Security Distributing & Marketing articles from June 2004

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from June 2004

Hey, coach.(Editor's Angle)
June 1, 2004... At a key game in a sixth-grade girls' volleyball tournament this spring, my players let me down. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "You can't win 'em all, coach," one of the player's father's told me afterwards. I was devastated, but because...

Honeywell sells Monitoring unit.(Insider)(Honeywell International Inc.)(Honeywell Security Monitoring, GTCR Fund VIII L.P.)
June 1, 2004... Honeywell International, Morris Township, N.J., and GTCR Golder Rauner LLC, a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced a definitive agreement for the sale of Honeywell Security Monitoring to GTCR Fund VIII L.P. for $315.5 million in cash....

March Networks.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... March Networks has appointed Peter Strom to the position of president and CEO. The company's largest shareholder, Terry Matthews, continues to serve the company as chairman.

HID.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HID appointed Anthony Hanseder to vice president of product line management. He will be responsible for leading the company's global product line strategy plans.

Protection Service Industries L.P.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Protection Service Industries L.P., Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., appointed William Romano to the position of vice president, operations. Romano will be responsible for driving PSI's operations and field service departments.

Security Associates International Inc. (SAI).(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Security Associates International Inc. (SAI), Arlington Heights, Ill., hired Kathy Hammond as national director of sales. Hammond will lead the SAI sales team to prospect, cultivate relationships, and acquire new independent security alarm...

Brasch Industries.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Brasch Industries, doing business as Acceptance Alarm of Detroit, sold its assets to Counterforce USA, Houston.

ALARMAX.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ALARMAX, the Indianapolis-based distributor, has agreed to offer the new DVX 1000 family of DVRs from Integral Technologies. The new distribution partnership also includes the Intelli-M and Insignia access control systems from Security...

CEOs now more dedicated to security issues.(Insider)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A new Business Roundtable CEO survey shows that America's leading companies are better prepared to deal with threats, respond to a terrorist incident, and bounce back as quickly as possible. The survey shows that CEOs have devoted more...

Winning products represent opportunities for your business.(Insider)
June 1, 2004... At the International Security Conference in Las Vegas, a panel of independent judges reviewed 64 new products and services to determine the winners of the 2004 ISC West New Product Showcase (NPS). The purpose of NPS is to identify and showcase...

Diebold and Bosch announce reseller agreement.(Insider)
June 1, 2004... Diebold Inc., North Canton, Ohio, announced it will take on the full line of CCTV products from Bosch Security Systems. In addition, Diebold has entered into a re-seller agreement to offer Bosch's GSA-approved alarm and CCTV products for the...

Systems Sensor donates hands-on test stations for techs.(Insider)
June 1, 2004... The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA), a not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry, conducted the industry's first electronic systems-based certification exam for technicians at its 2004...

Sonitrol sold to private investors.(Insider)(Wachovia Capital Partners)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Sonitrol Inc., Alexandria, Va., announced its parent company, Tyco International Ltd., has sold Sonitrol to a group of private investors: Spire Capital Partners, L.P., Carlyle Venture Partners, and Wachovia Capital Partners for $125.5 million....

ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group (ITG).(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group (ITG) promoted David Sullivan to executive vice president ASSA ABLOY ITG business development. Sullivan will be responsible for coordinating the worldwide international sales strategy and marketing...

SecurityNet.(News Briefs)(appointments)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... SecurityNet, San Jose, Calif., announced it has added Carnegie, Pa.-based integrator InterTECH as its 17th member. SecurityNet also announced its officers for 2004-5. Jim Coleman, president of Atlanta-based Operational Security Systems, will...

Russound.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Russound announced the appointment of Gary Tanner for the newly created position of channel development manager. In this new role, Tanner will be responsible for growth based sales initiatives for the low voltage markets with a focus on...

SAI appoints industry veteran to expand Dealer Program.(Insider)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Security Associates International Inc. (SAI), Arlington Heights, Ill., hired Lou Sepulveda as senior vice president of dealer development. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In his role, Sepulveda will develop and manage SAI's new Authorized...

"Digital One" sets stage for video, security integration.(Insider)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Panasonic Security Systems, Seacaucus, N.J., launched a new industry-wide initiative coined "Digital One." "Digital One is a progressive new approach to video security and surveillance systems operation that embodies both existing analog...

Gunning, Budinoff honored with NBFAA top awards.(Insider)(The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association)
June 1, 2004... The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Silver Spring, Md., bestowed its most prestigious honor--the 2003 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award--to NBFAA vice president George Gunning in recognition of a lifetime of...

