Security Distributing & Marketing articles from March 2007

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from March 2007

SDM takes on ISC West: from judging awards competitions to speaking in the conference program, SDM is immersed in the events at ISC West. We hope to see you there!(Editor's Angle)
March 1, 2007... There is a heightened sense of excitement around the office this week, as SDM's editors finalize the last few pages of this March issue--our largest issue of the millennium--to prepare it for printing and shipping to you. You're the center...

ISC West 2007: it's no gamble--ISC West pays off.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Where will you be on March 28, 2007? Perhaps among the tens of thousands of security professionals attending that little annual trade show at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas! The International Security Conference &...

Biometric company adds offering: Bioscrypt to buy into 3-D facial recognition technology.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Bioscrypt Inc., Toronto, Ontario, announced plans to acquire A4Vision, Sunnyvale, Calif. Bioscrypt, a manufacturer of biometric technologies, will expand its offerings with A4Vision's 3-D facial recognition technology. The acquisition will lend...

Access the expertise of the new SmartHome pavilion at ISC West.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Be part of the inaugural home automation show-within-a-show at ISC West 2007. Approximately 85 companies will be showcasing the latest products, solutions and technologies that are now available for residential installations including home...

ISC attendees invited to Emerging Technology Forum.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association invites all ISC West Expo attendees to attend the inaugural NBFAA Emerging Technology Forum on March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:55 a.m., in room 501 of the Venetian Hotel and Casino. The NBFAA is...

Update on verified response.(Monitoring Scorecard)
March 1, 2007... Verified response policies and ordinances continue to gain attention across the United States. SDM will bring you regular updates of the issue. In collaboration with the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), which works with law...

An alternative for city officials: false alarms reduced through third-party administration.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Third-party administration of permitting, fee and penalty programs for burglar alarms can reduce false alarms and increase revenue for municipalities, its adherents maintain. St. Louis reported that false alarms have been reduced 28 percent...

CANASA clears up sunset dates for dealers.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... CANASA, the Canadian Security Association, is warning Canadian security companies that they may have heard false information regarding cellular service providers shutting down analog telephone networks. According to the security association,...

AES announces UL certification.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... AES Corp., Peabody, Mass., announced that it received UL 864 Edition 9 listing for its 7705i Wireless-to-Internet system. AES Corp. makes AES IntelliNet, a wireless communications system for alarm monitoring. This UL-listed technology,...

Tri-Ed marks 25th anniversary.(Insider News & Business)(Tri-Ed Distribution)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... In 2007, Tri-Ed Distribution, Woodbury, N.Y., marks a milestone as it celebrates its 25th year in business. Founded in California in 1982, Tri-Ed has grown from a Western regional-based distributor to a national independent wholesale...

Micro Key conference treats attendees to 'Night on the Town'.(Insider News & Business)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... The 14th annual Micro Key Software Users Conference "Putting It All Together" took place in Orlando, Florida, January 30 to February 2, 2007. Over 100 Millennium Series users, prospects and media worked collectively to discuss and evaluate what...

SDM goes to China.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... SDM Magazine's October 2007 issue will be translated to Chinese and distributed at the Chinese People's Security Expo (CSPE) in ShenZhen Nov. 1 to 4, 2007. It's a unique opportunity for security-related publications within the BNP Media family....

Vicon unveils training room.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Vicon Industries Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., a producer of digital and IP video surveillance systems, completed its renovation of the Robert R. Howe Memorial training room and showroom located within Vicon corporate headquarters. The room is the...

Windy City Wire launches improved web site.(Insider News & Business)(Website overview)
March 1, 2007... Windy City Wire, Bolingbrook, Ill., unveiled its new Web site www.smartwire.com. The site not only reflects the updated look of the company's brand, but also implements more features and tools that make the site more user friendly. The...

Low voltage provider donates system.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Homesafe Security Systems, Hunt Valley, Md., donated a rapid notification and response system to the Rose of Sharon Equestrian School in Glen Arm, Md., to help protect the students, horses and stables in case of fire or other emergencies. ...

Select security acquires home security systems.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Select Security, Lancaster, Pa., acquired Home Security Systems Inc., Lock Haven, Pa. Robert Yoder, president of Home Security Systems will continue working with Select Security in a consulting capacity. The Lock Haven location will continue to...

Linear Builder's Program announces Web site.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... The Linear Builder's Program, Carlsbad, Calif., is a collection of nine product/technology packages and support services designed for builders of production and custom homes to integrate into their standard and optional offerings to homebuyers....

Midwest distributor moves to larger facility.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Security Products Co., Cleveland, a Midwest independent distributor, moved into a new facility. In addition to being conveniently located with easy freeway access, the facility has a large showroom, a high-tech training center with working...

