Security Distributing & Marketing articles from August 2003

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from August 2003

'Yes, sir!'.(Editor's Angle)(Editorial)
August 1, 2003... Boot Camp. What images do those words bring to mind? If you're now or ever have been enlisted in one of our country's military branches, then the phrase likely evokes images of rigorous training and conditioning. To watchers of...

PERS serves new offerings and new markets.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Personal Emergency Response Systems )
August 1, 2003... The elderly are the nation's fastest growing demographic. Life expectancy continues to escalate, and as the Baby Boomer generation crosses the threshold, more Americans will be living longer than ever before. Additionally, older people...

Work experience requirement of act upheld.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Illinois' Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 1993 )
August 1, 2003... On February 20, 2003, the Appellate Court of Illinois for the Fourth District affirmed a trial court's decision and upheld the constitutionality of the work experience requirement of Illinois' Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security,...

The new National Summit on Security is coming.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Interview)
August 1, 2003... The organizers of ISC East believed there was a need to further develop the event, so, among other modifications, a new Washington D.C., venue was carefully chosen for this year. Those at the Security Industry Association, Alexandria, Va., said...

NBFAA elects new officers.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Three new members were recently elected to serve on the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA, Silver Spring, Md.) executive committee. The winners were: Scott Colby--vice president/president-elect Mike Miller--treasurer ...

Xanboo Inc.(Companies You Should Know About)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Xanboo, New York, is a "smart home and business management system" with real-time device access and control that enables users to control and monitor their homes or businesses from anywhere in the world via the Internet. Including its primary...

CompUSA features HAI home automation products.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Retailer CompUSA has signed an agreement to feature integrated security and home automation products from HAI, New Orleans, as part of HAI's Digital Living initiative. Digital Living is an interactive model of home living space where...

NBFAA Conference to coincide with Security Summit.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)'s 2003 Fall Conference, held in conjunction with the National Summit on Security, will take place Sept. 28-Oct. 3 in Washington, D.C. The event will be held at the Loew's L'Enfant Plaza...

DICE to market mobile telematics, GPS handsets.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
August 1, 2003... A new joint marketing agreement allows DICE Corp., Bay City, Mich., and Airo Wireless Media Inc., to jointly market each other's software and telematics products, respectively. Airo is an exclusive North American trade partner of Benefon...

AVAD partners with CEDIA.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(CEDIA Expo)
August 1, 2003... AVAD, LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is celebrating its five-year anniversary at CEDIA Expo 2003 in September in Indianapolis, Ind. The party will gather AVAD's distribution partners, dealers and friends to highlight innovations implemented and...

New source of technical training.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(PSA Security Network)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... PSA Security Network has opened its own in-house training center, located in Denver at PSA corporate headquarters. Most of the training opportunities will be for PSA and affiliated members; however, some training also will be available to...

Customized access control management.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Panasonic Industrial Co.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... PCSC has announced the appointment of James Russo as the director of national distribution. Russo is responsible for launching the LiNC-Ez family of products thru distribution and OEM accounts and the soon-to-be-released iAM products,...

Helping a community to recover.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Atronic Alarms Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Atronic Alarms Inc., Overland Park, Kansas, recently developed a web site to help the Kansas City Metro area's victims of this spring's 2003 violent storms, The web site, entitled "The Tornado Assist Lost Picture Page," is a scrapbook of lost...

Correction.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)
August 1, 2003... SDM Magazine would like to amend a web site address that was published incorrectly in its June 2003 Buyers Guide. The web site for Connectors Plus should be www.connectorsplusinc.com.

New DMP dept. helps dealers with design, spec writing.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... DMP, Springfield, Mo., is introducing an Applications Solutions Department to help support its dealers in designing systems and writing specifications. The staff in this department will be able to help DMP dealers with CAD drawings and...

New CS software offers dealers video options.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(central stations)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... To provide new video services that central stations can offer dealers, ABM Data Systems, Austin, Texas, announced that it has fully integrated OzVision's remote video solutions into its Phoenix central station software. In its fifth year...

