Security Distributing & Marketing articles from January 2009

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from January 2009

Counting on crime ... or, buy a Wii before things get really bad.(Editor's Angle)
January 1, 2009... No doubt it's going to be a tough year. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm sure the heart-wrenching stories are all around you, too. My brother, a small business owner, is worried he won't be able to make his next mortgage payment--or the one...

That's hot! [i.sup.3]DVR's Innovision 2008 sizzles with ideas and collaborative conversations.(CONFERENCE GATHERS INDUSTRY GROUPS)
January 1, 2009... The thing about ideas is that they have to come into existence somewhere. The hottest trends in security today were once nothing more than a fleeting "Wouldn't it be nice if..." in someone's mind. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Awards, workshops & networking at First Alert Professional Convention.(DEALER PROGRAM NEWS)(security services awards and meetings)(Conference news)
January 1, 2009... The 2008 First Alert Professional Dealer Convention occurred from November 13 through 16 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. With a theme of Creating Magic, approximately 800 customers from the United States, Canada, the...

NBFAA accepting applications for the 2009 First Line of Defense Award.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2009... The stories that companies throughout the industry have to tell--stories of how someone saved a life, averted property damage or prevented a crime--receive recognition through the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association's (NBFAA), Irving,...

AMAG Technology.(News Briefs)(Tom Lundy appointed as sales manager)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... AMAG Technology, Torrance, Calif., announced that seasoned industry veteran Tom Lundy joined AMAG Technology as its new central north regional sales manager. Tom will provide sales support to the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa,...

Mace Security International Inc.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... Mace Security International Inc., hired John O'Leary as its security division president. O'Leary has more than 35 years of business experience.

AES-IntelliNet.(News Briefs)(opens office in Mexico)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... AES-IntelliNet, Peabody, Mass., announced the opening of a new office in Mexico and the appointment of Ugolino Duran to direct its sales initiatives in the Latin American and Caribbean markets. Duran has more than 22 years experience in the...

Proximex.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... Proximex, Sunnyvale, Calif., developers of award-winning solutions for the physical security information management (PSIM) market, announced that it expanded its Partner Program with the addition of nearly 30 technology, channel and OEM...

ADS takes home 8 First Alert awards, named Dealer of the Year.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)(Company rankings)
January 1, 2009... 2008 is ending on a high note for ADS Security, Nashville, Tenn. The company, ranked No. 25 on the SDM 100, received eight awards during the First Alert Professional Convention held in Orlando, Fla. Mel Mahler, chairman and chief executive...

ImmerVision.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... ImmerVision, Montreal, announced the appointment of Frederic Belanger as vice president of finance. Belanger brings ImmerVision 15 years of experience in structuring and negotiating commercial and equity financing, setting up business...

Avigilon.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... Avigilon, Vancouver, British Columbia, announced that it signed two new manufacturer's representatives. KLM Marketing, Mechanicsville, Va., expanded market opportunities for the company's high-definition and megapixel video surveillance systems...

Reach Systems.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... Reach Systems, Oakland, Calif., announced that Barry Banks joined the company as the director of business development. Banks has more than 30 years of experience in the access control industry.

Will Electronics.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... Will Electronics, St. Louis, announced that Jeffrey D. Byrd received Level II certification as a Security Systems/Video Security Systems Designer from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET). Byrd began in...

7 new directors elected to SIA Board; new personnel added.(Insider News & Business)(Mark Barry, Denis Hebert and Kenneth LaMarca appointed at Security Industry Association)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Seven new directors were elected to two-year terms on the Security Industry Association (SIA), Alexandria, Va., board of directors at the association's annual meeting on October 30 in New York City. Also at the annual meeting, board members...

NetVersant declares Bankruptcy; Steelbox is shut down.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2009... Hard times have hit two businesses, NetVersant, Houston, and SteelBox, Atlanta. NetVersant filed a voluntary petition for relief with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code....