Brivo moves facilities; hires staff members.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Brivo Systems, Bethesda, Md., a provider of Web applications for access control and security systems, has moved to a larger facility and announced the addition of several staff members. Dana Kellogg came on board as Brivo's second field...

i3DVR launches U.S. distribution model.(Insider News & Business)(Alert Alarm gets 2006 Dealer of the Year award )(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... i3DVR International Inc., Toronto, launched Quick Pick, a distribution solution designed to reduce wait times for ready-configured DVRs being shipped to U.S. customers. As part of this initiative, all ready-configured DVRs are placed on a...

Integral Technologies announces CEU for training course.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... Integral Technologies Inc., Indianapolis, a provider of scalable IT security solutions, announced that the company's DigitalSentry Certified Technician course now offers continuing education units (CEUs) for various security industry...

SIA confirms cooperative purchasing under GSA Schedules Program.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... The Security Industry Association (SIA), Alexandria, Va., confirms a new interim rule that expands state and local government access to electronic security products and services offered through the GSA (General Services Administration)...

ADT to cater to affluent homeowners.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... ADT Security Services, Boca Raton, Fla., a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, announced the introduction of its ADT Custom Home Gold Service platform aimed at providing affluent homeowners with one-on-one, customized security and automation products...

ADI launches vendor program.(Insider News & Business)
March 1, 2007... ADI, Melville, N.Y., a wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, launched a Vendor Information Program (VIP) to increase communications, improve efficiencies, expand relationships and strengthen its supply chain with vendors....

Eisenstadt joins Attrition Busters.(Insider News & Business)(appointment of Harvey Eisenstadt)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Harvey Eisenstadt, formerly the national accounts sales manager at Bosch Security, joined Bob Harris at the Attrition Busters. With the addition of Harvey, the Attrition Busters will provide the security industry with a dynamic "one-two punch"...

Milestone Systems Inc.(News Briefs)(appointment of Mark Wilson and Tim Palmquist)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... To manage growth in its U.S. subsidiary, Milestone Systems Inc., Beaverton, Ore., announced the hiring of four new managers. Mark Wilson was hired as channel marketing manager handling channel activities and events in the Americas. Tim...

AMAG Technology.(News Briefs)(appointment of Jason Raptis and Joe McCallum)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... AMAG Technology, Torrance, Calif., hired Jason Raptis as business development manager. Raptis, who has about 10 years security industry experience, will work exclusively with the PSA Security Network-based intrusion and access control events....

Speco Technologies.(News Briefs)
March 1, 2007... Speco Technologies, Amityville, N.Y., hired Glenn Good as sales manager--national accounts, based in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.specotech.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

HID Global.(News Briefs)(appointment of Dani Brunner)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... HID Global, Irvine, Calif., a manufacturer in the access control industry, announced that Dani Brunner accepted the newly created position of western regional manager for the AccessID subsidiary of HID Global. Brunner will be responsible for...

Secura Key.(News Briefs)(appointment of Bob Holland)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Secura Key, Chatsworth, Calif., named Bob Holland as marketing manager. Holland will oversee Secura Key's marketing and product management programs, and brings with him 24 years of industry experience in product management. The company...

Optex.(News Briefs)
March 1, 2007... Jason Beardsley joined Optex, Chino, Calif., a manufacturer of high-end infrared sensor technology, as vice president of sales. Beardsley brings nearly 10 years of industry experience to the position. For more information on Optex, visit...

TOA Electronics Inc.(News Briefs)
March 1, 2007... TOA Electronics Inc., South San Francisco, Calif., promoted Apryl Griswold to national sales manager--security products division. Griswold will manage TOA's national sales rep force and will be responsible for setting the strategy necessary to...

Digital Monitoring Products.(News Briefs)
March 1, 2007... Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), Springfield, Mo., a manufacturer of alarm control panels, hired Michelle Medina as director of market development, retail solutions, Western United States. Medina will assist DMP authorized dealers in...

Universal Protection Service.(News Briefs)(appointment of Rick Ward)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Universal Protection Service, Santa Ana, Calif., a security guard firm and provider of fire/life safety and electronic security, hired Rick Ward to rejoin the company as general manager. Ward will be responsible for overseeing the...

Fargo Electronics.(News Briefs)(appointment of David Sullivan)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... David Sullivan was named president of Fargo Electronics, Minneapolis. Fargo is a part of HID Global, Irvine, Calif. In his new position, Sullivan will be responsible for setting the strategy and development of business objectives for Fargo...

