ISC West is underway and for those who may not be able to attend or constantly refresh Twitter feeds, I’ve gathered all the best tweets from the first day of the show.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 06, 2016
The ‘Live From’ page features an aggregated account of show activity, as well as live multimedia reporting from the show floor.
Messaging app, WhatsApp, has made a move to encrypt all messages sent and received on their platform.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 06, 2016
First Indoor Drone Technology for Visitor Management Launching via Kisi Labs.
Hikvision announces their support of Citizen Schools, a national nonprofit organization that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities. Citizen Schools mobilizes teams of educators and volunteers to lead real-world learning projects and provide academic support, helping students discover and achieve their dreams. A generous donation from Hikvision USA will provide classroom supplies for 500 students across seven states and encourage them to become more engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
OnSSI has a longstanding reputation for drawing big crowds to its demonstrations at ISC West, and this year's showcase of Ocularis 5 will prove to be no exception. Visitors to OnSSI's booth (#13074) are experiencing firsthand the benefits of the company's Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS). The latest version of Ocularis features a number of updates and new technology integrations designed for faster and easier installation, configuration and operation; more robust network security, and improved hard drive efficiency while simplifying workloads and overall system management.
On Thursday, April 7, the security industry offers a unique way for professionals to give back – by participating in a 5K Run/2K Walk. All proceeds earned from the event will be donated to Mission 500, and organization that helps the security industry sponsor and save kids through the World Vision humanitarian organization.
- By Lindsay Page
- Apr 06, 2016
Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is highlighting the many advanced features of its popular System Galaxy Software here at ISC West
Monitronics today announced a one-time signing package offered to dealers at ISC West that is valued at more than $10,000. This unique opportunity will give dealers the flexibility to focus their efforts on attaining new customers while utilizing Monitronics' established sales and marketing programs.
Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, is addressing prevalent identity and visitor management trends here at ISC West. Centered around the industry-leading SAFE Security Software, the exhibit features innovative solutions for visitor management along with mobile/IoT applications, analytics and enhancing the user experience.
Qolsys announced today that Monitronics Security, the nation's second-largest residential security provider with more than 600 authorized dealers, has approved the IQ Panel and the Qolsys line of devices for their dealer program.
It's hard to believe, but the first IP video camera from Axis was released 20 years ago with the AXIS Neteye. Now, not surprisingly, the company introduces more than 80 new camera models every year.
- By Brent Dirks
- Apr 06, 2016
Well, the day has come for ISC West. I'll be leaving very early this morning in order to land in Vegas and (fingers crossed) make it to the show in time for the keynote.
- By Lindsay Page
- Apr 06, 2016
Christie will be displaying the latest video wall solutions for the physical security industry at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christie will feature solutions including the system and Phoenix Quad-T encoder; a side-by-side comparison of Entero HB 70-inch HD front access display cubes and Christie Velvet Merit Series 1.5mm LED tiles; and both 98-inch and 55-inch LCD flat panels.
Alarm.com announced new cameras and enhancements to its video service today. Alarm.com has added the Alarm.com Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera - Skybell HD Edition to the Alarm.com Smart Home Security Platform, offering the first fully integrated mobile app experience with Skybell.
IPVideo Corporation, a manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and command center solutions, announced today that it has entered into an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) agreement with Milestone Systems, by which IPVideo Corporation will sell and support a rebranded version of Milestone's XProtect software platform
Today begins my stroll from booth to booth at ISC West. Truly, it is a gallop so I won't miss products that I have committed to view. Funny part about these tradeshows, there are some who call a week before the show wanting some booth time. Good idea, but not going to happen.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 06, 2016
SRI Identity, a line of business of SRI International, today introduced its IOM Access Control Tablet for mainstream access control applications.
WavestoreUSA announces a technology partnership with Blackbox USA, which will be showcased during the 2016 ISC West Conference and Expo, April 6-8, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV.
The Panama Papers, recently leaked by an anonymous source, is the biggest data breach in history.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 04, 2016
We all know that ISC West is busy, busy so make sure you keep some time open in your schedule to hit these top events.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 04, 2016
There going to be a ton of new products at this year’s ISC West show, especially internet driven devices.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 04, 2016
Kinetic Mesh’s secure, mobile network can aid law enforcement, surveillance efforts
- By Marty Lamb, Don Gilbreath
- Apr 01, 2016
Sensationalism drives increased risk of copycats
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 01, 2016
A Virginia Trooper was shot and killed in an incident at a Richmond Greyhound Station.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 01, 2016
Passenger security can be a nightmare (Orlando, for example), but it’s nothing like the adventure your luggage will experience. In Quebec, luggage moves through six layers of security. One of the steps, if necessary, will be a manual search.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 01, 2016
Putting the cyber security world into perspective, and in tandem with the physical security side, takes a little know-how, elbow grease and brain power.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 01, 2016
There are seven basic code categories for electrified hardware used to control access or egress, and each has seen recent code changes.
- By Lori Greene
- Apr 01, 2016
When it comes to cybersecurity the world falls into two camps: those focused on securing their hardware and applications as a closed system, and those who recognize that converging technologies calls for a more ecosystem-centric approach.
- By Vince Ricco
- Apr 01, 2016
Law enforcement, homeland security, surveillance, emergency response and military operations may span a range of operations, but they all share a crucial need for a detailed, real-time picture of rapidly changing events from various field locations.
- By Eric Chang
- Apr 01, 2016