Security Distributing & Marketing articles from February 2008

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from February 2008

We are media! From specialty publications and conferences to content delivered online--SDM creates and delivers information for your business needs, when and where you want it.(Editor's Angle)(Conference news)
February 1, 2008... Working as a journalist in 2008 is an entirely different job than it was 10 years, or even two years ago. There are so many new, different ways that content is "published" and each requires a different approach or mindset. For example, you...

Home control, bigger displays highlight CES: consumer electronics show.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Arlington, Va., warned in his opening address Jan. 7 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas of storm clouds over the free trade among nations that his industry has been...

The Protection Bureau achieves Five Diamond Certification: monitoring news.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), Vienna, Va., announced that The Protection Bureau has achieved the CSAA "Five Diamond Certification." This certification testifies that 100 percent of their central station operators have...

Arteco partners with Panorama Technologies.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Arteco, St. Louis, announced a partnership with the India-based marketer Panorama Technologies. Panorama markets state-of-the-art integrated security solutions for airports, seaports, defense and other vital installations in India and in...

Provident Security Corp.(News Briefs)
February 1, 2008... Provident Security Corp., Vancouver, Canada, appointed Sandra Towers operations manager. In her role, Towers is responsible for managing Provident's 24/7 operations center and installation team, overseeing all aspects of client service...

Adams Rite.(News Briefs)(Adams Rite has appoints Christiane Corbin as its customer satisfaction manager)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Adams Rite, Pomona, Calif., appointed Christiane Corbin as its customer satisfaction manager. Her responsibilities at Adams Rite will include tracking orders, handling customer concerns in an expedient and effective manner and facilitating the...

AMAG Technology.(News Briefs)
February 1, 2008... Ray Payne joined AMAG Technology, Torrance, Calif., as vice president of technical services. Payne will be leading all technical services for AMAG Technology including professional engineering services, product management, technical support and...

NBFAA extends award deadline.(Insider News & Business)(The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association)(Defense award program)
February 1, 2008... The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) has extended the deadline for one of the industry's top honors, the First Line of Defense award program, to March 14, 2008. Established in 1999, the First Line of Defense award,...

NBFAA launches new Web site.(Insider News & Business)(Website overview)
February 1, 2008... The NBFAA's Web site--www.alarm.org--has been completely redesigned. After surveying its viewers' needs in 2006, the association redesigned the Web site in 2007 to better serve their key audiences: members, chartered chapters, consumers, public...

Gamewell-FCI.(News Briefs)
February 1, 2008... Gamewell-FCI, Northford, Conn., part of Honeywell's Life Safety group, has brought on three new regional managers to support its growing network of engineered systems distributors throughout Latin America and two key U.S. territories. As Latin...

Dedicated Micros.(News Briefs)(Tamara Larson appointed as vice president of customer services)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Dedicated Micros, Chantilly, Va., appointed Tamara Larson to the newly created position of vice president of customer support services. In this position, Larson will be responsible for the strategy and delivery of customer support and services...

Mission 500 attends CAA conference.(Insider News & Business)(California Alarm Association Winter Convention and Western Security Conference )(Conference news)
February 1, 2008... The California Alarm Association Winter Convention and Western Security Conference in San Francisco hosted special guest Mission 500, a nonprofit initiative focusing its efforts on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of...

SDM seeks to rank the largest alarm dealers.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... SDM is seeking to identify the largest alarm dealers in the security industry, in order to rank them by their recurring monthly revenue and publish the list--the 18th annual SDM 100-in SDM's May 2008 edition. If you believe that your...

Cooper Industries acquires Roam Secure.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Cooper Industries, Ltd., Houston, acquired Roam Secure of Arlington, Va., a privately held entity that provides text based alerting and regional mass notification systems. Their current installed base includes city, county, and regional...

Imperial Capital to acquire USBX.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... Imperial Capital Group LLC and Imperial Capital LLC, Los Angeles, a full-service investment bank, has entered into an agreement to acquire USBX Inc., and USBX Advisory Services LLC (USBX), an investment-banking firm focused on merger and...

SURV achieves Enterprise Partner Certification.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... Surveillance Specialties Ltd. (SURV), Wilmington, Mass., a security systems integrator, has achieved Software House's highest level of dealer certification. The 2007 Software House Enterprise Partner Certification is awarded to integrators...