Boethel joins Siemens Building Technologies.(Insider News & Business)(Carey Boethel appointed as senior director)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Siemens Building Technologies Inc., Buffalo Grove, Ill., announced that Carey Boethel has joined the Security Solutions Business Unit as senior director, Business Development. Boethel has more than 15 years experience in the security...

Atlanta company gets five diamond certification.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2009... The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) announced that Ackerman Security Systems, Atlanta, received the CSAA Five Diamond Certification. "According to CSAA, there are more than 2,700 central stations in the United States, and of this...

Rock Hill receives award from SIAC.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... The City of Rock Hill, S.C. Police Department was presented the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) Directors' Award of Distinction at a recent Rock Hill City Council meeting. The award recognized the outstanding successes of Rock Hill's...

Vector Security makes acquisition.(Insider News & Business)(Cain Security acquired)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Vector Security's recent acquisition of Washington, D.C.-based Cain Security proves that the best business partners are those who share similar business philosophies, Vector stated in an announcement of the acquisition. The company...

Honeywell.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... Honeywell, Melville, N.Y., announced that Lancaster, Pa.-based Select Security joined the Honeywell First Alert Professional Dealer Program. Select Security customizes security systems to fit both commercial and residential needs, and also...

Vicon Industries Inc.(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... Vicon Industries Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., a designer and producer of video surveillance systems, announced the appointment of Gene Conley as Vicon's new territory manager for the states of Louisiana and Texas, excluding El Paso. Conley has...

Communication Networks (ComNet).(News Briefs)
January 1, 2009... Communication Networks (ComNet), Danbury, Conn., a manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, hired Victor Milani as its vice president of product management. Milani has more than 35 years experience in the security...

PSA hosts 2008 convention in Cancun.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... PSA Security Network (PSA), Westminster, Colo., the world's largest security cooperative, hosted its annual convention at the JW Marriott in Cancun. This opportunity directly connected PSA members with other owners and executives of PSA member...

Hikvision recognized for contribution to Olympics, ranked No. 13 in security 50.(Insider News & Business)(Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.'s revenue growth)(Financial report)(Brief article)(Company rankings)
January 1, 2009... For the third consecutive year, Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China, a supplier of digital video surveillance products, was listed in Security 50, a market survey conducted by A&S Magazine to recognize the top 50 security...

Happy 30th! New York central station celebrates anniversary.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Electronix Systems Central Station Alarms, New York, celebrated its 30th anniversary. Established in 1978 by Fred Leonardo, president and CEO, Electronix has become a premier installation and central station company. Its roots go back to the...

Tech Systems awarded ISO certification.(Insider News & Business)
January 1, 2009... Tech Systems, Duluth, Ga., received the Certificate of Registration for the ISO 9001:2000 compliant Quality Management System. Certification has been awarded by BSI, Reston Va., a world leader in independent quality assessments. The ISO...

Convergint Technologies' awarded.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Convergint Technologies, Chicago, was named the 2008 recipient of the "GSI 2010 Operational Excellence Award" for demonstrating exceptional operational leadership by delivering increased value to customers year after year. The award was...

Perimeter security company awarded GSA contract schedule 84.(Insider News & Business)(General Services Administration's contract with Safeguards Technology LLC)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Safeguards Technology LLC, Hackensack, N.J., a provider of perimeter security solutions, announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Safeguards Technology a five-year Schedule #84 contract, which is renewable for three...

Entrance controls to purchase Portland, Ore.-based 1Pointe.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... For the past two years, Entrance Controls, Seattle, a security-focused information technology company that provides comprehensive security management systems for business, partnered with 1Pointe, a Portland, Ore-based company, and other local...

Does the 'John Hancock' count?(Security & the Law)
January 1, 2009... The question of who has authority to sign a contact was examined in a Pennsylvania case decided in September 2007. It all began when an insurance company sought to recover the money it paid to an insured company for damages sustained when a...

Is 'intellectual security' in your vocabulary?(CYBER SECURITY)
January 1, 2009... There are a lot of definitions for the word "evolution," but one constant element in all of them is "change." Change, in a word, is the mantra for the next generation of security integrators because the nature of security has changed. The...

