How appropriate was it, back on that fateful day, August 1, 1981, that MTV launched with The Buggles and their now infamous diddy “Video Killed the Radio Star?” True to

More than 80 members of the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA) “rocked” out Wednesday night, Nov. 11, at what presenter Ed Williams amusingly coined Alarm Aid.   Actually, I guess

Ever heard of a Vend-O-Palooza? It’s what you get when you put leading manufacturers, hundreds of dealers, new products, special pricing, raffles, giveaways, popcorn and Texas BBQ all under the

Dealers and manufacturers fill the tent at the Vend-O-Palooza at AVAD’s Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. branch. Ever heard of a Vend-O-Palooza? It’s what you get when you put leading manufacturers, hundreds

By the time you read this I’ll be home, but at the moment it’s about 7 p.m. on Wednesday and I’m flying over Manhattan on flight AA 347. I’ve flown

Covering a range of technical information, including installation, programming and trouble-shooting, Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell continues its free series of fire alarm systems training. Courses feature hands-on exercises using the

From Video to iPhone Video Surveillance Solution for Large and Megapixel Deployments   Integration was a theme at last week’s ASIS 2009. For example, Rasilient Systems told reporters it had

That Didn’t Take Long! Only a few hours into ASIS, SDM staff spotted the blue HID t-shirts from HID Global’s “I want” campaign. Too bad we weren’t HID Global

Bosch IVA makes accurate estimates of the size and speed of moving objects. Post ASIS: Vehicle Scanning Vehicle Scanning for Actionable Information   Reviewing technology shown at ASIS last

Smarter Security Systems’ Outdoor Division is showing unique tech demos. From Notes After ASIS Booth Visits Mall of America Gets Server Upgrade   Mall of America in Minneapolis has

With the perpetual necessity for fire protection, there is a perceptible strength within the fire market that never goes away. Of course, even fire has seen its own slow down with the recession. Find out the industry’s expectations in 2013 State of the Market: Access Control. Other issue highlights? Innovative parking security projects and new opportunities in PSIM.