COPS matches employees' fundraising.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... In support of breast cancer research, COPS Monitoring has matched its employees' fundraising dollars. COPS receptionist Rosemarie Mathews organized a team that participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk held at Cooper...

Cisco joins partner program.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... Cisco has joined Axis Communications' Application Development Partner (ADP) program. As a member of this program, Cisco will be able to integrate support for Axis network video products and collaborate to bring complete and fully integrated IP...

Security Networks gains 50th affiliate.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... Security Networks, West Palm Beach, Fla., announced that Valparaiso, Ind.-based alarm installation firm, Independence Security, is the 50th affiliate in Security Networks young affiliate program. With this alliance, Independence Security...

Bosch aids NBFAA training course.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... Bosch provided product and application photography, materials and technical expertise to The National Training School (NTS) for its Video Systems Technologies course. The NTS is a member service of the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association...

Sonitrol acquires Dallas franchise.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... Sonitrol Corp., Berywn, Pa., announced the acquisition of the territory and operating rights of its Dallas franchise. Dallas joins Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Orlando, Denver, Columbus and Kansas City, among others, as major...

'World's most promising security technology start-up' named.(Insider News & Business)(NoblePeak Vision)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... NoblePeak Vision, Wakefield, Mass., won the grand final of the Global Security Challenge 2007 for the accolade of the world's most promising security technology start-up company, based upon their camera and image sensor technology TriWave....

RS2 Technologies expands global presence.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... RS2 Technologies LLC, Munster, Ind., a provider of access control systems, expands its global dealer network and installed systems base with dealers in Europe, India and South America, and recent installations in Italy and India. Since its...

CSAA reels in new members.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... The Central Station Alarm Association went fishing for new members this summer and hauled in 18 inquiries and increased the CSAA family with 10 new companies: RTI International; Fidelity Investments; Berrian Insurance Group; iWatch...

Secuology Inc.(Companies You Should Know)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Although Secuology Inc. just opened its doors in Walnut, Calif., in November 2007, the company as a whole has been around for 23 years. Secuology's business is to design and manufacture liquid crystal displays (LCDs) for closed circuit...

FCI & Associates Inc.(Companies You Should Know)(Company overview)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... FCI & Associates Inc., Colorado Springs, Colo., is unique in the security industry. It is not a security alarm company or a dealer, but has simply been providing contract installation services since 1979. "We're the oldest and largest...

Key is that technical service provider was 'ready, willing & able'.(Security & the Law)
February 1, 2008... Is a company that provides security services to a bankrupt estate entitled to be compensated as an administrative claim? This is a legal issue that frequently arises. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A recent case in the United States Bankruptcy...

Securitas Systems strengthens its U.S. presence.(Insider News & Business)
February 1, 2008... Securitas Systems, Stockholm, has purchased the assets of Securex, a division of LP Innovations Inc. The purchase price is between five and six times the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). ...

Think differently! Time-to-market opportunity is accelerating.(MARKET STRATEGY)(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... For innovative companies that leverage transformation cycles to enter new markets, their pace of business strategy moves at a fast clip. For many firms, strategy historically was something that rolled out over a two- to three-year period. But...

A competitive niche: a successful strategy for many home systems integrators is to identify and develop a niche in which they can excel and from which they can profit.(Home Systems)
February 1, 2008... The increasing affordability of home technology is making it a growth market for residential security dealers and integrators. Yet due to the diversity of products that are desirable by homeowners, many integrators have found that identifying...

Tomorrow's technology: two-way wireless, cellular and IP communication are top priorities for alarm system developers.(Alarm Systems)
February 1, 2008... Security systems aren't just about security any more. That's the key message from alarm technology developers as they look ahead to 2008 and 2009. Also high on their priority list are new ways of using wireless for short-range and long-range...

Access control: proprietary or network? A fair amount of both traditional proprietary and network-based access control systems are being specified. Decide which is best for you to sell and install.(Technology Overview)
February 1, 2008... IP access control is a technology that occupies the middle level of sophistication. It is not a proprietary, hardwired system that has been the standard for years, and it is not the very latest thing--that would be Web-based access systems that...

Manage the situation, not the technology: with the convergence of security assets comes the need to collect and analyze the overwhelming amount of resulting data so the right response to a given security event can be dictated.(Network Technology)
February 1, 2008... The abundance of inexpensive digital security cameras, NVRs, access control devices, alarms, sensors and more that security dealers and systems integrators are selling to their customers are adding to the customer's data fire hose, compounding...