A good place to be: 2009 is going to be challenging, as all industries and consumers will feel 'squeezed.' But the market for security is still filled with opportunities, and some feel the economy may even produce higher crime rates.(SDM 2009 INDUSTRY FORECAST)
January 1, 2009... Two astonishing findings came out of SDM's 2009 Industry Forecast Study, an annual survey of subscribers that gauges the health of their businesses and the viability of the electronic security industry. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] First,...

Globe trotting: integrators share what it takes to design, deploy and maintain access control solutions on an international basis.(Access Control)
January 1, 2009... In the 21st century climate of globalism, everything from the economy to the Internet has a worldwide bent. It's only natural that the security industry in general and access control in particular would eventually follow. It makes sense that...

Home theater on a budget: Affordable installations still turn heads and open wallets.(RETROFIT SOLUTIONS)(electronic companies marketing and customer service plans)
January 1, 2009... Spending is down. The housing market is down. The economy is down. All of this is really getting people down. Is there an up side? Enterprising residential integrators say there absolutely is. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Consumers are super...

Creating brighter solutions in lighting controls: integrators are finding unique ways to meet their customers' special lighting control needs and tap into this product's potential.(RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING)
January 1, 2009... Depending on project goals, homeowner needs and the nature of a home's construction, every lighting control installation presents a unique set of challenges. While much of the design and installation process demands technical proficiency,...

SmartHOME spotlight.(SPEAKERS)
January 1, 2009... 1 RAISING EXPECTATIONS Russound's Acclaim 5 Series redefines affordable performance in architectural loudspeakers. Featuring advanced design and materials such as polypropylene, Kevlar, aluminum and silk, the Acclaim 5 Series is engineered...

ADI keeps focus on training, customers.(smartHOME News)(security systems industry exhibitions)
January 1, 2009... Providing its customers with training is a high priority for ADI, Melville, N.Y., on both a local and national level. ADI sponsored the CEDIA Learning Labs, which gave attendees hands-on experiences with the latest technology at this year's...

New Lutron experience center in NYC.(smartHOME News)
January 1, 2009... Lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, Pa., announced that it broke ground on its fourth Experience Center, which will open in the heart of midtown Manhattan in early 2009. The new, 1,800 square-foot Experience Center...

Focal point: identifying applications for different types of video surveillance lenses.(Video Camera Lenses)
January 1, 2009... Some CCTV cameras are sold by bundling together the cameras with lenses, housing, cable and other necessary accessories. But other cameras require separate selection and purchase of a lens, which can include fixed focal length, variable focal...

Powerful new development PoE: a new PoE standard promises greater power for security devices, but is the industry ready to accept it?(IP Network Solutionss)
January 1, 2009... It wasn't too many years ago that security dealers and systems integrators were first introduced to the term Power over Ethernet, or PoE, and the standard IEEE802.3af. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now, just as they are starting to get...

Modest heroes.(HONORING SECURITY PROFESSIONALS)
January 1, 2009... ISC East 2008 was held in a moderately soggy, but nonetheless dynamic Big Apple. The expo and conference were not only well-attended but, true to form, served as the scene for many industry events which were uplifting to both security...

Standards & codes.(Five Minute Tech Quiz)
January 1, 2009... 1. Which of the following is referred to as the National Electric Code? a. NFPA 70 b. NFPA 72 c. NFPA 101 d. UL 681 e. UL 827 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Which of the following is referred to as the National Fire...

A plug-and-play show & tell.(NETWORK CAMERAS)
January 1, 2009... Prior to launching my own installation of a Speco Technologies InPro Intelligent Protocol Camera, I was told most folks could handle the task in less than three minutes. Not wanting to appear way below average, I hurried as I took the...

New device uses video for smoke detection.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
January 1, 2009... NOTIFIER, part of Honeywell Fire Systems, will now offer Video Smoke Detection (VSD) as part of its comprehensive line of fire and smoke detection products and technologies. The new video smoke detection offering has been made possible through...