Honeywell.(News Briefs)
March 1, 2007... Honeywell, Syosset, N.Y., selected Novi, Mich.-based Security Corporation as a Honeywell authorized dealer for commercial security systems. Security Corporation is a security, IP-based video and access systems integrator that serves commercial...

Lilin.(Companies You Should Know)(Company overview)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Lilin, Arcadia, Calif., founded in 1980 at its worldwide headquarters in Taiwan, has grown internationally to include 12 branch offices around the world and a staff of 600 employees worldwide. Lilin manufactures a full line of CCTV products...

Willful, wanton beware!(Security & the Law)
March 1, 2007... In a recent action in the State of Connecticut, the insurance company filed a lawsuit against its insured attempting to recover monies paid to the insured as a result of an explosion and fire that occurred on the insured's premises. The...

Five minute tech quiz.
March 1, 2007... Hone Your Access Control Knowledge 1. What should you consider when designing an access system? a. Building codes b. Fire codes c. Electrical codes d. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) e. All of the above f....

Real-time analysis: what you don't know about intelligent video systems.(Kinks & Hints)
March 1, 2007... Intelligent video is revolutionizing video monitoring and security management by providing real-time analysis of large amounts of video-derived data. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Although video analytics-based systems offer new and exciting...

Premises protection: PIR-camera transmits alarm & video wirelessly.(Kinks & Hints)
March 1, 2007... Can you combine high security/supervision, two-way wireless premises and central station communication, wireless PIR volumetric protection, and zero-lux video cameras in an economical package? Videofied thinks you can. The new Videofied...

Correction.(Correction notice)
March 1, 2007... In the February 2007 Kinks & Hints, a credit for an item headlined "Switch Terminology 101" on Page 52 was inadvertently omitted. The item was contributed by Rutherford Controls International (RCI) Corp., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada...

Even the most skilled techs miss the point on EOL resistor location.(Kinks & Hints)
March 1, 2007... I have worked in the security industry for 31 years and am currently a technical training manager for a national firm. For years I have been teaching proper location of end-of-line resistors to technicians; however, I find one fairly important...

Flexible capabilities: the inexpensive, versatile, reliable and rugged relay.(Kinks & Hints)(relays in alarm systems)
March 1, 2007... At one time, all fire control boxes and burglar alarm controls were designed around relays, diodes and a few resistors. With the advent of reliable solid-state devices, those controls evolved from indicating simply a "normal" or "alarm"...

Secure your network: strong passwords equal greater security.(Security NetWorkings)
March 1, 2007... IP networking is a brand new world for security integration companies, with new products coming to market and new issues for dealers to confront. In this Security NetWorkings column, I provide networking tips, new product reviews, and my...

Security starts on the roof.
March 1, 2007... "My thoughts were that there was definitely somebody or something in the building," reveals Toni Brask, a monitoring specialist for the national accounts monitoring team of HSM Electronic Protection Services Inc., Lisle, Ill. [ILLUSTRATION...

Integrated security systems: state of the market; Contractors describe the market for integrated security systems as opportunity-rich, but at the same time, most agree that a shortage of labor holds them back from greater improvement.(SPECIAL REPORT)
March 1, 2007... The market for integrated security systems that encompass multiple "subsystems" such as video surveillance, access control, fire and intrusion alarm is rich with opportunities, systems integrators claim in SDM's third article in a series on the...

Success stories in outdoor security: the unique challenges that come with securing outdoor areas force dealers and integrators to think outside the box.
March 1, 2007... Securing outdoor areas can pose many challenges for dealers and systems integrators. Not only must equipment be weatherproof; it also should have the ability to distinguish a human intruder from animals and environmental conditions such as wind...

IP-based video technology: IP-based CCTV system capabilities can be misunderstood. SDM aims to dispel some of those misconceptions and provide a clear view of what comprises an IP-based video system.
March 1, 2007... Coaxial cable-based analog video systems have been the mainstay of security CCTV for many years, providing viewing and storage of video for a wide range of applications. Recently a new breed of IP-based CCTV systems has emerged that uses UTP...

Sunset is near the AMPS sunset date is coming soon. Alarm dealers must rush to convert systems that rely on analog cellular communications.
March 1, 2007... Less than a year is left before U.S. wireless service providers are likely to begin turning off their analog cellular service. The security industry is simultaneously scrambling to try to get the analog sunset date of Feb 18, 2008 delayed and...

Building the architecture of access: intelligence is being pushed closer to the door for access control systems, while remote control from the Internet grows.
March 1, 2007... In the beginning was the key. The key was the "card," and the lock was the "architecture." Since the development of the lock, modern electronic access control systems have connected the lock to a database of information that can be gleaned...

