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A New Component to Education Security at ISC West 2014

Starting my day off with an ASSA ABLOY-style breakfast, I piled scrambled eggs and bacon on my plate and filled my glass with orange juice, ready to nourish my stomach as well as my mind. When I entered the meeting room, it was basically standing room only, but I found a chair and settled in for the experience.

Good Things Come in Threes at ISC West 2014

The consensus from all booth visits has thus far has been that foot traffic at this year's show is higher than last year, and I agree, as I'm forced to wedge myself between people, trying to make it to all my appointments.

FLIR Releases Thermal Cameras Starting at $499

FLIR Systems, Inc. is proud to announce the release of three new lines of its industry-leading thermal security cameras with MSRP's starting at $499.

Altronix Debuts eBridge Plus Ethernet over Coax/CAT5e Adapters for Extended Distances

Altronix, a manufacturer of low voltage power supplies and transmission solutions for the electronic security industry, is introducing the newest addition to its family of eBridgePlus products here at ISC West.

Dortronics Publishes New Interlock Control Solutions Brochure

Dortronics Systems, Inc. is debuting its newly published Mantrap Solutions brochure at ISC West, featuring the full line of door interlock and mantrap control products including the 4300, 4700 and 4900 series interlocks and the 5200 series switches.

Arecont Vision's New Megaball 2 With Panomorph Lens Provides a Cost-Effective Wide Angle Imaging Solution

Arecont Vision, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced the latest addition to the company's MegaBall 2 camera series that delivers wide area coverage with extreme cost-efficiency here at ISC West.

afi Launches New Hybrid Transmission Products

To help ease the transition from analog to IP surveillance systems for installers and end users, American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is highlighting a number of new hybrid fiber transmission products at ISC West.

System Upgrades Deliver More Convenience to Monitronics Dealers

To ensure a smooth transition for incoming Security Networks dealer affiliates and improve processes for all its dealers, Monitronics has launched several updates to its Dealer Portal – the central hub for Monitronics dealers that gives them real-time control over information and activity essential to their businesses.



STANLEY Security Launches eServices 2.0

STANLEY Security, a global security company specializing in advanced integrated security solutions, introduces its new eServices 2.0 platform at ISC West 2014.

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