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ISC West postponed to 20-22 July 2020

With just days left until the planned industry trade show, Reed Exhibitions has canceled ISC West over concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here is the statement on the decision: 'We at ISC West want to express our concern for everyone impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus. Based on our close monitoring of ongoing developments with the virus, recent reports from public health officials and extensive consultation with our partners in the global security community, ISC West, scheduled to be h...

Motorola Solutions withdraws from ISC West 2020

With growing concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus, Motorola Solutions and its Avigilon brand have released a statement on their decision to pull out of this year's ISC West. The trade show, one of the biggest in the security industry, hosts over 30,000 security professionals and over 1000 exhibitors each year.  The company states: "After careful consideration, we have withdrawn from this year’s ISC West trade show due to the widespread impact of the coronavirus." Official sources...

ISC West monitoring, responding to COVID-19 Coronavirus

ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17th through 20th, 2020, says Reed Exhibitions. Following is a statement from show organisers: We take pride in offering vital business opportunities to our customers, including networking, education and access to new products and technologies and are working diligently to ensure ISC West 2020 and our other events live up to our high standards. While we regret that some companies have made the decision not to take part in ISC West 2020, we are focused on...

Rapiscan Systems RTT 110 is the first approved CT EDS on the ACSTL

Rapiscan Systems RTT 110 is the first high-speed Computed Tomography Explosive Detection System (EDS) to be approved on TSA's Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL). This was achieved last month after a thorough testing process with the TSA and means that the RTT 110 will now undergo further field test activities which it must pass before it can be formally qualified. The RTT 110 has revolutionised the EDS market by providing exceptional performance at significantly lower cost of ownership...

SureCloud accredited to provide STAR Intelligence-Led Penetration Testing services

Cybersecurity services and Integrated Risk Management solutions provider SureCloud has announced that it has been accredited to provide Simulated Target Attack and Response (STAR) Intelligence-Led Penetration Testing services by the not-for-profit accreditation and certification body, CREST that represents the technical information security market. CREST developed the STAR framework to deliver intelligence-led cybersecurity testing, incorporating advanced penetration testing and threat intellig...

ExtraHop announces top predictions for cybersecurity and technology industries, 2020

ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network detection and response, announced its top predictions for the cybersecurity and technology industries in 2020. Informed by insight from customers, partners and industry analysts and insiders, ExtraHop leaders predict a year of tool consolidation, headline-grabbing breaches and a shifting industry focus on what makes a successful tech start-up. The Year of Deeper Scrutiny for Fast-Growth Companies: “2019 was a tough year for heavily hyped, fast-...

Intersec Dubai 2020: Traka integrates with Maxxess eFusion Platform to create an enhanced central management solution

Traka, from ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, has integrated with Maxxess’ award-winning security management software, eFusion, to present users with a powerful route to achieving operational efficiencies across a wide range of systems and functions. Complete site control Traka, in conjunction with Maxxess Systems, has developed a seamless integration with Maxxess’ eFusion open platform, to allow complete site control, centralise site visibility and present real-time monitoring, ensurin...

Zaun appoints Mat White as business development manager to boost sales function

Steel fencing manufacturer Zaun Ltd has appointed Mat White from Highway Care Security Solutions. Zaun boasts a long-standing working relationship with White extending back over many years. For the past five years, he has been at Highway Care, initially as project manager on security and major highways contracts, and more recently as commercial manager and director for H2S2, a joint venture business between Highway Care and Hill & Smith business Hardstaff Barriers. White said, “I&rsq...

RSA and Yubico partner to launch FIDO2-enabled YubiKey for RSA SecurID Access

RSA, a global cybersecurity provider of delivering Business-Driven Security solutions to help organisations manage digital risk, will extend its enterprise offering of modern authentication and identity assurance through a strategic partnership and joint solution with Yubico. The solution, YubiKey for RSA SecurID® Access, combines a FIDO2-enabled hardware device by Yubico with the benefits of enterprise-grade security, risk-based authentication and simplified credential lifecycle management...

Axis launches new series of all-in-one recording solutions with integrated POE switch

Axis Communications launches the AXIS Camera Station S22 Appliance Series, a family of recorders with an integrated PoE switch designed to deliver reliable high-definition surveillance for mid-size installations. Camera compatibility These easy-to-install recorders with up to 24 channels come with AXIS Camera Station licenses included and pre-configured software. These recorders are compatible with a wide range of Axis cameras and include validated hardware components and an integrated recordi...

