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Companies End-user and Dealer Focused at ASIS 2015

The goal was to hit the showroom floor running, so I started off day one of ASIS 2015 with a power breakfast of steel-cut oats with raisins and brown sugar, whole wheat toast and, of course, java juice!

Making Sense of a Monday Start

Kicking off a tradeshow on Monday seems a little bit strange to me, and apparently many others who were at the show. It certainly doesn't diminish the quality of product exhibits, though it seems that a lot of attendees might have used Monday as a travel day to California.

Morse Watchmans ASIS 2015 Product Line up Demonstrates Leadership and Innovation

Visitors have opportunity to see, touch and hear about latest product introductions and enhancements to flagship system.



Dortronics Emergency Pull Stations Offer Multi-purpose Functionality

Ideal for hospitals, schools and industrial facilities with a variety of door access systems.

Arecont Vision Enhances Support Capabilities With New Technical Assistance Center

World-class support services for megapixel camera products.

Paxton to Preview New Building Intelligence System at ASIS

Out-of-the-box access control, IP video management and building automation streamlines management of buildings.

Securitech Introduces New Bluetooth Entry Electronic Locks

Partnership with ECKey adds Bluetooth link to popular LEXI and ELECTRA lineups.

Top 10 Things to Do at ASIS 2015

With more than 600 companies showcasing their latest security-related offerings at ASIS 2015 and more than 20,000 attendees, there won't be a lack of things to do and see. Here are my top 10 suggestions to make this ASIS your best one yet

Quantum Secure Unveils New Universal User Experience and Feature Improvements for SAFE

Advanced usability and system capabilities strengthen predictive security.

New Samsung NVRs Feature Built in PoE/PoE+ Switches

Plug-and-play recorders reduce equipment and installation costs.

Settling in for ASIS 2015

I consider myself pretty well traveled having gone to Canada, the UK, and Mexico, and to various places across the United States, including Hawaii, and stayed in some amazing hotels. This led me to believe that I can handle pretty much any hotel elevator…until I arrived in Anaheim, Calif. for ASIS 2015.

Samsung Partners with SmartVue to Offer Cloud-based Solution

Reliability, security and cost savings highlight end-user benefits.

Reseller Partners Increase Profitability with Project Registration Program from Arecont Vision

Provides reseller partners with escalated support, price protection and high margins.

Plenty to See at ASIS

Securitech Displays Innovations in Locking Devices at ASIS 2015

Company solves longstanding locking challenges while maintaining critical life safety functionality.

Samsung Adds New Open Platform Application Partners

New integration expands flexibility and value of WiseNet III camera apps.

Sielox' AnyWare Browser-based Platform Puts Access Control Management on the Move

Delivers robust access functionality from anywhere at any time.

Sielox Pinnacle Access Control Platform Delivers New Features

Highlights include new and enhanced integrations and improved usability.

Sielox Takes its Innovative CLASS to the Next Level at ASIS 2015

Additional features expand functionality and cost-effectiveness.

Altronix Unveils New Compact eBridge EoC Adapters at ASIS 2015

Small footprint eBridge100ST delivers long-range transmission without repeaters.

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New Products

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    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3

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    Luma x20

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