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Next Level Security Systems Provides New Technology Solutions for First Cash Financial Services

Next Level Security Systems Provides New Technology Solutions for First Cash Financial Services

First Cash to roll out Next Level technology in all 800 stores.

DVTEL Welcomes Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer

DVTEL Welcomes Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer

Veteran CEO of high-tech companies in defense, electronics, wireless, telecommunications and voice processing joins IP technology company.

Jane Embury from Wrightstyle

Online Exclusive: Courting Disaster in Nightclubs

Wrightstyle is a specialist in designing, fabricating and installing steel and glass systems for both internal and external applications. The company’s systems have been installed in commercial and public sector projects internationally. Director Jane Embury reports on several needless nightclub tragedies and on lessons learned.



Eastern High School Upgrades Stadium with Community Loudspeakers and DSP

Eastern High School Upgrades Stadium with Community Loudspeakers and DSP

“The new system makes it sound like my announcers went to articulation training,” Phil Smart, vice principal of athletics said. “The sound is awesome – we’re the envy of South Jersey!”

Honeywell Adds Members to Open Technology Alliance

Honeywell Adds Members to Open Technology Alliance

Members work to improve usability of security technologies across management platforms.

DVTEL Latitude NVMS Now Integrated with ShotSpotter and Google Earth

DVTEL Latitude NVMS Now Integrated with ShotSpotter and Google Earth

Applications and Integration Center expands flexibility to encompass gunshot detection with aerial-map presentation capabilities.

Lenel and ASSA ABLOY Team to Offer Integrated Lock Systems in North America

Lenel and ASSA ABLOY Team to Offer Integrated Lock Systems in North America

The partnership allows Lenel to resell and carry ASSA ABLOY lock solutions as part of its product line.

Talk-A-Phone

Talk-A-Phone's Emergency Phones Now Integrate with Singlewire InformaCast Advanced Notification

The newly-released firmware allows users to activate the line-level output and to disable the speaker/microphone on Talk-A-Phone’s VOIP-500 series phones by entering a user-configurable DTMF code.

Security Industry Association and ASIS International to Sign MOU

Security Industry Association and ASIS International to Sign MOU

Organizations seek to collaborate on standards, government affairs, education and research.

aptiQ Developer Network Fosters Use of Smart Phones as Access Control Credentials

aptiQ Developer Network Fosters Use of Smart Phones as Access Control Credentials

Network helps developers become "first mover" NFC providers.

Voltage Security Says US Armys Data Insecurity Problems are a Lesson for Us All

Voltage Security Says US Army's Data Insecurity Problems are a Lesson for Us All

According to Mark Bower, even in a highly-controlled organization the size of the US Army, there are going to be operations where staff, for various reasons, ignore their corporate security mandates.

Siemens Brings Subject Matter Experts to ISC West 2013

Siemens Brings Subject Matter Experts to ISC West 2013

Attend a break-out session, talk with SMEs, check out the Security Operations Center demo, and attend a customer appreciation reception.

ASIS International to Host Transitioning Program and Luncheon

ASIS International to Host Transitioning Program and Luncheon

Law enforcement and military professionals, you are invited!

WavestoreUSA Expands Team with Addition of Seasoned Security Industry Executive

WavestoreUSA Expands Team with Addition of Seasoned Security Industry Executive

New VP of Marketing and Sales brings decades of experience with industry-leading companies.

Real Time Technology Group Named 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate

Real Time Technology Group Named 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate

To select this year's Laureates, Computerworld relied on a panel of 22 distinguished judges -- many of them Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader Honorees from diverse industries -- to evaluate the humanitarian benefits and measurable results of applying technology to meet a specific social or business need.

aptiQ USB and Serial Enrollment Readers Simplify Credential Enrollment

aptiQ USB and Serial Enrollment Readers Simplify Credential Enrollment

No software needed, simply plug in, present and populate information. On Display at ISC West, Booth 20029.

Lumidigm Names Sarrail Vice President of Solutions Business Development

Lumidigm Names Sarrail Vice President of Solutions Business Development

In charge of creating new business, strategic relationships and partnerships with organizations seeking global authentication solutions.

aptiQ Alliance Program Welcomes BadgePress

aptiQ Alliance Program Welcomes BadgePress

Visitor manager, access manager and identity manager solutions gain benefits of truly-integrated, open architecture smart card and NFC-enabled platforms.

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    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

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    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. Read Now

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    The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today introduced an innovative addition to its suite of Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) Registry assessments with the launch of Valid-AI-ted, an AI-powered, automated validation system. The new tool provides an automated quality check of assurance information of STAR Level 1 self-assessments using state-of-the-art LLM technology. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.