ISC West 2016 Product Showcase

ISC West 2016 Product Showcase

Associate Content Editor, Sydny Shepard, tries on the IC Real Tech ALLie Virtual Reality headset that streams video from the ALLie 360x360 degree camera at the ISC West show in Las Vegas.

Associate Content Editor, Sydny Shepard, tries on the IC Real Tech ALLie Virtual Reality headset that streams video from the ALLie 360x360 degree camera at the ISC West show in Las Vegas.

Code Blue showcased their newest emergency station called the CB 2-A. The station is used in educational settings as well as parking garages and healthcare facilities on a multiple building campus.

Code Blue showcased their newest emergency station called the CB 2-A. The station is used in educational settings as well as parking garages and healthcare facilities on a multiple building campus.

BeON Home demonstrated how their preventative security system works using smart light bulbs. The intuitive system follows a home’s lighting habits to show replicate when the home is empty. The system is remotely accessed via smartphone application.

BeON Home demonstrated how their preventative security system works using smart light bulbs. The intuitive system follows a home’s lighting habits to show replicate when the home is empty. The system is remotely accessed via smartphone application. 

D-Link launched their newest software program for consumers who would like a surveillance system, but are not able to understand the complicated IT language. Their intuitive software shows details of cameras in a system all in one place.

D-Link launched their newest software program for consumers who would like a surveillance system, but are not able to understand the complicated IT language. Their intuitive software shows details of cameras in a system all in one place.

Middle Atlantic Products introduced their Universal Mounting Drawer at the ISC West show. The drawer was designed with an innovative pattern to mount small devices usually found outside the rack.

Middle Atlantic Products introduced their Universal Mounting Drawer at the ISC West show. The drawer was designed with an innovative pattern to mount small devices usually found outside the rack. 

Avigilon showcased their newest ACM Embedded Controller at the ISC West show. This new access control plate has the ability to communicate with any internet connected device.

Avigilon showcased their newest ACM Embedded Controller at the ISC West show. This new access control plate has the ability to communicate with any internet connected device.

FIBARO introduced their newest gesture pad the SWIPE. The pad, shown next to two “easy buttons” for size, has the ability to store up to 6 different hand gestures that can be connected to different smart home features, such as dimming the lights or arming or disarming a security system.

FIBARO introduced their newest gesture pad the SWIPE. The pad, shown next to two “easy buttons” for size, has the ability to store up to 6 different hand gestures that can be connected to different smart home features, such as dimming the lights or arming or disarming a security system.

Talk-A-Phone was awarded a platinum Govie in the Emergency Communication Systems category

Talk-A-Phone was awarded a platinum Govie in the Emergency Communication Systems category 

The Salient Systems booth outlined its new products as well as the industries it most closely works with

The Salient Systems booth outlined its new products as well as the industries it most closely works with.

The Open Options booth displayed award-winning products and a number of quality partnerships.

The Open Options booth displayed award-winning products and a number of quality partnerships.

The Genetec booth was powered by BCD Video during ISC West, and saw a packed booth constantly.

The Genetec booth was powered by BCD Video during ISC West, and saw a packed booth constantly. 

Featured

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    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

  • The Impact of Convergence Between IT and Physical Security

    For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate. While they shared common goals and interests, they often worked in silos. Read Now

  • Unlocking Trustworthy AI: Building Transparency in Security Governance

    In situations where AI supports important security tasks like leading investigations and detecting threats and anomalies, transparency is essential. When an incident occurs, investigators must trace the logic behind each automated response to confirm its validity or spot errors. Demanding interpretable AI turns opaque “black boxes” into accountable partners that enhance, rather than compromise, organizational defense. Read Now

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New Products

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.