These high-profile sessions will showcase content for all ISC conference attendees—regardless of business segment or track interest—and will take place during dedicated breaks in the general conference program.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012: 8:30 am – 9:45 am
State of the Industry Address
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Thursday, March 29, 2012: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
NEW to ISC West!
2012 SIA New Product Showcase Winners' Forum: Bringing Innovation to the Forefront
In this highly-anticipated session, the Security Industry Association presents the winners of its 2012 New Product Showcase, a competition of the most innovative products and technologies in the electronic security industry. Each year at ISC West, the NPS program recognizes outstanding contributions to the protection of life and property in residential, commercial and institutional settings. Join us to learn who has nabbed the coveted Judges' Choice and Best New Product awards, and how these cutting-edge innovations are transforming the industry. The SIA New Product Showcase Winners' Forum is open to everyone attending the ISC show.
Thursday, March 29, 2012: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Third Revolution in Mobile Services: Near Field Communication
Following the ability to call anyone, anywhere, from any location and being able to access the Internet from a mobile device, Near Field Communication (NFC) technology brings the third revolution in the world of mobile services – the ability to use your mobile device to interact with the physical world. Using short-range radio to send and receive data to and from mobile devices, NFC is making life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch.
NFC applications abound and consumers around the world are embracing the ease with which NFC simplifies everyday transactions, like buying a cup of coffee, reserving a car, or checking in and out of your hotel room. It is estimated that by 2015, half of the smartphones will be NFC enabled. But questions remain.
Will the prospect of putting your entire wallet in a mobile device prove too daunting? What security measures are in place to boost consumer confidence in the technology? Can all phones be converted to NFC? Will consumers be able to use their NFC-enabled device to seamlessly conduct business across the country, around the world? Join leading NFC experts as they address these critical questions and demonstrate various applications of NFC technology.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify various applications of NFC technology
- Identify key concerns related to consumer adoption of the technology
- Discuss interoperability issues and the development of NFC standards