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Making Recommendations - Manufacturer provides more successful training experiences

Making Recommendations

After more than 10 years of offering technical training on our physical security entrance products to integrators, installers, and distributors, we’ve refined our approach to a fully developed program that offers a mix of online webinar training, onsite training and in-house factory training.

Slain TSA Officer Honored

Slain TSA Officer Honored

It was recently revealed that Congress, as a whole, has an approval rating of about 12 percent.

Safe and Secure

Safe and Secure

Jumping into the security industry was a calculated and well-planned venture for Quantum Secure. In fact, company president and CEO, Ajay Jain, walked a few tradeshows and talked to potential customers before making the leap.



Who is Servicing Your Clients?

A phrase I continually use is the “lifecycle management of security systems.” Every system, whether integrated or not, will need maintenance at some point throughout its life.

Keeping Sales at Full Strength - Successful companies look for full-time, year round staff

Keeping Sales at Full Strength

There’s no question about the importance of skilled salespeople to any successful security dealer. Without a rep that can get in the door or establish a rapport with a potential customer over the phone, there are no sales.

Intelligence on the Edge - Do you have an App for that?

Intelligence on the Edge

In video surveillance, the concept of centralized intelligent systems and intelligence on the edge is an on-going conversation, as both solutions have pros and cons depending on specific user needs and applications.

Border Checkpoints Go High Tech - Science fiction is quickly becoming science fact

Border Checkpoints Go High Tech

Imagine this: You’re looking around the room and people are getting retinal scans. Others are presenting RFID cards. Some are undergoing fingerprint imaging. Did you accidentally walk onto the set of some futuristic blockbuster movie? Guess again.

Perimeter Benefits - The world of physical security has changed in response to the pervasive threat of terrorism around the globe.

Perimeter Benefits

Most everyone is aware that crash-rated, anti-terrorist vehicle access control barriers, barricades, bollards and gates are standard security tools at government facilities, from embassies to courthouses and capitols to a host of other locales.

A City Wide Approach to Security - San Francisco Metropolitan Transit Agency unifies security in new command center

A City Wide Approach to Security

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) was in need of a solution to maximize the use of their CCTV cameras deployed in the transit system, including the buses, trains and subways.

Pelco by Schneider Electric Introduces Mini, Entry-level, 360-degree Camera

New Evolution Mini 360° Indoor camera extends popular Evolution panoramic camera range with affordable, discreet, and powerful performance — and introduces new 3-year warranty.

Milestone Systems Adds Support for New Breed of Wide-angle Cameras

Latest device pack for new hybrid-type of 360-degree cameras to use with XProtect video management software.

ALARMAX to Distribute the IRONCLAD Fence Intrusion Detection Kits

Ideal addition to distribution channel to provide customers with a fence alarm system.

Attorney General Says US Malls Should Increase Security

Attorney General Says U.S. Malls Should Increase Security

Holder suggests increasing staff, cameras and other techniques

SIA to Offer Unique Certification Exam at ISC West

Act now and receive a special ISC West offer of $50 off the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam fee using discount code: 50ISCW2015.

TRI-ED Opens New Branch in Baltimore

Looking forward to serving customers and exceeding their expectations.

RGB Spectrum Introduces MediaWall V

UHD video wall processor offering up to 4K resolution I/O, single wire connectivity and fully scalable windows.

U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

Announced in a statement of two paragraphs totaling less than 100 words.

Signal-Tech and cramZ marketing services, Inc. Enter Into Strategic Marketing Alliance

Provides parking industry with a total parking guidance solution including vehicle counting, space available digital LED sign displays and parking management software.

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    Get a look into the excitement at ISC West 2025 from Napco. Hear from some of their top-tech executives live from the show floor. Read Now

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New Products

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.