Performing security at the Golden Globes.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... When asked to provide security for celebrities and VIPs attending this year's Golden Globes, Security Solutions, Los Alamitos, Calif., used a combination of RFID technology and wireless networking to secure the red carpet and perimeter areas...

Viscount Secures US Army facility.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Viscount Systems Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, received orders to provide EmerPhone systems to be installed at a U.S. Army base near San Antonio, Texas. The EmerPhone units will be used to provide emergency communications for panic and...

Sales Frenzy.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The First Alert Professional/Honeywell Authorized Dealer program has announced the first period winners in their 2004 Sales Frenzy Competition. This annual contest rewards dealers for growth, and sales consultants for selling First Alert...

FirstService announces unification of SST, Intercon Security.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Security Services & Technologies (SST) and Intercon Security announced the unification of the two organizations this spring. Frank J. Brewer has been named CEO of the FirstService Security Division. Brewer will be responsible for the North...

WYNIT to distribute ELMO CCTV surveillance.(SDM Exclusive)(Wynit Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... WYNIT Inc., East Syracuse, N.Y., has been appointed as national distributor for the ELMO line of CCTV cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, and micro cameras to VARs, resellers, and dealers. The announcement was made jointly by Pete...

Hassle-free VC replacement.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Russound, Newmarket, N.H., announced an all new warranty replacement policy for its top selling ALTx volume controls--free replacement. Russound calls it their Gold Guarantee, and this program provides for free, easy replacement on any ALTx...

DICE establishes users list server to improve communication.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In the spirit of a continuous effort to improve customer service and communication with its customer base, DICE Corp., Bay City, Mich., has established a list server for its users. The DICE Users Communication List is available for DICE clients...

NAMTSE--a learning program for the entire industry.(SDM Exclusive)
June 1, 2004... If you weren't in Memphis, Tenn., in April attending the NAMTSE Program, then you missed an opportunity to learn what some of the best minds in the field of monitoring are thinking and doing. NAMTSE--the North American Monitoring Technology...

Grassroots technology show grows.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Custom Alarm/CCi Technology Show was held in April in Rochester, Minnesota. The show featured 15 exhibit booths representing 22 product lines. Approximately 60 people attended the show ranging from engineers and architects to church pastors...

Security and the law: liability limitations in utility tariffs.(Insider)
June 1, 2004... In a recent case in the State of Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the tariff regulating a utility did not necessarily limit the liability of the utility where it was negligent. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In that case, the...

Five-minute tech quiz.
June 1, 2004... Point A to Point B Not all cables are created equally. Many applications require special cables that are designed to meet the requirements of current flow, frequency, or data rates. For this reason it is important that you match the...

Correction: EOL should be in series, not parallel.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2004... SDM inadvertently published a diagram containing an error (SDM, April 2004 "5-Minute Tech Quiz Answers," p. 87.) Due to an error in composing the art work for the diagram, the connections for the power supervisory relay were inadvertently shown...

How are LUX ratings useful?(Kinks & Hints)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Cameras are listed as having a minimum "LUX" value, which correlates to their ability to produce usable images in low-light situations. How does a dealer/installer determine what LUX value will be acceptable? Should they use a light meter, or...

Why does lens quality vary?(Kinks & Hints)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Some lens produce clearer images than others do. Why? The visible light spectrum is measured in nanometer wavelengths, with a nanometer being one-billionth of a meter. Optical glass is manufactured to increase or reduce the amounts of...

Expert tips on high-security access control: systems integrators and security dealers share ideas and experiences about what constitutes a high-security access control system.
June 1, 2004... What goes into the design and installation of a high-security access control system? SDM found that the elements vary according to the area of the country, the vision of the end user, and many other factors. "High security is in the mind of...

Setting their own pace: the SDM 100 left an indelible mark on the security industry. Now it's time to introduce the "Up and Comers in Security.".
June 1, 2004... The SDM 100--SDM Magazine's report of the 100 largest electronic security firms in the United States--has long been a cornerstone of the industry. (See May 2004, p. 45.) When first published in May 1991, it took many people by surprise to view,...

Success stories in digital video conversion: integrators share their step-by-step approach to projects that required VCR replacement with networked DVRs.
June 1, 2004... Because video systems based on digital video recorders (DVRs) can make the process of storing surveillance images so much more efficient, organizations often can be easily persuaded to convert from a VCR-based system. Making the conversion from...

