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Hello, Vegas

Another successful ISC West is in the books. Yesterday, the exhibit floor opened up at ISC West. After an amazing keynote, some great opening ceremonies, and listening to a marching band that was on point, attendees knew that this year was going to be top notch.

Not a Newbie Anymore

Last year was my first time at ISC West and on top of that, I had only been working in the security industry for six months when I took my first trip out to Sands Expo. I didn’t know what to expect, but when I came out on the other end I knew that I had become apart of something great.

Expanding Access Control At ISC West

My favorite thing about coming to ISC West is figuring out what the trends are and how they mold the evolution of the products, solutions and integrations of the security industry. This year, one of the first things that stood out to me was within the access control vertical.



Paydirt at the Sands

This is our first tradeshow as Security Today, as a new format and look. Security Products magazine had a run of 20 years, and our thoughts for change come as the security industry, more the technology side hones what products are already on the market, and how manufacturers are improving on what they offer.

New at ISC West Unmanned Security Expo

A portion of the show floor may be unfamiliar to you this year.

Show Stoppers

Sometimes you can't help but stop and stare in awe at every ISC West has to offer.

Top Tweets from First Day of ISC West

Top Tweets from First Day of ISC West

Twitter is a great way to ensure you're taking in all parts of ISC West.

Live from ISC West Day 2

Another busy day of ISC West 2017 is in the books, and with it came lots of new innovations in the security space.

Signal Boosters and SmartSecurity Devices

Signal Boosters and SmartSecurity Devices

Smart devices are everywhere, and the growing market for smart homes tethered to smart devices, and thus home security systems, is developing quickly.

Dortronics Showcases Flexible, Economic 4800 Series Smart Interlock Controller at ISC West 2017

This week at ISC West, Dortronics is showcasing their highly versatile and economical 4800 Series Smart Interlock Controllers in booth #1037.

FLIR Launches Multiple New Thermal and Visible Security Cameras and Introduces Major Update to United VMS

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today FLIR United VMS 8.0, the latest version of the company’s flagship video management solution (VMS), and three high-performance security cameras, including the FLIR PT-Series HD (High-Definition) thermal and visible camera system, the FLIR Quasar 4K fixed box camera, and the FLIR Ariel 3MP (3-megapixel) corner camera.

DITEK Adds New Outdoor Surge Protector for Ethernet Cabling to Lineup

DITEK, a provider of surge protection solutions, has expanded its range of standards-compliant surge protectors for shielded Ethernet cabling with today’s introduction of an outdoor product. The DTK-MRJPOEX features a NEMA 4X enclosure with weatherproof connectors for installation in harsh or outdoor environments.

Hanwha Techwin Global Partners with NVIDIA to Develop Surveillance Solutions with Artificial Intelligence

Hanwha Techwin announced today a global partnership with NVIDIA to develop innovative new surveillance solutions with embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) offered by Hanwha. NVIDIA, a US-based company and pioneer in computer graphics, is renowned for its development and manufacture of advanced Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) for use in computers, robots and self-driving cars using Deep Learning algorithms.

D-Link Expands Popular Vigilance Line with New Affordable, Professional-Grade IP Cameras

D-Link today expanded its popular line of affordable, professional-grade Vigilance surveillance solutions with two new IP Cameras.

Viakoo Showcases OnPremises Automated Data Verification Solution for Surveillance and Access at ISC West

Viakoo, provider of the security industry’s only proactive automated data verification solution, is showcasing their new OnPremises solution for organizations with policies that restrict use of cloud-based solutions. Like the Viakoo solution for the Cloud, OnPremises minimizes surveillance and security system downtime to ensure that actionable data is captured and retained properly. OnPremises also provides current Viakoo customers with an additional way to scale the company’s innovative automated data verification solution across their organizations.

March Networks Unveils New 9000 Series Video Recorders

March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to introduce its new 9000 Series IP Recorders.

Altronix Expands NetWay Line with New Managed Midspans and Endspans

Altronix, provider of power and transmission solutions for the professional security industry, further expands its popular line of NetWay PoE Solutions with the introduction of the new NetWay8E Endspan and an upgraded Midspan, the NetWay8G.

OnSSI Drives VMS Beyond Conventional Security at ISC West 2017

OnSSI is showcasing the latest enhancements to its industry-leading Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS) today at ISC West, including upcoming support for H.265 for bandwidth and storage optimization.

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New Products

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • ComNet CNGE6FX2TX4PoE

    The ComNet cost-efficient CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is a six-port switch that offers four Gbps TX ports that support the IEEE802.3at standard and provide up to 30 watts of PoE to PDs. It also has a dedicated FX/TX combination port as well as a single FX SFP to act as an additional port or an uplink port, giving the user additional options in managing network traffic. The CNGE6FX2TX4PoE is designed for use in unconditioned environments and typically used in perimeter surveillance.

  • 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.