Security Distributing & Marketing articles from January 2002

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from January 2002

Smart laundry? (Editor's Angle).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Yesterday I returned from a conference that focused on possibilities in connected homes. Three highlights for me at "Forum 2001: Leveraging Digital Opportunities," hosted by Parks Associates, Dallas, were a film shown by Procter & Gamble, a...

Biometrics: An emerging role for security dealers. (SDM [R] Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Biometrics technologes have been around for decades. From sci-fi imagination to everyday reality, millions of users are currently registered in systems worldwide. While this high-tech security is well known in certain circles, however, the...

Terror Impact: End users spending more throughout year. (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... End user buyers at business, government and some institutional and retail organizations plan to have and spend more money on electronic security throughout this year following significant re-evaluation of their security operations after the...

Are customer lists trade secrets? (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Anita Smith of Alarm Guard, Inc. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee has asked about the legal ramifications when sales representatives of one alarm company leave and solicit their former customers either for their own company or another alarm company....

UL steps out, sees higher demand ahead. (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... After setting standards in security for decades, Underwriters Laboratories is looking to run more efficiently and offer more value to customers like alarm companies, according to its new president, Loring Knoblauch. "UL has 80 percent...

Fire exec: Security needs new rules. (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Progress on a new standard covering security for occupied buildings takes another step forward in the next two months. According to George Miller, president of the National Fire Protection Association, his group's council on premises security...

GE to acquire interlogix. (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The GE industrial systems division of the General Electric Company is acquiring Interlogix in an agreement announced just weeks ago. The half cash, half stock transaction is valued at $777 million and is subject to government approvals and...

SIA hosts 2002 Security Industry Forum. (SDM Insider).(2002 Security Industry Forum)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The 2002 Security Industry Forum, hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), Alexandria, Va., will take place at the Westin Innisbrook Resort in Tampa Bay, Fla. Go to www.siaonline.org for registration information. Participants will...

To stem losses, insurers to push security. (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Insurance companies heard a resounding wake-up call on September 11, and the echoes may be heard in the security arena for up to a decade. Ronald G. Thornton, president of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association, told Central Station Alarm...

EM24 monitors SNMP technology. (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... EMERgency 24 Inc., Chicago, announced its ability to monitor SNMP devices for security and home automation dealers and providers. SNMP technology allows EMERgency 24 to monitor a variety of electrical and mechanical devices. Based on a...

Sur-Gard includes DMP tech in receivers. (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Digital Monitoring Products, Inc. (DMP), Springfield, Mo., announced an agreement with Sur-Gard Inc., Concord, Ontario, by which SurGard is granted license to include DMP's dial-up alarm communication formats in their receiver systems. This...

Monitronics Enters Inc. 500 hall of fame. (SDM Insider).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Monitronics International Inc., Dallas, was named to the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing companies for 2001. Because Monitronics has now been on Inc. magazine's list for five consecutive years, the company has been places in the Inc. 500...

SIA Launches new web feature: SIA news online. (SDM Insider).((SIA), Alexandria, Va., announced)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Security Industry Association (SIA), Alexandria, Va., announced the addition of a new Web feature: SIA News Online. On SIA's Security Gateway (www.siaonline.org), users can find the latest on product news, company news, association news and...

ADT to provide facial recognition solutions to federal government agencies, Airports. (SDM Insider).(ADT Security Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... ADT Security Services, Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., and Visionics Corporation announced a strategic alliance to promote and resell FaceIt Argus. FaceIt Argus is commercially available real-time facial surveillance and identification system that can...

Al Colombo's Kinks & Hints.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Class A: Use Separate Paths Is it true that when running a Class A fire detection circuit that the outgoing conductors need to be separate from those that return to the panel? According to subsection 3-4.4 of National Fire Alarm Code,...

No downturn for this industry: Electronic security products and services grew 6 percent in 2001; but amid many negative economic indicators, security businesses now proceed with caution.
January 1, 2002... Last September, as the U.S. economy went from bad to worse, security dealers and integrators were holding their breath. As major U.S. employers continued to announce layoffs, electronic security companies were -- for the most part -- still...