The power in the box: a check of 8 trends that make today's alarm control panels more powerful and functional than ever.
June 1, 2004... Playing a key role as the brains behind an intrusion detection system, alarm control panels also are where vendors continue to make the most exciting innovations. Here are eight recent advances in alarm control technology that are making...

Take it personal: suggestions from those who've tried it may help you decide why personal emergency response systems (PERS) are a good new opportunity for your business.
June 1, 2004... While the country has been speculating about the death of Social Security and how to provide affordable healthcare and prescription drug legislation, the high percentage of elderly Americans has been growing into a new market for residential...

Purchasing wire and cable can be a mix of practical considerations.(How to Buy: Wire & Cable)
June 1, 2004... When buying wire and cable, there are many factors to consider: price, quality, availability, and more. Often these concerns will be dictated by the parameters of a given job or the general nature of your business. Some security dealers share...

New software for DVRs expands POS-integration capability.(Marketplace)
June 1, 2004... DataMan-X Software, a new data management package for ELMO X-Series digital video recorders, expands their capability to integrate POS, ATM and card access data with video data stored on the DVRs. The linking of the POS, ATM and card access...

HDTV security camera.(Marketplace)
June 1, 2004... CoVi Technologies introduces the EVQ-1000[TM], the world's first and only HDTV surveillance solution that extends the reach of video surveillance beyond the capabilities of today's leading systems through the rapid and accurate identification...

Handheld programmer for access control.(Marketplace)
June 1, 2004... The new RK-HHP handheld programmer from Secura Key makes it easier than ever to program a variety of stand-alone proximity access control units. Small enough to operate with one hand, the RK-HHP can be used with the RK-65K, the RK600e and the...

New Mobile Suite for Pocket PC.(Marketplace)
June 1, 2004... AMAG Technology announces the release of the first product in a group of secure, Pocket PC-based mobile security applications called AMAG Mobile Suite. AMAG's Mobile Suite products create high-speed wireless links between AMAG access control...

Around-the-clock surveillance.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Active Vision Extreme Series ACC-E01N (pictured) features dual integrated color and B & W CCD cameras. Color by day switches to infrared monochrome at dusk with built-in 49 IR emitters for excellent night vision with an illumination range...

New sounder-and-relay smoke detectors.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... System Sensor announces the unveiling of six new i3 Series photoelectric smoke detectors. Available with an 85 dB sounder, a Form C relay, or an isolated thermal sensor, these new models are ideal for residential, auxiliary control, and other...

Open and interoparable contactless smart card reader.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HID announces its ability to demonstrate open and interoperable, 13.56 MHz contactless smart card readers. The company's innovative iCLASS ISO-compliant card reader is compatible with Mifare DESfire, Mifare Standard, Mifare Ultralight, PICOPASS...

Automatic Selector Switch.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Russound announces a significant enhancement to its Selector Switch--the new AB-3.2. The Russound AB-3.2 Source Selector Switch is a highly affordable solution that provides automatic signal sensing switching between two amplified sources to a...

Wall mount for domes.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Speco Technologies announces a new feature for its popular economy line of dome cameras. All four models are now being supplied with wall mounting brackets. These stainless-steel brackets quickly adapt the ceiling mounted domes for use on a...

Flat panel monitor features high-resolution, vivid colors.(Marketplace)(GE Infrastructure Security )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... GE Infrastructure--Security announces the KLC-15HS, a modern, technologically advanced, 15-in. color LCD monitor. The KLC-15HS is a stylish and space-saving replacement for the classic CRT-style monitor. "This flat panel display opens up new...

Lowest profile audible/visual signaling devices.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Edwards Signaling & Security Systems announces the new Genesis EG1 Series of horns and strobes, the smallest, most compact audible and visual emergency signaling devices in the world. About the size of a deck of playing cards, the ultra-slim...

High availability data protection.(Marketplace)(Software House)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Software House, a leading access control brand of Tyco Fire & Security, announces that it has joined efforts with LEGATO Software, a division of EMC, to offer a Wide Area Network (WAN)-based business continuance solution. Leveraging its...

Indoor modular CCTV camera line.(Marketplace)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Silent Witness releases an indoor-only, tamper-resistant modular camera line, Valeo View i10, to complement its line of indoor/outdoor vandal-resistant modular cameras, Magna View and Prima View. The new, cost-competitive Valeo View line offers...

