Security Distributing & Marketing articles from January 2008

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from January 2008

Happy new year! Change is afoot: our planning for 2008 issues has been in the works for more than half a year ... what do you think about what we've done?(Editorial)
January 1, 2008... Quite often over the past few months, I've heard people say, "I'll be fine once I finish my 2008 budget!" Planning and budgeting for the next year is never an easy task, but a necessary one. Here at SDM, we've been planning for 2008 since last...

Fire detection promoted to government for nursing homes: balanced approach recommended.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering modifying a clause in a proposed rule in the Federal Register 42 CFR Part 483 that seemed to allow removal of automatic fire detection systems when a sprinkler system is...

First alert is ready: dealer conference draws 850-plus.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... This year's First Alert Professional conference drew more than 850 dealer partners and attendees to the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. The theme of this year's Honeywell dealer conference revolved around...

Recurring monthly revenue for integrators: new services provided by Integrator Support.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Integrator Support (IS) unveiled two opportunities to help security integrators acquire new sources of recurring monthly revenue (RMR): interactive video monitoring and an equipment rental program. "Integrator Support exists to provide...

SageQuest LLC.(News Briefs)(Doug Engerman appointed as vice president)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... SageQuest LLC, an industry leader in GPS fleet tracking and management products, announced that Doug Engerman joined the company as vice president of business development. Engerman has more than two decades of experience in leadership roles at...

Security Systems of America (SSA).(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... Security Systems of America (SSA), Pittsburgh, Pa., acquired four western and central, Pa.-region alarm companies in recent months: Protective Security (Johnstown, Pa.); Master-Tek Security Inc. (Oakdale, Pa.); Universal Wiring & Maintenance...

Elk Products Inc.(News Briefs)(Keith Pope and Matthew Martinez appointed )(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Elk Products Inc., Hildebran, N.C., named two sales representatives for its product line. Keith Pope will cover Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Pope can be reached at: (773) 544-2288 or keithpope@cctv-access.com. Covering Indiana,...

Grillo appointed to XceedID's board.(Insider News & Business)(Joe Grillo appointed as board of director)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Long-time industry leader Joe Grillo recently joined XceedID's board of directors. XceedID, based in Golden, Colo., is a card and reader supplier to the access control industry and has undergone rapid growth the past four years, the company...

Industry annual report is released.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... A much-anticipated report produced by Lehman Brothers, the 2007 Security Industry Annual, was published and released at the mid-November 2007 Securing New Ground conference, and distributed to attendees. It also is being sold for $795 to...

Micro Key Software.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... Micro Key Software, Kissimmee, Fla., a provider of software solutions to the security alarm industry, hired Joseph L. Ligouri as office manager for its corporate headquarters in Florida. For information visit www.microkey.com. ...

Vicon Industries Inc.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... Vicon Industries Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., a designer and producer of digital and IP video surveillance systems, was named a registered provider in the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System to provide continuing education to...

Arteco enters India.(Insider News & Business)(Kerala State Industrial Development Corp. into marketing agreement)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Arteco, St. Louis, a provider of intelligent video solution (IVS) products, entered into an agreement with Kerala State Electronic Development Corp. (Keltron) to market its product line in the Indian market. "... We are delighted by the...

Hirsch's Chillemi to head SIA's education initiatives.(Insider News & Business)(Scott Chillemi appointed as chairperson)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Hirsch Electronics' learning center manager, Scott Chillemi, was appointed to serve a two-year term as chair of The Security Industry Association's (SIA) Education & Training Committee--a non-voting vice president position on SIA's board of...

Cerasuolo to join ADS Security as president & COO.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... ADS Security L.P., Nashville, Tenn., announced shortly before SDM's press time, that John Cerasuolo was to join the company as president and chief operating officer on January 1, 2008. ADS Security ranks as No. 23 on the SDM 100. The...

Logitech acquires WiLife Inc.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Logitech International, Fremont, Calif., announced that it is broadening its presence in the digital home business with the acquisition of WiLife Inc., which offers an affordable, easy-to-use, PC-based video solution for self-monitoring a home...

ADI offers On-Q products.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... ADI, Melville, N.Y., a wholesale distributor of security and low-voltage products, announced an agreement with On-Q/Legrand to carry its UStec ceLAN and iLAN residential structured wiring products at branches in North America. The ceLAN...

