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    Integrators and healthcare end-users have pivoted with the times as security work must go on despite COVID restrictions.
    Jan. 15, 2021
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    Recently, healthcare identification methods such as plastic ID cards and barcoded wristbands are giving way to newer solutions featuring one of three biometric technologies – facial, fingerprint or iris recognition.
    Jan. 15, 2021
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    Electronic Access Control can address sometimes overlooked areas where touch-free solutions could be deployed, including on mobile medical carts.
    Jan. 15, 2021

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    From COVID contact tracing to electronic medical record integration, visitor management system options for healthcare organizations are continually evolving.
    From COVID contact tracing to electronic medical record integration, the options for healthcare organizations are continually evolving
    Jan. 15, 2021
    The OSDP Product verification process has already been completed for three products from Wavelynx; three from Farpointe Data; and one from Cypress Integration. Products from Allegion, HID Global, Deister Electronics and Third Millennium are deep into the verification process.
    Updated version of the access control spec and growing list of verified products pave the way for widespread adoption
    Jan. 15, 2021
    Brian Coulombe (bcoulombe@rossbar.com) is Principal and Director of Operations at Ross & Baruzzini | DVS. Connect with him on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/brian-coulombe or Twitter, @DVS_RB.
    Quantum Dot technology is poised to revolutionize video surveillance
    Jan. 15, 2021
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    Integrator-focused apps for installation, productivity and business success
    Jan. 15, 2021
    Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine (www.securitybusinessmag.com). Email him your comments or topic suggestions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com.
    Take a closer look at a new California law, as well as a new wave of vaccine-related phishing attacks
    Jan. 15, 2021
    Chris Peterson is the founder and president of Vector Firm (www.vectorfirm.com), a sales consulting and training company built specifically for the security industry. To request more info about the company, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/12361573.
    Four ways that repetition will improve your performance
    Jan. 15, 2021
    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq., is a Partner in the New York office of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP (www.mmwr.com), where he is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department. Before entering private practice, Mr. Pastore was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Reach him at (212) 551-7707 or by e-mail at tpastore@mmwr.com.
    Latest NIST study confirms vendor improvements in detecting masked faces
    Jan. 15, 2021
    Ric McCullough is President of PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
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    Jan. 15, 2021
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    Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide security systems and support services to various Social Security Administration (SSA) locations nationwide
    Jan. 5, 2021
    Permar Security
    Per Mar's Largest Acquisition to Date
    Jan. 5, 2021
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    Security Alarm Lending Group Selected By Family-Owned Business For Full Banking Solution Including $10 Million Loan Facility For Working Capital
    Jan. 5, 2021
    Henry Siemon
    Carl Siemon, who has served as President and CEO since 1982, will continue to serve on the Board of Directors
    Jan. 5, 2021
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    Deal expected to close later this year
    Jan. 4, 2021
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    Acquisitions expand Doyle's presence throughout New York
    Jan. 4, 2021
    Alarm Detection Systems
    ADS adds more Illinois-based customers
    Jan. 4, 2021
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    It is the recent advances in deep learning that have attracted billions of dollars of annual investment in video analytics and has resulted in very significant improvements in video analytics capabilities, which has been good news for the security video industry. However, advances in video analytics have historically been a good-news/bad-news situation for the security industry, which has already experienced two over-hyped phases of video analytics, with a third one on the way.
    Why a good understanding of the computer vision concept is important for evaluating today’s security video analytics products
    Dec. 29, 2020
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    The push for standards and operating consistencies has been an almost Quixotic quest for manufacturers, systems integrators and end-users to facilitate open systems and interoperability.
    Profile M supports metadata and analytic configurations that are so important in today’s digitally-driven security industry
    Dec. 24, 2020
    Brinks Select Security
    Acquisition adds more than 38K residential and commercial accounts
    Dec. 24, 2020
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    The new integration allows businesses to identify individuals with elevated skin temperature through a contactless solution
    Dec. 22, 2020
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    SecurityInfoWatch.com takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2020.
    A look back on the events that made industry headlines in a year defined by Covid-19
    Dec. 22, 2020
    Matt Barnette will take over as CEO of PSA Security Network on Jan. 1.
    Former HID, Mercury Security executive to take over for retiring Bill Bozeman
    Dec. 21, 2020
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    Sine’s technology to provide a cloud-based mobile platform for Honeywell Forge
    Dec. 15, 2020
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    Event will now take place just a week prior to ISC West
    Dec. 15, 2020
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    A new study from the National Retail Federation, which polled loss prevention executives at 61 companies, found that 75% of retailers had experienced an increase in organized retail crime activity in the past year, up from 68% last year. Additionally, losses from ORC averaged nearly $720,000 per $1 billion in sales, a 2% increase from last year.
    Losses from ORC top $700K per $1B in sales for the fifth year in a row
    Dec. 15, 2020
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    Company continues to build on its commercial solutions portfolio with latest purchase
    Dec. 14, 2020
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    Company’s 3G-to-4G radio conversion technology now certified for use on AT&T’s network
    Dec. 10, 2020
    Connect One Assa Abloy Aperio Integration Chart December 2020
    Protect more doors cost-effectively, works with leading control panels
    Dec. 10, 2020
    Sia Rise Appointments
    Erin Mann of Allegion Canada and Kelsey Carnell of Axis Communications will guide RISE in fostering the careers of young security talent
    Dec. 10, 2020
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    Industry giants launch integration between OpenBlue Digital Twin and Azure Digital Twins
    Dec. 9, 2020
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    G4S has agreed to be acquired by Allied Universal as part of a $5 billion deal between the tow companies.
    $5B deal brings six-month long bidding war for company to a close
    Dec. 8, 2020
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    Company continues to prioritize information security standards in manufacturing
    Dec. 8, 2020
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    Transaction facilitated by Davis Mergers & Acquisitions Group
    Dec. 8, 2020
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    Company continues its security portfolio expansion
    Dec. 8, 2020
    Craig Jordan and Bert Bongard
    Company adds customers in Wisconsin and Minnesota
    Dec. 5, 2020
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    Video Insight VMS plug-in and MOBOTIX thermal camera integration helps detect elevated skin temperature and issue alerts.
    Video Insight VMS plug-in and MOBOTIX thermal cameras detect elevated skin temperature and issue alerts
    Dec. 4, 2020
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    Addresses the five most critical points where hygiene is important
    Dec. 4, 2020
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    Acquisition to expand company’s capabilities in the Houston market
    Dec. 3, 2020
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    Technical support now available to company's partners two hours earlier
    Dec. 2, 2020
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    Company deepens its expertise in financial and healthcare industries with purchase of Innovative Medical Systems and Smith Hamilton, Inc.
    Dec. 2, 2020
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    The Calipsa Video Monitoring Report 2020 found 47% of respondents said the pandemic had stimulated business growth, providing an average 33% increase in clients and a 30% boost in revenue. More than a third (37%) of businesses reported no change in performance, while 16% said their operations had declined.
    Nearly half of respondents report increased business during pandemic
    Nov. 25, 2020
    Com Net Razberi Group
    Razberi solution suite combined with ComNet communication products will enable companies to deploy a simple, secure, video surveillance system
    Nov. 25, 2020
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    Purchase expands MCA’s geographic footprint
    Nov. 25, 2020
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    Courses are available now and will help students maintain certifications and licenses
    Nov. 24, 2020
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    Jim Geyer has joined Sage Integration as vice president of sales.
    Industry veteran brings 22 years of sales management experience
    Nov. 18, 2020