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Where's the Beef?

I like Philadelphia. It seems like a nice place to host a tradeshow. The convention center, its location and the city in general were a great host for ASIS 2012.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Sep 18, 2012

NICE-ly Done: Company Spreads Awareness of PSIM Benefits

PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) is one of the buzzwords floating in the very air of ASIS 2012 -- and, indeed, in the entire security industry these days -- but it seems when most people, even seasoned security professionals, utter the acronym they are confusing it for the mere integration of physical security systems in an enterprise.

  • By Ronnie Rittenberry
  • Sep 13, 2012

Altronix Demonstrates Security ‘Nuts and Bolts’

The ASIS expo is, annually, a world-class cornucopia of all manner imaginable of security-related products and services. On display at the hundreds of booths are all varieties of high-tech surveillance cameras, high-tech software, high-tech card printers and high-tech you name it.

  • By Ronnie Rittenberry
  • Sep 13, 2012

Former Defense Secretary: Intelligence Is an Essential Weapon

One day after the anniversary of 9/11 and within the same hour of President Obama issuing a statement condemning the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya that on Tuesday killed four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens, former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates took the stage at ASIS 2012 taking place here at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, delivering Wednesday’s keynote address and beginning the day’s educational program. He was only a couple of minutes late.

  • By Ronnie Rittenberry
  • Sep 13, 2012

Honeywell Unveils Enhanced Security Management Platform

One of the exciting aspects of large industry gatherings like this week’s ASIS 2012 is that it is the occasion smart companies use to announce big news and launch new products and services. Industry giant Honeywell did just that, timing the release of its flagship Pro-Watch 4.0 security management platform with the event.

  • By Ronnie Rittenberry
  • Sep 13, 2012

Panasonic Introduces 360-Degree Panoramic Megapixel Dome Cameras

Panasonic is showcasing its new 360-degree panoramic 3.0 megapixel dome cameras that set a new benchmark for wide area surveillance here at ASIS 2012

  • Sep 12, 2012

Now That's a Tradeshow

Maybe starting a tradeshow on a Monday isn't the best idea, but Day Two of ASIS looked like a whooping success. Exhibitors bring their "A Game" for the second day and there seemed liked plenty of attendees to go around.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Sep 12, 2012

EyeSwipe Nano TS Provides Biometric Solution for Secure Access Control

EyeLock Inc. recently announced the launch of its latest product, the EyeSwipe-Nano TS.

  • Sep 12, 2012


Dortronics Demonstrates Multiple Door Control Solutions

The featured display includes a complete selection of door control products ranging from simple two-door units to custom-programmable, 128-door, multifunction units. Also highlighted are related products such as locks, switches, traffic lights and annunciator/control panels.

  • Sep 12, 2012

American Fibertek Debuts New Software for Video Management

American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) has debuted two new software releases that improve video management and control activities in time for ASIS 2012.

  • Sep 12, 2012

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