, Uganda, Benin and Zambia.

  • Nov 12, 2013
Monitoring and Protecting Retail Assets with Intelligent Electronic Locks

Monitoring and Protecting Retail Assets with Intelligent Electronic Locks

Internal theft is a top contributor to retail shrinkage.

  • By Steve Spatig
  • Nov 12, 2013
State of the Global Electronic Security Market in 2013 and Forecast to 2017

State of the Global Electronic Security Market in 2013 and Forecast to 2017

Total value of world production of security products at factory prices was $23.4 billion in 2013.

  • By Jim McHale
  • Nov 12, 2013
5 Things to Do Before 8AM to Protect Yourself Online

5 Things to Do Before 8AM to Protect Yourself Online

Grab your cup of coffee, and take 5 minutes to make sure you stay safe online!

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Nov 08, 2013
Top 8 Android Security Apps, Android Security Apps, Android Security, ESET Mobile Security, CoverMe Secure Messenger and Vault, Where’s My Droid, G Cloud Backup, SurfEasy VPN for Android, App Lock (HI AppLock), Keeper Password and Data Vault, App Cache Cleaner

Top 8 Android Security Apps

Awhile back, I explored the Top Security Apps for iPhone, so I felt that it was time to do the same for Android smartphones. For the Android security apps, I focused not only on ratings and recommendations, but also on finding cost-effective, easy-to-use security apps that won’t kill your budget!

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Nov 08, 2013
Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2 is Released

Milestone XProtect Corporate 2013 R2 is Released

Milestone extends its offering of distributed security solutions.

  • Nov 07, 2013

OnSSI Ocularis Drives BCDVideo Appliances

New EVO series plug-and-play NVR appliances deliver best-in-breed functionality.

  • Nov 06, 2013
Mission 500 Secures 60 Additional Child Sponsorships at Inaugural Launch in Colombia

Mission 500 Secures 60 Additional Child Sponsorships at Inaugural Launch in Colombia

Goal is to sponsor 500 additional needy children in Colombia through World Vision.

  • Nov 06, 2013
VMS Best Practices for IP Video Surveillance in Education

VMS Best Practices for IP Video Surveillance in Education

The capabilities of IP video surveillance make them a popular and effective security tool.

  • By Gadi Piran
  • Nov 04, 2013

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