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It’s probably no surprise what this month’s top story is. When Interlogix announced it would “wind down” by the end of the year, integrators across the country suddenly had to find a new panel manufacturer. The announcement came despite the fact the UTC-owned company made several big announcements earlier in the year, including the return of the Security Pro dealer …

LILLINGTON, N.C. — Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has released the results of a recent survey regarding the risks and security threats associated with tailgating. A majority of the respondents, made up of security professionals, believe that tailgating remains a critical threat and does not seem to be abating, according to the company. More …

The truth is we are now living in an on-demand world. Need a ride? Order an Uber. Hungry but don’t have any food in the house? Use GrubHub. Anything we want, we can have it almost instantly. These types of services have been made possible by rapid advancements in technology over the past decade. We rely on our mobile phones now …

CHICAGO — Global Security Exchange 2019 has now come and gone. However, before we begin to look towards the security industry’s next big show, ISC West, you should make sure you didn’t miss out on any of the new products released at GSX. Senior Editor Rodney Bosch and myself browsed the 550 plus-strong exhibitor-packed show floor in search of the latest …

SAN JOSE, Calif. — IntelliVision Technologies Corp., a subsidiary of Nortek Security & Control and provider of AI and deep learning video and audio analytics software for smart cameras, announces the latest release of its deep learning-based audio analytics library for smart cameras and other devices. IntelliVision says its audio analytics library can recognize and classify: Smoke/fire alarms Glass breaking Loud, …

During the Cold War, the U.S. intelligence community uncovered an interesting way to detect enemy troop movements in the former Soviet Union. They watched the water flow. By observing the amount and flow of water, our intelligence services could uncover the approximate number of combatants and direction of troop movement. Simple but effective. Could a security dealer or integrator have …

REDMOND, Wash. — Aiphone, a manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, has introduced several system enhancements for its JO Series video intercom aimed at homeowners and small businesses. Updates include the ability to add a second door station and a new multi app-compatible master station. Performance enhancements to other existing Aiphone systems were also added, according to the company. The new JOW-2D …

Offering your clients peace of mind is essential and providing solutions that are easy to use and secure allows dealers to build profitable businesses. An overlooked part of a reliable security solution is the ability to keep it safe from external threats. For example, the most hacked device in IoT is the surveillance camera. Most often, remote access is achieved through …

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans (NOLA) is known as a city with rich history, as well as hard partying during Mardi Gras. It’s no easy feat protecting its 400,000 residents and 11 million yearly visitors. Several years ago, the city implemented the Citywide Public Safety Improvement Plan, which included the deployment of a new citywide public safety system and the construction of a …

High-level end-user clientele can elude security dealers and integrators who’ve carved out a comfortable niche serving the small- to mid-sized market. In SSI’s inaugural Commercial Security End-User Forum, four commercial end users/decision makers lend their perspective on what it takes to meet the daunting security challenges that face complex verticals such as K-12 education and healthcare. So integrators take note, …

In this week’s Top Surveillance Videos… Televisions are one of those technologies that have gone through a major evolution as far as product design and form-factor go. The first TVs were produced in the 1920s and housed tiny screens inside massive housings. As time went on, the screens grew larger and the footprints got smaller and thinner. The 90’s saw …

CHICAGO — This year’s Global Security Exchange (GSX), formerly the ASIS Int’l Seminar & Exhibits, attracted more than 550 exhibitors to the Windy City’s sprawling McCormick Place. The range of exhibiting vendors covered a broad swath of disciplines — cybersecurity, manned guarding, unmanned systems, electronic and physical security, among other solutions providers. Because GSX is largely geared toward a corporate …

Often the profitability of a project isn’t determined by the initial installation, but by the number of support calls and truck rolls required after the job is done. Integrators have to deal with recurring network connectivity issues, training infrequent or new local system users, onsite visits for simple troubleshooting or every time credentials need to be updated on a recorder. Cloud-managed …

Many challenges can arise as organizations determine a network strategy in preparation to deploy IP surveillance. Traditional LAN design thinking would often have the customer remove existing infrastructure and install new wiring throughout the environment. This traditional mindset can lead to higher infrastructure costs, longer deployment cycles and significant business disruption for the customer — jeopardizing the project’s return on …

Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019 has now come and gone. The show took place last week in Chicago at McCormick Place and saw 20,000 registrants and over 550 and exhibitors. While there weren’t as many new product releases as you would see at ISC West, there were still some notable announcements, especially when it came to security cameras. Whether you …

MUNSTER, Ind. — RS2 Technologies has introduced the addition of the ACT365 Cloud-based access control and video management solution (VMS) to its comprehensive line of access control solutions. The ACT365 solution is said to allow RS2 to deliver enhanced value to integrator partners and empowers end customers that look to streamline security and business operations through a Cloud-based, intuitive platform. As a Cloud-based …

MUNSTER, Ind. — RS2 Technologies has introduced the addition of the ACT365 Cloud-based access control and video management solution (VMS) to its comprehensive line of access control solutions. The ACT365 solution is said to allow RS2 to deliver enhanced value to integrator partners and empowers end customers that look to streamline security and business operations through a Cloud-based, intuitive platform. As a Cloud-based …

LANGMEIL, Germany — After extensive development processes and testing, Mobotix announces that its portfolio of IoT camera solutions have been integrated in Genetec’s Cloud-based Stratocast video management system (VMS). Genetec has been one of Mobotix’s most important technology partners for many years, the announcement states. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of organizations that require a reliable and cost-effective video surveillance solution …

LANGMEIL, Germany — After extensive development processes and testing, Mobotix announces that its portfolio of IoT camera solutions have been integrated in Genetec’s Cloud-based Stratocast video management system (VMS). Genetec has been one of Mobotix’s most important technology partners for many years, the announcement states. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of organizations that require a reliable and cost-effective video surveillance solution …

Our cities are under constant surveillance. Take a walk down the street and see how far you can go without seeing a surveillance camera aimed at you. The amount of cameras and frequency will depend on which part of the world you are in. It is well-known that China is under heavy surveillance, but how do cities in the United …