Tag: Las Vegas
ISC West hits the jackpot
April 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
Safe to say that ISC West 2024 came up all 7s.
Sorry, had to use some slot machine terminology as Las Vegas was the center of the security universe for the largest industry show of the year.
It’s a good thing I’m not claustrophobic, and I’m sure my quartet of Security Systems News colleagues who joined me in Vegas – Ken Showers, Brad Durost, Acasia Gardner and Christina Throndson – would echo that sentiment. Boy, was that show floor packed to the gills or what?
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ISC West 2024 grows attendance, offers most expansive lineup yet
April 16, 2024SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West 2024 delivered another year of successful programming and welcomed more than 29,000 security industry professionals to The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, show officials announced.
ISC West elevated the customer experience by hosting both fan-favorite and brand-new offerings throughout the four-day event, which featured over 750 exhibitors, over 220 speakers and over 110 education sessions covering the latest trends and solutions across the security industry.
“This...
Alcatraz AI unveils Rock X for outdoor access control
March 26, 2024SSN Staff
CUPERTINO, Calif.—Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless access control solutions, has announced the debut of the exterior Rock X during ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas, showcased in Booth #31075.
According to the company, Rock X sets a new standard in outdoor access control, featuring frictionless and secure facial authentication technology for a wide range of applications. Rock X introduces a new era of security for exterior locations using the power of AI and technical innovation to...
Self-checkout, security style
March 20, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
I’m sure we’ve all done self-checkout at a grocery store to save time, rather than stand behind shoppers in line with literally a cartful of items. But how about self-checkout at an airport?
You’re probably saying, “What? How is that possible?” Well, folks, a new technology was recently unveiled at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, featuring a screening system designed for travelers who do not want to wait on long lines at airport security checkpoints....
ISC West 2020 to take place in October
April 9, 2020SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC Security Events Team sent an email to ISC West exhibitors announcing that ISC West will now take place October 5-8 at Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Giving the continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home guidelines, the July dates, as previously announced, are no long viable.
“Considering the escalation of COVID-19, travel and social distancing restrictions, and the economic impact over the past five weeks across the United States and the world, it is necessary...
The first-ever Cybersecurity Women of the Year Awards
August 1, 2019SSN Staff
ROSEVILLE, Calif.—An influencer, a hacker, a top legal mind and a “barrier breaker” … sounds like the start of a very interesting joke or riddle, doesn't? But what's even better is these are the names of some of the first recipients of the Cybersecurity Women of the Year (CSWY) awards, held in Las Vegas on August 5 at the Lotus Room in the Luxor Hotel.The awards will be presented at an inaugural gala during the week of the Black Hat, DEFCON and B-Sides Las Vegas conferences. These...
Coverage from ISC West 2019
April 8, 2019Ginger Hill
It sounds cliché to say, but “I'm excited about ISC West this year.” This is my first ISC since returning to the security industry and while I have memories of sore feet, late nights and early, sleepy mornings, I gladly welcome all because that means I have the opportunity to get reacquainted with old friends in the industry, and see and interact with new security products and services.
In addition to booth visits, breakfasts, happy hours and dinners, and of course, live...
Security Partners to open fourth location
November 26, 2014Spencer Ives
LANCASTER, Pa.—Security Partners announced Nov. 25 that it is opening a new 7,424- square-foot central station in Las Vegas, adding to its national network of three other locations.“The fourth operation center is the next step in our long-term vision and game plan to have strategically located operation centers throughout the U.S.,” Mike Bodnar, president of Security Partners told Security Systems News. Bodnar said that vision probably would include a fifth location.“We anticipate...
The Great ISC West Roundup 2013
April 17, 2013SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—ISC West 2013, held here April 10-12, drew 180 new exhibitors, bringing the total number of companies and brands to more than 1,000, organizers said. That was a record and a positive harbinger of the state of the industry as exhibitors expressed confidence about business this year.
What was the theme of ISC West 2013? There was continued talk about mobility and the cloud. More manufacturers are figuring out how to offer the two, and integrators are starting to see possibilities...
Avigilon says PTZ will take company to new places
May 8, 2012Martha Entwistle
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Avigilon executives expect the release, announced today, of the company's new PTZ camera to propel the video surveillance provider further into gaming and other major vertical markets.Last week, Avigilon announced its first major casino project win, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Albuquerque, N.M. Keith Marett, Avigilon VP of marketing and communications, told Security Systems News that the Hard Rock will likely be one of the first locations where the new PTZ...