Television and movies have always had interesting ideas regarding the capabilities of surveillance cameras. Crime shows like CSI would have viewers believe a still frame can be “enhanced” to near-infinite clarity with just a few keystrokes.
- By Robert Muehlbauer
- Apr 01, 2022
Recent physical security trends are all about mitigating today’s risks using highly integrated, open-source technology. Now, more than ever, security practitioners require comprehensive, multi-faceted solutions that can quickly pivot to meet new challenges.
- By Adam Lowenstein
- Apr 01, 2022
ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), came to a close last Friday with record-breaking attendance growth for 2022.
When it comes to physical security, the world around us has changed. First, society has changed, with more social unrest and violence occurring in the COVID-19 era, including a rise in fan misbehavior at sporting events.
- By Peter Evans
- Apr 01, 2022
Global video surveillance has exploded in the past few years. In fact, the market is expected to reach a value of more than $90 billion by 2026.
- By David Weingot
- Apr 01, 2022
With social media rapidly evolving, the call for transparency and accountability inside a law enforcement agency is now necessary to show the world what police do with every interaction.
- By Jason Dombkowski
- Apr 01, 2022
The sudden long lines at gas stations in the United States, last May were for many, a surprising sight. Indeed, the situation emerged without warning: A ransomware attack disabled computer systems for a major regional provider, Colonial Pipeline, creating shortages and panic-buying.
- By Mark Herrington
- Apr 01, 2022
Is access control in the cloud truly secure? Most organizations have asked this question when considering a transition from on-premise access control software to a cloud-based system.
- By Olivia Peralta
- Apr 01, 2022
Video analytics and AI are hot topics for 2022 as the security industry seeks new ways to take a bite out of crime, even as staffing is light organized retail crime is on the rise.
- By Will Kelso
- Apr 01, 2022
As more devices move onto network-based infrastructure, the boundaries between technology categories are starting to blur.
- By David Whitney
- Apr 01, 2022
When Public Transport Operators (PTOs) were hit by the pandemic, it reduced their sales volumes dramatically. One challenge was the difficulty of distributing and selling physical tickets.
- By Cristiano Pardo
- Apr 01, 2022
Few sectors face higher regulation and compliance standards in the United States than the aviation industry.
- By Kevin Tomich
- Apr 01, 2022
While service-focused sales models is not new, system integrators selling hardware or equipment as-a-service is still a fresh and misunderstood concept. The one-time sales model is all integrators know.
- By Paul Metzheiser
- Apr 01, 2022
If the past couple of years has exposed anything, one critical thought is being able to talk face-to-face, and see and touch new technology. ISC West provided exactly that opportunity.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 31, 2022
ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, is officially in the books. The conference was back in full swing this year after a small-scale return in summer 2021, and hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees gathered to discuss and celebrate the security industry’s latest developments.
- By Matt Jones
- Mar 29, 2022
I’ve been working from home full time for a little over a year now. My workspace is a desk in our spare bedroom; my coworkers are my girlfriend (who also works from home) and our dog, Zeus
- By Matt Jones
- Mar 29, 2022
What a terrific tradeshow last week in Las Vegas. ISC West was amazing. Sort of reminded me of most of the 25 ISC West tradeshows I’ve attended before
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 29, 2022
TSA has announced the award of two orders for a combined total value of up to $781.2 million to Analogic for the procurement and maintenance of base and full-size Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray systems for carry-on items at TSA checkpoints.
If you had any concerns over foot traffic at ISC West, that worry has gone by the way.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 25, 2022
Thursday was another exciting day on the show floor of ISC West in Las Vegas!
- By Matt Jones
- Mar 25, 2022
Axis Communications recently announced a diverse array of new products and solutions that will be introduced at ISC West 2022. The offerings include video, audio and analytics applications, many of which will be demonstrated in-booth at the event.
There's all kinds of ways to attract traffic at a big trade show. It's worth noting that one of our Live From sponsors, AlertEnterprise, is sponsoring a snack kiosk located in the main lobby outside the convention center.
- By Matt Jones
- Mar 24, 2022
I like to think I have a decent sense of direction. I won’t say I never get lost, but as I’m walking or driving through unfamiliar territory, I do try to stay oriented and generally mindful of which way I came from and which way I’m going. It helps, of course, that most public spaces are laid out in such a way as to make navigation as easy as possible
- By Matt Jones
- Mar 24, 2022
We’re here live from Las Vegas, Nevada, to bring you the latest news coming out of ISC West.
Catchy title for a movie, right? Seems like ISC West is back and the future looks strong.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 24, 2022
ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is celebrating 10 years of ONVIF profiles based on the profile concept.
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.
- By Matt Jones
- Mar 23, 2022
Perimeter security experts, Teledyne FLIR, will debut its new flagship security lineup for perimeter protection at the International Security Conference West 2022.
Altronix is showcasing its line of security, access, surveillance and fire products here at ISC West 202