I’ve known Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Open Options, for several years. He is a southern fella who says it like it is; and when he talks, you ought to listen. Steve knows access control.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 17, 2015
I welcomed the second day of ISC West 2015 with food…and lots of it! Waking up very early, I prepared for the ASSA ABLOY Integrator Breakfast and upon arrival, I made a beeline to the coffee station. Black gold poured out from the carafe and I decorated my liquid with creamer and sugar, the perfect combination for tradeshow success.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 17, 2015
At the end of the day, the security industry's main goal is to provide security, safety and peace of mind, so that all living beings can enjoy a life-time of happiness. This is accomplished by various products and services offered, but where do these innovative ideas come from?
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 17, 2015
The Women's Security Council, a network of successful professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the security industry, is delighted to announce the winners of the 2015 WSC Women of the Year awards.
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and video surveillance solutions, recently announced that it will distribute Video Management Software developed by Houston, TX-based Video Insight Inc.
On the opening day of ISC West, the largest security trade show in the United States, IDIS formalized the launch of IDIS America, confirming the appointments of Andrew Myung and Keith Drummond as the regional subsidiary's President and Senior Sales Director, respectively.
So, who really "owns" video surveillance? That was the big question posed during a great education session during the first day of ISC West on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
- By Brent Dirks
- Apr 16, 2015
Morse Watchmans reinforces in key control and access management technology with today's release of its new SmartKey Reader.
ASSA ABLOY's EcoFlex electrified mortise lock platform from ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT is now available with several high-security monitoring options and deadbolt functionality.
Viscount Systems Inc. announced that it will launch a new mid-priced telephone entry system, "Enterphone iQ" this year at ISC West, the largest security industry trade show in the U.S.
With the first day in the history books, ISC West 2015 opened its doors to a sea of attendees who flooded the showroom floor in anticipation of what security products and services were to be found. It's almost like a scavenger hunt, searching and seeking, stopping here and there to ask questions, engage in conversations and then move on to the next booth.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 16, 2015
Securitechis pioneering faster, easier and stronger classroom security with its QID (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, on display at ISC West this week.
Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world's largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will be featuring an expanding portfolio of solutions for residential and commercial customers at ISC West 2015, April 15-17 in Booth 20011.
WD, a Western Digital company and storage industry leader, recently introduced WD Purple NV, a purpose-built line of 3.5-inch, high-capacity 4 TB and 6 TB hard drives for the greater demands of scalable network video recorder (NVR) surveillance systems.
Quintron Systems Inc. recently announced that they have received FICAM approval for their AccessNsite access control security system, which therefore now resides on the GSA Approved Products List (APL).
The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying Z-Wave, the world's largest ecosystem of wireless control products and services, will exhibit for the first time ever at ISC West, hosting a range of manufacturers in the Z-Wave Alliance Pavilion.
BluePoint Alert Solutions recently announced the industry's first Rapid Emergency Response System (RERS) that is specifically designed to speed the response times of law enforcement/first responders and notify building occupants when life-threatening incidents occur within schools and other facilities.
Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, today announced it continues to establish new benchmarks in PIAM (physical identity and access management) solutions with the introduction of SAFE Predictive Security Software here at ISC West.
DVTEL, a video surveillance solutions provider, is responding to one of the biggest concerns in the IP video industry today, and probably the greatest danger for corporate IT networks — the threats of exploitation of cyber vulnerability.
With ISC West 2015 as the backdrop, AlertEnterprise today announced Visitor Express, a visitor management solution built and delivered entirely in the cloud. Visitor Express is a the cloud-based version of Guardian Visitor, a corporate class visitor management solution specifically designed for medium and large-sized organizations, most of whom need to meet a variety of regulatory compliance requirements.
AMAG Technology, a provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, announces the release of Symmetry v8.0.2 access control software.
ISC West 2015 opened to a packed floor, and I'm not just talking about attendees. The number of booths have increased as well, making the show room footprint a little bit bigger.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 16, 2015
3VR recently announced that the company has enhanced its lineup of video surveillance appliances with a new network video recorder (NVR) for ATMs and has expanded its sales channel through agreements with four manufacturers' representative firms.
Lenel Systems International, Inc. today announced OnGuard WATCH lite, a free version of the comprehensive, Web-based dashboard tool for OnGuard system users.
Altronix has introduced LINQ Network Communication and Control Solution here at ISC West. LINQ provides remote IP access to real-time data from power supplies and distribution devices to help keep systems up and running at optimal levels.
The entrepreneur carries the day at the opening of ISC West 2015. I wish it were possible to visit every booth on the show floor; it is not. However, from what I've seen on Day One, there are several innovative technologies soon to be available.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 16, 2015