Security Distributing & Marketing articles from April 2004

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from April 2004

The 'mountain of doom' swallows one.(Editor's Angle)
April 1, 2004... As a latecomer fan of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, I have lately again been tuned into the realm of good versus evil, the dichotomous but parallel paths of carrying out a mission--good or evil--to its end. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Experts conflict on mass marketing.(of alarm systems)
April 1, 2004... Mass marketing of alarms came to judgment before executives and experts at the recent Barnes Buchanan Mallon Conference in Palm Beach, Fla. "There's been a reset for the entire industry," said David Robinson, president of ADT's parent Tyco...

Business increases security integration and innovation.(Insider)
April 1, 2004... "Security is very sexy right now," according to Bill Bozeman, president and CEO of PSA Security. Headlines on Homeland Security and terrorism encourage businesses to invest in security, he told attendees at the recent Barnes Buchanan Mallon...

Honeywell Security moves ahead with branding strategy.(Insider)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... In an extension of its previously announced strategy, Honeywell Security, Syosset, N.Y., announced that all of its products will soon be officially branded as Honeywell. This strategy will be implemented by nearly all of Honeywell...

E-learning programs available for free.(Insider)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Wheelock Inc., Long Branch, N.J., provides a unique, self-paced online training program that offers a comprehensive course curriculum that serves designers, installers, specifiers, contractors, end users, and other professionals involved in the...

Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics, a unit of Honeywell.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics, a unit of Honeywell, has named Rich Simonetti senior vice president of sales. In his new role, Simonetti will be responsible for global sales, customer service, and technical support across the...

Monitronics International.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Monitronics International has hired Ken Rosen as director of national sales. In this position, Rosen will oversee the sales team in its efforts to recruit independent alarm companies into the Monitonics' nationwide authorized network. ...

Alarm Center Inc.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Bob Helstrom announced the promotion of Doug Beaulieu to president of Alarm Center Inc., Lacey, Wash. Helstrom remains CEO. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

ADT Security Services Inc., a unit of Tyco Fire and Security.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The Arena Football League announced its largest national partnership in AFL history with ADT Security Services Inc., a unit of Tyco Fire and Security. The multi-year extension designates the organization as the Official and Exclusive Electronic...

Upgrade for Prudential Financial's Global Security Command Center.(Insider)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... North American Video, Brick, N.J., recently completed upgrading Prudential Financial's Global Security Command Center located in Newark, N.J. The heart of the new system is a memory intensive Toshiba DVR system configured to provide recording...

ADI announces winner of BMW Z4.(Insider)
April 1, 2004... ADI, Melville, N.Y., announced that Janet and Rob Allison of RC Security won a brand new BMW Z4 Roadster from the ADI Expo 10th Anniversary Sweepstakes. In commemorating the first 10 years of ADI Expos, ADI showed its appreciation by offering...

March Networks Corp. and PSA Security Network.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... March Networks Corp. and PSA Security Network signed an agreement that allows the complete line of networked video security systems from March Networks to be available to PSA member companies. Authorized resellers within the PSA member...

Cernium Inc. announced it has been certified as a Lenel Systems International Inc.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Cernium Inc. announced it has been certified as a Lenel Systems International Inc. partner for its Perceptrak software. Lenel's OnGuard OpenAccess Alliance Program certification allows selected software and hardware developers to utilize...

Senstar-Stellar Corp. (SSC).(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Senstar-Stellar Corp. (SSC), appointed Edwin Morton vice president of sales. In his new role, Morton will be responsible for Canadian and international sales, excluding Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. Also, Michael Edward Rack has been...

Videolarm.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Videolarm hired Doug Greenway as its national account manager, integration. His responsibilities include expanding the company's presence with security/integration dealers, consultants, and specifiers, serving Videolarm's existing national...

GE Security opens enrollment for new integrator program.(Insider)
April 1, 2004... GE Security, Austin, Texas, announced that security system integrators can join a new, comprehensive integrator program that provides access to the largest range of security solutions in the industry, special discounts and growth incentives, a...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
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ADT previews cell phone video notification service.(Insider)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... ADT Security Services Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, recently showcased an emerging technology that will turn a cell phone into a platform for receiving near real-time notification of data exceptions including visual...

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority chooses MESH.(Insider)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Viscount Systems Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, recently announced the company has received its first MESH order from the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA). MESH is its access control system for multi-tenant and commercial...

