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The Results are in for the SIA New Product Showcase’s Two Most Coveted Awards

The anticipation has been building, and I got to witness the results! Each year, at ISC West, new products and technologies are presented and demonstrated in the SIA New Product Showcase.

New Altronix FireSwitch Networked NAC Power Extenders Deliver More Flexibility

New Altronix FireSwitch Networked NAC Power Extenders Deliver More Flexibility

Versatile programming and status monitoring boosts the bottom line.

NAV Projects Continued Success in 2013 and Beyond

NAV Projects Continued Success in 2013 and Beyond

Gaming business growth, expanded integration and service capabilities contribute to continued growth and development.



SightLogix Demonstrates Smart Thermal Cameras for Wide Range of Applications and Budgets

SightLogix Demonstrates Smart Thermal Cameras for Wide Range of Applications and Budgets

Cost-effective thermal technologies steer cameras into new markets.

SightLogix Introduces Low Cost Smart Thermal Camera

SightLogix Introduces Low Cost Smart Thermal Camera

Lower-priced SightSensor NS60 delivers accurate outdoor video analytics for mainstream applications.

Hot New Year, Hot New Products

In a sea of new products and upgraded technology, here are a couple of solutions that really stand out.

OnSSI New Ocularis Automates Alerts and Event Handling with Intelligence

OnSSI New Ocularis Automates Alerts and Event Handling with Intelligence

Relevant event information delivered automatically to the right individuals with useful tools.

OnSSI New Ocularis X Mobile Video Solution

OnSSI New Ocularis X Mobile Video Solution

Breakthrough HDIS technology transforms mobile access to surveillance video and enhances VSaaS and cloud-based solutions.

Altronix eBridgePlus Ethernet Over Coax and PoE Adapters

Altronix eBridgePlus Ethernet Over Coax and PoE Adapters

Provides extremely cost-effective means to utilize analog infrastructure for networked systems.

Morse Watchmans Makes it Easy and Affordable to Manage Keys

Morse Watchmans Makes it Easy and Affordable to Manage Keys

ISC West exhibit features comprehensive line-up of key control solutions.

Myriad New Partners Further Extend OnSSIs Universality

Myriad New Partners Further Extend OnSSIs Universality

Eleven new partners featured in OnSSI’s booth at ISC West 2013.

Open Options Unveils Casi Micro/5 Retrofit Solution at ISC West

At this year’s ISC West conference, Open Options is unveiling the M5 Bridge, a new product offering aimed at replacing Casi boards that are nearing end of life with an open platform solution.

Altronix Showcases Innovative New Products at ISC West 2013

Altronix Showcases Innovative New Products at ISC West 2013

New products include eBridgePlus Ethernet over Coax/PoE Adapters; eFlow Innovative Power Supply/Chargers; and FireSwitch Networked NAC Power Extenders.

Fifth Third Bank Standardizes on March Networks 8000 Series Hybrid NVRs

Fifth Third Bank Standardizes on March Networks 8000 Series Hybrid NVRs

System-wide deployment expands IP camera capacity, optimizes image quality and supports intelligent applications to reduce fraud and improve operations.

Morse Watchmans Launches New Mobile App

Morse Watchmans Launches New Mobile App

App offers real-time transactions, alarms and easy-to-use functions for optimum key control and management.

What I Learned from Honeywell’s Scott Harkins in a Pre-ISC West Google Hangout

I, along with 9 other media professionals dedicated to the security industry, was privileged to participate in a Google Hangout with the President of Honeywell Security Products Americas, Scott Harkins.

March Networks Launches Next Generation Retail Video Surveillance Platform

March Networks Launches Next Generation Retail Video Surveillance Platform

The comprehensive new solution helps retailers enhance security, ensure store compliance and increase revenues by 10 percent or more.

Altronix eFLow Power Supply and Chargers Offer New Features

Altronix eFLow Power Supply and Chargers Offer New Features

Units deliver value-added performance for integrated systems.

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