UL: protecting consumers and your independence.(Plain Talk)(Underwriters Laboratories)(American Alarm & Communications Inc.)
June 1, 2004... The Boston hotel ballroom was filled to capacity with business and political leaders. The speaker drove his point home: "In today's hyper-competitive world, it is absolutely essential that you know, one, who wants you to succeed, two, who...

New and improved SDM buyers guide.(Editor's Angle)(Security Distributing & Marketing)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Dealers and integrators consistently tell us they consider reliability their No. 1 criteria in choosing suppliers and products. Meanwhile, new technologies, new market entries, supplier start-ups, new product offerings and new branding make it...

Master index.(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... A ACCESS CONTROLS AND LOCKS 43 Active Infrared Sensors 14 Air Sampling Systems 16 Analog Addressable Sensors ...

Burglar and fire alarm equipment.
June 1, 2004... BURGLAR ALARM EQUIPMENT ANNUNCIATORS, LIGHTS, AND SOUNDERS ANNUNCIATORS 1--Entry/Exit 2--Graphic Displays 3--Zone Displays Advanced Signaling Co., Inc.--3 AES-IntelliNet Alpha Communications [right...

Home systems (other than security).
June 1, 2004... HOME SYSTEMS (other than security) COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Aiphone Corp. Alan Broadband Co. Alpha Communications [right arrow] Digital Security Controls, Ltd. Elk Products, Inc. GK Industries, Inc. Greyfox...

CCTV, surveillance, and communication equipment.
June 1, 2004... CCTV, SURVEILLANCE, AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEMS ANALOG VIDEO RECORDERS 1--Audio Recorders 2--Event Recorders 3--Time-Lapse Recorders Advanced Technology Video, Inc.--2,3 AEI...

Access controls and locks.
June 1, 2004... ACCESS CONTROLS AND LOCKS ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROLS BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS 1--Facial Recognition 2--Fingerprint and Finger Imaging 3--Hand Geometry/Vein 4--Iris/Retinal Pattern 5--Signature 6--Voice ...

Dealer/installer business services.
June 1, 2004... DEALER/INSTALLER BUSINESS SERVICES Associations Canadian Alarm & Security Assn. Central Station Alarm Association Italian Trade Commission National Burglar & Fire Alarm Assn. Security Industry Assn. Billing...

Manufacturers and service providers.(Directory)
June 1, 2004... AAID Security Solutions, Inc. 401 Westpark Ct., Ste. #200 Peachtree City, GA 30269 (866) 800-2243 Fax: (770) 632-8810 autoaccessid@msn.com www.autoaccessid.com ABL Corp. 13321 Alondra Blvd., Unit L Santa Fe...

Distributors.(Directory)
June 1, 2004... A 1 Security Supply 2858 Stirling Rd., Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 920-6479; (800) 345-9231 Fax: (954) 920-6504 a1secursup@aol.com www.a1alarm.com Access Hardware Supply 14359 Catalina St., San Leandro, CA 94577...

Brand name index.
June 1, 2004... 10 Series -- EMCOR Enclosures 100 Series -- System Sensor A-BUS -- Russound Acuity -- Digital Security Controls, Ltd. Adams Rite -- Adams Rite Manufacturing Co. Adapta Beacon Visual Signals -- Edwards Company Adapta...

Introducing .... Corporate Capabilities.(Corporate Capabilities)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2004... The suppliers leading the electronic security industry want you to know more--who they are, what they offer and what they can do for you. When reliability is your customer's No. 1 priority, you want to work with suppliers and products that are...

Adams Rite: all the Right Architectural Hardware.(Corporate Capabilities)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... The origins of Adams Rite Manufacturing Co. date back over 100 years, placing the company among the oldest in the Southern California business community. Today the Company designs, manufactures and markets door and door hardware products to the...

Akron Hardware: complete access control solutions.(Corporate Capabilities)
June 1, 2004... Today more than ever, safety and security are a vital part of every new construction and renovation project. Securing the building, controlling the access, and monitoring the activity are increasingly complex and important considerations. ...

Bolide Technology Group: the best source for hi-tech security, spy & surveillance equipment.(Corporate Capabilities)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Bolide Technology Group has been a leading manufacturer for advanced CCTV, security and covert surveillance equipment for many years. Security installers, detectives, government agencies and law enforcement groups have welcomed our products...

Bosch Security Systems, Inc.: manufacturer of electronic Security solutions for intrusion, CCTV, fire, access control and wireless help-c.(Corporate Capabilities)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Bosch Security Systems is the premier supplier of security solutions for any application, combining the strengths of Detection Systems, Radionics and Philips CSI with the 100-year tradition of Bosch quality and innovation. [ILLUSTRATION...

