West to East: Episode 8: Momentum, Innovation, and What to Watch at ISC West

In this solo year-end episode of West to East, Lee Odess reflects on the momentum coming out of ISC East and looks ahead to what’s shaping up to be a high-energy ISC West in Las Vegas this March. Lee shares how the show continues to return to — and surpass — its pre-COVID form, with bigger booths, bolder activations, and a clear shift toward ISC West as the place where companies launch new technologies and ideas. He breaks down several areas he’s most excited about, including the new focus on identity and biometrics, the expanded Startup Area highlighting emerging and scale-up companies, and the immersive Experience Center sponsored by SAGE Integration that brings real-world security applications to life on the show floor. He also highlights the growing investment RX and SIA are making in education, showcases, and community-driven experiences — and why that commitment is fueling innovation across the industry. Lee closes with details on a special FAST Foundation breakfast at ISC West, supporting technician education and addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges: talent. West to East is a podcast from The Access Control Executive Brief, RX, and SIA, connecting the energy of ISC West with the insights, innovation, and community shaping the future of security.