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Milestone Supports Health and Safety Monitoring at Bam Nuttall Highway Services

Milestone Supports Health and Safety Monitoring at Bam Nuttall Highway Services

XProtect Express integrated with Paxton Net2 access control.

American Dynamics Introduces New Series of Cost Effective IP Cameras

American Dynamics Introduces New Series of Cost Effective IP Cameras

Illustra Flex Series Cameras provide high-performance features and excellent image quality to K-12 schools, retail, small banks and commercial applications.

How Banks can Manage Access Rights and Disparate Databases

How Banks can Manage Access Rights and Disparate Databases

Consolidating systems to improve efficiency and meet compliance.

Drone Hunting Vote Postponed in Small Colorado Town

Drone Hunting Vote Postponed in Small Colorado Town

The vote that would allow Deer Trail, Colo. residents to gun down drones for money is postponed.

Engineers Use Keyboard, Mouse and Mobile Device 'Fingerprints' to Protect Data

We've all typed in a password to access a computer network. But how secure is that? Passwords can be hacked or hijacked to get at sensitive personal, corporate or even national security data.

Memories are all Some Sandy Hook Elementary Parents Have for the Holidays

Memories are all Some Sandy Hook Elementary Parents Have for the Holidays

The word "anniversary" seems to be the wrong word to use to describe what happened a year ago this Saturday.

EET Europarts Improves Logistics Operations and Saves Money with IQinVision

EET Europarts Improves Logistics Operations and Saves Money with IQinVision

Danish distribution company relies on IP video surveillance to ensure shipping accuracy.

Ingersoll Rand Completes Spinoff of Allegion

Ingersoll Rand Completes Spinoff of Allegion

Commercial and residential security business milestone.



Lion

Lion's Share of the African Video Surveillance Market

“The size of South Africa’s network video surveillance equipment market surpassed the analog market for the first time in 2012” according to Josh Woodhouse, video surveillance analyst at IHS.

2 Million Stolen Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo Passwords Found on Server in Netherlands

2 Million Stolen Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo Passwords Found on Server in Netherlands

What you can do to help prevent your social media login credentials from getting stolen.

Featured

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

New Products

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • 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.

  • 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.