Watching from AFAR: Technology choices abound in the world of remote video monitoring; but the key is to choose the right method of the application. (Securing America).
January 1, 2002... The ability to view video remotely is an increasingly desirable option. And post-Sept. 11, that desire is only getting stronger as people look for more ways to protect their facilities. Whether your client wants to examine his stores from home...

New ways for home wires: Structured wiring manufacturers are focusing more sharply on the existing-home market...which equals a good opportunity for security dealers. (SDM Home Wires).
January 1, 2002... Structured wiring is one of the most exciting opportunities to come along in the past several years for residential security dealers. Structured wiring systems provide an electronic infrastructure for the home, enabling advanced-systems...

Finding footing on platforms: Integrated security system developments have co-evolved with operating systems, networks and the internet. (SDM Home Wire).
January 1, 2002... The automobile, the television and the computer--these three products of 20th century innovation vastly changed our daily lives. The car produced unprecedented freedom of movement, TV formed a window to unseen worlds and computers created...

Alarm system innovations. (Security Innovators '02).
January 1, 2002... Electronic alarm systems have a long and remarkable history that spans almost 150 years. Imagine the technologies that 'have come and gone, and those that never even made it off the drawing board. In the past decade alone, alarm systems...

Integrated systems innovations. (Security Innovators '02).
January 1, 2002... While security systems integration may be today's hot topic, much of its innovative foundation started up to 30 years ago. Ironically, just-emerging smart cards were first born as an innovation in the 1970s, with the ill-fated introduction of...

CCTV innovations. (Security Innovators).(closed circuit television)
January 1, 2002... While every technology has its life cycle, some innovations have a lasting effect on an industry. Yesterday's technology makes today's possible. It's difficult to determine which technology developments have had the most significant impact...

Access control innovations. (Security Innovators '02).
January 1, 2002... An access control system is more than just a reader. That fact was borne out when we asked our security experts for their top three innovations. Answers were equally distributed between front-end technologies, including smart cards, biometrics...

Fire protection innovations. (Security Innovators '02).
January 1, 2002... Communications, computers and legislation have had an astounding impact on fire protection technology. If necessity is indeed the mother of invention, then customers' need for speed and flexibility is responsible for the creation and...

Home systems innovations. (Security Innovators '02).
January 1, 2002... An innovation typically has a lasting effect on an industry and is the platform from which new technology is built. Convenience and easier-to-use technology are some of the benefits of innovations. "Innovation incorporates new ideas into...

Alarm capital alliance: Keep your name. Keep your identity. Keep the money coming in. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Finally, an independent dealer financing program that let's you truly remain independent. With ACA you'll maintain your own identity and relationship with every customer you protect. And, if you're feeling lost in the dealer shuffle, we'll...

CSI / Speco. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... For over forty years, we at CSI/SPECO have dedicated ourselves to providing the highest quality residential and commercial sound, security, CCTV closed circuit video and electronic accessories. Contractors, installers, builders, engineers and...

Digital monitoring products: EPAD: Virtually revolutionary. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Have complete control of your alarm system virtually anywhere. Always know system status. Keep in contact with children, verify events, or supervise employees. Internet-enable your alarm system... Convenience-enable your life! Fully...

Dooring, Inc. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... DoorKing's new PROXmtr [TM] RF transmitter combines the function of wireless RF access control with Proximity Card access control. The joining of these two technologies provides the utmost convenience and security for persons using both RF...

Innovative Business Software. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Using the latest relational database technology, Innovative Business Software (IBS) offers a complete business management tool that allows Central Stations to maximize all operational and commercial aspects of their business. Security...

Dynalock. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... DynaLock manufactures UL listed electromagnetic locks, including Passive Infrared and Delayed Egress Systems. These locks exhibit holding forces from 650 to 1500 lbs. Accessory products include UL listed power supplies, keypad systems,...

Emergency 24. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Most of Emergency 24's efforts at innovation a designed to help our dealers and give them a competitive edge. As third-party service provider, we know that we are only as strong as our dealer base. Our success depends upon our dealers'...

Galaxy Control Systems. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Q: Who is Galaxy Control Systems? a. A real manufacturer of Integrated Access Control Solutions? b. A Certified Dealer-based supplier offering the best products and support available? c. A Company focusing on enhanced technology...

HID mifare[R]: Contactless smart card reader. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The new HID MIFARE contactless smart card reader reads and writes to contactless smart cards, which are used for access control or stored value and data applications. ePurse applications include vending, fare collection and toll roads; data...

