Security Distributing & Marketing articles from July 2005

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from July 2005

Are integrators' gains really modest?(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... Once again, SDM is presenting its Top Systems Integrators Report. This report ranks by revenue the firms that sell, design and install multi-technology electronic security systems. This year is the 10th annual, and it bodes well for the...

NFPA 731 is accepted, despite alarm industry objections.(National Fire Protection Association)
July 1, 2005... On June 8 at the National Fire Protection Association's Technical Committee Reports session, draft document NFPA 731--Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems--was accepted by the NFPA membership in attendance. To...

RFID use could be limited in California state buildings.(INSIDER)
July 1, 2005... Efforts by the California legislature to prevent the use of ID cards with RFID devices that can transmit personal information about the user are continuing, despite industry efforts to educate legislators about the capabilities of the...

Video surveillance training launched.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A training and continuing education program for security and video surveillance professionals has been launched by Panasonic Security Systems, Secaucus, N.J., titled Panasonic Security Training University or "P-Tech." Although P-Tech will...

HSM buys ACS Security accounts.(mergers and acquisitions)(Honeywell Security Monitoring)(ACS Security)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... HSM (Honeywell Security Monitoring), Jupiter, Fla., has purchased the commercial alarm accounts of ACS Security, Los Angeles, including key commercial accounts in HSM's Santa Ana and San Diego markets. "The ACS acquisition is part of our...

Protect offers dealer and distributor support site.(service introduction)(Protect Security Systems of America)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Protect Security Systems of America, Malibu, Calif., launched a Web site for dealers and distributors. The company, manufacturer of SmokeCannon technology, which deploys a harmless smoke into a room, reduces visibility and causes intruders to...

Americas' Fire and Security Expo.(TRADE Show NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The annual Americas' Security Expo has integrated with the NFPA's Americas' Fire Expo to create a single unique event, the Americas' Fire and Security Expo (AFSE), to be held July 19-21 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. AFSE will offer...

ISC East 2005.(TRADE Show NEWS)
July 1, 2005... More than 8,500 security industry professionals will demonstrate, compare and source security technology, products and services from more than 450 exhibiting companies at ISC East 2005, Aug. 24-25 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New...

CEDIA Expo 2005.(TRADE Show NEWS)(Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... CEDIA Expo 2005 will showcase the newest trends and technologies in home theaters, security systems, whole-house audio, networked lighting and other innovations, to be held Sept. 7-11 at the Indiana Convention Center and RCA dome in...

Best Practices Inc.(COMPANIES You Should KNOW)(service introduction)
July 1, 2005... Best Practices Inc., Hudson, Wis., has launched a strategic sales and marketing venture to help all major home-service industries including alarm, HVAC, home-theater and sound, automation, drapery and carpeting, plumbing and electrical...

UL announces new security and signaling marks.(Underwriters Laboratories Inc.)(product development)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Three new marks to clearly identify products that are tested to perform as required in security and signaling environments have been developed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), Northbrook, Ill. The new marks signify that products have...

SIAC schedules demonstrations.(INSIDER)
July 1, 2005... The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), Frisco, Texas, has scheduled demonstrations for alarm company owners and managers at 15 ADI Expos throughout the United States this year, providing information on programs designed to support...

NBFAA report addresses VoIP concerns.(reports)
July 1, 2005... Based on the increased popularity of VoIP and the problems associated with alarm transmission over IP telephone lines, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Silver Spring, Md., has issued an Industry Affairs Update, "Report on...

SDI celebrates 10th anniversary.(Systems Distributors Inc)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Systems Distributors Inc., (SDI) Atlanta, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a party for customers, employees, vendors and friends. More than 150 people attended the event and were treated to food, drink and entertainment. Special attractions...

The Security Center Inc.(NEWS Briefs)(appointed Gary Akey)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Security Center Inc., a supplier of digital video recorders and cameras to the financial and security industry, appointed Gary Akey as operations director at the company's Dallas headquarters. Akey's responsibilities will include expanding...

Brink's Home Security.(NEWS Briefs)(opened office in South Atlanta)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Brink's Home Security, Irving, Texas, opened an office in South Atlanta, Ga. The new office is the alarm company's second branch to open in the past nine months. This opening gives Brink's Home Security three branch offices in the Atlanta metro...

Accu-Time Systems (ATS).(NEWS Briefs)(opened sales office in Boston)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Accu-Time Systems (ATS), Ellington, Conn., opened a strategic sales office in Boston. Monica Baptiste, the company's strategic alliance manager for Latin America and the Caribbean, will oversee office operation. ATS manufactures security...

American Video Electronics Inc.(NEWS Briefs)(appointed Philip Wright)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... American Video Electronics Inc. (AVEI), Denver, appointed Philip Wright to president of the company. Wright brings 25 years of alarm industry experience to the company, which manufactures digital video recorders.

Cam-Dex Security Corp.(NEWS Briefs)(appointed Sue O'Neal)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Cam-Dex Security Corp., St. Louis, has appointed Sue O'Neal as senior sales manager for the St. Louis office. O'Neal will be responsible for growing Cam-Dex's new major account customer base and developing new business opportunities by focusing...

GVI achieves presidential directive compliance.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... GVI Security Solutions, Carrollton, Texas, announced that its GVI access control system 300 has achieved compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive Number 12 (HSPD-12), a mandated U.S. Presidential directive to establish a common...

New biometrics investment firm established.(L-1 Investment Partners LLC)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A private investment management firm specializing in the biometrics industry called L-1 Investment Partners LLC, Stamford, Conn., has been formed to acquire or make controlling investments in public and private companies. [ILLUSTRATION...

HID Corp.(NEWS Briefs)(promoted Holly Sacks )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... HID Corp., Irvine, Calif., manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, promoted Holly Sacks to executive vice president of marketing. Sacks' role will be expanded to include the company's product...

Dedicated Micros Inc.(NEWS Briefs)(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Dedicated Micros Inc., Chantilly, Va., added Art Cunnington to its sales team as IT integrated solutions manager. Cunnington's responsibilities include managing U.S. business in the company's IT sector sales efforts, with a concentration on...

Advantage Marketing Partners.(NEWS Briefs)(hired Gary Franklyn)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Advantage Marketing Partners, Miami Springs, Fla., hired Gary Franklyn as regional sales manager. Franklyn will be responsible for the company's sales and marketing efforts for the state of Florida. The company is a manufacturer's...

Tri-ed hosts grand opening bonanza.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Tri-ed, Woodbury, N.Y., a security products distributor, celebrated the grand opening of its Buffalo, N.Y. branch. Throughout the day, the more than 100 customers, vendors and employees in attendance enjoyed catered food, give-away prizes,...

RAM Capital Corp.(NEWS Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... RAM Capital Corp., Bay Head, N.J., has expanded its offerings. In addition to investment banking services, the company now provides operational consulting and due diligence services to security alarm companies, lenders, investors and buyers. In...

Group 4 Technology.(NEWS Briefs)(appointed Erik Hostetler)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Group 4 Technology, Tewkesbury, England, developer of security management systems, appointed Erik Hostetler as graphic designer. Hostetler will develop a creative identity for the company globally, and design advertising and marketing...

American Video Electronics Inc.(NEWS Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... American Video Electronics Inc. (AVEI), Denver, has entered into a service agreement with Red Hawk Industries. Red Hawk, which operates in 23 states from 18 regional offices and has a local service facility in Thornton, Colo., will provide...

Digital Monitoring Products (DMP).(NEWS Briefs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), Springfield, Mo., a manufacturer of advanced alarm, monitoring and IP-ready security systems, has released a full-color product catalog for customers. The alarm products catalog features ordering information,...

Midwest Wholesale Hardware.(Appointment of Kyle Holloway at Midwest Wholesale Hardware Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Midwest Wholesale Hardware, Kansas City, Mo., has added Kyle Holloway as western region outside sales associate. Holloway brings 20 years of experience in the industry to this position.

Killian wins False Alarm Reduction Award.(False Alarm Reduction Association)(Pat Killian)(awards and achievements)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) has named Pat Killian, Vector Security Inc.'s false alarm reduction program manager, as its Associate Member of the Year. Killian captured the award for authoring several false alarm prevention...

Tri-Association Awards Dinner to be held in New York.(INSIDER)
July 1, 2005... The Security Industry Association (SIA) joins with the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) in hosting the second annual Tri-Association Awards Dinner. The dinner is scheduled...

Three training seminars earn CEU accreditation.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Three training seminars from OzVision, Woburn, Mass., have earned CEU accreditation. The new courses--Installation of OzVision 4CS and 12CS, OzVision Central Station Operator Training and OzVision for Central Station IT Operations--are the...

Initial Electronics acquires Integrated Security Systems.(INSIDER)
July 1, 2005... Initial Electronics, Alsip, Ill., a subsidiary of Rentokil Initial plc, has acquired Integrated Security Systems Ltd. (ISS), Danbury, Conn., a full-service integrator of electronic security and fire safety systems. ISS provides services to...

MDI Security Systems.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... MDI Security Systems, San Antonio, appointed Robert Schorr as senior vice president of sales for the integrated access control, alarm management and video security solutions company. Schorr, who most recently worked as an executive consultant...

Magal-Senstar Inc.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Magal-Senstar Inc., Fremont, Calif., has appointed Rob Welton and Gerald Graham to their sales team as director, homeland security, and federal sales manager, respectively. Both new members will focus on developing new business in government...

The Protection Bureau.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Protection Bureau, Exton, Pa., has appointed Tom Scheufele as fire and security system sales consultant. Scheufele will be responsible for fire/life safety and security system sales to electrical contactor prospects and enhancing...

SIA research publication is available for subscription.(INSIDER)
July 1, 2005... The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that its research publication, "Quarterly Research Update," is now available for subscription. Timely, topical features report on both security industry technology and sales trends. The...

SIA appoints new slate of Industry Group chairs.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Five new SIA Industry Group (IG) chairs have been appointed by the Security Industry Association. * Kim Loy, Group 4 Technology, has been appointed chair of the Access Control Industry Group. * Bill Spence, Recognition Systems, has...

Long Island hosts successful False Alarm Symposium.(Long Island Alarm Association )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Long Island Alarm Association (LIAA) held a False Alarm Symposium in May in Melville, N.Y. With a new Suffolk County alarm ordinance on the drawing board, the LIAA organized the event and invited police and fire officials from Nassau and...

Fire protection brings security to detention facilities.(SDM EXCLUSIVE)
July 1, 2005... Detention facilities in Johnson County, Kansas, are defined by their level of security. One located in the city of Gardner is a minimum/medium security facility. The other is an older detention center in downtown Olathe that provides medium...

Follow regulations everywhere you do business, because they follow you.(Security and the Law)
July 1, 2005... Third-party companies who provide monitoring services across state lines must become familiar with the laws of each jurisdiction in which they provide service. Various jurisdictions require companies doing only monitoring to obtain a license in...

Five-minute tech quiz.
July 1, 2005... Controlling Entry Systems Controlling entry into apartment complexes and parking facilities is a good application of access control equipment. Frequently, the same equipment used to control access to internal doors can be expanded to these...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2005... An error in question 6 of May's Quiz pointed out by reader George Voorhees, fire services manager of Complete Security Systems Inc., Marlboro, N.J., should have read: "Manual fire alarm pull stations shall be located within how many feet from a...

Help us get better educated!(KINKS & HINTS)(security industry)
July 1, 2005... Even though my staff has a ton of experience, sometimes I feel like they are under-trained due to technology changing so rapidly. Our office manager also wants to beef up training for our non-technical staff. Can you suggest some courses? ...

Continuing the climb: systems integrators report revenue gains in 2004 and expect more this year, many in the range of 15 percent.
July 1, 2005... Touched by an improved economy in most regions and some expenditure of Homeland Security funds, seven in 10 firms reported in the 10th annual SDM Top Systems Integrators Report increased revenue in 2004--and many anticipate 15 percent or more...

Good Chemistry: when congressional legislation necessitates upgrading of security at chemical plants, have your company ready with the complicated skills to win the business.(Unlimited Technology Inc)
July 1, 2005... Legislation pending in Congress that would require all chemical and petrochemical plants in the United States to have appropriate levels of protection against attack is expected to produce additional security business opportunities when it...

Wired to buy: not all cable is created equal--accept no substitutions for wire or cable unless you can prove a substitution is equal to what is specified for a job.
July 1, 2005... Cable or wiring may not be the most exciting element of a security system, but that does not make it any less important. As Andy Abbott, owner of Abbott Electronic Security, Racine, Wis., puts it, "Cable is the backbone of the system." ...

Success stories in integrating video surveillance: a hospital system and a university have upgraded their video and tied it in with access control and alarm monitoring.(Initial Electronics and Centegra Health System, McHenry County, Illinois)
July 1, 2005... CENTEGRA HEALTH SYSTEM When Centegra Health System, McHenry County, Ill., made the decision recently to integrate its video surveillance system with access control and alarm monitoring, it had one primary goal. "They wanted more timely...

Choosing initiating devices: innovations like multiple sensors, built-in sounders and drift compensation are improving operation and saving installation time.(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... Alarm dealers choose fire alarm detectors for a variety of reasons including price, reliability, trainability and technological advancements. Initiating devices that trigger an alarm, such as smoke and heat detectors and pull stations, are...

Label independent contractors correctly: every day, unsuspecting employers find themselves embroiled in the controversy over the status of independent contractors versus employees.
July 1, 2005... The long-running controversy over properly labeling workers and independent contractors shows no signs of easing. But what's in a label? Why do so many electronic security professionals and those who employ them appear to covet the label of...

Using a parallel network for a video camera.
July 1, 2005... Many of today's electronic security systems are designed to operate on a communications/computer network. SDM NetWorkings can help you understand both the intricacies of communication networks, as well as how security systems fit into the...

Alliance aims for peer-to-peer security networking: open API to give integrators more choices.(application programming interface )
July 1, 2005... Two technology trends that have begun to go hand-in-hand are the integration of access control or building management systems with video surveillance, and the trend towards using data networks to connect system components. Initially data...

Devices boost card range.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Nedap and HID Corp. offer a selection of in-vehicle Booster devices. These allow for the use of the HID building access cards for long-range automated vehicle access. The devices will boost a standard HID card's range to 33 ft. at speeds of up...

Pocket this Wire and Cable Guide.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... ADI's Wire and Cable Pocket Guide is a mini-version of the company's annual catalog and is designed for the dealer/installer to carry the reference guide in a pocket to refer to for part numbers, product descriptions and technical information....

Management for small businesses.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Reliable Group's AlarmKey Standard is a small-business software version of the company's AlarmKey Enterprise. Standard allows users to control operations, accounting and analysis from a centralized database. Integrated operations and accounting...

Manage redundancy.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... The MESH Handshake Redundancy Manager from Viscount Systems Inc. is a software application that provides full hardware redundancy backup for any device connected to a MESH server. No RAID or controllers are required and only two computer...

Camera records in extreme lighting.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Pelco's 1390 series compact day/night camera features a removable IR cut filter, which switches between color and black-and-white modes as environmental lighting conditions change. Wide dynamic range technology delivers high-quality images in...

Telephoto lens without the zoom.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... The 1/3 20-100 mm F/1.6 aspherical varifocal lens from Tamron USA Inc. covers the telephoto range normally achieved only by zoom lenses. This lens is a cost-efficient alternative to a zoom lens and is ideal for applications such as traffic...

Relay modules feature flexibility.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... The 4804 isolation relay modules from Dortronics Systems Inc. operate on 12VDC or 24VDC and are DPDT-rated for 3A at 24VDC with one common on each set fused at 1.6A. Built-in fire alarm interface and mantrap interlock options add to application...

Wide angle view for 1/2-in. CCD cameras.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... The 1/24-12mm F/1.2IR aspherical varifocal lens from Tamron USA Inc. is ideal for high-resolution 1/2-in. CCD cameras. The IR-corrected lens covers the standard angle of view in sites where IR light is present. The 3X range of the 4-12mm lens...

Beam detectors ideal for open areas.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... From Fire Control Instruments, the System Sensor BEAM1224 series reflective beam detectors sense smoke where spot-type detectors are difficult to maintain and install, such as open areas with high ceilings. The detectors are listed for...

Change cards seamlessly.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... The XceedID Automated Credential Transition Technology (XACTT) from XceedID Corp. is an automated upgrade technology for companies migrating from proximity cards to contactless smart cards. The technology eliminates the requirement of a...

Protect DVRs and multiplexers.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... The DLBX video lockbox from Middle Atlantic Products secures DVRs while maintaining an optimized thermal environment. Interchangeable fans and filters house and protect DVRs and multiplexers for surveillance and monitoring in any application....

Media server expands hard drive.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Russound's SMS3-250 media server gives homeowners expanded storage capacity with a 250 GB hard drive. The system, which allows users to play digital music and display digital pictures throughout their home, features intelligent playback, a...

Pro series locksets vandal-resistant.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Selectric Pro 7800 series of electrified mortise locksets from Security Door Controls feature a lock body with a vandal-resistant clutch mechanism to prevent breakage caused by forced lever handles. Field-selectable features include fail-safe...