DICE Corporation the most stable & comprehensive security automation software available.(Corporate Capabilities)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... DICE Corporation specializes in creating integrated central station automation software and accounting solutions for the security industry. Founded in 1985 by Clifford V. Dice, DICE Corporation is privately held and operates on an international...

Digimerge Technologies Inc.(Corporate Capabilities)
June 1, 2004... Digimerge Technologies is the professional security arm of the Strategic Vista International Group of Companies (SVII), a publicly traded company designated a Deloitte 2003 Top 500 Technology North American firm. Launched in March 2003,...

Digital Monitoring Products.(Corporate Capabilities)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... DMP is a privately held, independent manufacturer of advanced alarm products that are designed and made in the United States of America. DMP is the recognized leader of alarm communication over data networks with products that are available...

EMERgency 24: first in computerized monitoring.(Corporate Capabilities)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... EMERgency 24 has provided wholesale monitoring services, catering exclusively to independent alarm dealers for almost 40 years. More then 1,200 dealers entrust us with their monitoring. Four locations in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and...

A Honeywell company: Fire-Lite Alarms.(Corporate Capabilities)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Fire-Lite Alarms, part of Honeywell's (NYSE: HON) Fire Systems Group, is the leading manufacturer of quality life safety systems. Headquartered in Northford, Connecticut, Fire-Lite employs more than 600 people and operates in a 302,000...

Honeywell: Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics.(Corporate Capabilities)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics is the world's leading manufacturer of electronic security systems. Our range of capabilities for residential and commercial security applications are extensive, and our equipment complies with all...

IPIX Security.(Corporate Capabilities)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... IPIX Security's patented technology and award winning product line transforms the way security professionals view video surveillance for safeguarding important business assets and protecting critical infrastructures. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Kaba Access Control.(Corporate Capabilities)
June 1, 2004... Kaba Access Control offers the most comprehensive line of access control products in the industry today. These products include Peaks[R] patented key control systems, Simplex[R] mechanical pushbutton locks, PowerLever[R] self-powered electronic...

Monitronics: celebrates 10 years in business.(Corporate Capabilities)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Monitronics International is celebrating its 10th year in business in 2004! In those 10 years, the company has gone from monitoring 14,000 customers in its first year to now quickly approaching the half a million mark. Starting off as a small...

NUVICO.(Corporate Capabilities)(NUVICO Inc.)
June 1, 2004... NUVICO Inc., a New Jersey based company, is a fast growing manufacturer of high performance yet value priced CCTV products. Since its successful market launch years ago, NUVICO branded CCTV product has been recognized for its quality,...

Optelecom 9-bit digital video over fiber at AM/FM prices.(Corporate Capabilities)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... In a world of complex, sophisticated technology, you need dependable equipment. Minimal repairs. No down-time. So build your network with Optelecom's 9-bit digital video transmission products. These new products are more economical and provide...

Panasonic "Digital One" sets the stage for video & security integration.(Corporate Capabilities)
June 1, 2004... Panasonic Security Systems has launched a new industry wide initiative coined "Digital One". Digital One embodies every aspect of systems product design and integration with the goal of establishing a truly seamless platform for video...

Russound: leading brand of full-line audio/video connectivity products for the residential systems market.(Corporate Capabilities)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In 1967, in a quiet town in rustic New England, Russound was founded based on a desire to make the finest audio accessories on the market. The company's early products included hifi accessory "solutions" such as speaker selectors, tape monitor...

SECO-LARM USA: now offers RF hand-held remotes and barrier sensors.(Corporate Capabilities)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... SECO-LARM, supplier of a wide range of security and access control equipment, recently introduced handheld RF remote controls and curtain sensors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new SK-series remotes come in a variety of configurations for...

MagnaCare[R]: the best warranty in the industry lifetime * no fault * tomorrow!(Corporate Capabilities)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... MagnaCare[R] covers each and every product that Securitron manufactures. No other supplier offers this level of protection and peace of mind. If for any reason your Securitron product fails, it will replaced free of charge--forever. This...

Security door controls: quality, performance, innovation, reputation.(Corporate Capabilities)
June 1, 2004... SDC designs and manufactures premium grade access control hardware products. As an established leader in the industry, SDC is part of a select group of ISO 9001 manufacturers that practice an internationally recognized quality management...