When you need to improvise: ... hybrid video surveillance equipment can help by offering a smooth path for expansion and upgraded camera functionality.(Video Surveillance)
February 1, 2008... Security technicians know how to improvise: for years you've overcome the challenges inherent in making separate, proprietary security systems work as a whole--in other words, systems integration! During this transitional time in the...

Programmed for success: authorized dealer programs aid dealers on the marketing, training and financial fronts.(Sales Management)
February 1, 2008... Participating in one or more authorized dealer programs is unquestionably among the best strategies independent dealers can enlist in building their business. Such programs offer a wide variety of benefits, including access to exclusive...

Great ideas for sales compensation: money is a motivator, but effective sales compensation plans must encompass much more. The key is keeping plans easy to understand.(Sales Management)
February 1, 2008... As any experienced sales manager will concede, money motivates salespeople, but so do a lot of other things that are less expensive. Recognition, prestige, sometimes just winning the right to choose the variety of this week's office donuts can...

Dealer shows builders why technologies can help grow both their businesses: remote home management.(Technology @ Work)
February 1, 2008... As recently as a few years ago, Nova Scotia-based integrator DNS Systems found itself struggling to convince homebuilders that control technology could help differentiate their homes from their competition. Many builders believed it would...

Basic electric concepts.(Five Minute Tech Quiz)
February 1, 2008... 1. The electric property that represents the electrical "pressure" across two points in a circuit is called: a. current. b. resistance. c. voltage. d. power. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. The electric property that...

Distributing video analytics between the server and the edge: technology explained.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
February 1, 2008... One trend in video analytics is to distribute the software towards the "edge" of the system, either in the camera or the video encoder, which converts analog video to digital. One example of this type of technology is the analytics system from...

Bosch expands online training offerings.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
February 1, 2008... Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y., offers two new eLearning courses: Access Personal Edition and the AutoDome Modular Camera System. These online, self-paced classes can be completed in sections whenever it is most convenient for the...

Honeywell receives command control certification.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
February 1, 2008... Honeywell, Louisville, Ky., received PL-1 certification for its Vindicator security solutions, the highest security certification from the United States Air Force. The certification recognizes the Vindicator command and control (VCC) platform,...

Pelco's Endura can be integrated with POS software.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
February 1, 2008... The partnering of Pelco, Clovis, Calif., with SmartConnect resulted in the development of a software management platform that allows Endura, the Pelco enterprise-class IP-based video security system, to work with the SmartConnect CasinoVision...

Be part of the Technology Solutions & Skills team.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
February 1, 2008... Do you have an idea or a time- or cost-saving tip to share with your peers in the fi eld? Maybe you have a question that needs an expert answer. If so, please send your idea or question to SDM Magazine. We may publish it in a future edition of...

Keyscan and Tri-Ed team up.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
February 1, 2008... Keyscan Access Control Systems partnered with Tri-Ed Distribution for the delivery of its access control products. This strategic agreement leverages Tri-Ed's North American distribution network. Keyscan engineers and develops access...

Zebra provides 2-year warranty on card printers.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
February 1, 2008... Zebra Technologies, Camarillo, Calif., is providing a two-year warranty for all Value and Performance class printers purchased after Jan. 1, 2007, for North America and Latin America customers. Printers include all P100 and P330 i-series color...

What could possibly go wrong? Network testing tools.(Security NetWorkings)
February 1, 2008... When my daughter and I watch television, one of our favorite programs is "Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius" on the Nickelodeon cable channel. Jimmy's common refrain when launching one of his ill-conceived inventions is, "What could possibly go wrong?"...

Theremin: Ether Music and Espionage.
February 1, 2008... One of the best books I've read in the last 10 years! This is a fascinating account of the life of Leon Theremin, electronics inventor, Cold War Russian spy, and renowned Roaring '20s New York swinger. Learn how he invented many spying gadgets...

Access control software offers migration path.(Editor's Choice)
February 1, 2008... Bosch Security Systems Inc. introduced Access Personal Edition, an easy-to-use, modular software program for small- to medium-sized businesses. The software is ideal for organizations such as retail stores, office buildings, and manufacturing...

Partnership brings analytics to video management.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Eptascape announced that its advanced object-based video embedded technology is available for the AXIS 242S IV Video Server. Eptascape's MPEG-7 real-time embedded encoder performs key processing for video analysis on the Axis video encoder and...

