Without question, the crowd waiting to enter the ISC West Show floor following the grand opening festivities seems to grow larger every year. Yesterday was no exception, as the second-floor lobby was packed virtually wall-to-wall with attendees eager to get a glimpse at the latest technologies. The mass of humanity extended well down the hallway toward the Venetian and was rivaled only by the crowd in line to pick up badges on the lower level.
This year’s grand opening, sponsored by Allegion, delivered all the fanfare we’ve come to expect – a marching band, presentation of the colors, an excellent rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” and yes, those ever-present confetti canons. Once again, those assembled on the stage represented a who’s who of the security industry, representing a wide variety of organizations and associations.