Canadian companies develop license plate recognition.(Technology Solutions & Skills)(iView Multimedia Ltd. and Genetec teams up for digital video processors)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Genetec and iView Systems, two Canadian technology companies, have partnered to deliver fully integrated license plate recognition for the iTrak Incident Reporting and Risk Management Platform. iViews' iLPR--Intelligent License Plate...

Access control integrates with logical security.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
January 1, 2009... HID Global is expanding its position within the access control space to include logical access control products and solutions for converged security environments, enabling physical access control integrators to use HID technology to provide...

Manufacturer offers network video training.(Technology Solutions & Skills)
January 1, 2009... Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced a new, free Web-based course that covers the basics of the role door closers play in controlling the door. With the e-learning course, security directors, maintenance personnel, facility managers,...

Extreme CCTV.(TECH BRIEFS)
January 1, 2009... The MIC1-440 Explosion-Protected PTZ Camera from Extreme CCTV is now UL/CSA certified, allowing the unit to fulfill an added level of explosion-protected qualification and meet stringent regional requirements for hazardous locations. A 320-deg....

ioimage.(TECH BRIEFS)(teams up with Genentech Inc. for video surveillance solutions)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... ioimage entered into a technology partnership with Genetec to integrate ioimage's video analytics devices into the Omnicast IP video surveillance solution from Genetec. The goal is to enable surveillance video to be easily viewed, archived and...

Pelco and Barco.(TECH BRIEFS)(streaming video solutions development alliance)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Pelco and Barco announced a new integrated solution that offers interoperability of their streaming video solutions. Thanks to the open API standard used, Pelco video encoders and camera systems now integrate with Barco for streaming video...

Altronix brings out network power solutions.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2009... Altronix made a long-awaited announcement of its entry into networked power solutions at ASIS 2009. New power solutions include: * PoE (Power over Ethernet) and PoN (Power over Network) power supplies for PoE compliant and conventional IP...

High-powered thermal management.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2009... Middle Atlantic demonstrated its highly configurable High CFM Rear Door at ASIS 2009. Capable of removing heat from DVR and server cabinets quickly and efficiently, this new cabinet option allows security integrators to effectively manage...

CAT 5e cable is optimum for ip video surveillance.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2009... Honeywell offers its 4981 CAT 5e UTP communication cable specifically designed for bandwidth-intensive IP video networks, providing needed reliability, high-speed data transfer and future scalability. Honeywell 4981 cables help users achieve...

Door vision with alarm.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2009... New Sperry West Spyder SPSVD200HF Door Vision intercom system is a color, voice-activated door security system that costs less than many black-and-white door systems. It comes with a stainless-steel day/night outside camera with infrared LEDs...

H.264 HD camera built from the ground up for security.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2009... SANYO Security Systems, a division of SANYO Fisher Company, introduced its new high-definition (HD) megapixel IP video surveillance camera with H.264 compression. The new VCC-HD4000 is the first true H.264 HD camera designed to address the...

Software update offers modules for specific industries.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2009... Quantum Secure Inc. launched the third generation of its SAFE suite of software for the physical security industry, highlighted by several new groundbreaking industry-specific applications. Quantum Secure provides enterprise software to manage...

GPS tracker auto security system.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2009... Haas GPS introduced the Haas Text-N-Track H1000 GPS Tracker, a new product for enhanced vehicle security and monitoring. It offers standard features that enable owners to locate their vehicle in real-time via cell phone or computer, receive...

Mobile system allows remote monitoring of job sites.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2009... Doosan Infracore Portable Power introduced the Blackhawk MVS-6 mobile video surveillance system. It allows remote monitoring of job sites or other outdoor areas at substantially less cost than employing security manpower. The Blackhawk MVS-6...

PTZ network camera features ultra-long 40x optical zoom.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2009... Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced the new VB-C60 pan/tilt/zoom network camera. This new camera is designed as a versatile, compact solution for high-quality, remote video monitoring over IP and can be used for many diverse applications. Featuring...