SIAC seeks marketers, success stories.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Security Industry Alarm Coalition)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... As a founding member of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition's (SIAC) Marketing and PR Committee, the Security Industry Association (SIA), Alexandria, Va., has been tasked to recruit seasoned professional marketers and to solicit success...

ADT unveils Web-based viewing service, Smart EAS.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(ADT Security Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... New forms of competition are always right around the corner. That's why dealers should take note of new products and services from industry leader, ADT Security Services Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., a business unit of Tyco Fire & Security. ADT...

GE acquires MAS, Kampro.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Kampro Technology Inc.)(Monitoring Automation Systems)(General Electric Co.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... GE Industrial Systems, a unit of the General Electric Company, announced that it has acquired Monitoring Automation Systems (MAS), Irvine, Calif., providers of automation software for central station monitoring and secure business...

Securing New Ground: 8th Annual Conference--The Business of Security.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)
August 1, 2003... CONFERENCE DATES: Nov. 12 - 13, 2003 LOCATION: The Roosevelt Hotel New York, N.Y. Telephone: (888)TEDDY-NY or (212)661-9600 HIGHLIGHTS: * A line up of speakers with unparalleled credentials, vision and...

Web site builder launches new site.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Eclipse Marketing)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Eclipse Marketing, Laguna Beach, Calif., has launched its new web site. Visitors can view the new site and learn more about the services that Eclipse offers at www.eclipsemarketing.net. Eclipse Marketing works with clients to develop and...

Video integrator upgrades license status.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(North America Video)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Las Vegas branch of North America Video, Brick, N.J., recently upgraded its electrical contractors' license from "low voltage" to "full" license status. The full license status enables North American Video to bid on any and all electrical...

New fiber optic online training.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(STAM Multimedia Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... STAM Multimedia Inc., Princeton Junction, N.J., has introduced a new web-based training course--fiber optics technology. This four-hour, interactive, self-paced course provides a good understanding of fiber optic technology, according to...

ADI, Greyfox Systems enter distribution agreement.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Greyfox Systems, Pittsburgh, has entered into a distribution agreement with ADI, Melville, N.Y., under which ADI will distribute Greyfox's structured wiring products. "Previously, Greyfox customers could only buy the product direct from...

Marketing co. introduces new press release service.(Insider: a guide to the news, trends, opinions & technology that have the industry buzzing)(Cobalt Marketing Communications Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Cobalt Marketing Communications Ltd., Toronto, has announced the introduction of Security Industry Newswire (www.si-newswire.com), a new public relations web site designed to help manufacturer, distributor and installation companies deliver...

Pop the corn and grab a seat.(Five-Minute Tech Quiz)
August 1, 2003... Today's audiophile is sophisticated and demands that his or her home entertainment system provide "theater"-quality sound and video from a variety of devices, such as DVDs and satellite/digital television components. The simple color TV and...

What's wrong with this?(Five-Minute Tech Quiz)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Wally 'Larman installed a home theater system, which consisted of a DVD player and a satellite receiver. After speaking to the client and determining his requirement Wally selected the various components and ran the appropriate cabling. He made...

Around the edges--designing it right.(Kinks & Hints)(exterior perimeter security)
August 1, 2003... My clients have recently been placing more emphasis on their exterior perimeter security. What are some of the basic ground rules for designing systems using these technologies? Many system designs lack a basic understanding of the inherent...

Beyond the wires: beyond structured cabling system pre-wires, what products and services are helping home systems contractors increase their revenues?
August 1, 2003... Home builders queried in a recent study, conducted by the National Association of HomeBuilders (NAHB), reported that more than a third of the homes they built in 2002 were equipped, at move-in, with a high-speed Internet connection. Builders...

