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Live From ISC West 2017 Day 1

The first day of ISC West started off with a packed floor in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo Center on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Companies old and new gathered to promote the latest in video management, access security, and more.

It's Opening Day

Every year, just like throwing out the first pitch at the baseball park, it's opening day at ISC West. By the time this is electronically delivered, all of us will have been a couple hours into the morning. I'm hoping floor traffic on Day One is heavy and noisy.

Bosch Launches In-Store Video Analytic Solution for Retailers

Bosch Security Systems introduces In-Store Analytics, a solution to provide retailers with valuable insights on store traffic for improving operations, customer engagement and sales.



ASSA ABLOY Announces Integration of Aperio Wireless Technology with ProdataKey pdk io Platform

ASSA ABLOY, provider of door opening solutions, today announced the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with ProdataKey’s pdk io cloud managed access control solution. The integration will allow dealers and integrators to deliver a more cost-effective and customized solution to help clients increase the security of their facilities.

Sielox CLASS Emergency Response System Takes New Jersey School Security to the Next Level

Quality education is a primary consideration for parents, students, faculty and governing boards of Sterling High School in Somerdale, New Jersey. Also primary to these stakeholders is a safe and secure environment that is ensured with both technical and procedural measures, including video surveillance, badging and visitor management. Most recently, the school advanced their security to the next level with the implementation of Sielox CLASS (Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System).

Axis Talks About the Magic of IoT at ISC West Highlighting Three Network-Enabled Products

Axis Communications pulled more than a rabbit out of its hat during the first day of ISC West on Wednesday. The theme of its annual press breakfast was “The Magic of IoT.”

New Products at ISC West

New products and solutions are what ISC West is all about.

Don't Forget About the Special Events at ISC West

For anyone who has attended ISC West before, we know it is an extremely busy event. But that doesn't mean you can't take the time to enjoy some of the special events that are offered during the show.

Three Standouts at ISC West

It's no secret that ISC West is full of top-notch security companies from across the globe. Walking through the exhibit hall is like treading across a never-ending sea of amazing solutions, products and brand new innovations.

Metro Station in Russia Rocked by Explosion

Metro Station in Russia Rocked by Explosion

At least 10 were killed and 50 more injured in the incident.

Dahua Opens an East Coast Facility In Massachusetts

Dahua Technology USA, a manufacturer of video surveillance solutions proven the world over, is expanding its US operations on the east coast with a new facility in Massachusetts.

Profitability Strains

Profitability Strains

For most retailers, wholesalers and distributors, the space to store inventory is the largest, yet single cost of doing business.

On the Beach Front

Bel-Air Bay Club, an exclusive club that includes a beachfront facility, sought an accurate, effective identity management solution that would replace its previous system.

On the Fence

The total cost of ownership for non-adaptive DVR and analog solutions often surprises end users.

Stay Focused

In free-enterprise systems, common economic theory dictates that business resources—meaning time, money and labor— should be allocated in the manner that obtains maximum profits.

Building Value Into RMR

Over the last several years, the security industry has seen the range of recurring monthly revenue (RMR) grow by a great deal.

Strengthening Security with Integrated Systems

Strengthening Security with Integrated Systems

The security industry is dynamic and ever-changing. Technological advancements continually enhance the quality of the video surveillance images we see and the data we glean from them.

Betting on Video

It can’t be argued: Video surveillance is a mission-critical system in the gaming sector. Casinos leverage video technology to stay vigilant against a wide variety of risks, such as fraud, crowding, loss and other issues that impact the safety of employees and customers.

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New Products

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • 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.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”