Parking garage solution integrates IP audio, video & gate management.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Honeywell announced a new solution for the parking garage industry. ParkMAXX combines the functions of audio intercom, CCTV and entrance/exit gate control with the ability to interface with revenue control systems. By integrating Honeywell's...

Access controller is 'Super' powerful.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Continental Access introduced its new Super-Two, an advanced, expandable, intelligent controller that can support all access control functions for one or two doors. This distributed processor-based controller will operate as a standalone unit...

Uninterruptible power supplies for reliable protection.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Winsted now offers a number of UPS systems that deliver reliable protection from electrical problems for any application. The Winsted PRO-E Series UPS are amazingly compact, perfect for above the desktop or under a console, and are designed for...

Horns & chimes feature plug-in designs.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... System Sensor's SpectrAlert Advance series of audible/visible notification appliances includes indoor and outdoor selectable-output horns and selectable-output chimes. They have exclusive plug-in designs with a universal mounting plate for easy...

Large-format line of LCD flat panel displays.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products Group, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., announced a line of nine high-resolution LCD flat panel displays in 27-in., 32-in., 42-in., 47-in. and 56-in. screen sizes. Designed to...

Visibly improve loss prevention.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Milestone Systems released version 2.5 of XProtect Transact, an integrated solution for managing shrinkage through combined surveillance and transaction data. Retail, banking, transportation, hospitality and other industries are looking to...

Indoor mini-domes offer value & high quality.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... American Dynamics, a brand of Tyco International, introduced its new series of Discover indoor mini-domes. This suite of fixed, pre-pack cameras offers an attractive solution to companies seeking a cost-effective, high-performing surveillance...

Camera dome series.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Vicon Industries Inc. introduced the VC-700S and VC-710S camera dome series. The VC-700S and VC-710S series of fixed-position camera domes are low-cost, compact domed cameras incorporating a fixed camera and lens combination. They are...

Make IP video storage easier to manage.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Bosch Security Systems Inc. released Video Recording Manager (VRM) for centralized management of iSCSI recording from IP cameras and encoders within an IP-based CCTV network. Bosch's VRM signals the arrival of the second-generation of IP...

User-friendly networked video surveillance.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Dedicated Micros Inc., part of AD Group, launched NetVu Console, a powerful NetVu Connected remote viewing station that offers a non-PC-based alternative to remote viewing and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) control of cameras over the network. Designed to...

Weatherproof IR illuminator.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... SECO-LARM is shipping the new VI-B1003-SBQ weatherproof IR illuminator with 24 LEDs and up to an 80-ft. range. The case is constructed from rugged die-cast aluminum, with a unique weatherproof (IP67) design and a sunscreen for indoor or outdoor...

Affordable digital video can be installed in 5 min.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... VisualGate Systems launched VueKIT, a low-cost surveillance video over powerline (SVoP) solution that can be installed and recording in as few as 5 min. The simplicity and flexibility of this total package makes it ideal for both residential...

40th anniversary product & system guide.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Vicon Industries Inc. published an updated, 40th anniversary Product and System Guide that is available from Vicon sales representatives today. The 17-page booklet, sporting a 40th anniversary seal, serves as a short-form catalog, summarizing...

Add live color viewing, plus RMR, to intercom jobs.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Alpha Communications launched its new (patent-pending) VisitorVerifier, a system that easily adds live color video viewing capabilities to virtually any existing or new telephone entry or hardwired door intercom system, by use of the resident's...

Day/night camera features 4th generation DSP.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Samsung 360's new SHC735N Super Wide Dynamic Range (SWDR) ultra-high-resolution day/night camera incorporates fourth-generation proprietary Samsung DSP technology to provide unmatched performance for any quality video surveillance installation....

Audit trail convenience for panic exits.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Alarm Lock Systems' TrilogyExit adds proven Trilogy convenience, programming, flexibility and audit trail to most manufacturers' panic exit devices. The TrilogyExit includes a rugged, weather-resistant 12-button metal keypad with a field-proven...

Follow a suspect with the click of a mouse.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... The Cware Prime system from Controlware Inc. allows you to follow a suspect with your mouse on the control console. A click of the mouse will connect with video from the next camera in the sequence. Cware Prime integrates analog and digital...