Coming into focus: just emerging or in development, numerous video-based tech developments should super-heat the already hot security video sector.
August 1, 2003... From government laboratories to business operations, encouraged by homeland security and consumer electronics, there are numerous just-introduced or near-horizon video security developments sure to impact dealers and systems integrators who...

Biometrics' emerging markets: opportunities are opening for biometrics across the board.
August 1, 2003... Established markets for biometrics applications, such as healthcare and government, are now being joined by a slew of emerging markets. Decreasing costs and increasing accuracy and reliability coupled with the demand for increased security...

Fiber optics: tools and techniques: for proper and safe installation, use specific tools and techniques when installing fiber optic cable.
August 1, 2003... When performing repairs around a home, a common tool such us a screwdriver, adjustable wrench, or hammer can get the job done. But when replacing a broken window, special tools are needed to properly secure and glaze the pane into place. In a...

Indestructible keypad integrated with smart card reader.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Barantec and HID launch the Everswitch iClass, a combination of Barantec's virtually indestructible metal keypad with HID's 13.56 MHz contactless smart card reader. The security industry can offer end-users additional security measures for dual...

Miniature twisted pair Video Balun.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Vigitron Inc. introduces its new VB1001 Miniature Video Balun for sending video signals over unshielded twisted pair wires up to 1,000 ft. The extremely compact size allows the VB 1001 to fit anywhere that a BNC can fit. It is ideal for...

Octal Driver Module with enclosure.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems offers the D7048B Octal Driver Module for use with the D7024 fire alarm control panel. The D7048B has eight open collector transistor outputs that are controlled through the option bus, which can control relays, remote...

Home theater ceiling speakers.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... The new LCR ceiling speakers from Proficient Audio Systems provides the solution that is not usually found when using traditional ceiling speakers. The woofer and tweeter bridges are set at a 15-deg. angle. Plus, get another 30 deg. with the...

High-End Advanced Technology.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... From ProVideo's new fully digital product line called H.E.A.T.--High End Advanced Technology--comes the CVC-6800EX--H.E.A.T. color bullet camera with built-in 6mm lens. It is the slimmer of the bullet cameras included in the H.E.A.T. line,...

Convenience store products.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Winsted has added several new products designed for small retail establishments such as convenience stores, liquor stores, and gas stations. This series of low-cost wall shelves for electronics, tapes, computer manuals, and monitors includes:...

HID's iCLASS protocol in Verid+ fingerprint readers.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... TSSI's Verid+ fingerprint recognition unit will now support HID's iCLASS 13.56 MHz read/write contactless smart card technology. This will enable users to include biometric identification along with a wide variety of other data for applications...

Unit integrates door stations with phone system.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Siedle announces its new DoorCom, which allows integrators to interface the Siedle door stations into an existing PBX-based telephone system. This is just another one of many integrated solutions available through Siedle, which is known for its...

LYNXR-EN with new features.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... ADEMCO, a unit of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, releases LYNXR-EN with a set of exciting new features. The integrated design provides installation ease and flexibility for every job, as well as adding significant end-user appeal...

Infrared illuminator.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Silent Witness releases the LumaView IR 75 infrared illuminator. It offers tough, mission-critical monitoring in low light or completely dark conditions and enables IR-sensitive CCTV cameras to produce high-quality images under nighttime...

Wi-Fi network camera.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Toshiba Imaging Systems, a division of Toshiba American Information Systems Inc., introduces its IK-WB11, a Wi-Fi (802.11b) network camera that empowers users to remotely view live, high-resolution (1280 x 960) video streams with audio from...

Steel door station.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Siedle-Steel combines the modern system engineering of contemporary building communication with the material aesthetics of high-grade steel. Contemporary building communication includes the functions of calling, talking, informing and seeing as...

Flush mount series inserts and faceplates.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... UNICOM, an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer, introduces its flush-mount Impressa series of inserts and faceplate. Combine voice, data, audio and video in one compact, attractive Impressa Faceplate and Inserts. The Impressa series offers a...

