Teledyne FLIR, whose identiFINDER R700 took home the 2021 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best CBRNE Detection Solution, and a Returning Competitor in the Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program for the Seventh Consecutive Year, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness.

The Revolutionary Technology behind Thermal Imaging Cameras

Hollywood has played a significant role in the popularization of both night vision and thermal imaging technology over the last two decades. The question is, however: “Where did it all start?” Kálmán...
Dr. Ray Bassiouni, President & CEO of Acoustic Technology, Inc. (ATI Systems)

ATI Releases Next-Generation of Mass Notification Systems (MNS)

Guest Editorial by Dr. Ray Bassiouni, President, and CEO of ATI Systems Acoustic Technology, Inc. (ATI Systems), a world leader in providing Mass Notification Systems (MNS), Emergency Communication Systems (ECS), and Military...
TCOM, LP a Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Champion for Three Consecutive Years, Acquires Aerostar International, to strengthen TCOM’s global leadership position in Persistent Surveillance Platforms and Leading-Edge Radar and Sensor Systems.

‘ASTORS’ Champion TCOM, LP Solidifies Global Aerospace Position

TCOM Holdings, the parent company of TCOM, LP, the global leader in elevated ISR Awareness Solutions, and the 2019 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring, is pleased to...
Mobile identity has been an evolving technology in the citizen identity market for five years now. Most of the time and effort has been focused on mobile driver’s licenses, and there are many good reasons for that. However, mobile identity has developed so quickly that other use cases are now starting to emerge. It may surprise you to learn that Argentina is leading the way in deploying mobile identity for its national ID project. (Courtesy of HID Global)

Learn How to Navigate Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Wallet Options

Guest Editorial by Jean-Baptiste Milan for HID Global  Mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) are quickly moving from promise to reality in many states across the U.S. According to the Secure Technology Alliance, the pace...
Did you know that 99% of the world's ladder trucks cannot reach above the 7th floor? Make sure you have plans in case of an emergency so you can get out safe! HRES can help!

High Rise Escape ‘Guardian’ Returns to 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Videos)

High Rise Escape Systems (HRES), a recognized Winner in the Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program for Five Consecutive Years, is pleased to announce the company’s Guardian Self Evacuation & Rescue...
PureTech Systems, with a Record Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Wins, delivers the best open-integration, fully automated Perimeter Intrusion Detection System for protecting borders, infrastructure, and facilities.

PureActiv Best-in-Class Border & Infra-structure Returns in 2022 ‘ASTORS

PureTech Systems, the Winner of Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards, is pleased to announce its PureActiv autonomous Intrusion Detection and Video Surveillance Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Perimeter, Maritime, and Border...
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is slated to receive $1,357,020 in federal funding for two projects to help bolster safety and security at Port Canaveral. Shown here, Cory Dibble, the Canaveral Port Authority Director of Public Safety & Security monitors Port security cameras (Courtesy of CPA)

Port Canaveral Security Upgrades to Receive $1.9M in Federal Funding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded $1,941,285 in federal grant funding for several projects at Port Canaveral, under the Port...
New SHIELD-Cyber is a Multi-Domain Defense System, offering an enhanced multilayered solution to address today’s complex drone threats from both RF control and RF silent waypoint navigation. (Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions)

D-Fend Solutions and Liteye Systems Integrate C-UAS in New SHIELD-Cyber

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, and a 2021 'ASTORS' Award for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution,  has announced a system integration between EnforceAir and Liteye...
ecamsecure The security of local, state, and federal government assets deserves the highest priority, certification, and innovation. With those imperatives in mind, it’s clear to see why government agencies trust remote guarding to meet the moment’s security needs proactively, and decisively.

Learn How Remote Guarding Helps to Respond to Threats in Real-Time

Guest Editorial by Jordan Lippel, CPP at ECAMSECURE, a GardaWorld company Modern security risks command an agile response from key institutions like local, state, and federal government agencies/services. American citizens depend on the...
TSA Administrator David Pekoske

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Government Innovator Confirmed by Senate for Second Term

President Joe Biden nominated David Pekoske in May  for a second term as the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Seventh Administrator, and the U.S. Senate voted to confirm him on Thursday of...