HID pcprox[R]. Economical information security solution. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Increased interest in information security has lead many companies to search for an economical solution to protect their facility as well as the data on their PCs. With over 125 million proximity cards sold, HID enables companies to use one...

Infographic systems presents sophisticated access control for global enterprise applications with Diamond II. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... InfoGraphic Systems brings security management, access control and alarm monitoring to a new level with the introduction of the DIAMOND II integrated security system. DIAMOND II utilizes many of Windows 2000's strengths in global enterprise...

Interlogix: Maximizing your growth and profit. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... That's the foundation of the Interlogix Security & Life Safety Group. With the brands you know, the people you trust and the technologies you rely on, we're here to provide advanced solutions that protect your customers' lives and property. ...

J.A.M. Plastics. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Issuing ID cards is one thing. Getting people to wear them is another. Offering solutions to this challenge, the Badge Holder Products Catalog from J.A.M. Plastics displays the full range of products that attach ID cards to their wearers. The...

Grey fox: D-series home wiring hub. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Introducing the Greyfox "D-Series" Home Wiring Hub. Finally, a structured wiring hub that puts security and home wiring together in the same box. Interested in adding structured wiring to your list of services? Greyfox has created a home...

Kalatel born to build. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Born to Build philosophy has guided Kalatel for 22 years, and it's built into our products. They're easy to install. They're easy to use. They're modular. They're backward compatible. And they work with other manufacturers'' equipment....

Linear Corporation. (Secutity Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Linear's RE-1 Telephone Entry System redefines the look and capabilities of access control. This new residential commercial architectural grade unit offers maximum appeal, ruggedness, and expandability. * Exclusive Electro-Polished,...

Monitronics International, Inc. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Monitronics, International, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, was recently named to the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing companies for 2001. Since Monitronics has been on Inc. magazine's list for five years in a row, the company is now in the...

Protech piramid XL2. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... PROTECH's PIRAMID XL2 Outdoor Dual Technology sensors are used quite extensively in both the military/government and commercial markets. In fact, the PIRAMID XL2 sensors should be considered for any outdoor area where there is a threat of...

Video Security Specialists, Inc. (Security Innovators '01).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... VSS Inc. (Video Security Specialists, Inc.) is an independent CCTV distributor specializing in the sales and design of any size video surveillance system. Our Burbank, Ca. headquarters is one of the most heavily stocked distribution centers in...

Sanyo Security Products. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Sanyo Security Products is one of the world's largest producers of high quality security products including cameras, monitors, VCRs, digital recorders, quads, multiplexers, controllers and accessories. The company is a division of SANYO North...

Security Industry Association: www.securitygateway.com. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Tap Into the Industry's Leading Source for News and Information. Discover SIA in 2002. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has been in the business of representing the interests and supporting the growth of security industry...

System sensor: [i.sup.3] Series. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The System Sensor [i.sup.3] series (A) represents the next innovation in conventional smoke detection by delivering installation ease, intelligence, and instant inspection. Installation ease [i.sup.3] simplifies installation with its...

Telesite USA, Inc. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TeleSite's Latest Innovation! TeleSite USA, Inc. has developed IP products including a web cam, with a built-in server, and an IP addressable system. TeleSite's progressive approach to product development contributes to its place as a...

Wheelock, Inc. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Wheelock, Inc. is introducing a complete line of weatherproof fire alarm notification appliances. Wheelock's Weatherproof Strobe, Audible Strobe, Audible Horn and Multitone Strobe appliances have an extended temperature range of...

Access Hardware Supply. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... We Are Your One Source for Building Better Access Access Hardware Supply is one of the fastest growing wholesale distributors providing a full line of the highest quality locking devices; access control, and security products. Supported by...

Kaba Ilco. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In 2001, Kaba acquired the Unican Group. The merging of these access control industry leaders has resulted in the creation of a truly global provider of access solutions. The companies are united by a common vision - "Total Access", an...

ADI. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... ADI is North America's largest security and low voltage wholesale distributor with over 100 locations. ADI offers ifs customers exclusive value-added services that are unmatched in the industry today, such as: * Quarterly catalogs and...

