Two guys from Germany walk into ISC West and say, "This isn't such a great tradeshow." The same two guys from Germany have never been to ISC West and the punch line is that the tradeshow exhibits and traffic have actually come back to the booming business of yesteryear.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 18, 2013
Thank you to all who picked up a copy of Security Products! You helped us distribute approximately 500 magazines during the event.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 17, 2013
Each day began early, with an iced vanilla latte to get me energized and ready to experience ISC West 2013 at its fullest. Below is a recap of all the companies that I met with, interesting facts that I learned as well as descriptions of new security products.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 17, 2013
A fun blur of exciting new products, relationship building, demonstrations and two main themes from ISC West 2013.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 17, 2013
Security Products magazine, the only integrated product and technology magazine reaching the entire security market, announced the winners in the 2013 Security Products’ Govies Government Security award competition today.
Company announces a new level of data encryption for their radios.
Indoor touch-screen biometric access control reader, MiY-Touch wins coveted Judge's Choice Award at ISC West's 2013 New Product Showcase.
Do American cities need more surveillance cameras? See what Rep. Peter King has to say on the issue.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 16, 2013
Solution combines Nextiva Video Management Software with Audiolog Insight Center to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of critical investigations.
Partnership delivers trusted alarm communication services.
Expert discusses the Boston Marathon explosions and reveals some eye-opening facts about IEDs.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 16, 2013
Boston Marathon updated, stay tuned to Twitter, @GingerHill13 #securitytoday for live updates through out the day.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 15, 2013
An engineered access solutions provider announced its acquisition of Unikey Industrial Components.
Central Jail of Nicosia has adopted video analytics and laser-based perimeter protection systems that use behavioral algorithms to alert staff to unusual activity.
Session will highlight emerging mobile wallet technologies.
DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announces the availability of its WatchMaster IP 3000 and 6000 Series of affordable thermal imaging cameras for security and surveillance systems integrators.
DRS Technologies Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently the launch of DRS Camera Control Software v1.5. This new version of the application software enables OEM system integrators to perform custom lens calibration.
At ISC West on Thursday, I got the opportunity to attend a press event hosted by Honeywell, where three of their key partners, System Sensor, Silent Knight and Fire-Lite, took turns sharing their new products.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 12, 2013
Just like the old days, ISC West 2013 was packed with visitors, and exhibitors were stacked wall to wall with questions and inquiries.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 12, 2013
I never knew that residential locks could be so fascinating, until I met with Kwikset at ISC West 2013, a lock company that has a residential focus to the connected home space with the goal of enhancing value to consumers.
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 12, 2013
Today at 8am, I got on an airplane and flew from Dallas to Las Vegas, prepared to be amazed at everything ISC West has to offer, and I must admit, I was not disappointed!
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 11, 2013
Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced expansions to the Milestone XProtect VMS portfolio with the addition of a new product called XProtect Expert and a new system concept, Milestone Interconnect.
Transponder and Reader Engineered Systems announces the demise of the saw cut inductance loop for gated entry and traffic control.
Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco the world's largest pure-play fire protection and security company, will introduce several new innovations at ISC West 2013 that extend the company's commitment to creating intuitive ways for customers to instinctively manage their holistic security environments.
With an investment in research and development unsurpassed in the industry, Bosch is bringing the next generation of imaging technology to the security surveillance market.
Sony Electronics is expanding its IPELA ENGINE EX family with the new E series IP cameras available in both HD and Full HD resolution.
Schneider Electric today announced a major expansion and commitment to its Pelco IP Video Surveillance product line by announcing the planned rollout of more than 50 new IP cameras in 2013, including the new Sarix IL10 Series mini box and micro dome cameras on display at ISC West 2013.
Axis Communications recently announced an educational collaboration with Boston-based Wentworth Institute of Technology that provides students with a yearly hands-on training program to accelerate IP video surveillance learning and software application development in the physical security industry.
Observint Technologies is expanding an already impressive portfolio of highly integrated, high-performance and high-value system solutions with the introduction of a number of new offerings from infinias, DIGIOP, 3S Vision and LG at this year's ISC West Show in Las Vegas.
There are no words to adequately describe the opening of ISC West 2013. I hope the excitement and activity on Day One are an indication that the security market is bouncing back. I am certain the success is the work of the talented tradeshow coordinators and the excellent reputation built up by this event in past years.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 11, 2013