Testing voice over Internet protocol.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The recent introduction of voice communication over high-speed Internet connections has raised many issues on the effects of this service to the electronic security and life safety industry. In an effort to address these affects, the Canadian...

SIMS provides disaster recovery options.(Insider)(Security Information and Management Systems Inc)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Security Information and Management Systems Inc. (SIMS), Plano, Texas, announced two new services. First, all stations on basic software support will now have secure offsite storage for their databases automatically backed up nightly to SIMS's...

Superior Modular Products names national distributor.(Insider)
April 1, 2004... Superior Modular Products, Swannanoa, N.C., a developer and manufacturer of high-speed cross-connect products for communication networks, announced that its entire product line of commercial and residential structured cabling products will now...

Structured Cabling Catalog now available.(Insider)
April 1, 2004... The 2004 Commercial & Residential Structured Cabling & Network Solutions Product Catalog from ADI, Melville, N.Y., is available free of charge at more than 100 branch locations in the U.S. This annual product guide now features full color...

Life-safety protection services at the Pentagon.(Insider)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... SimplexGrinnell, Westminster, Mass., a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security, recently announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense for testing of the fire alarm and suppression systems at the Pentagon and other facilities in the...

UltraGuard secures national distribution.(iNSiDER)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... UltraGuard, Greenwich, Conn., announced that ADI, Melville, N.Y., will distribute the UltraGuard CO life-safety system through all of its 105 branches in the U.S. and Canada. According to Geoff Winters, CEO and president of ECS, the parent...

New enhancements for March Networks dealers and integrators.(iNSiDER)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... March Networks (Ottawa, Ontario) resellers, systems integrators, and distributors now can remotely upgrade their technical certification on new release features (excluding major releases) using a new online technical certification portal. ...

NFPA World Safety Conference & Exposition.(Trade Show News)(National Fire Protection Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City, Utah May 23-26, 2004 The conference, titled "Building a Safer World," will be held May 23-26 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The NFPA World Safety Conference and Exposition provides an...

Wireless Access saves county time, money, and peace of mind.(Santa Clara County )
April 1, 2004... Like many other government agencies, the Santa Clara County Board assessed its security practices after September 11. The conclusion; it had to quickly update its access control to a single system in all of its buildings using a single card...

Marlin Central Monitoring.(Companies You Should Know)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Barry Brannon has taken over the reins as the new president of Marlin Central Monitoring, Kissimmee, Fla., a subsidiary of The Marlin Group LLC. Marlin Central Monitoring is a UL listed central that is a fully automated redundant facility with...

Professional Security Consulting.(Companies You Should Know)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Capping a career that spans more than 38 years, Henry L. Homrighaus, Jr. has announced the launch of a diversified new consulting company to the North American security industry. Professional Security Consulting will provide services ranging...

The covenant not to compete.(Security and the Law)
April 1, 2004... This is part one of a two-part installment on The Covenant Not to Compete. Look for the conclusion to this piece in next month's Security and the Law. When acquiring a business, the buyer will most always require that the purchase...

Five-Minute: tech quiz.(Fire alarm systems)
April 1, 2004... Get Familiar with Fire Codes Fire alarm systems are designed to save lives; therefore, codes have been established to ensure that each step from detection to notification will occur as intended without failure. Unless one is familiar with...

What's wrong with this?(fire alarm installation)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Wally 'Larman installed a fire alarm system that included 4-wire smoke detectors. Wally installed the correct number of devices with proper voltage rating, ran the correct cable type and connected the devices as shown in this diagram. When...

IDCs and punch-down tools.(insulation displacement connector)
April 1, 2004... What tool do I need to properly terminate Category 5 cabling? The typical wire connection in an RJ-45 female jack or 110 punch-down block is called an IDC, for "insulation displacement connector." The connector has a v-groove that becomes...

Making the proper choice in smoke detector technology.(Kinks & Hints)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Which smoke detector technology--photoelectric or ionization--is the correct choice for a monitored alarm system? Most smoke detectors installed by alarm technicians are photoelectric type, while comparatively few ionization detectors are...

Under fire: experts in the field answer common questions and offer insightful tips on fire alarm applications.
April 1, 2004... Fire and life safety applications can be tricky business. This is especially so given the complexity of authoritative codes, rules, and regulations. Further, fire alarms require reliance on myriad variables, including monitoring, first...

