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Bosch Supplies Security Technology for Sport Stadiums in South America

Bosch Security Systems recently demonstrated necessary security precautions to host trouble-free sports competitions at two major South American arenas.

New Scanner Allows Liquids Back into Aircraft Cabin Baggage

Cobalt Light Systems has received European approval for its revolutionary INSIGHT100 bottle scanner, which enables aircraft passengers to carry liquid items larger than 100ml once more. Airports could now allow passengers to take items such as water, cosmetics, perfumes and duty free through airport security channels from as early as 2013. The current ban on items over 100ml in hand baggage can only be lifted when airports are able to effectively screen quickly and without opening the containers. INSIGHT100 screens individual bottles in less than 5 seconds to determine whether there is a security threat.

Unisys Releases 2012 Enterprise Technology Predictions Based on Real World Client Work

In a series of blog posts, Unisys Corporation announced offering its enterprise technology predictions for 2012. Based on its work with clients around the world, Unisys expects that disruptive technologies –cloud computing, mobility, social computing, big data and smart analytics, IT appliances, and cybersecurity –will become more tightly woven into mission-critical systems and processes as organizations look for ways to innovate and operate more cost efficiently

Consumers Should Be Vigilant in Wake of Zappos Cyberattack

As an estimated 24 million Zappos.com customers begin receiving notifications that some of their personal data have been compromised in a massive cyberattack, an Indiana University cybersecurity expert is warning those affected to be on the lookout for targeted fraud attempts.

Secretary Napolitano Meets with Law Enforcement on Countering Violent Extremism

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano recently joined Attorney General Eric Holder and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan at the White House to meet with senior state, local and tribal law enforcement officials to discuss the Obama administration’s strategic implementation plan for empowering local partners to prevent violent extremism in the United States—released in December 2011—and engage them on the critical task of preventing violent extremism in their communities.

ONVIF Releases Profile S for Easier Management of Interoperable Devices

ONVIF recently announced that it has released Profile S, the first in a series of profile introductions that will aid end users and system designers in determining interoperable components of a physical security solution.

Las Vegas Treasure Island Hotel and Casino Gets A Security Upgrade

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino received a comprehensive overhaul and update of the surveillance and security infrastructure throughout the resort property.

Megapixel Video Cameras Help Determine Photo-finish Winners at Track and Field Club

Megapixel video cameras from Arecont Vision are being used in European sporting events to help officials better determine race results in close competitions. At the Vojvodina Track & Field Club in Novi Sad, Serbia, the Arecont Vision 1.3 megapixel IP camera is capturing detailed images of sporting events so that athletes, and the order in which they finish, can be more easily identified.



Reed Exhibitions Adds Expo Seguridad Mexico, Mexico Safety Expo to ISC Events Portfolio

Expo Seguridad Mexico and Mexico Safety Expo, two security and safety events in Mexico, are the latest additions to Reed Exhibitions' ISC Events portfolio, a growing family of U.S. and global physical security events. The acquisition will allow Reed to expand value for customers with a robust platform that includes exhibitions in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Buttock-recognition Car Seat?

A team of researchers have developed a pressure-sensor sheet that can be used to identify people who sit on it.

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    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages. Read Now

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    An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives. Read Now

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    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. Read Now

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