ADEMCO Group. (Security Innovators '02).(Ademco Security Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Few companies can lay claim to having helping shaped the industries in which they compete. ADEMCO Group is one of them. As industry pioneers, we developed many of the groundbreaking advances that have shaped today's residential and commercial...

Altronix making it work. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Altronix Corporation is the leading manufacturer of electronic components for the security industry. Altronix offers an extensive line of access control, closed-circuit television, burglar, and fire alarm components. The security industry...

Comtrol. (Security Innovators '02).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Announcing DeviceMaster [TM] ANYTIME, ANYWHERE DEVICE CONNECTIVITY Take control of your serial devices - network-enable them with DeviceMaster, the new solid-state server from Comtrol. Comtrol, inventor of the RocketPort [R]...

Combat retail loss. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... circle 354 The iMXD Integrated Movement Exit Delay system is the next level in fully integrated door exit systems. The locking, initiate, control logic and reset is all in one piece. The iMXD module allows the door to move up to 1" while a...

Concealed security. (Product Applications).(SD-993 Shear Lock)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... circle 356 The SD-993 Shear Lock has fail-safe operation, an internal adjustable door position switch which prevents locking until the door has come to rest and adjustable door lock delay timer. The magnet and dry read contact switch...

Make a fast exit. (Product Applications).(T-Rex infrared exit detector)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... circle 355 The T-Rex is an infrared exit detector for access control. It unlocks and shunts doors automatically. The X-Y Targeting is vertical detection targeting using two adjustable louvers located in the detection chamber. The louvers...

248 doors and windows. (Product Applications).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... circle 357 The System 2000 is a full function access control system that operates with Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/NT. It permits central management of 2 to 248 doors with over 7,500 card holders. Distributed processing assures operations...

Mini-Dome cameras. (CCTV / Home Systems).(closed-circuit television)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... circle 358 The Vandal Resistant Mini-Dome Cameras are available in surface mount and flush mount configurations. The cameras feature Super Dynamic II camera technology plus day/night operation in a compact yet rugged exterior housing....

Impact-resistant camera. (CCTU / Home Systems).(closed-circuit television)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... cricle 359 The small, impact-resistant color fixed camera and housings are designed to provide video surveillance coverage in high security areas such as parking structures, schools and other public facilities. Featuring tamper-resistant...

All-environment speakers. (CCTV / Home Systems).(closed-circuit television)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... circle 360 The AE Speaker Series (AllEnvironment) is designed for both indoor and outdoor environments. The speaker systems are available in three sizes, 6 1/2" (SP-600), 5 1/4" (SP-500), and 4" (SP-450). All speaker sizes have...

Portable projector. (CCTU / Home Systems).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The DXG-210 DLP boasts lightness and brightness--weighing just 9.9 lbs. and offering 1,000 ANSI Lumens of light output. the compact chassis, only 5.25 x 9.2 x 14 5 inches (h/w/d), delivers a projection range on 40 to 200 inches in a...

80 GB digital recorder. (CCTU / Home Systems).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The DSR-3000 provides 80GB of digital recording space, with the option of adding incremental hard disks, providing a total capacity of 260GB. It offers up to 60 fields per second high-speed recording and playback for simultaneous recording and...

Twisted pair transmission system. (CCTU / Home Systems).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... cricle 363 The EX560 Twisted Pair Video System transmits high quality, real-time, live color video over Category 2 through 5 unshielded twisted pair cables, for distances of 500 to 6,000 feet. They provide 525 lines of noise-free NTSC...

Portable plate barricade. (Access Control).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The quick deployment modular Series DSC 900 Barrier can be rapidly set-up on existing concrete or asphalt roads, level compacted soils and other hard services. No excavation or sub-surface preparation is required. The plate barrier lies level...

Intelligent modules. (Access Control).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... There are four new-breed intelligent modules in the series. They include: Intelligent Reader Module (IRM), Intelligent Input Module (IIM), Intelligent Output Module (IOP) and Intelligent ASCII Module (IAM). The IRM has two readers, eight...

Swinging door access. (Access Control).
January 1, 2002... The 4591 Deadlatch Paddle makes opening a latched swinging door as natural as opening an unlatched one--just push or pull in the same direction as the door swings and you're out. The recently designed paddle is an attractive, ADA friendly...

