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What I Learned from Honeywell’s Scott Harkins in a Pre-ISC West Google Hangout

I, along with 9 other media professionals dedicated to the security industry, was privileged to participate in a Google Hangout with the President of Honeywell Security Products Americas, Scott Harkins.

March Networks Launches Next Generation Retail Video Surveillance Platform

March Networks Launches Next Generation Retail Video Surveillance Platform

The comprehensive new solution helps retailers enhance security, ensure store compliance and increase revenues by 10 percent or more.

Altronix eFLow Power Supply and Chargers Offer New Features

Altronix eFLow Power Supply and Chargers Offer New Features

Units deliver value-added performance for integrated systems.



Valens and Nextchip Introduce Full Uncompressed 1080p at 60 fps Support to CCTV

Valens and Nextchip Introduce Full Uncompressed 1080p at 60 fps Support to CCTV

The Valens-Nextchip joint reference design brings the same benefits of simpler, more cost-effective installation the professional AV market now enjoys.

OnSSI Headlines Las Vegas with Breakthrough VMS Technologies and Expansive Partnership Network

OnSSI Headlines Las Vegas with Breakthrough VMS Technologies and Expansive Partnership Network

Ocularis-X mobile video solution delivers full HD images and fastest frame rates; Ocularis 3.6 provides improved event handling workflow and automation tools; and eleven new technology partners join OnSSI's expansive partnership network.

Valens and Grandbeing Announce First VS020 Enabled Camera and DVR at ISC West

Valens and Grandbeing Announce First VS020 Enabled Camera and DVR at ISC West

End-to-end surveillance system with CCTV-over-CAT introduced to installers and integrators.

Morse Watchmans Solutions Go Beyond Basic Key Control

Morse Watchmans Solutions Go Beyond Basic Key Control

Integrated systems, mobile Apps and customized solutions featured at ISC West.

New SAFE CIV Solution from Quantum Secure Improves Security and Compliance

New SAFE CIV Solution from Quantum Secure Improves Security and Compliance

Centralized system manages all physical identities and associated PIV/PIV-i and CIV Badges; minimizes risks of PKI-based credentials with real time compliance; and reduces cost by using CIV cards for physical/logical access.

Special Events at ISC West 2013

As the excitement of ISC West 2013 gets underway with booth demonstrations of new and exciting security products, interactions between old friends, meeting new friends, and learning about the security industry, don't let all the special events slip your mind.

Guardian 8 Creates New Category of Security Tools by Introducing Enhanced Non Lethal Device

Guardian 8 Creates New Category of Security Tools by Introducing Enhanced Non Lethal Device

Company to showcase multi-functional tool with two-way communications designed for security professionals at ISC West 2013.

LenovoEMC Announces New Line of High Performance NVRs

LenovoEMC Announces New Line of High Performance NVRs

LenovoEMC announces new line of customized, fully-functional double-drive and quad-drive high performance NVRs ranging from 4TB to 8TB of network storage with Milestone Arcus included with all LenovoEMC NVR models.

Next Level Security Systems Provides New Technology Solutions for First Cash Financial Services

Next Level Security Systems Provides New Technology Solutions for First Cash Financial Services

First Cash to roll out Next Level technology in all 800 stores.

DVTEL Welcomes Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer

DVTEL Welcomes Zvi Peled as Chief Operating Officer

Veteran CEO of high-tech companies in defense, electronics, wireless, telecommunications and voice processing joins IP technology company.

Jane Embury from Wrightstyle

Online Exclusive: Courting Disaster in Nightclubs

Wrightstyle is a specialist in designing, fabricating and installing steel and glass systems for both internal and external applications. The company’s systems have been installed in commercial and public sector projects internationally. Director Jane Embury reports on several needless nightclub tragedies and on lessons learned.

Eastern High School Upgrades Stadium with Community Loudspeakers and DSP

Eastern High School Upgrades Stadium with Community Loudspeakers and DSP

“The new system makes it sound like my announcers went to articulation training,” Phil Smart, vice principal of athletics said. “The sound is awesome – we’re the envy of South Jersey!”

Honeywell Adds Members to Open Technology Alliance

Honeywell Adds Members to Open Technology Alliance

Members work to improve usability of security technologies across management platforms.

DVTEL Latitude NVMS Now Integrated with ShotSpotter and Google Earth

DVTEL Latitude NVMS Now Integrated with ShotSpotter and Google Earth

Applications and Integration Center expands flexibility to encompass gunshot detection with aerial-map presentation capabilities.

Lenel and ASSA ABLOY Team to Offer Integrated Lock Systems in North America

Lenel and ASSA ABLOY Team to Offer Integrated Lock Systems in North America

The partnership allows Lenel to resell and carry ASSA ABLOY lock solutions as part of its product line.

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    IBM recently released the 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlighting that cybercriminals continued to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat actors relied heavily on to scale identity attacks. Read Now

  • 2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced

    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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  • Report: 82 Percent of Phishing Emails Used AI

    KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its Phishing Threat Trend Report, detailing key trends, new data, and threat intelligence insights surrounding phishing threats targeting organizations at the start of 2025. Read Now

  • NRF Supports Federal Bill to Thwart Retail Crime

    The National Retail Federation recently announced its support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. The act was introduced by Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Representative Dave Joyce, R-Ohio. Read Now

  • ISC West 2025 Brings Almost 29,000 Industry Professionals to Las Vegas

    ISC West 2025, organized by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. Read Now

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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.

  • 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.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.