Dakota Security opens office in Phoenix.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Dakota Security Systems, Sioux Falls, S.D., opened a regional office in Phoenix. The company currently has regional offices in Des Moines, Iowa, Chicago, and New York. Dakota Security Systems Inc. is a security systems integration company...

Dean Meyer joins Pelco as COO.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Pelco, Clovis, Calif., named Dean Meyer as its new chief operating officer, reporting to David L. McDonald, Pelco CEO. Meyer comes to Pelco from Texas-based TAC Americas where he was president. Pelco--recently acquired by Schneider Electric of...

Sabre Integrated Security Systems names president.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Sabre Integrated Security Systems, New York, named Patrick Murphy as president. Prior to joining Sabre, Murphy was an area manager within Citigroup's security investigative services division. His background is in law enforcement, for which he...

Chamberlain Group acquires PTI.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... The Chamberlain Group Inc., Elmhurst, Ill., acquired PTI Integrated Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., as part of its ongoing growth plans in the integrated access control industry. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Established in...

Airport Security takes center stage at conference.(Insider News & Business)(Conference news)
January 1, 2008... The second annual Advanced Technologies for Airport Security (ATAS) conference will be held on February 6 and 7, 2008, at Tyson's Corner Marriott in Vienna, Va. The conference is a two-day, not-for-profit, educational event designed to keep...

Coleman Cable Inc. to acquire Woods Industries Inc.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Coleman Cable Inc. Waukegan, Ill., a manufacturer and innovator of electrical and electronic wire and cable products, entered an agreement to acquire the electrical products business of Katy Industries Inc., which operates in the United States...

GE Security helps protect Pan American Games.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... As part of a comprehensive electronic security system for this year's Pan American Games Rio 2007, GE Security, Bradenton, Fla., along with its integrator, Rocha Bressan, created one of the event's largest camera networks-1,500 cameras...

New book available on residential systems.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... National Training Center (NTC) introduced a new book for residential integrators, "Residential Audio Video Systems Design & Installation." It contains more than 400 pages, and covers topics such as: * speaker selection and placement, ...

ScanSource awards Harley Davidson to contest winner.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... ScanSource Security Distribution, Greenville, S.C., awarded customer CSG Networks of Rock Hill, S.C. and Longwood, Fla., a Harley-Davidson through a random drawing after entering ScanSource's long-running contest. Pictured from left to right:...

Ride for a good cause: education.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Join the Security Industry Association for its 5th annual Ride for Education, to be held at ISC West in Las Vegas on April 5, 2008. The day-long ride goes through Nevada's mountains and valleys and raises funds for SIA's First Responders...

Tyco acquires Trident Tek.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Tyco International, Pembroke, Bermuda acquired Trident Tek Inc., a developer of video surveillance solutions, to strengthen its American Dynamics portfolio of video security technology and products. Privately held Trident Tek has more than...

DIGIOP announces support plan.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... DIGIOP Technologies, Houston, announced that all G3 DIGIOP digital video management systems will be sold to authorized DIGIOP dealers with a complimentary DIGICARE support plan. The plan includes: 30-day satisfaction guaranteed return policy;...

PSA Security Network.(News Briefs)(Sarah Seibert appointed as communications coordinator)(Brian Hileman appointed as assistant systems administrator)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... PSA Security Network announced Sarah Seibert as communications coordinator. In her new role, Seibert will develop the PSA public relations program as well as assist with all marketing-related functions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

RS2 Technologies LLC.(News Briefs)(Ed Sims appointed as sales manager)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... RS2 Technologies LLC, Munster, Ind., appointed Ed Sims as Southeast regional sales manager. Sims has more than 25 years of security industry experience in the sale of access control and other integrated system products. Sims will be responsible...

Vector Security.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... Vector Security, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced Bill Dito as a national accounts manager for the company's national accounts division. Dito will be working out of Vector's Dallas StaR Point office. Dito brings more than 20 years experience in the...

Tamron.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... Tamron, Commack, N.Y., appointed Keiki Warashina as general manager of Tamron USA's Industrial Optics Division. Warashina will be responsible for Tamron CCTV business in North and South America. Tamron is a manufacturer of lenses and optical...

