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China Security Law to Cover Space and Sea

China Security Law to Cover Space and Sea

China is adding assets in space, deep sea and polar regions to its pending national security law.

Banks Show Vulnerabilities in Website Security

Banks Show Vulnerabilities in Website Security

Banks such as HSBC and TD Bank are behind the times when it comes to protecting their digital assets.

Perimeter Breaches at JFK Airport Raise Security Concerns

Perimeter Breaches at JFK Airport Raise Security Concerns

A pair of recent breaches through a supposedly secure fence has become a cause for concern.



Speco Technologies Expands into Latin America and the Caribbean

Servicing the security industry in the U.S. and Canada for over 50 years.

Clear Congested Networks with the IDEAL LanXPLORER PRO

Handheld tester identifies sources of network congestion, troubleshoots PoE and VoIP devices, locates Wi-Fi deadspots.

PennyAlert Delivers Visibility into Video Infrastructure Behavior for a Penny a Day per Stream

PennyAlert pushes alerts, diagnostics, corrective actions and ticketing automatically.

California High School First To Deploy SecureCampus Solution

Leading-edge technology provides indoor and outdoor gunfire detection and alerts.

Inequality in School Security

Inequality in School Security

No balance when it comes to every school in America having access to the same types of security products.

New Bills Will Affect Campus Security at Baylor and Other Schools

New Bills Will Affect Campus Security at Baylor and Other Schools

A campus carry bill and a police transparency bill were recently passed by the Legislature.

Schools Spending More on Security Even Though Violence Statistics are Down

Schools Spending More on Security Even Though Violence Statistics are Down

National Center for Education Statistics reports rate of violent incidents per 1,000 students in 2013-14 was lower than in 2009-10.

Dean Drako Purchases Brivo – What Does This Mean for the Industry?

Allows Drako to build upon his current stake in the VSaaS market.

EXTEGRA IP 9000 FX from Bosch

New family of cameras for hazardous environments.

BeON Home Showcases Preventative Security Solution for Dealers at ESX 2015

Intelligent LED bulbs learn and replicate lighting behaviors to create illusion of home occupancy.

Z-Wave Sees Further Acceleration

Alliance membership passes 325 companies with over 1350 certified products and 40 million units in the market.

L-3 WESCAM MX-Series Electro-optical and Infrared Systems Selected by Airbus Helicopters

Targeting systems of choice for Generic Weapon Systems (GWS) program.

Aurora Launches FaceSentinel, Facial Recognition for Access Control

Access control partners sought for facial recognition system, powered by Deep Learning, at cutting edge of biometric technology.

New Report Puts Samsung Galaxy Users at Risk

New Report Puts Samsung Galaxy Users at Risk

Private information stored on the phone could easily be accessed.

Digital Watchdog Expands its VMAX IP Line of Recorders

New 8- and 16-channel models include PoE switches for complete local camera management.

UCF Campus Ups Security after String of Break-ins

UCF Campus Ups Security after String of Break-ins

An apartment complex across the street from UCF’s campus has been under fire for failing to keep its residents safe.

High-definition, Wi-Fi-enabled SwannCloud HD Cameras Enable Remote Viewing

Images and video can be saved to smartphone or tablet via app.

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  • Making the Grade with Locks and Door Hardware

    Managing and maintaining locks and door hardware across a school district or university campus is a big responsibility. A building’s security needs to change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve, which can make it even more challenging. Knowing the basics of common door hardware, including locks, panic devices and door closers, can make a difference in daily operations and emergency situations. Read Now

  • Choosing the Right Solution

    Today, there is a strong shift from on-prem installations to cloud or hybrid-cloud deployments. As reported in the 2024 Genetec State of Physical Security report, 66% of end users said they will move to managing or storing more physical security in the cloud over the next two years. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Security Risks for U.S. Retail Chains

    Interface Systems, a provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, has released its 2024 State of Remote Video Monitoring in Retail Chains report. The detailed study analyzed over 2 million monitoring requests across 4,156 retail locations in the United States from September 2023 to August 2024. Read Now

  • Gaining a Competitive Edge

    Ask most companies about their future technology plans and the answers will most likely include AI. Then ask how they plan to deploy it, and that is where the responses may start to vary. Every company has unique surveillance requirements that are based on market focus, scale, scope, risk tolerance, geographic area and, of course, budget. Those factors all play a role in deciding how to configure a surveillance system, and how to effectively implement technologies like AI. Read Now

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    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. 3

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    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. 3

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