Never a gamble: the new Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa wins big with the result of North American Video's two-year project designing and installing video surveillance and security.
April 1, 2004... Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J., is the first casino hotel to be built in Atlantic City in 13 years--and it appears to have been well worth the wait. The $1.1 billion joint venture between Boyd Gaming Corp. and MGM MIRAGE,...

Project integration: the ultimate integrated manager; Using an access control system to also manage an alarm and video surveillance system provides tremendous power and flexibility.
April 1, 2004... The ultimate integrated security system is one that uses an access control system to also manage and monitor alarm and video surveillance systems. By appreciating the capabilities of each technology and how those capabilities can be enhanced...

CO detection: your vital role in America's life safety; Carbon monoxide detectors are becoming a more crucial component of an electronic life-safety system.
April 1, 2004... Rarely a news day passes when there isn't a story about carbon monoxide poisoning. And now, local authorities are taking matter into their own hands: In some states and municipalities, carbon monoxide detection is being required in both new and...

What customers want: reliable specialty video; Equipment reliability is important, but buyers seek out dealers who have a deep knowledge base of these niche products.
April 1, 2004... End-user buyers of specialty video--ranging from covert cameras and infrareds to portable indoor and outdoor surveillance systems--seek out dealers and systems integrators that have greater expertise in the niche. They want more information...

Power up: reliability is the No. 1 factor for security technicians choosing a battery or power supply.
April 1, 2004... Being able to count on your power supply or battery to keep your customers' systems up and running may be one of the most critical factors in selecting these devices. Not only does the device have to fit the application and meet building and...

2004 guide to monitoring services: a resource to help you select and locate a contract central station to monitor your subscribers' accounts.
April 1, 2004... Acadian On Watch Lafayette, La. * (888)558-9911 * www.acadian.com Monitoring Services: Digital, cellular, internet, remote video, listen-in/two-way voice, GPS Listings/certifications: UL fire/burglary; SIA; EMD Also:...

Day/Night VariDome.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... From Bosch Security Systems the Phortress Day/Night VariDome is a rugged, prepackaged camera offering ultra high resolution imaging, a high-speed electronic shutter, intelligent backlight compensation, and superior lighting sensitivity. The...

Waterproof bullet camera.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... From Speco Technologies, nitrogen makes its CVC-320WP and CVC-321WP infrared bullet camera design cameras more than waterproof. This manufacturing technology eliminates any possibility of moisture and condensation, because there is little or no...

4-channel DVR.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The IDView IV-400 four-channel digital video recorder is loaded with features such as remote viewing, audio recording, and e-mail alarm notifications. With a two-hard-drive capacity and up to 120 days recording capability. IDView Technologies...

Combined addressable devices, control panel.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Silent Knight, part of Honeywell's Fire Systems Group, offers industry-wide compatible fire alarm solutions for small to midsize institutions and commercial sites. Silent Knight will feature the Farenhyt IFP-100 at the NFPA World Safety...

Desktop/handheld label printer.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Kroy LLC, an international manufacturer of label and wire-marking printers, has announced another addition to the Kroy Line. The new K4100 desktop label printer features auto sizing, quick response, and fast print speeds, scaleable and...

Fiber Optic Product Catalog.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Fiber Instrument Sales (FIS) has announced the release of its 2004 Fiber Optics Product Catalog. The 90-page catalog contains full-color product photos and detailed descriptions. Products depicted in the catalog include everything from fiber...

Remote with Integrated Access Card.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Paradox Security Systems released its new Omnia Remote Control with Integrated Access Card (OMN-RAC1). This new product functions as an access card to lock or unlock doors as well as a fully functioning Omnia remote control, all in one. The...

Dual tech keypad/proximity reader.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... The PiezoProx is the next generation keypad reader from Essex Electronics. It incorporates two superior technologies into one unique reader: an Essex stainless-steel, piezoelectric keypad and an HID universal proximity reader. Completely...

Prepackaged cameras.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Bosch Security Systems has added the UNPDN Series Unity Prepackaged Cameras to its CCTV camera product line. The UNPDN Series are complete surveillance systems for indoor and outdoor applications including a day/night camera and lens pre-wired...

Wireless data transmission systems.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... MicroTek Electronics introduces the MiniLink Data 900 and 2400 wireless data transmission systems. These new systems utilize digital spread spectrum technology to transmit data in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configurations....

