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Federal Legislation Loosens Up Regulations

Corporate Use of Drones in U.S. Flying Closer to Reality

Expect Corporate and Law Enforcement Applications

February 18, 2012

President Obama just signed legislation which directs the Federal Aviation Administration to create regulations to allow greater use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the U.S.

Retail Breakin Exception

Odd Twist as Thieves Target Fastenal Tool Supply Company Stores

Burglar Has a Thing for the Firm

February 16, 2012

About a dozen Fastenal stores had been burglarized in the Atlanta metro area, Athens-Clarke County police Lt. Mike McKeel says.

White Powder Threats Continue to Today

2001 Anthrax Attacks Cost $320 Million for Cleanups

New Tally While Controversy Over Attacker Continues

February 13, 2012

A recent study by researchers at Concordia University in Montreal has priced cleanup of facilities impacted by the 2001 anthrax attacks at about $320 million.

Security Technology Included in Union Contract

NYC Unionized Hotel Workers Get More Security in their Contract with Personal Panic Alarms

Implementation of Personal Protection Devices Over this Year

February 8, 2012

In a rare move, the biggest New York City hotels have just agreed in a new union contract to equip some staff members with personal protection devices.

On Location: Axis A&E Technology Summit

Laura Stepanek

February 3, 2012

I’m reporting from the Epic Hotel in Miami on the eve of what is sure to be an epic networking, educational, and pleasurable adventure over the next three days.

More than Footballs in the Air

Flying Manhole Covers May Prove a Super Bowl XLVI Security Concern

Tech Includes Situation Awareness at New Command Center

January 31, 2012

Law enforcement, NFL and stadium security will coordinate photo and video data to including patrols and a new command center. But exploding street manholes could provide a security twist.

More Capable Cloud Computing, Mobility, Social Technologies

IT Executives Anticipate Good, Not Great 2012, Just Released CompTIA Research Finds

Security Systems Mirror Use of IT Technologies

January 24, 2012

The technology outlook is one of momentum and continuation, according to the data. Cloud computing, mobility and social technologies will become more capable, more business ready and more disruptive. Big data will get even bigger, and more usable.