Digimerge.(Corporate Profiles)
January 1, 2009... ONE DVR THAT FITS EVERY APPLICATION. The Digimerge BLADE VB300 is an ultra compact (8.5x11x1.25" DVR) high performance family of 4/8/16 channel Pentaplex DVRs. This innovative solution features H.264 compression (small file size), D1...

Speco Technologies.(Corporate Profiles)(Company overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... SPECO TECHNOLOGIES BRINGS MORE INNOVATION TO VIDEO SECURITY Speco Technologies' new fast and easy InPro IP Series Cameras automatically inspect the router, receive an IP address and appear on the Internet within seconds! View from anywhere...

VideoComm.(Corporate Profiles)
January 1, 2009... VideoComm Technologies, a worldwide leader in long-range wireless video transmission technologies, announces the debut of the world's first Wireless Elevator Video system with a range up to 200 floors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Pegasus Products.(Corporate Profiles)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... PEGASUS PRODUCTS EASIEST COMPANY TO DEAL WITH IN THE CCTV INDUSTRY Established in 1994, Pegasus Products has become a leading manufacturer of CCTV equipment. We believe in supplying our customers with innovative, superior products at very...

Affiliated Central Inc.(Corporate Profiles)(Company overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Affiliated Central Inc., with the highest UL listing for a monitoring center and IQ certification, is the nationwide leader in alarm monitoring for independent security professionals. Utilizing triple redundancy in all mission critical...

JVC.(Corporate Profiles)
January 1, 2009... JVC, an industry pioneer in IP camera technology, expands its V.Networks line-up with the introduction of the VN-V685U, the world's first Power over Ethernet (PoE) IP camera with Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) and 360 degree continuous rotation. PoE...

Axis Communications.(Corporate Profiles)
January 1, 2009... AXIS Q1755 NETWORK CAMERA HDTV NETWORK CAMERA WITH ZOOM AND H.264 Axis Communications introduces an outstanding network camera with true HDTV performance in compliance with the SMPTE standard in resolution, color representation and frame...

Rapid Response.(Corporate Profiles)(Company overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Rapid Response Monitoring has been a security industry leader since its foundation on 1992, utilizing cutting edge technology and intensive staff training to offer unrivaled, reliable, responsive monitoring. In addition to burglar, fire, and...

Smith & Wesson.(Corporate Profiles)
January 1, 2009... SMITH & WESSON SECURITY SERVICES UNVEILING NEW LEAD-GENERATION PROGRAM FOR SECURITY DEALERS AT THE SHOT SHOW IN ORLANDO [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] January 15-18, Smith & Wesson Security Services will be unveiling a powerful new...

ScanSource Security.(Corporate Profiles)(ScanSource Security Inc. training and services)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... HOW TO MAKE THE MOVE TO IP WITH SCANSOURCE SECURITY For many security dealers, making the move from analog to IP network video seems like a daunting task. Determining where and how to start can be overwhelming. Yet, expanding into this new...

DoorKing, Inc.(Corporate Profiles)(Company overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... COMPANY DESCRIPTION DoorKing, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative products for the access control industry. We manufacture a variety of PC programmable Telephone Entry and Multi-Door Card Access Systems, Telephone Intercom...

Samsung Techwin America.(Corporate Profiles)
January 1, 2009... SAMSUNG TECHWIN REDEFINES THE DIGITAL VIDEO SECURITY INDUSTRY WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF SAMSUNG TECHWIN AMERICA On Sept. 4, 2008, Samsung Techwin announced the formation of Samsung Techwin America--positioned to provide Samsung's premiere...

The line down the middle of the paper.(CONSUMER BUYING TRENDS)
January 1, 2009... Ever heard that no two snowflakes are exactly alike? It's true. Scientists believe that out of every snowflake that ever fell from the sky--over the entire history of the planet, mind you--it is unlikely that any two have ever been the same....