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Checkin' Out the Offerings

It's no secret that ISC West has the best of the best in the security industry there to show their latest and greatest. We'll see new products, new solutions, and new companies.

ISC West Prep

With less than a week to go before ISC West officially kicks off, preparing for the tradeshow is a must. This will be my first year attending, and I've often heard stories from other editors about how large this show is. Simply put, it can be very intimidating, especially for those who are either new to the industry or haven't been to many tradeshows of this caliber before.

On the Fringe of Something Exciting

You already know there are great things in store at this year's ISC West in Las Vegas. Press releases are flying out of corporate offices announcing new and tuned up security solutions. I'm going to mention a few to whet your appetite for the tradeshow.



Cubs up the Security at Wrigley Field

Cubs up the Security at Wrigley Field

Wrigley field will be opening two and a half hours early on Opening Day to allow fans to acclimate to the new security procedures.

Brussels Attacks Spotlight Need for More Security at Nuclear Plants

Brussels Attacks Spotlight Need for More Security at Nuclear Plants

Nearby nuclear plants have been a focus of the Brussels terrorist attacks as some fear they could be vulnerable to attack.

IDIS Integrates HD Video Surveillance Cameras with Genetec's Unified

Partnership expands IDIS Total Solution offering enabling smarter HD surveillance .

U.S. Hospital Falls Victim to Hackers

Hospital Falls Victim to Hackers

Yet another hospital was tossed into chaos after its computers were infected by hackers.

FBI Employs Israeli Security Firm to Hack Phone

FBI Exhausts All Efforts before Going Back to Court

Apple was thought to have caught its first break in a long fight with the FBI that includes the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino attackers.

Open Options to Showcase Fusion Suite at ISC West 2016

Visit ISC West Booth 7125 to demo the exciting features of DNA Fusion access control & apps.

Do Airports have a Soft Spot?

Do Airports have a Soft Spot?

After the attacks in Belgium, experts are looking into the vulnerabilities associated with long lines at security checkpoints.

Industry Veteran Tom Cook Named as Panelist for ISC West 2016 Best Practices Seminar

Seminar to Deliver Insights on Game-Changing Technologies

One Person Arrested in Brussels Attack

One Person Arrested in Brussels Attack

Belgian Police were able to identify the suspects in the case and arrest at least one of them within the 24 hours after the attacks in Brussels.

Orion Entrance Control to Showcase New Turnstiles, Technology at ISC West

ISC West attendees are invited to visit Orion Entrance Control Booth 12135 at ISC West to demo exciting new products.

Resolution Products Names Don Weber Vice President of Sales

Industry Sales Management Veteran Joins the Product Development Powerhouse

Paxton Net2 Access Control Integrates with Hikvision Video Integration Platform

Paxton has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision.

LRG Celebrates 15th Anniversary with $15,000+ in Customer Appreciation Prizes

LRG will award two winning Dealer entries and two winning Distributor entries each month.

Brussels: 26 Die at 2 Explosion Sites

Brussels Attack: 26 Die at 2 Explosion Sites

26 are dead in three explosions that occurred at the Brussels airport and subway station.

Utah’s Online Caucus is Making Security Experts Cringe

Utah's Online Caucus is Making Security Experts Cringe

There are many security risks that could come up by allowing citizens to vote online, but Utah is going to try it anyway.

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    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

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New Products

  • Hanwha QNO-7012R

    Hanwha QNO-7012R

    The Q Series cameras are equipped with an Open Platform chipset for easy and seamless integration with third-party systems and solutions, and analog video output (CVBS) support for easy camera positioning during installation. A suite of on-board intelligent video analytics covers tampering, directional/virtual line detection, defocus detection, enter/exit, and motion detection.

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    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities