In this Partner POV ON-SITE episode from Scale Computing Platform//2025 in Las Vegas, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Dan Pierce, Vice President of Global Business Development at Scale Computing, and Tom Larson, President of Velasea, a Scale Computing partner, to explore how hyperconverged infrastructure is redefining physical security.
🔐 Filmed on location inside Resorts World, which uses over 6,000 4K security cameras across its hotel and casino, this interview reveals how Velasea and Scale Computing deliver always-on video surveillance, redundant architecture, and simplified deployment in mission-critical environments. Whether you’re an MSP, integrator, or IT leader in physical security, this conversation will help you understand the shifting infrastructure landscape and how to seize emerging opportunities at the edge.
⏱️ Topics & Time Codes:
00:00 – Intro from Katie at Scale Computing Platform 2025
00:39 – Meet the guests: Dan Pierce (Scale Computing) & Tom Larson (Velasea)
00:49 – 6,000 4K surveillance cameras at Resorts World
01:06 – HCI’s role in redundancy & compliance in casinos
01:55 – Why HCI in physical security is gaining traction
02:36 – Retail case study: Jerry’s Foods edge deployment
03:29 – “Easy button” for security integrators via appliance-based HCI
04:23 – Why customers are leaving VMware for Scale Computing