Heavy-duty exit button.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... From Essex Electronics Inc., the Essex Piezoelectric Exit Button (PEB Series) is a heavy-duty, vandal-resistant, stainless-steel exit button designed for indoor, outdoor, harsh, and high-traffic applications. With two outputs and an adjustable...

Facilities monitoring system.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... NOTIFIER announced its UniNet Lite facilities monitoring system. This hardware/software package features a sophisticated design and user-friendly interface that give users the ability to graphically capture and display events and conditions...

Simple upgrade to smart cards.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Security International's Intelli-M system is now able to take advantage of both smart card and Wiegand technology readers. The systems can be changed from Wiegand to smart card technology with a simple flash upgrade. This flexibility allows...

Outdoor horn/strobe.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... From System Sensor, the SpectrAlert P12015K is a 120-V wall-mount horn/strobe that is UL listed for outdoor requirements. The P12015K operates in a temperature range of -40F to 150F and is rainproof per UL50 (NEMA 3R). The product was...

Fingerprint-based access control.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... With compact design and simple operation, Siedle offers fingerprint-based access control for residential and small commercial applications. Instead of keys, the unmistakable biometric characteristics of the fingerprint are used to gain access....

High-performance smart cameras.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Bosch Security Systems introduces a new range of high-performance smart surveillance cameras, the DinionXF Series, which delivers the most natural picture performance for a camera in its class. DinionXF cameras are the first to use 15-bit...

Rugged biometric access unit.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Barantec Inc. and Lenel Systems International Inc. combined to produce BIOGuard, a rugged biometric access control unit with three-factor authorization and a three-tier security line of defense. The new BIOGuard combines a keypad, proximity...

Commercial Fire System.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... From GE Security, the NetworX NX-8E-CF Commercial Fire System is a 12V integrated burglary/fire product for commercial applications. The NetworX NX-8E-CF provides up to 192 zones of protection for fire and intrusion. It supports a wide variety...

Stand-alone electronic access.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... From Kaba Access Control, the new E-Plex 5000 combines the simplicity and reliability of Simplex mechanical pushbutton locks with the added security and features of electronic access control. This is the latest addition to Kaba's line of...

Discreet dome cameras.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... From Bosch Security Systems, bringing extra protection to the proven FlexiDome line of discreet dome cameras, the FlexiDome XT sets a new standard for toughness and impact resistance. This compact dome camera is the ideal choice for a wide...

DVD-RAM digital recording solution.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... Panasonic Vision Systems has announced the introduction of a unique digital recording solution based on the DVD-RAM recording format. Unlike many consumer and other DVD based recorders presently available, Panasonic's new LQ-MD800 video...

Dual-technology motion sensors.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... From GE Security, the RCR-90 motion sensor is part of the dual-technology PrecisionLine series, which also includes the RCR-50, RCR-PET, RCR-A, and RCR-C. PrecisionLine dual technology motion sensors from GE Security offer new, easy solutions...

24 VAC power supplies.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... North American Video is now offering a line of 24VAC power supplies marketed under the company's name. The new power supply line includes eight models designed to provide power for locations with 4 to 16 cameras. All of the new units feature...

Online access control solution.(Marketplace)
April 1, 2004... From Kaba Access Control, Millennium Expert software is an online access control solution for single-tenant, small- and medium-sized facilities and institutions. The software can be networked via a LAN, which allows operators to manage the...

12-channel amp.(Marketplace)(Channel Vision)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... From Channel Vision, the A1260 (and the A1260R rack-mountable version) provide installers with a high-quality 12-channel amplifier that is perfect for multi-zone distributed audio applications. Designed to complement the A4600 A/V Pre-Amplifer...

Outdoor color dome camera.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Panasonic Security Systems introduces a new color dome camera system that's both weatherproof and vandalproof and delivers all the features and performance of the company's line of all-in-one dome camera systems. The WV-CW864A Color Dome Camera...

Video surveillance system.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... From Advent Product Development Inc., the E-Cam-MAB is a video surveillance system comprised of cameras, video monitor, and control panel. The cameras would be mounted in guide rails, horizontally or vertically, to provide visual coverage over...

Build your business the right way.(Plain Talk)
April 1, 2004... We are in a wonderful business, which, if managed properly, can provide tremendous personal and career satisfaction--"managed" not only from the short-term economics side of the equation, but importantly the quality side. Remember that we are...