Axis introduces three new explosion-protected network cameras

Three new cameras from the Axis Communications ExCam XF range provide superior protection while also protecting the reliability of a business's operations and employee safety. With the new cameras’ analytic capabilities, businesses can also make smart decisions about security operations and resource allocation. Health and operation risks The new range of cameras, Excam XF P1367 Explosion-Protected Network Camera; ExCam XF Q1645 Explosion-Protected Network Camera; and&...

ISC West 2019: Dahua USA’s goals extend beyond marketing

Booth number: 14039 Dahua Technology USA Inc. will display video surveillance solutions, access control and intercoms at ISC West. Q: What was the first year your company exhibited at ISC West? Please share your remembrances of that experience. The first year that we exhibited at ISC West was in 2012. That was before we had a local US operation. The market started to pick up our brand and was surprised that we offer extensive product portfolios. In 2014, we registered our US office and cont...

ISC West 2019: Costar Technologies encompasses five operating companies

Booth number: 8045 Costar Technologies, Inc. is a public company that designs, develops, manufactures and distributes a full range of products for the video surveillance and machine vision markets. Costar consists of five operating companies: Arecont Vision Costar, CohuHD Costar, Costar Video Systems, Innotech, and IVS Imaging. The combined product portfolio consists of surveillance cameras, video surveillance systems, recorders, monitors, lenses, cables, accessories, and cloud-enabled services...

ISC West 2019: VIVOTEK to highlight 180⁰/360⁰ product line and embedded cybersecurity application

Booth number: 12089 At this year's ISC West, VIVOTEK USA, Inc. will be showcasing their 180⁰/360⁰ product line plus other general form factors with new features and benefits, including a cybersecurity application embedded onto the cameras, crowd detection, smart motion detection, tailgating, and many more. In addition to IP cameras, VIVOTEK will display a comprehensive product line that also includes NVRs, video receivers, video servers, PoE switches, and video management software. Q: What w...

ISC West 2019: March Networks to Showcase Hosted Services, New PTZ Cameras

Booth number: 26041 March Networks is a global provider of video surveillance and video-based business intelligence solutions. Their product portfolio is end-to-end, ensuring that customers can deploy comprehensive solutions designed to help them address real business challenges and improve performance. At ISC West this year, March Networks will be showcasing new hosted services, new PTZ cameras and additional offerings. Attendees will also be encouraged to discover their solutions for banking...

ISC West 2019: Hikvision USA emphasises new products and branding

Booth number: 18037 Hikvision will showcase a wide-range of its video surveillance solutions and security products such as its DarkFighterX dual-sensor with patented bi-spectral fusion technology for low light color imaging; thermal technology for critical perimeter applications, as well as preventive maintenance through temperature alarming and fire detection; specialty solutions for vertical markets including retail, education, gaming and commercial real estate with tailored products and valu...

ISC West 2019: Pelco focus on cloud connectivity and cybersecurity

Booth number: 20031 Pelco is highly invested in providing end-to-end video surveillance solutions for customers, so this priority will remain the same in 2019 and beyond Pelco’s priorities for 2019 at ISC West are informed by worldwide trends in the security industry. As a result, Pelco will be focusing on enhancing cloud connectivity and cybersecurity for their customers. In addition, VideoXpert is Pelco’s best-selling video management solution, so this system will be the prim...

ISC West 2019: FLIR Systems to emphasise the value of thermal imaging

Booth number: 20060 FLIR Systems is a provider of advanced thermal, video and sensor technologies designed to meet complex border, critical infrastructure, safe city and commercial enterprise needs. FLIR’s signature products include thermal cameras, visible light cameras, radars, video management systems, and physical security information management solutions. Saros DH-390 enables integrators to offer remote video monitoring services and increase their recurring monthly revenue At ISC We...

ISC West 2019: Avigilon redefining how customers use data to gain actionable information

Booth number: 22031 This year at ISC West 2019, Avigilon Corporation will be showcasing some of its most advanced video, artificial intelligence, video analytics, access control and cloud solutions. Avigilon will be demonstrating how these technologies are redefining how customers utilise data in order to help them gain actionable information. On display at the booth will be the launch of Avigilon’s latest video management software and a preview of next-generation camera line Through the...

ISC West 2019: Genetec unifies security, intelligence and operations

Booth number: 26061 Genetec Inc. is a technology company with a broad solutions portfolio that encompasses security, intelligence, and operations. The company’s flagship product, Security Center, is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition, communications, and analytics. Genetec also develops cloud-based solutions and services designed to improve security and contribute new levels of operational intelligenc...