Overhead door contact. (Access Control).
January 1, 2002... The 1000-98Z Overhead Door Contact has been redesigned to interchange with several popular mounting "footprints" offered in the industry. When replacing a defective floor switch, it is very unlikely that the new contact will mount in the same...

Exit control alarm lock. (Access Control).
January 1, 2002... The Sur-Lock provides control, prevents unauthorized entrance, restricts unauthorized exit and instantly provides emergency egress. It has a built-in 86db alarm and 1/2" steel deadbolts on both the active and hinged sides of the door. An...

Access control system. (Access Control).
January 1, 2002... PointGuard 7.0 is an access control system solution designed for an upgrade path for PointGuard 6.0 users and new users alike. It has an intuitive GUI design allowing multiple system viewers and workstations to link to a network engine, file...

Three ways to monitor. (Remote Video Monitoring).
January 1, 2002... Kalatel provides three ways to remotely monitor a CCTV system: The Kalatel Calibur RSM video transmission products can use standard telephone lines, a television and a touch-tone phone, or a desktop/laptop PC to watch what's going on at a...

DVR + access. (Remote Video Monitoring).
January 1, 2002... In Vision, from InfoGraphic Systems, combines a fully featured digital video recorder (DVR) with an intelligent access control panel. In Vision can simultaneously record and control up to eight fixed or pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras and control...

BUILT-IN network capabilities. (Remote Video Monitoring).
January 1, 2002... Digital Sprite from Dedicated Micros is a cost-effective combined digital multiplexerand recorder with built-in networked video transmission over LAN's, WAN's and Internet. Features include: instant play at the touch of a button; no need to buy...

Mobile workstation. (Remote Video Monitoring).
January 1, 2002... Hirsch's Velocity Mobile Workstation allows security staff to become "untethered." Velocity Version 2.0 adds Wireless Ethernet for mobile security operations. The bundled software offers: photo badging and call-up, animated graphics, alarm and...

Receiving software. (Remote Video Monitoring).
January 1, 2002... Quicksilver software from TeleSite USA, Inc. allows you to turn your laptop or desktop PC into a monitoring site. QuickSilver Receiver software is plug and play. By installing the software, your PC is now your receiver. Simply connect your CCTV...

Pet immunity. (Security).
January 1, 2002... The MX-40PI pet immunity detector utilizes a spherical lens design and unique quad zone logic. The pet immunity combination detector introduces a new built-in "anti-crosstalk system" preventing microwave interference that is caused from several...

Door security. (Security).
January 1, 2002... circle 376 The Quick Switch is the latest in individual door security. It easy to install, comes with 10' leads, offers dual security, detects entry befor door opens, and assures the door is latched. It mounts on the door rail and detects...

Location-based monitoring services. (Security).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... eBridge is a suite of electronic communication tools that allows dealers and customers to communicate with the Central Station electronically. This Web enablement effort is in concert with Internet development trends being pursued by the...

Vertical rack. (Tools Wires and Supplies).
January 1, 2002... (Model V8806 is a 78-3/4" all-steel vertical rack that comes knocked down for extra savings on shipping costs. The height provides 45U of usable rack space and has overall dimensions of 83-l/4"H x 22-1/8"W x 26"D. The add-on rack unit comes...

Corner mount housing. (Tools Wires and Supplies).
January 1, 2002... The Warrior 6 is a new rugged housing for corner mounting. With a 12-guage steel front plate and 16-guage steel back box, the Warrior 6 is built to take tough punishment. It also features a scratch-resistant polycarbonate window and Window...

Digital video multiplexer recorder. (CCTV Winner).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Digital Video Multiplexer and Recorder (DVMRe) is a digital video multiplexer and recorder in one unit. The DVMR displays live video, while at the same time, recording high-resolution pictures to its built in hard drive. The DVMRe has...

Entrapass-Global Edition. (Access Control Winner).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... For high performance access control EntraPass Global Edition is a powerful multi-user and multi-site access control software that provides features required for the most demanding applications. Up to 4,096 card readers and 128 workstations can...

Security watch. (Burglary Winner).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... By combining the ease or the 5800 Series remote control with the practicalilty of a sporty Timex digital timepiece, the 5804 Wireless Security Watch puts reliable security and lifestyle-enchancing features within arm's reach. The touch of a...