New Pelco Endura applications.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Pelco announced the availability of version 1.5 of WS5000 advanced system software for the Endura IP Video Security System. Whether running on a WS5050 Endura Workstation or on a qualifying PC, the WS5000 software provides access to all...

New approach to power management.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Software House, a brand of Tyco Int'l, announced the new rack-mount version of its iSTAR Pro controller. The latest version of iSTAR Pro provides a new approach to managing power and wiring needs for access control systems. This version...

Alternative alarm reporting.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Napco is optimizing the latest technology to transform security departments into on-site alarm monitoring receivers using campus or retail intranet. Put security staff directly online with their security system using their standard PC and...

Universal keyfobs work with all major alarm panels.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Napco's state-of-the-art bi-directional LCD keyfob is compatible with all major alarm panel brands. This one-of-its-kind keyfob comes with an LCD display and integral mini sounder supported by a revolutionary dedicated keyfob receiver. It is...

Efficient line of video power supplies.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Honeywell Power Products added a new line of video power supplies. Created in response to voice-of-the-customer feedback, Honeywell's HPTV24-E Series products power CCTV cameras and other video accessories. Efficiency is the goal of this new...

Product bulletin available: low skew cables.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... General Cable offers its Carol Brand Low Skew product bulletin. This bulletin showcases a wide range of Low Skew UTP cables, which are manufactured for RGB video and digital CCTV cameras. These cables are not only designed to deliver a...

IP access control supports HID lines.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Genetec announced the release of the latest version of Synergis, its IP access control solution. The solution broadens its access control capabilities with the release of features such as the Synergis software development kit (SDK) for...

Affordable access & security in 1.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... If you are looking to implement access control with existing Gemini panels, Napco Security Systems Inc. has the right product for you. The Gemini Access offers end-users seamless integration with Gemini control panels, supporting up to eight...

Weatherproof digital access keypads.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Alarm Lock Systems Inc. introduced its Trilogy weatherproof 12/24 AC/DC digital access keypads. Trilogy DK3000 and PDK3000 digital access keypads with prox reader are ideal for use with 12V or 24V AC or DC electric door strikes, Alarm Lock's...

Upgraded versions of access entry keypads.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Linear LLC updated its most popular stand-alone keypad models by adding new programming features. The AK-11, AK-21W and AK-31 are being introduced to replace the AK-1, AK-2W and AK-3. The timed and toggled features of the keypads now can be...

Double recording rates, reduced prices on DVRs.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Dedicated Micros--a part of AD Group--announced the introduction of new model versions of the ECO 9- and 16-channel DVRs at a reduced price. The introduction of these models into the Dedicated Micros product portfolio will replace the existing...

8-door intelligent controller.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Continental Access offers a dynamic product that supports all access control functions for one to eight doors. Turbo Superterm-8 is an expandable intelligent controller, which operates as a stand-alone unit in the event server communications...

Conventional fire controls have special features.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Gamewell-FCI, part of Honeywell's Life Safety group, introduced the new Flex Series line of conventional fire alarm control panels, offering small to mid-size facilities a variety of features. Five new base models of control panels, plus a full...

Product bulletin available: home entertainment.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... General Cable now has the Carol brand Command Series Home Entertainment Cables product bulletin available. It offers a range of products, including studio-, premium- and commercial-grade speaker cables, rubber jacketed microphone cable, and RGB...

Wireless programmable communicating thermostats.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Home Automation Inc. (HAI) introduced a new line of wireless programmable communicating thermostats called Omnistat-Z; the line has built-in Z-Wave transceivers. When used with an HAI home automation controller the Omnistat-Z communicates...

High resolution day/night IR bullet camera.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Samsung 360's new SIR-4150N high-resolution day/night IR LED bullet camera features 520 TVL color and 570 TVL black-and-white. With an IP65 weather rating, the SIR-4150N is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. An ICR filter...

Sit/Stand Digital Desk.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Winsted's new Sit/Stand option adds more versatility to its Digital Desks with adjustable legs that allow production, security and general staff to sit or stand for optimum comfort and productivity. Winsted Digital Desks bring style and...

Day/night megapixel zoom lens.(Products & Services)
February 1, 2008... Fujinon announced the compact D32x10R4D-V41, a surveillance zoom lens designed with several new features, offering increased performance for day and night operations on CCTV systems. Features such as megapixel-compatible high resolution, long...