ISC West 2019: ISONAS to exhibit IP-based access control solutions at ISC West 2019

Booth number: 20043 ISONAS, now part of the Allegion family of brands, is an IoT solution for physical access control with a purely IP-based reader-controller driven from a fully featured access control software hosted in the cloud. ISONAS has been revolutionising access control with this simple solution and is a leading manufacturer of Pure IP Access Control hardware. The open architecture hardware can be paired with their cloud-hosted software or with any full-featured access control solution...

ISC West 2019: ComNet showcase communications and transmissions products

Booth number: 26089 ComNet USA will be displaying its wide range of fiber optic video, data and audio transmission products as well as a broad fiber optic, copper and wireless Ethernet products at ISC West 2019. Q: What was the first year your company exhibited at ISC West? Please share your remembrances of that experience?ISC West 2009 was the first year ComNet exhibited ISC West 2009 was the first year ComNet exhibited. We were a brand-new company, having come to market in 2008. We promot...

ISC West 2019: Arteco provides event-driven intelligent video management software

Booth number: 16115 Arteco is a global provider of event-driven intelligence solutions with a focus on ease of use and event management. Arteco's Video Event Management Software is designed to help users gain the most relevant video and security information at any given time by identifying critical events and areas of interest.  Arteco’s research and development initiatives have united world-class, state-of-the-art video analytics and video management onto a single platform to...

ISC West 2019: Boon Edam places turnstiles at show floor entrances

Booth number:  8037 Boon Edam is an over 140-year-old global market provider in entry solutions, headquartered in the Netherlands, with over 20 subsidiaries worldwide. They offer a full range of security turnstiles, security revolving doors and mantrap portals as well as architectural revolving doors and have extensive expertise in managing the movement of people through many types of buildings across all industries. Boon Edam works with customers to determine their exact requirements and...

ISC West 2019: Bosch to deliver clear business advantages with their products

Booth number: 11053 At ISC West, Bosch Security and Safety Systems will showcase how intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and analytics, access control, and communications technology work together to deliver increased security, more efficient monitoring and control, automated audio announcements, and valuable data that extends beyond security to deliver clear business advantages. Bosch’s solutions solve challenges in retail, critical infrastructure, transportation, smart city...

ISC West 2019: LifeSafety Power showcases intelligent networked power solutions

Booth number: 13115 LifeSafety Power is the innovator and originator of a new category of intelligent networked power solutions that provide robust, proactive analytics to access control, security and mission-critical devices. With LifeSafety Power, integrators and end users gain unprecedented visibility into overall health, integrity and reliabilityWith this new standard of power performance created by LifeSafety Power’s modular solutions, security companies can achieve a 77% increase i...

ISC West 2019: Vanderbilt to highlight ACT365 cloud-based solution

Booth number: 26087 Vanderbilt, a subsidiary of ACRE LLC, is a global creator of security systems. Vanderbilt’s innovative approach to security technology – from design and manufacturing, through to distribution – makes environments safe, secure and easy to maintain. Vanderbilt’s products range from single-user systems to highly customised applications that fit the unique requirements of leading multi-national corporations. At ISC West, Vanderbilt will highlight its ACT3...

IDIS unveils latest line of Compact Solutions for retail, restaurants and SMBs

Opening up new possibilities for competitive video surveillance deployments in retail, restaurant and small business applications, IDIS has launched a compact range of robust, high performance cameras and recorders. The IDIS Compact Solutions series is designed for rapid installations and both single and multi-site roll outs, allowing for the mixing and matching of analogue and IP technologies, making upgrades and system extensions more affordable than ever. IDIS Compact Solutions The new line...

Hikvision and Dahua respond to U.S. government ban

Two giant video surveillance companies have responded to a United States government ban on use of their products included in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Both Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company and Dahua Technology Company are mentioned by name in a section buried in the giant military reauthorisation bill. A ban on use of their products will take effect “not later than one year after” the law is enacted. Response from the manufacturers Hikvision&r...

Dahua Technology launches Retail Security Solution for a secure shopping environment

With the impact of a rapidly developing online shopping industry through PC and mobile devices, retail stores are facing great challenges. In a fiercely competitive market, enlarging the customer base and maintaining their loyalty become increasingly important and at the same time – very difficult. Improving customer satisfaction, maximising per-customer transactions, ensuring a safe environment, and reducing unnecessary loss have become a major focus of retail owners and chain store compa...

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