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HID Global Showcases Advanced Government to Citizen Identity Solutions

HID Global Showcases Advanced Government to Citizen Identity Solutions

HID Global will demonstrate its advanced Government ID Solutions portfolio and integrated capabilities for delivering smart card ID credentials and total ID ecosystems for e-passport, national ID, foreign resident, worker ID and vehicle registration program at Booth # F11 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre from May 21-23, 2013.

Robust Surveillance Failover Critical to Asia Gaming Growth

Robust Surveillance Failover Critical to Asia Gaming Growth

By 2015, Asia-Pacific casinos are predicted to be generating revenues over $79 billion. But, with such growth comes greater need for control, particularly in terms of security.

10 Year Warranty on Polaroid Professional Surveillance Solutions

10 Year Warranty on Polaroid Professional Surveillance Solutions

Longest warranty in surveillance solutions.



HID Global Appoints Rob Haslam as Vice President of Government ID Solutions

HID Global Appoints Rob Haslam as Vice President of Government ID Solutions

With Haslam's expertise in building and implementing integrated government ID programs, he is responsible for the strategic development and worldwide expansion of HID's government-to-citizen ID business.

GovSec TREXPO CPM 2013

Satisfying Work

Let’s face it, tradeshow attendance is hard work. When a company is putting on its own tradeshow, it become less a trial and more a labor of love. Security Products magazine (1105 Media Inc.) owns GovSec, an annual security conference and exposition held in Washington, D.C. each spring.

Sentry View Systems Launches SentrySPEAR

Sentry View Systems Launches SentrySPEAR

Flexible, remote surveillance solution that is easily transported on a standard-size or cargo flat bed truck or trailer.

Sentry View Systems Launches SiteCOMMANDER

Sentry View Systems Launches SiteCOMMANDER

Turnkey intelligent data management featuring mobile access to critical situational awareness for first responders.

G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area

G4S Technology Expands Operations and Opens a New Regional Office in the Greater Seattle Area

Expansion to meet growing area security and communications demands while increasing their U.S. footprint.

FLIR Welcomes New Business Development Manager for A and Es and Dealers

FLIR Welcomes New Business Development Manager for A and Es and Dealers

Ross Sexter has over 30 years of experience in the security field.

Catalyst AV Enters into Nationwide Distribution Agreement with Atlona

Catalyst AV Enters into Nationwide Distribution Agreement with Atlona

Comprehensive assortment of media distribution products meets Catalyst AV’s standards for performance and value.

Tyfone Connected Smart Card Solution Fixes Cyber Security and Biometric Vulnerabilities

Tyfone Connected Smart Card Solution Fixes Cyber Security and Biometric Vulnerabilities

Tyfone combines local- and cloud-based technologies for trusted verification of passwords, biometrics and other digital ID credentials to counter security breaches.

Mission 500 Announces New Advisory and Executive Boards and Embarks on New Growth Strategy

Mission 500 Announces New Advisory and Executive Boards and Embarks on New Growth Strategy

Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is proud to announce it has created new Advisory and Executive Boards comprised of a strong team of security industry leaders.

New Video Intercom Buzz In Systems Activated at Main Entrances of RTSD Schools

New Video Intercom Buzz In Systems Activated at Main Entrances of RTSD Schools

Visitors are required to press the intercom button once to activate the system, wait for a member of the main office staff to reply, face the intercom, and advise the staff member of their name and purpose of visit.

18 Things You Might or Might Not Know About Bryce Reed

18 Things You Might or Might Not Know About Bryce Reed

Learn some interesting facts about Bryce Reed, a supposed West E.M.T., who has been taken into custody after the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion.

Axis Introduces New High Performance Video Encoder Solution

Axis Introduces New High Performance Video Encoder Solution

This new video encoder is high-performance, mission-critical, analog-to-network for large surveillance installations.

Linear to Present at CONNECTIONS the Premier Connected Home Conference and Showcase

Linear to Present at CONNECTIONS the Premier Connected Home Conference and Showcase

This interactive panel session will examine new channels and platforms that are changing the approach to the home controls market.

Morse Watchmans Makes it Easy and Affordable to Manage Keys

Morse Watchmans Makes it Easy and Affordable to Manage Keys

IFSEC features comprehensive line-up of key control solutions.

Quantum Secure and Electrosoft Win Contract with Dept of Veterans Affairs

Quantum Secure and Electrosoft Win Contract with Dept of Veterans Affairs

As an authorized, value-added reseller of SAFE, Electrosoft is providing the SAFE product as the key component to the ePACS solution for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Featured

  • Trends Keeping an Eye on Business Decisions

    Today, AI continues to transform the way data is used to make important business decisions. AI and the cloud together are redefining how video surveillance systems are being used to simulate human intelligence by combining data analysis, prediction, and process automation with minimal human intervention. Many organizations are upgrading their surveillance systems to reap the benefits of technologies like AI and cloud applications. Read Now

  • The Future is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

  • The Impact of Convergence Between IT and Physical Security

    For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate. While they shared common goals and interests, they often worked in silos. Read Now

  • Unlocking Trustworthy AI: Building Transparency in Security Governance

    In situations where AI supports important security tasks like leading investigations and detecting threats and anomalies, transparency is essential. When an incident occurs, investigators must trace the logic behind each automated response to confirm its validity or spot errors. Demanding interpretable AI turns opaque “black boxes” into accountable partners that enhance, rather than compromise, organizational defense. Read Now

  • Seeking Innovative Solutions

    Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. You may recognize these terms as the “5 Phases” of a grieving process, but they could easily describe the phases one goes through before adopting any new or emerging innovation or technology, especially in a highly risk-averse industry like security. However, the desire for convenience in all aspects of modern life is finally beginning to turn the tide from old school hardware as the go-to towards more user-friendly, yet still secure, door solutions. Read Now

New Products

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • 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