Monitor video remotely.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... From Air Visual Inc., a wireless video-monitoring platform called IntelliViewer Mobile Command System makes visual intelligence normally available at a command center accessible to in-the-field personnel with mobile devices such as laptop PCs,...

Cameras offer high dynamic range.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Panasonic Security Systems' Super Dynamic III (SDIII) cameras feature advanced digital contrast correction and a dynamic range to 128 times that of conventional cameras for quality images in harsh lighting conditions. Auto-back-focus...

Annunciator is zone-expandable.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... The 7600 annunciator series from Dortronics Systems Inc. is a modular system expandable in four- and eight-zone increments with custom panels available for console or rack mounting in zone increments. The series can be configured to provide...

Flat panels offer varied inputs/outputs.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... From Toshiba Digital Solutions, three flat-panel LCD monitors complement high-resolution cameras and digital video recorders. The 15-inch (P1550LA), 17-inch (P1750LA) and 19-inch (P1950LA) are TFT active matrix LCD panels with up to 500:1...

Eliminates cards and codes.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... The HandPunch 50E from Ingersoll-Rand's (IR) Recognition Systems Inc. is a biometric hand geometry time and attendance terminal that eliminates cards or codes and can positively identify up to 50 people. With the Ethernet-enabled hand geometry...

Controller equipped with many features.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Techwell Inc.'s TW2834 four-channel video decoder and controller for CCTV security surveillance systems integrates four major blocks into one chip, including four NTSC/PAL video decoders, dual-color display controllers, dual video encoders and...

Touchscreen controls entertainment systems.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Russound's UNO-TS2 smart color touch screen is a user interface for multi-source/multi-zone home entertainment systems. With the touch screen, users can access and control their music and video. A combination of hard buttons for the most often...

Manage fleets in and out of facilities.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... From Axcess International Inc., the Fleet-Tag Active RFID System Solution is for commercial- and government-fleet operators to manage vehicle assets entering and exiting terminal facilities. The system can be scaled from integration with...

Recorder designed for IP-based systems.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Panasonic Security Systems' WJ-ND300 network disk recorder is for IP-based systems operating on a LAN/WAN. The recorder allows for easy installation with auto-IP detection and set-up. Features include a refresh rate of 960 ips at 32 cameras,...

Reader handles smart and proximity cards.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... From Software House, part of Tyco Fire & Security's access control and video systems business unit, are access control readers that simultaneously read smart cards and proximity cards, including HID 125 KHz. By reading both formats, the readers...

Camera immmune to rough motions.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... From GE Infrastructure, Security, the Legend PTZ dome camera uses SilkTrak direct drive technology with closed-loop position feedback, which eliminates gears and belts that cause jerky motions, for smooth, precise performance. Users can program...

Integrate security functions on one screen.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... GE Infrastructure, Security's Facility Commander V2.1 is a command and control integration platform that allows organizations to integrate multiple aspects of security and facility management, including access control, video surveillance and...

Control your home via voice or computer.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... The Honeywell Automation Server is a device that allows homeowners to control household appliances and electronics by voice, computer, phone or PDA. Users can store movies, music and digital photos in one location and make them available...

Smoke out burglars.(MARKETPLACE)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... The Smoke Cannon from Protect Security Systems of America is a system designed to interrupt a burglary and cause a burglar to retreat from the area. The technology works like a high-powered fog machine. Through a chemical reaction, it uses...

Swap storage and hard drives.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... American Video Electronics Inc.'s LX series digital video recorders have been granted a patent for their removable storage and systems hard drives. The Hot Swappable storage drives help eliminate downtime due to drive failure and also allow for...

Interface allows for Internet connectivity.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Control home or business from a PC browser with the ELK-M1XEP from Elk Products Inc. The Ethernet port interface connects the M1 controller to the Internet or LAN for functions such as programming, monitoring, remote control and e-mail...

Software scans and maps networks.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... From SyPixx Networks Inc., ClearMap network monitoring software provides network administrators with a method of visualizing, documenting and safeguarding their networks. The software scans an IP network and automatically builds and graphically...

Fiber catalog available.(MARKETPLACE)
July 1, 2005... Belden CDT Networking's optical fiber solutions catalog is designed to help users in the operation of their network infrastructure. The 48-page, full-color catalog details Belden IBDN FiberExpress systems, cables and connectivity products....