Deluxe audio distribution module.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... ICC announces an audio distribution module for use with its deluxe distribution center. The module is designed to fit into any of ICC's deluxe distribution centers in conjunction with telephony, data, and CATV modules, and is intended for home...

Homeland Security status-indicator light.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Edwards HSL series Homeland Security Light is a stackable, multi-status visual signal whose five lens colors (green, blue, yellow, orange and red) correspond to the terrorist attack threat levels issued by the Department of Homeland Security....

Data conversion for card access control.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Cypress Computer Systems Inc. announces DataBenders, the efficient data conversion solution for card access control systems. DataBenders translates all major reader technologies, making it ideal for system integration and retrofit applications,...

Residential digital agile modulators.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Cabletronix, a division of North American Cable Equipment Inc., announces the CTARM-IR series of residential digital agile modulators with infrared remote control signal passing capability. The CTARM-IR allows the use of infrared hand-held...

High line security over networks.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... DMP announces that the iCOM-ET High Security Network Alarm Router has received the NIST certificate and UL Listings for encryption. DMP previously announced that the iCOMT now incorporates the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) using the...

Subwoofers rock the house.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... When designing a home theater system, bass and bass management are key for the most discriminating dealers. Proficient's new line of subwoofers is designed just to fit the bill. They incorporate the latest designs and are built to fill media...

Surface mount PIN reader.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems announces the release of the Readykey K2001-SP surface mount PIN reader. It provides high-security access control by requiting the use of both a card/token and PIN code. Should a card/ token be lost and not deactivated,...

WaveGuide Speakers.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... The sound of music takes a new shape with the release of M&S Systems' WaveGuide Speakers. These speakers broke new ground with the design of an asymmetrical pivoting tweeter that offers uniform sound dispersion and extended high-frequency...

Residential/home automation cables.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Belden Electronics Division offers its HomeChoice product line, which includes cables for home networking, telephone services, security, energy management, CATV, direct broadcast satellite (DBS), high-definition television, distributed audio...

USB Security Key for NetCom System.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems announces the release of the D6201-USB NetCom Security Key. The security key (dongle) allows the D6200 Programming/ Administration Software for the D6600 NetCom System to communicate with multiple D6600 receivers running...

NetCom System uses high-security encryption algorithm.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems announces the release of the D6600 NetCom System using the new National Institute of Standards and Technology/Advanced Encryption Standard (NIST/AES) Rijndael encryption algorithm. By using the Rijndael encryption...

RTE access control sensors.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... IntelliSense, a unit of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, has released the new family of Request-to-Exit (RTE) sensors. The RTEs offer basic and full-featured models to suit every access control application. The quick-install sensors...

Ultimate wire & cable locator.(Literature Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The RFX 1000/2000 uses advanced radio frequency technology to pinpoint hidden wires with unprecedented accuracy. The unit works on energized and non-energized wires and doesn't cause interference on communication lines. Distributor inquiries...

Duplex digital video management systems.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Silent Witness releases an enhanced version of the DVMS 1600/800 Duplex firmware and software. The DVMS Duplex Version 2.0 and the accompanying Remote Access Software (RAS) Version 3.5 offers customers increased functionality to improve their...

ELAN VIA! Now controls GE Interlogix systems.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... ELAN Home Systems announces that homeowners can control GE Interlogix security systems through the VIA! Touch Panel. VIATOOLS, the setup software for the VIA!, now also features two-way serial drivers for Interlogix's Advent and Concord...

'Quik Guide' for D6600 NetCom System.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems releases the "Quik Guide" for its D6600 NetCom System. The guide was designed to be an easy-to-use reference tool. It is laminated for durability and presented in a convenient 8.5-in. x 11-in. format. One side of the...

Wireless Voice Keypad.(Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... ADEMCO Group, a unit of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, has released the 5828V Wireless Voice Keypad. The wireless design saves dealers valuable time by offering the quickest, easiest installation of a secondary keypad to ADEMCO's...