Apr
10
ISC West: Post Show News & Reviews
Filed Under AFI, Channel Vision, General Announcements, Industry News, Napco, Toshiba, iSeeVideo
By most accounts, this year’s ISC West Show held at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas was a success. While the total number of visitors appears to be down over previous years, this was compensated by the quality of attendees. As one industry observer put it: “fewer pen collectors and more interested participants”.
Canadians were surprisingly quite well represented in terms of numbers, resulting in several key meetings and presentations.
Several of our Manufacturer partners were on hand to exhibit their latest products and solutions, among them:
- AFI (American Fibertek)
AFI, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, introduced the latest products within their V’nes IP Network Solutions which are specially designed for increased network bandwidth and traffic required by video based IP security systems.
New products include the Commander C10-PoE IP Communications Center that provides a fully managed 10 port network switch, environmental sensing, RS 232 and RS 485 bidirectional communication ports, interactive alarm in and auxiliary network controlled contacts, and data and video stream management.It also provides 8 port 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) with full power available at each port with no power sharing.
Also on display was the latest version of AFI’s Pilot Enerprise Video Management Solution, a complete, intergrated management software system for video, audio, data, environmental sensors and network switches. Pilot’s unique methods for handling data and video assures fast response search times and the ability to interact with data platforms from a majority of access control and other data generating sources. Video sources can be MJPEG, MPEG-4, H.263 and H.264.
- Channel Vision
Channel Vision demonstrated several new and recently introduced products. One notable introduction was a Solar Power Supply board designed to power most 12VDC cameras, including motorized PTZ (Pan, Tilt Zoom) cameras.
Visitors to the booth were also invited to sign up for Channel Vision’s “Complete Install” Contest and a chance to WIN a (7) night stay for two~eight (2~8) in a Luxury Beach Vacation Private Estate located on Kauai, Hawaii.
- Napco Security
Napco had several new products on display. A popular attraction remains its iSeeVideo Plug & Play Remote Video products designed to generate recurring revenue by offering a variety of new video services. The recently introduced indoor Pan & Tilt Camera and Single Channel Gateway got a lot of attention from many dealers. A few lucky customers got a sneak peak at the upcoming IVR which will allow dealers to offer new recording options to their iSeeVideo customers
- Toshiba Security Products
Toshiba Security had several new products on display, including the latest release of its Surveillix Digital Recording Solution as well as recently introduced IK-WD03A mini-dome and IK-7100 Bullet cameras. Toshiba also announced its new ProfitMax™ Reseller Program, a comprehensive system of tiered support services and loyalty program offered to selected participating dealers.
In conclusion, while there’s lots of talk about the Economy being down, one really couldn’t tell while walking the show at ISC West this year!









