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It may be cliché to say that any industry’s success depends on its people, but it’s a cliché that has the virtue of being true. In the security industry, in particular, we see this every day, as installers and manufacturers alike earnestly work to protect life, safety and property both at home and on the move. We created the SSI Industry Hall of Fame in 2004 to celebrate the highest achievers and the legends in our ranks…to spotlight those whose imprint on the security industry is indelible and will never be forgotten. Over the years, we have inducted 125-plus remarkable individuals into this esteemed group. Last year, we added the following quintet: Kelly Bond, partner, Bridgepoint Advisors; Aria Kozak, CEO, Elite Interactive Solutions; Andrew Lanning, co-founder, Integrated Security Technologies; Kirk MacDowell, president and CEO, MacGuard Security Advisors, Inc.; and Jeffrey Zwirn, president, IDS Research and Development, Inc. And now, our editorial team is excited to add five ...

During the past few decades, I have been to every conceivable U.S.-based security trade show, conference and gathering — everything from national expos and regional association meetings to thought leadership conferences and vendor-sponsored summits to media junkets and beyond. In fact, I’ve been to most of them multiple times. I have had the pleasure of attending — often, as an exhibitor or a speaker — more than 20 ISC Wests, GSX shows (formerly ASIS Expo) and PSA TECs, as well as all but one ESX since its 2008 inception. As Security Sales & Integration ’s editor-in-chief through summer 2023, I faithfully reported on these events and offered analysis to the industry. Most Prominent and Important However, there was one event — one that happens to be among the most prominent and important annual assemblies — that always eluded my presence. This was largely due to its exclusivity and cost. That finally changed earlier this year when I had the privilege to partake in the Barnes B...

LAS VEGAS—At ISC West 2025, April 2-4, in booth #11053, Bosch will demonstrate artificial intelligence-enabled video solutions that offer proactive responses to improve security and safety for customers. The global company will also showcase an expanded Intelligent Video Analytics Pro (IVA Pro) suite that includes 12 licenses, along with deep neural network-based video analytics for accurate and reliable detections, alerts, and data capture. Bosch also says that it will Introduce visual intelligence, and preview IVA Pro Context, a solution that adds AI reasoning capabilities to support the automation of decisions for improved operational efficiency. Bosch Rolls Out New AI Technologies at ISC West 2025 Bosch points out that visual intelligence helps users find meaningful information in video footage, recognize patterns, and understand what may happen next. By anticipating potential incidents and initiating a quick response, users can address adverse situations before they become a ...

LAS VEGAS — ISC West 2025 is scheduled for March 31 through April 4 at the Venetian Expo. The show is making news by adding a fourth day of classroom opportunities and boosting its focus on cybersecurity. Last year’s show attracted almost 30,000 security industry professionals, ranging from exhibitors and attendees to speakers and media. “We really speak to the full gamut of the security industry,” says Mary Beth Shaughnessy, the event vice president for ISC West, noting the event brings together end users, practitioners, consultants, integrators, dealers, installers, technicians and more under one roof. “There is something for everyone.” ISC West is always looking to enhance its offerings. This year, that comes in the form of an increased focus on cybersecurity, says Shaughnessy. “We’ll be bringing in more cybersecurity professionals,” she says. “As the worlds of physical and cyber collide, we really all must work together—and ISC West is the perfect environment for that. It at...

In this exclusive  Security Sales & Integration  video, i-PRO Americas offers a preview of all the excitement that’ll be happening at its ISC West booth this year. Adam Lowenstein, Americas products director at i-PRO Americas, conveys the company’s excitement about the big April event. Plus, he offers some teasers as regards new i-PRO products that showgoers can look forward to seeing and getting hands-on with. “This year’s show, we’re really excited not just from an i-PRO standpoint, but I think from an industry standpoint,” he says, “to continue to show how our products are evolving. How we’re focusing on standard security applications but also going beyond.” He cites several specific examples: dashboarding of demographics, taking data from analytics and using it for business purposes, etc. Highlights for i-PRO Americas at ISC West 2025 As regards the planned highlights for i-PRO Americas at ISC West 2025, Lowenstein offers several reasons for dealers and integrat...

ATLANTA – Baseball Hall of Famer and Atlanta Braves legend John Smoltz will be the guest speaker at the 2025 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2025 general session, scheduled for June 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre, the penultimate day of the event that’s set to run from June 16-19. ESX is known as t he “RMR Educational Event of the Year,” designed specifically by and for electronic security and life safety integrators and dealers. Smoltz, an eight-time All-Star and Cy Young Award winner who spent most of his career with the Atlanta Braves, earned first-ballot admission into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. The ESX 2025 General Session, presented on the event’s Main Stage, is “an inspirational and energizing event that brings together security dealers, integrators and monitoring professionals,” according to the ESA announcement. It also serves as a celebration of the industry’s brightest stars, including the presentation of the Weinstock Award. “Having Joh...

PHOENIX— AtlasIED, has announced its return to ISC West 2025, where it will showcase an array of products. Among the products from the company include a new VoIP commercial-grade doorbell that will make its debut. “Since launching IntelliSee at last year’s show, we have received extremely positive feedback from users, and we are excited to bring another innovation to this year’s event,” states Michael Peveler, VP of sales for AtlasIED . “Our commitment to improving and expanding our security technology catalog is ongoing and relentless. ISC West provides the perfect platform for new announcements, and we look forward to showcasing our latest innovation to this year’s attendees.” AtlasIED to Highlight A Range of Solutions During the Show The latest addition to AtlasIED’s security technology solutions catalog is the AtlasIED IP-DB, a VoIP commercial-grade doorbell designed for indoor, outdoor, and harsh environments. Equipped with a 2MP camera, RFID reader, and magnetic door lock co...