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School Security Gets its Head in the Cloud

School Security Gets its Head in the Cloud

Deploying modern video surveillance in educational institutions to maximize risk management, increase student and faculty protection and enhance overall campus safety.

Man Posing as Member of Congress Gets Access to Secure Area at Obama Event

Man Posing as Member of Congress Gets Access to Secure Area at Obama Event

An unidentified man was able to get access to a secure area backstage at an appearance by the president

HID Global, Vanderbilt University Pilot Uses Mobile Access Control Featuring Bluetooth Smart Technology

HID Global recently announced completion of an access control pilot at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., that has validated the use of smartphones as a convenient and compelling new way to open doors with a “tap” or using the company’s patented “Twist and Go” gesture technology for opening doors and gates from a distance.



New SightLogix Certified Partner Program Targets Regional, Entrepreneurial Integrators

Program advocates technology specialization and innovative new business development practices.

PPM Demonstrates the Power of Incident Management Intelligence at ASIS 2014

New features and services create a more valuable and powerful end-to-end solution.

OnSSI Enhances Technology, Value and Support for All Ocularis Models

Increased emphasis on new technologies, a compelling value proposition, and a higher level of technical support demonstrated by company.

MOBOTIX Presents New IP Video Solutions at ASIS 2014

Important highlights include previews of MxMultiViewer, MxDisplay management station and i25 Hemispheric camera.

Hikvision and Smartvue Joint Camera to Cloud Solution Innovates Video Surveillance

Two companies provide a cloud-based video surveillance service and cloud-to-camera solution for small, medium and enterprise organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

New Mobile Solution from Galaxy Control Systems Extends Access Control Reach and Functionality

New handheld reader ideal for mustering, remote/portable applications.

Galaxy Control Systems Offers Access Control Benefits for Education beyond the Conventional

System Galaxy v.10.4 enables innovative applications to track student movement.

New Galaxy Control Systems Remote Access Reader Sets New Benchmark in Polling Speed

Turbo485 delivers speeds up to 10X faster than conventional 485 readers using legacy RS485 architecture.

ControlByNet Introduces Cloud Plus Video Surveillance Platform

Package offers onsite solution, mobile platform and enterprise guard software allowing multi-site enterprises to leverage a central web-based management console.

Arecont Vision Enhances Popular MegaDome 2 Megapixel Cameras with Additional Features

STELLAR low-light technology, on-board storage and more deliver added security.

Arecont Vision 4K MegaVideo Cameras Go Far Beyond HD

Optimized 8.3MP UHD resolution at 30fps delivers unparalleled image quality.

Altronix Showcases New Pace Long Range Ethernet Adapters

Full duplex 100Mbps solution extends range up to 500m.

Altronix NetWay PoE Solutions Support a Myriad of IP System Applications

Midspan injectors support PoE, PoE+ and hi-PoE edge devices.

Altronix Debuts LINQ2 Network Communication Module

Enables remote status monitoring/reporting and control of eFlow power supplies.

Altronix eBridge Enables IP over Coax Full Duplex 100Mbps

New models accommodate high-speed edge devices using coax infrastructure.

Featured

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    Two security experts sit down with Security Today’s editor in chief Ralph C. Jensen to discuss what they see emerging and changing over the next several years along with how security stakeholders can harness these innovations into opportunities. Read Now

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    Effective collaboration between security operators, teams and other departments is critical to the smooth functioning of organizations. Yet, as organizations grow in complexity, it becomes more difficult for teams to coordinate with each other. This is compounded by staffing shortages, turnover and ineffective collaboration tools. Read Now

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    Managing and supporting locks and door hardware within a facility 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. Read Now

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    Darktrace recently unveiled its 2025 State of AI Cybersecurity report. The findings reveal that 78% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) surveyed say that AI-powered threats are having a significant impact on their organizations, a 5% increase1 from 2024. While an increasing number of CISOs report feeling a significant impact from AI threats, more than 60% now say that they are adequately prepared to defend against these threats, an increase of nearly 15% year-over-year. However, insufficient AI knowledge and skills and a shortage of personnel and talent continue to be listed as the two top inhibitors to a successful defense. Read Now

New Products

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • 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.

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    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.