Westec adds to remote video monitoring portfolio.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Westec InterActive Inc., Dallas, a remote video monitoring company, acquired Digital Witness LLC, a privately held company in Dallas. Digital Witness provides video monitoring solutions and services via a subscription-based model to...

Wireless company helps out during California fires.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Trango Broadband Wireless, San Diego, Calif., a developer of high-capacity fixed wireless broadband solutions, donated wireless broadband radios, antennas and other equipment to Sky Valley Network of Ramona, Calif., a high-speed wireless...

SafetyCare receives UL listing.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... SafetyCare, Reading, Pa., received confirmation as an Underwriters Laboratories listed central station, the company said. As a UUFX UL listed central station, SafetyCare is authorized to monitor UL residential and commercial burglary and...

HID Global.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... Steven J. Kroes joins HID Global as Midwest regional sales manager. Kroes brings more than 16 years of electronic security solutions sales experience with channel partners and Fortune 500 accounts. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lou Tunno...

Micro Key Software.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... Micro Key Software, Kissimmee, Fla., a provider of software solutions to the security alarm industry, hired Joseph L. Ligouri as office manager for its corporate headquarters. Ligouri will use his marketing, sales and finance experience to...

Guardian Protection Services.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... Jay Stuck was named vice president of residential sales for Guardian Protection Services, Pittsburgh, Pa. Stuck has more than 30 years of experience in consumer and business-to-business advertising, sales support, sales promotion, executive...

On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2008... On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. (OnSSI), Suffern, N.Y., a provider of intelligent, open architecture IP-based video surveillance software solutions, hired Jason Glover as sales manager of the central region. Glover brings more than 13 years of...

Firetide mesh helps residents fight back against crime.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Firetide Inc., Los Gatos, Calif., a developer of wireless mesh networks, deployed a Firetide wireless video surveillance network in South Dallas, Texas, following the installation of a similar system in downtown Dallas earlier this year. The...

Dedicated Micros realigns sales force.(Insider News & Business)(Don Macpherson, James Somerville and Stephen Adamczak appointed)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Dedicated Micros Inc., Chantilly, Va., a provider of digital and network video surveillance solutions that is part of AD Group, realigned its sales force to address the evolving geographical needs of its customers. Don Macpherson was...

Tri-Ed celebrated Chicago grand opening.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Tri-Ed's new Chicago branch celebrated its grand opening with an appearance from Chicago Bears Hall-of-Fame football player Dan Hampton. Customers enjoyed special discounts, door prizes, and dinner catered by Chicago's Sweet Baby Ray's. Grand...

Dickens awarded CSAA's highest honor.(Insider News & Business)(Central Station Alarm Association )(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) awarded Benjamin H. Dickens, Jr., the 2007 Stanley C. Lott Award--CSAA's most prestigious recognition. Dickens has been involved with CSAA for 20 years. "Nobody is more deserving of this award...

Bold & Contigo to provide integrated GPS solutions.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... Bold Technologies, Colorado Springs, Colo., partnered with turnkey GPS solutions provider Contigo, Santa Monica, Calif., to deliver integrated GPS and alarm management to monitoring stations, enabling them to offer subscribers GPS asset...

U.S. Lock to host class on SimonsVoss Wireless Technologies.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2008... U.S. Lock, a national distributor of security hardware and access control products, and the New York Master Locksmith Association will be hosting a factory certification class on SimonsVoss Wireless Technologies at U.S. Lock's Brentwood, N.Y.,...

Beware of the name.(Security&the Law)
January 1, 2008... A question that frequently arises after a company has been sold is whether the name of the company sold ("Old Company") can be used by anyone other than the buyer. In a recent case in Nebraska, the alarm company that purchased the Old Company...

Transformation trumps convergence: security in 2008.(Integration Intelligence)
January 1, 2008... Integrating intrusion protection, access control and video surveillance can bring powerful new capabilities to end users. But any system is only as good as the support behind it. As we begin 2008 it is time for some serious resolutions for a...

Retail: in a league by itself: SDM takes a look at retail as part of our vertical market series, including what technologies are being used, and how dealers and systems integrators can get involved.(Vertical Market Series)(Company overview)
January 1, 2008... If the retail market was a sport it would definitely be baseball. That's because everything is measured in retail, similarly to that in baseball. Baseball tracks stolen bases and RBIs; retailers focus on stolen goods (shrinkage) and ROI. This...

