YARMOUTH, Maine--The security industry bodies that have stepped forward to advocate for a standardized future for physical security have all made moves and issued press releases recently that tout progress being made. SIA, PSIA and ONVIF all say that in the short time since ISC West, more and more compliant products have been released and have been demonstrated to work seamlessly together.
LAS VEGAS—In a deal designed to enable its HIS dealers to do more complex systems integration jobs and provide more customized solutions, Honeywell announced at ISC West that it will integrate its security and building management platform with Boeing’s VSOC, it’s PSIM-type solution.
LAS VEGAS—There was plenty of buzz on the show floor at this year’s ISC West International Conference and Exposition held on April 6-8, but the one that drew the most discussion was the amount of people on the show floor.
LAS VEGAS—In a deal that Stanley Convergent Security Solutions says will expand its expertise in serving the government and financial sector, Stanley announced on April 6 at the ISC West International Conference & Exposition a partnership with Hoyos Corporation, a provider of iris-based biometric technology product solutions.
LAS VEGAS—The number of international crises this year—from civil unrest in Egypt and Libya to natural disasters in Japan and Australia—have put emergency preparedness plans to the test for global companies. During a premier education session at ISC West International Conference & Exposition on April 5, two security leaders discussed their approach to preparedness and how the role of the security professional has changed through the years.
LAS VEGAS—Casinos are the lifeblood here in Vegas and exhibit some of the most sophisticated physical security measures to detect fraud and theft. But one of the biggest challenges for casinos is turning the copious amounts of data they collect from disparate systems into usable information, said Darrin Hoke, director of surveillance at L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, La., during a premier education session at the ISC West International Security Conference & Exposition here on April 5.
LAS VEGAS—It’s a good economic indicator for the security industry that show floor space for ISC West, which takes place here this year April 6-8, is 95 percent sold out, according to Ed Nichols, VP, strategic accounts, ISC.
