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Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Catchy title for a movie, right? Seems like ISC West is back and the future looks strong.

ONVIF Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the Profile Concept at ISC West

ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is celebrating 10 years of ONVIF profiles based on the profile concept.

Teledyne FLIR to Showcase Perimeter Security Product Portfolio at ISC West 2022

Perimeter security experts, Teledyne FLIR, will debut its new flagship security lineup for perimeter protection at the International Security Conference West 2022.



Beer and Boozing in Las Vegas: A Cautionary Tale

Everyone’s had that fantasy, right? I know I have—the one where you’re crossing the hotel lobby in Las Vegas and pass by a row of slot machines. You haven’t had the time (or maybe even the inclination) to gamble in earnest, but it’s Vegas, and you feel like it’s an experience worth checking off your bucket list.

Altronix Showcases Power and Long-Range Data Transmission Products at ISC West

Altronix is showcasing its line of security, access, surveillance and fire products here at ISC West 202

Arcules Scales Customer Experience Team to Support Increased Demand for Cloud Services

Arcules, provider of video surveillance-as-a-service solutions, recently announced significant investments to the customer experience team to support enhanced performance, scale, and resilience amid a growing demand to adopt cloud services for video surveillance.

On Your Mark

On Your Mark

Back in the day, preparations for getting on the show floor seemed equivalent to anticipation of letting the race horses run the track. I anticipate the starting gates at ISC West will be packed with attendees at 10 a.m. this morning.

Honeywell Previews Security, Fire and Life Safety Technologies at ISC West 2022

Honeywell will showcase the latest upgrades to its security, fire and life safety products at the 2022 International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), March 22-25 in Las Vegas.

Qualcomm Supports Safety Across Enterprises, Cities and Spaces with Expanded Portfolio

As the security industry converges at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today unveiled the Company’s latest smart camera IoT solution

Cloud, AI Capabilities Unveiled by Eagle Eye Networks at ISC West

Eagle Eye Networks, provider of cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence, will demo its newly launched Eagle Eye LPR (license plate recognition) and preview its upcoming Eagle Eye Smart Video Search at ISC West taking place at the Venetian Expo March 23-25.

Live From ISC West Pre-Show Update

Live From ISC West Pre-Show Update

The ISC West conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, has officially begun, and we’re here to bring the show floor experience straight to your living room.

SALTO Takes a Majority Stake in Bluefield Smart Access Technology Company

SALTO Systems is investing in the Dutch company Bluefield Smart Access, strengthening its portfolio of access control solutions. The investment enables Bluefield Smart Access to anticipate the rapid international growth of opportunities concerning its unique cloud-technology solutions.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

There are help wanted signs everywhere, and with the pandemic being declared all but over, you would think people would want to get back to work. Some businesses are even offering a sign on bonus for new workers.

What to See at ISC West 2022

What to See at ISC West 2022

Next week is the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. And if you’re attending, you’re probably in the process of crafting your daily itineraries and finalizing your schedule. With so many available exhibitors, sessions, speakers and educational opportunities—not to mention happy hours, dinners and afterparties—it’s easy to feel like you might be missing out on something.

Live From ISC West 2022 Preview

Live From ISC West 2022 Preview

This year’s ISC West is coming up quick, scheduled from March 22–25 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Staff members from Campus Security & Life Safety and Security Today will be there live and in-person to keep you updated on the security industry’s latest innovations, products and trends.

Are You Ready for the Show?

Are You Ready for the Show?

Got your bags packed? Have you made all necessary reservations for a few days in Las Vegas? It is time to dip your toe back into the waters of tradeshow mania.

Report Examines Top Healthcare Data Security Threats

Report Examines Top Healthcare Data Security Threats

Protected Harbor, a full-service IT solution and consulting firm, just announced the launch of its latest whitepaper on healthcare cybersecurity. The whitepaper, entitled “2021 Healthcare Data Breach Trend Report” offers readers an insight into evolving healthcare data breach patterns, predictive threats for 2022, and a playbook on how to increase IT durability to stop future healthcare data attacks.

Study: Fire Protection System Sales to Reach $138 Billion by 2032

Fact.MR predicts the sales of the fire protection systems to exceed $138 billion by registering a positive CAGR of 6.3% in the forecast period 2022-2032. Increasing urbanization and changing designs of commercial infrastructure have given a rise to fire instances.

Featured

  • Security Today Announces 2025 CyberSecured Award Winners

    Security Today is pleased to announce the 2025 CyberSecured Awards winners. Sixteen companies are being recognized this year for their network products and other cybersecurity initiatives that secure our world today. Read Now

  • Empowering and Securing a Mobile Workforce

    What happens when technology lets you work anywhere – but exposes you to security threats everywhere? This is the reality of modern work. No longer tethered to desks, work happens everywhere – in the office, from home, on the road, and in countless locations in between. Read Now

  • TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026. Read Now

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

New Products

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • 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.”

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.