Monitored intrusion: state of the market; expectations are dropping for residential burglar alarm systems in new construction, but new technologies and markets are making up for the slowdown.(SPECIAL REPORT)
January 1, 2008... With subprime lending companies under duress, new construction slowing and some home mortgages in question, one would expect the residential segment of the burglar alarm market to be feeling a strain. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But many...

Serving up video: video servers--sometimes called encoders--primarily convert analog video to digital format, and sometimes include storage.(TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW)
January 1, 2008... Terminology for technology unless codified in standards sometimes is defined by each manufacturer in the way its system is configured or by security dealers, systems integrators and information technology (IT) professionals in the way they...

Bandwidth management: to address concerns about bandwidth management, you must be aware of network bandwidth requirements used by typical security devices.
January 1, 2008... Along with the potential impact on the information security of a client's network, the bandwidth "bugaboo" is the most frequently sited objection raised by IT personnel when considering the connection of IP video encoders and cameras. To...

Proof of resiliency: being on the 'front page' with the public, as well as having exciting new technologies and multiple places to market them, creates a resiliency for security companies that led to double-digit growth in 2007.(SDM 2008 INDUSTRY FORECAST)
January 1, 2008... If the electronic security industry could be described as having a single outstanding characteristic, it would be resiliency. In the face of economic conditions that have distressed other industries, security continues to be remarkably...

Securing Physical Security Systems on the IP Network: among the most important new challenges IP networking brings to physical security systems is ensuring that physical security assets are not compromised.(Network Technology)
January 1, 2008... When properly used and configured, IP networks deliver formidable security protection. Network security features authenticate and segment users, monitor anomalous behavior and implement policy-based responses. The key to securing networked...

Rugged readers: durability and functionality in readers are key to "high performance" results.
January 1, 2008... When it comes to high-performance readers, not everyone agrees just what should be included. Traditionally the term meant ruggedized readers such as vandal-, weather- or explosion-resistant units that could perform in extremes. ...

Maximum performance: for biometric readers, image is everything.
January 1, 2008... With their growing popularity in the access control arena, biometrics face many of the same physical and performance-related challenges as card readers. But biometrics are a unique entity, with their own set of challenges and solutions. ...

Network centralizes control of 6 hybrid video systems: battlebot team distinguishes school.(Technology @ Work)
January 1, 2008... A technical school district whose students have gained fame in the computer-robot fighting competitions called "Battlebots" would be expected to have the latest video surveillance technology, and now it does. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Learn proper powering skills.(Five Minute Tech Quiz)
January 1, 2008... 1. Which of the following is not an example of a rechargeable battery? a. Sealed lead acid b. Ni-cad c. Lithium ion d. Zinc carbon 2. A transformer is used to: a. convert AC voltage to DC voltage. b. reduce AC...

Digging into video analytic chips: one for all or are more required?(Technology Solutions & Skills)
January 1, 2008... What is the advantage of putting all the video analytics onto a single chip? "It doesn't make sense to try to scale analytics in a server-based environment--there's just too much effort and cost in having to buy additional servers and...

Receiver gains UL 864 9th edition listing.(Technology Solutions & Skills)(Bosch Security Systems)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y., received listing for UL 864 9th edition for the company's Conettix D6600 communications receiver/gateway and D6680 Ethernet network adapter. The listing validates that the products remain up-to-date...

You can't always get what you want: network retrofitting options in existing homes.(Security NetWorkings)
January 1, 2008... Road trips can be dangerous, as I learned during a recent trip to Boston where I provided network training for American Alarm. While relaxing in my hotel room, I was informed by my wife, Joan Engebretson (who is a contributing writer to SDM)...

Access control migration gets easier.(Editor's Choice:)
January 1, 2008... HID Global launched a new version of the RP40 multiCLASS reader, which now supports Indala 125 kHz proximity and AWID, in addition to HID proximity. New enhancements combine 125 kHz proximity and 13.56 MHz contactless smart card and reader...

Network-based system monitors IT equipment.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Net Botz is an IP network-based system from APC Corp. that is designed for monitoring sensitive IT equipment. It combines video, temperature, and motion sensing for prevention of sabotage by disgruntled employees and damage by climate...

