In today’s intelligence-driven world, it’s no surprise that the security industry is evolving — and much of the change comes from the influence of information technology. As IT becomes a greater force in the world of security, it is paramount that security integrators and end users understand how IT innovations have a direct impact on security deployments. When knowledgeable about both functions, stakeholders solidify the chance to adopt a modern approach that will be valuable far into the future.
ISC East ’18 is here, and while everyone is buzzing about featured areas and cocktail parties, it’s important to make time for professional development, education and peer2peer knowledge sharing.
Whether you want to learn about a new product, participate in a hands-on workshop or even earn some relevant continuing education credits, you’ll find what you’re looking for at this year’s education program.
Former Commissioner of the NYPD Ray Kelly will deliver this year’s keynote address at ISC East, sponsored by the Security Industry Association. ISC East, the Northeast’s largest converged security tradeshow, will be taking place at the Javits Center in New York on November 15 & 16. The keynote will take place on Wednesday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. and is sponsored by Altronix Corporation.
To meet the demanding physical security needs of the education, healthcare and regional government markets in the Northeast region of the U.S., Sielox teamed up with CM3 Building Solutions of Fort Washington, Pa. Sielox’s Pinnacle Access Control System and CLASS (Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System) software solution will complement CM3’s security platform offering to enable schools and other semi-public facilities to have a safer and more secure environment.
On Thursday, November 17, Richter will spend time at ISC East meeting with attendees at the Rapid Response Booth from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Autographs and photos are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Against the backdrop of the Hudson River, the 2016 SIA Honors Night was held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Current at Chelsea Piers in New York City. The evening was marked by a theme of coming together, from raising funds for Mission 500 to celebrating those who have devoted themselves to the industry.
ZKAccess received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). The ZKAccess OP-200 fingerprint reader interfaces with the OnGuard access control system to provide biometric capabilities without additional middleware.
On Thursday, November 17, Mike Richter of the New York Rangers will spend time at ISC East meeting with attendees at the Rapid Response, Booth 408, from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Autographs and photos are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
When all was said and done, ISC East 2015, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced an 8 percent increase in attendance and a sold-out showroom floor with more than 210 exhibitors (claiming more than 50 of them as new); 18 SIA Education@ISC education classes on topics relevant to the security industry such as wearable cameras, campus security and smart home; and a large Featured Product Showcase at the Javits Center in New York. According to Senior Vice President of ISC Events Ed Several, the show floor was 3,000 sq. ft. bigger than last year’s show.
