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NTT Security Report: Cyberattacks Becoming More Targeted, Sophisticated

February 20, 2017

NTT Security issued its quarterly Threat Intelligence Report, which underscores the need for more advanced tools to protect organizations’ data and networks from the evolving tactics, techniques and procedures used by cyberattackers. A topic of considerable public attention is the ability to determine the source of cyberattacks to determine their credibility and motivation.

Hikvision to Establish R&D Center in Montreal and Research Institute in Silicon Valley

February 16, 2017

Hikvision USA Inc. and Hikvision Canada Inc., North American providers of video surveillance products and solutions, announced that Hikvision plans to establish an R&D center in Montreal and a research institute in California’s Silicon Valley.

Mobile ready locks, such as this Wi-Fi lock from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT

3 Trends Poised to Impact Door Access

Leveraging new technologies and business models will provide an opportunity for security dealers, installers and integrators who work in the security lock and door hardware space.

Peter Boriskin

February 10, 2017

According to the IHS Markit Physical Security Equipment and Services report of September 2016, the global access control market is positioned to grow from $3.69 billion in 2015 to $5.16 billion in 2020.

How To Market Like A Local

David Morgan Alex Chavez

February 10, 2017

Saying you’re a local security company to your potential customers is not enough. You can’t just talk the talk; you need to walk the walk.

How Big Data Can Affect Your Strategy

Helen M. Heneveld

February 10, 2017

“Big” is in, especially when it comes to archived information.

CANASA Appoints New Executive Director

February 7, 2017

The Canadian Security Association (CANASA) announced its new executive director, association executive and publishing veteran J. David Ritter.

As end user acceptance grows some of the more savvy integrators are starting to invest in managed access control solutions

How Integrators Fit Into The Changing Model for Managed Access

Experts advise integrators on why, how and when to consider offering a cloud-based managed approach to access control.

Karyn Hodgson

February 7, 2017

It’s an access control service with many names: hosted, managed, cloud, shared.

Security Solutions 'Years in the Making' Were Central at Super Bowl LI

February 3, 2017

This year’s Super Bowl in Houston depended on several security solutions and companies to ensure safety, including situation management and data correlation capabilities by Vidsys and high-resolution network cameras by Axis.

Red Hawk Fire & Security Acquires Integrated Systems of Florida

February 3, 2017

Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a provider of fire, life safety and electronic security services, purchased Integrated Systems of Florida, expanding its geographic footprint and strengthening its existing fire, life safety and integrated security services operations in central and north Florida.

Convergint Acquires Post Browning

February 2, 2017

Convergint Technologies, a worldwide provider of service-based systems integration and No. 2 on the SDM Top Systems Integrators Report, acquired Post Browning, a full-service systems integrator providing consultation, installation and maintenance for the retail banking industry.