Digital UTP video receiver hubs.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Network Video Technologies (NVT) released three digital EQ UTP active receiver hubs. The NV-872, NV-1672 and NV-3272 are 8-, 16-, and 32-channel active hubs that allow the transmission of real-time monochrome or color video at distances up to...

8-in. public view monitor.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... The CE-8PVM is an 8-in. LCD with an integrated 540 TVL camera, from Clinton Electronics. This display was designed for self-check out lane applications. Self-check out lanes tend to be high theft areas due to the lack of teller presence. The...

360-deg. IP cameras are compact.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Grandeye announced the launch of its new Halocam Compact IP series of ultrahigh-resolution cameras in the United States. The series introduces many unique features essential for 360-deg. full situational awareness surveillance. Halocam...

100 percent IP.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... DVTel Inc.'s iSOC V5 security operations center boasts being the only 100 percent IP solution system on the market, according to the company. The main attraction for large-scale installations is the scalability of the system. The iSOC V5 offers...

Optical Surveillance Systems detect man-sized targets.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Axsys Technologies' line of thermal imaging Electro Optical Surveillance Systems (EOSS), come in both cooled and uncooled models and are environmentally sealed and can detect man-sized targets at nearly one and one half kilometers. The...

Weatherproof, self-contained access control keypad.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Available from Essex Electronics Inc. with stainless-steel, Braille, black illuminated or a brass overlay, the new cost-effective self-contained SKE 12 pad series Thinline Mullion Mount 2 x 6 keypad is available with up to 500 user codes, 3...

Emergency Broadcast System ideal for campuses.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... The Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast System (WEBS) Wall Mount from Talk-A-Phone integrates the company's wall mount emergency/information phone station and wide-area broadcast capabilities into a single and highly visible mass notification system,...

Access controller is 'super' powerful.(Products & Services)
January 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...

Bar code reader resolves 'sun problem'.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Bar code readers in the past have often been "blinded" by the sun shining directly into the reader, or being reflected off the bar code. With the BAI's breakthroughs in laser and electronic technology, the sun does not interfere in any way with...

DVR chock-full of options.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... AVerMedia Technologies Inc.'s AVerDiGi SA6000e Pro is the latest version of the SA6000 series, and is a 16-channel standalone DVR with an embedded Windows operating system combining the functions of a high quality surveillance recorder with a...

No distortion with these 360-deg. cameras.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Arecont Vision's 360-degree camera, the AV8360, and their 180-degree camera, the AV8180, offer panoramic views with real-time, high-definition images. SurroundVideo technology uses four 2-megapixel imagers in each camera for true eight...

Keypads feature brilliant color touchscreen.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Honeywell released the 6271 Graphic TouchCenter keypads. With this product, dealers can offer all of their residential and commercial customers affordable touchscreens featuring brilliant, full-color displays with home-screens that can be...

Cut the cord on stapling.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... The Arrow CT50 professional cordless staple gun has plenty of power to spare with its 10.8V lithium-ion battery pack. It shoots up to 1,500 staples per charge and delivers accurate, reliable, fire power when and where you need it. The battery...

Domes withstand 0 to 122 deg. F.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Crest Electronics' CDP series of dome cameras includes the CDP-3100 series, which is a 23x/36x PTZ dome with an IP66 outdoor weatherproof rating and withstands temperatures from 0 to 122 deg. F. The CDP-1110CE is a vandal-resistant miniature...

Universal alarm reporting on GSM/GPRS National Network.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... Napco's StarLink is now on the GSM/GPRS National Network which is universal and offers greater coverage for backup alarm reporting. StarLink's Backup Wireless Radios simply connect between any alarm control panel and its telephone connection....

New water sensor & glass-breakage sensor.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2008... GRI (George Risk Industries) introduced two new products: The GRI WS-20 is a self-contained water sensor with an instant audible alarm. It can run off external 12 Volts or a 9V battery with a low-battery indicator. A form C relay is provided...

Where will your dollars be spent in '08? IP for communications will be strong.(Distributor Pipeline)
January 1, 2008... Video and access control systems that use the Internet protocol (IP) for communications are expected to see strong sales growth in 2008, security industry distributors say. New wireless applications also will be hot. And there's always a strong...