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Bank of New Zealand Uses Altronix Throughout its 179 Branches

Bank of New Zealand Uses Altronix Throughout its 179 Branches

Altronix, a power supply manufacturer, delivers a broad range of solutions and dependability to the banking industry.

Honeywell Names Gary Lederer Leader of Americas Fire and Sensing Business

Honeywell Names Gary Lederer Leader of Americas Fire and Sensing Business

“Under Gary’s leadership, our seasoned management team, highly-recognized brands and superior, customer service will continue to position Honeywell as a strong industry leader.”

Viscount Systems Awarded Contract to Secure Large Industrial Facility

Viscount Systems Awarded Contract to Secure Large Industrial Facility

This contract expands the Freedom Active Directory to run on the Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud.



Millions in Stolen Diamonds Takeoff from Brussels Airport

Millions in Stolen Diamonds Takeoff from Brussels Airport

Eight men dressed like police, complete with guns, raced down an airport tarmac, arriving just in time to pry open the door to the plane and steal diamonds.

Mobotix Aligns with AVAD as Part of New Distribution Agreement

Mobotix Aligns with AVAD as Part of New Distribution Agreement

A custom electronics distributor delivers MOBOTIX IP technologies to new markets.

DOJ Agency Seeking Input on Gun Safety Technologies

DOJ Agency Seeking Input on Gun Safety Technologies

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks input to assist with its market research and technology assessment of existing and emerging gun safety technologies.

SpotterRF Radar Selected by DOD for Capability Demonstration

SpotterRF Radar Selected by DOD for Capability Demonstration

SpotterRF received immediate feedback on its radar system in a realistic, military-maritime environment.

President of the ASIS International CSO Roundtable Appointed

President of the ASIS International CSO Roundtable Appointed

The ASIS International CSO Roundtable finalized the decision to appoint Thomas Tidiks of Zurich Insurance in Switzerland as president for 2013.

ScanSource Security Makes Product Selection A Snap With New Web-Based Tool

ScanSource Security, a value-added distributor of physical security products and a business unit of ScanSource Inc. has developed the industry’s first comprehensive web-based product selection tool for its reseller and dealer partners.

CPM East to Bring Together Government, Enterprise and First Responders to Share Best Practices for Disaster Recovery

Faced with natural disasters like SuperStorm Sandy and other times of crisis, businesses and government agencies have realized the importance of being able to remain in operation despite the challenges they may face.

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Discussed Security Innovation with BOMA Focus Group

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies Discussed Security Innovation with BOMA Focus Group

While over 90 percent of commercial building owners' and managers' tenants use lock and key to enter their workplaces, over 70 percent of owners and managers deploy card-based access control to protect the perimeter.

SAFE for Aviation by Quantum Secure Manages Physical Identities and Airport Access

SAFE for Aviation by Quantum Secure Manages Physical Identities and Airport Access

To help airports streamline the complete lifecycle of physical identities and automated processes, SAFE for Aviation's system capabilities include policy-based badge credentialing, TSA compliance, audit, cecurity checks and identity proofing, as well as enrollment and management.

FST21 Released Next Generation Version of SafeRise Solution

FST21 Released Next Generation Version of SafeRise Solution

FST21 has created the next generation of its award-winning product, SafeRise, which can manage and control entry points, common areas, elevators and parking lots.

Together Samsung and Milestone Brought a Calmness to a Housing Complex

Together Samsung and Milestone Brought a Calmness to a Housing Complex

Milestone Systems’ open-platform, IP, video management software (VMS) has been installed with Samsung network cameras in a surveillance system that has brought peace and confidence to the citizens of a neighborhood in Eastern France.

Dallas ISD Proposed Security Upgrades after Sandy Hook Elementary Incident Part 2

On Valentine's Day 2013, Dallas ISD trustees demonstrated love in support of campus security upgrades, while an Oklahoma school district hosts fundraisers to earn money for increased school security.

Not the Typical Home Guard Dog

Not the Typical Home Guard Dog

A new system that will bring home security right to your iPhone.

Observint Implemented a Unique Business Model to Deliver Innovative Solutions

Observint Implemented a Unique Business Model to Deliver Innovative Solutions

Observint unified comprehensive video surveillance and security technology portfolios from DIGIOP, infinias, LG and 3S Vision to provide integrated, high-performance, and high-value system solutions.

Community Professional Loudspeakers Appointed CEO

Community Professional Loudspeakers Appointed CEO

Bringing over 30 years of experience, Timothy Dorwart has been appointed CEO of Community, where he looks forward to leading the company into the future.

Featured

  • 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

  • Where AI Meets Human Judgment

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. It is driving business growth, shaping consumer experiences, and showing up in places most of us never imagined just a few years ago. Read Now

  • Report: Only 44 Percent of Organizations are Fully Equipped to Support Secure AI

    Delinea recently published new research on the impact of artificial intelligence in reshaping identity security. According to the report, “AI in Identity Security Demands a New Playbook,” only 44% of organizations say their security architecture is fully equipped to support secure AI, despite widespread confidence in their current capabilities. Read Now

New Products

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.