The widespread adoption of mobile technology in EMS will transform how emergency professionals respond to 911 calls and reduce costs for EMS providers. Similar programs can help with better resource allocation, lowering costs for patients and emergency medical services overall.

How Mobile Tech Enhances EMS Response, from Dispatch to On Scene

Guest Editorial by Scott Morris, Senior Account Manager, Panasonic Connect North America Can you imagine a world where laptops didn’t exist for EMS workers? Yet, as late as 2011, states, including Georgia...
“Hexagon has long been a leader in public safety solutions that deliver situational awareness and insights to emergency services and others – improving operations, minimizing risk, and saving lives,” added Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén. “Qognify’s solutions are a natural expansion of our public safety portfolio, adding comprehensive and tightly integrated video capabilities that can provide dispatchers, responders, and investigators with new levels of intelligence to serve and protect their communities.”

Hexagon AB Acquires Qognify

Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies has acquired Qognify, a leading provider of Physical Security and Enterprise Incident Management software solutions. Qognify was...
“2023 promises to be an impactful and transitional year for security professionals as businesses seek stability while also having less resources to work with,” explained Norio Hitsuishi, Global Head of Product Management, i-PRO Co., Ltd.

‘ASTORS’ Champion Shares Top Video Surveillence Predictions for 2023

i-PRO, a 2022 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner, and global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety is sharing its top five predictions for the physical security...
Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions Acquires ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champion Rave Mobile Safety

Motorola Solutions, a global leader in public safety and enterprise security has acquired Rave Mobile Safety, a leader in mass notification and incident management, and a Double-Award Winner in the 2022...
“It is extremely satisfying to see our company and our brand be recognized as the market-leader in gunshot detection,” said Kendra Noonan, Director of Communications for Shooter Detection Systems at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony in New York City.

Shooter Detection Wins 2022 ‘ASTORS’ for Best Gunshot Detection

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a leading provider of gunshot detection solutions to schools, governments, and commercial businesses, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the 2022 'ASTORS' Platinum Award...
Eric Bassier, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Quantum offers AST readers tips for introducing a multi-layered approach to ransomware recovery

Preparing for the Inevitable: Tips for Multi-Layered Ransomware Recovery

Guest editorial by Eric Bassier, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Quantum Cybercriminals are constantly finding new and innovative ways to trick employees into clicking links that enable ransomware to infiltrate an organization’s infrastructure. In...
Attendees enjoying the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Ceremony: (left to right), Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Solutions (NSS); John Boyd Assistant Director of the DHS Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM); Jim Robell, President of Fortior Solutions and the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Industry Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year; Commissioner Bill Bratton, Kym Craven, Executive Director for the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE); CBP OFO DEAC Diane Sabatino, the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Government Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year; OBIM Chief of Staff Penelope Smith; Frank Russo, CBP OFO Director of Field Operations NY & NJ; and Celinez Nunez, Assistant Director & Chief Security Officer for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF).

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Honors Leadership & Innovation Award Winners in NYC

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards, the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, now in its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness...
Former NYPD and LAPD Police Commissioner, and current Vice Chairman of the Secretary of Homeland Security’s Advisory Council, Bill Bratton addresses attendees at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon in New York City.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Honoring Government Excellence Award Winners in NYC

American Security Today's Excellence in Public Safety and Government Excellence Award Winners are a special breed of agencies and individuals whose efforts have far-reaching impacts on our communities through their commitment,...
NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey at 'ASTORS' 2022

2022 ‘ASTORS’ a Hit in NYC: Honoring Homeland Security Winners (N-Sl)

In addition to Commission Bill Bratton joining the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon, New York's Finest, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Department Kenneth Corey,...
Commissioner Bill Bratton accepts a 2022 'ASTORS' Excellence in Public Safety & Community Resilience Award at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon in New York City.

2022 ‘ASTORS’ a Hit in NYC: Honoring Homeland Security Winners (De-M)

In addition to DEAC Sabatino, AST was also joined by Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton who spoke, as always, about his love for the City of New York, the Profession of...