May 22, 2013
As many as 100 attendees took part in SentryCon 2013, hosted by third-party monitoring provider SentryNet, where security professionals shared best practice tips to help participants build their businesses.
May 22, 2013
Guest writer Judge Ruth Kraft, and employment law expert at Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum, discusses why it’s important for security alarm company owners to have their employment policies translated into several languages.
May 21, 2013
LP Network, dba Security Source, a loss prevention company that provides lock and hardware, video surveillance, and access control products, has acquired the assets of video surveillance solutions provider Martco.
May 21, 2013
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) to serve as a keynote speaker at its 2013 Government Summit, scheduled for June 4-5 at the W Hotel in Washington.
May 21, 2013
Leveraging “lock humor,” Schlage has launched a new social media campaign, #SchlageMeansStrong, around its new Touchscreen Deadbolt. In this video, a group of children realize that can't play poker against "the world's best poker face."
May 16, 2013
Georgia is joining the list of states to mandate alarm management best practices to conserve police resources while maintaining police response for burglar alarms. Beginning July 1, central stations will be required to make two telephone calls to alarm owners prior to dispatching police to an alarm site.
May 16, 2013
In response to last month’s Boston Marathon bombings, Will Electronics will host the Citywide Surveillance Expo to discuss the role public surveillance plays in identifying and apprehending perpetrators.
May 16, 2013
To meet growing security and communications demands for its customers in the Pacific Northwest area, systems integrator Omaha, Neb.-based G4S Technology has opened a regional office in Seattle.
May 16, 2013
SSI Associate Editor Ashley Willis speaks with Matrix Systems’ new CEO, Holly Tsourides. Tsourides discusses her plans for Matrix, shares sales and marketing tips, and offers advice for women in the security industry.
May 15, 2013
SSI Editor-in-Chief Scott Goldfine will host a Fujitsu-sponsored Webinar titled "The Benefits of Using Biometric Authentication for Access Control" on May 21 at 2 p.m. EDT.
May 14, 2013
A new survey funded by the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) reveals that burglars are often deterred from specific targets that have alarm systems installed.
May 14, 2013
Innovative Security Designs (ISD) has collaborated with Milestone Systems to become the first camera partner to offer Milestone Arcus video management software (VMS) embedded in its edge devices.
May 13, 2013
FST21, a provider of intelligent controlled access and automation solutions and services, has hired Mark Ingram as director of U.S. Sales.
May 13, 2013
Napco Security Technologies of Amityville, N.Y., announces that its iBridge-equipped, Gemini control panels now support Kwikset’s SmartCode deadbolt locks with Home Connect technology through the Z-Wave automation functionality.
May 13, 2013
RBtec of Derwood, Md., releases the Ironclad perimeter intrusion detection system.
May 13, 2013
Innovative Security Designs (ISD) of Irvine, Calif., launches the netSeries miniBall, the first physical security camera in the world to run Windows Embedded Compact 7, according to the company.
May 13, 2013
Middle Atlantic Products of Fairfield, N.J., releases a new height-adjustable Sit/Stand functionality for its family of ViewPoint consoles and technical furniture.
May 13, 2013
Avigilon of Vancouver, Canada, releases the HD Micro Dome camera to help ease the transition from analog to high-definition (HD), according to the company.
May 13, 2013
Channel Vision of Costa Mesa, Calif., releases the 6821-O varifocal eyeball dome camera.
May 13, 2013
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