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Our Evolving Security Industry

Our Evolving Security Industry

The shift toward video surveillance and how to help people understand and accept the evolving security industry.

Managing Access in the Cloud and Your Pocket

Online Exclusive: Managing Access in the Cloud and Your Pocket

Enterprises see a growth in employee demand for mobile device use in the workplace (a trend known as “Bring Your Own Device” – or BYOD), both to enhance individual productivity and generate business value.

Arecont Vision Takes Platinum and Gold 2013 Govies

Arecont Vision Takes Platinum and Gold 2013 Govies

The Govies award outstanding products from the government security market.



Monitronics Wins ESX Maximum Impact Award

Monitronics Wins ESX Maximum Impact Award

“eContract” application developed to save dealers time and money.

OnSSI Ocularis Users Will Never Get Left Behind

OnSSI Ocularis Users Will Never Get Left Behind

CURRENT makes it easy and cost-effective to keep Ocularis up-to-date.

Box Office Success with Custom B I G Guard Booths Grace Sony Pictures Complex

Box Office Success with Custom B I G Guard Booths Grace Sony Pictures Complex

Sleek security booths at Sony's Culver City studio complex make a high-tech, high-style design statement.

Axis Remains the World Leader in Network and Security Cameras

Axis Remains the World Leader in Network and Security Cameras

IHS: IP camera sales to account for 50 percent of global camera sales by 2014.

Tyco to Acquire Exacq Technologies

Tyco to Acquire Exacq Technologies

Exacq's video management systems to complement Tyco Security Products' video security portfolio.

Survey: More Shoplifters, Dishonest Employees Are Stealing from U.S. Retailers

Just 23 major retailers apprehended more than 1.1 million shoplifters and dishonest employees and recovered more than $189 million from these thieves in 2012, according to the 25th Annual Retail Theft Survey conducted by Jack L. Hayes International

Bosch Video Surveillance and Evacuation Solutions Enhance Safety on Metro Line in Milan

Bosch Video Surveillance and Evacuation Solutions Enhance Safety on Metro Line in Milan

System provides video monitoring and passenger movement control on trains and in stations.

Security Market Analysis of Three Major Trends

Security Market Analysis of Three Major Trends

As the security industry continues to grow, dealers and integrators must focus on trends within the industry in order to position themselves for growth.

Kristin Clark Joins Monitronics as Senior Director of Marketing

Kristin Clark Joins Monitronics as Senior Director of Marketing

Clark will oversee marketing and lead generation as well as assist with building customer relationships.

Online Exclusive: Laying the Groundwork for BYOD Security

As the war over mobile-device market share wages on–especially with the launch of several new phones and tablets into the market–we can expect a continued rise of security issues in the workplace.

BadgePass Releases Time Manager

BadgePass Releases Time Manager

New application manages and edits employee time cards electronically.

Quantum Secure Named a Cool Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm

Quantum Secure Named a Cool Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm

Vendors selected for the “Cool Vendor” report are innovative, impactful and intriguing.

Presidential Debate Monitored with Milestone IP Video

Presidential Debate Monitored with Milestone IP Video

Demanding but fast installation used HD, thermal, infrared, mobile and wireless technology.

Advanced Technology Video Announces ONVIF Profile S Compliance

Advanced Technology Video Announces ONVIF Profile S Compliance

By ensuring the ATV IP products conform to ONVIF Profile S, ATV guarantees that its IP products integrate seamlessly with third-party products which also comply with the ONVIF Profile S specification.

Software House Achieves FIPS 197 Validation for Entire iSTAR Controller Family

Software House Achieves FIPS 197 Validation for Entire iSTAR Controller Family

AES 256 encryption provides the highest level of security for government and enterprise customers.

Featured

  • Allegion, Comfort Technologies Implement Mobile Credentials at the Artisan Apartment Homes in Florida

    Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Read Now

  • Mall of America Deploys AI-Powered Analytics to Enhance Parking Intelligence

    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages. Read Now

    • Industry Events
  • Industry Embraces Mobile Access, Biometrics and AI

    A combination of evolving workplace dynamics, technology innovation and new user expectations is changing how people enter and interact with physical spaces. Access control is at the heart of these changes. Combined with biometrics and AI, mobile access control has become increasingly crucial for deploying entry solutions that are seamless, secure and adaptive to user needs. Read Now

  • Sustainable Video Solution Delivered for Landmark City of London Office Development

    An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives. Read Now

New Products

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.