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In a new study that has potentially Orwellian implications, ABI Research projects that revenue for video surveillance software will quadruple over the next five years.

Cell phones and cars are unusual driving partners but a new phone from Sharp may actually become a driver's best friend.

Zylotech Limited [ASX: ZYL] has become the first company to offer a surveillance suite compatible with the iPhone 3G.

Cisco Wednesday expanded its physical-security product line with a digital surveillance camera and the introduction of the Cisco Physical Access Manager, an appliance that acts as a central point for managing existing door readers, electronic locks and biometric devices.

Some IT professionals are on a steep learning curve as they take on responsibility for video surveillance, according to a market research firm.

Bluetooth has been a big success in the mobile world, but primarily for just one application: wireless headsets. These are extremely popular and with good reason: You can't beat the convenience, and they are have become quite inexpensive.

An employee looking to steal confidential information from his employer sneaks into what should be a secure back room after hours. He pulls charts and files from a top-level financial meeting and slides them into his briefcase before heading back out.