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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.

CSU Monterey Bay and Firetide Announced a Research Collaboration

CSU Monterey Bay and Firetide Announced a Research Collaboration

Firetide, Inc. has partnered with California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) to deploy an outdoor, mesh-infrastructure, testing environment to conduct research.



Community Makes a First Choice in the Northwest

Community Makes a First Choice in the Northwest

Community Professional Loudspeakers has announced the appointment of First Choice Marketing as the company’s new sales representative for the Northwest territory.

How Video Verified Alarms and Priority Response Works

How Video Verified Alarms and Priority Response Works

"How can we encourage policyholders to use video alarms and police response to reduce losses?"

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

A large increase of online daters were found to be using mobile devices, according to iovation, a provider of online reputation protection.

Dallas ISD Proposed Security Upgrades after Sand Hook Elementary Incident

Dallas ISD Proposed Security Upgrades after Sandy Hook Elementary Incident

Dallas Chief of Police has proposed installing cameras, buzzers and electronic card readers at all 150 Dallas, Texas elementary schools.

CEO of CNL Software Recognized as One of the Most Influential People in the Security Industry

CEO of CNL Software Recognized as One of the Most Influential People in the Security Industry

Keith Bloodworth was selected as the 6th most influential person in the global security and fire industries by IFSEC International.

Free Software Program from Vicon Encourages School Security Surveillance

Free Software Program from Vicon Encourages School Security Surveillance

Vicon Industries Inc. introduced a program that actively supports school safety by encouraging schools to share access to their surveillance systems with local law enforcement.

Pivot3 Unveils Support and Professional Services Suite

Pivot3 Unveils Support and Professional Services Suite

Pivot3's new program optimizes the use of virtual, converged appliances in surveillance and VDI markets.

Fluidmesh Networks Named Exporter of the Year

Fluidmesh Networks Named Exporter of the Year

An Illinois-based company was named ‘Exporter of the Year’ in the information technology/telecommunications category by ThinkGlobal, Inc.

Universal Surveillance Systems Launches Website to Fight Organized Retail Crime

Universal Surveillance Systems Launches Website to Fight Organized Retail Crime

A new site, www.StopORC.org, provides a centralized place to exchange information and educate about combatting organized retail crime (ORC).

A1 Security Systems Announced the Launch of their Official Blog

A1 Security Systems Announced the Launch of their Official Blog

This new blog will share reliable safety tips for small businesses and homeowners.

Strategy and Prospects in the LTE Era

Strategy and Prospects in the LTE Era

The Samsung Electronics Report 2012-2017 details whether the company can grow and what strategies they will employ to achieve growth.

Fear of Governments Snooping Deters Companies From Using The Cloud

Fear of Governments Snooping Deters Companies From Using the Cloud

When dealing with sensitive data, it is imperative that it be stored in a secure manner, without fear of intervention from any organization, including the government.

Wrightstyle and Fire Safety

Online Exclusive: Wrightstyle and Fire Safety in Olympic and Major Stadiums

A leading UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums. Wrightstyle’s technical director, Lee Coates, reports on fire safety.

Six Steps To Choosing Your Next Gen Intrusion Prevention System

Six Steps To Choosing Your Next Gen Intrusion Prevention System

IT professionals are adopting the latest technologies to meet increasing bandwidth demands, create higher and faster performing networks and increase availability.

Micro Key Solutions Announced a Major Executive Team Promotion

Micro Key Solutions Announced a Major Executive Team Promotion

Joe Ligouri receives a promotion that enables him to be directly involved with Micro Key Solutions' economic strategy, financial forecasting and improving overall performance.

Featured

  • The Future of Access Control: Cloud-Based Solutions for Safer Workplaces

    Access controls have revolutionized the way we protect our people, assets and operations. Gone are the days of cumbersome keychains and the security liabilities they introduced, but it’s a mistake to think that their evolution has reached its peak. Read Now

  • A Look at AI

    Large language models (LLMs) have taken the world by storm. Within months of OpenAI launching its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Read Now

  • First, Do No Harm: Responsibly Applying Artificial Intelligence

    It was 2022 when early LLMs (Large Language Models) brought the term “AI” into mainstream public consciousness and since then, we’ve seen security corporations and integrators attempt to develop their solutions and sales pitches around the biggest tech boom of the 21st century. However, not all “artificial intelligence” is equally suitable for security applications, and it’s essential for end users to remain vigilant in understanding how their solutions are utilizing AI. Read Now

  • Improve Incident Response With Intelligent Cloud Video Surveillance

    Video surveillance is a vital part of business security, helping institutions protect against everyday threats for increased employee, customer, and student safety. However, many outdated surveillance solutions lack the ability to offer immediate insights into critical incidents. This slows down investigations and limits how effectively teams can respond to situations, creating greater risks for the organization. Read Now

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

New Products

  • 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

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”