More power: when troubleshooting a typical alarm system, power is often the most likely cause for problems, and ultimately the least considered.
March 1, 2007... "More power." Comedian Tim Allen built a career around this simple but very recognizable phrase. Just as Allen found success with power, so will technicians who understand how important it is to their systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

In with the old; in with the new: powerful video system gets gaming OK at historic hotel-casino renovation.(Technology @ Work)(5 Star Audio/Video Systems supplies Surveillance equipment to Franklin Hotel )
March 1, 2007... Deadwood, S.D., may be trading in on the notoriety of its founding through the recent HBO series "Deadwood," but the South Dakota Gaming Commission ensures that the days of the Wild West are over in the casinos it oversees, like the new one at...

Indigo Vision.(PROJECTS in the News)
March 1, 2007... SkyTrain pulls into a station located on the Millennium Line in Burnaby, a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia. The 880-camera analog matrix/VCR CCTV system on SkyTrain, the world's largest automated light rapid transit system, will be...

Exacq Technologies.(PROJECTS in the News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Yeshiva University recently chose Idesco Corp, a security system integrator based in New York City, to install the exacqVision Pro hybrid network digital video recorder system from Exacq Technologies, Indianapolis. The system will provide...

Labcal Technologies Inc.(PROJECTS in the News)
March 1, 2007... The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) selected Labcal's Be.U Mobile to authenticate employees' restricted area identification cards (RAICs). Labcal Technologies Inc., Quebec City, Quebec, specializes in fingerprint-based...

Johnson Controls Inc.(PROJECTS in the News)
March 1, 2007... The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has awarded Johnson Controls Inc., Milwaukee, a $55 million contract to serve as the technology contractor for the construction of its $575 million, multi-building Children's Hospital of...

Innovation: a graceful balance: bring on new tech, as long as it makes sense for integrators and users.(Integration Intelligence)(dialogue with Vy Hoang)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... SDM recently attended a conference for integrators and end users hosted by i3DVR International, a digital video recording company based in Scarborough, Ontario. At the conference, we interviewed Vy Hoang, executive vice president of sales and...

New product showcase: heralds the trends; Take a look at the entrants in this year's SIA New Product Showcase, an award program for innovation in product design.
March 1, 2007... What do the digital dialer, passive infrared detector, first microprocessor-based control, and chip camera all have in common? These technologies each in their time changed the security industry. And each were winners of product achievement...

Mate counts people or cars.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Count Watch from MATE--Intelligent Video is a video content analysis system for counting people or cars as they enter or exit an area of interest. It simultaneously monitors activity in four-video feeds. An unlimited number of units can be...

All-in-one DVR system handles up to 16 channels.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... DVR First's Combo-DVR is an integrated system with an LCD monitor and stand-alone DVR. The all-in-one system has advantages over conventional separate component systems in terms of both physical compactness and technical benefits. The unit can...

Fire control panel supports 126 addressable points.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Summit Systems Technologies introduces SFC-500 series intelligent analog addressable fire alarm control panels. Easy to install and operate, the SFC-500 panels offer reliable protection with advanced features to facilitate service and support,...

DVR available with up to 480 fps.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Speco Technologies' triplex digital video recorders include the IP-based family members, DVR-16TS/750 (240 fps) and DVR-16TT/750 (480 fps). The DVRs feature MPEG 4 and offer simultaneous recording, live viewing and playback. A 750 GB hard drive...

Control system records photos.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Brivo Systems released version 7.2 of its Brivo ACS WebService application. It can store user photographs and associate it with the person's unique record. Administrators can use existing digital pictures or capture one when a record is created...

Alarm system uses multiple communication paths.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Honeywell's line of global system for mobile communications (GSM) technology uses dual and triple communication paths. The dual-path product, the 7845GSM, uses general packet radio service (GPRS) as the primary communication path and the short...

Software upgrades add system flexibility.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Pelco's Endura 1.3 software supports extensions to Endura products, including the Spectra III EVS IP camera positioning system and DVR5300 that can record from analog cameras or IP streams. Four frame rates (30/25, 15/12.5, 10/8.3,...

Control panel has a voice.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Bosch Security Systems' Easy Series intrusion control panel uses a main user interface with a graphic-based control center and icon display for system status. The system has a voice-prompted interface for all functions, including installation...

Camera offers two-way audio.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... The Canon VB-C50FSi fixed network camera and the Canon VB-C50i/VBC50iR PTZ network camera feature a 26X optical zoom lens and a 12X digital zoom. The cameras have a 640-by-480-pixel resolution video at up to 30 frames per second. The VB-C50FSi...

Watch 'Who's Here' with upgraded security system.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... An advanced mustering capability has been added to Honeywell's Vindicator V5 network security appliance intrusion detection and access control security system. The "Who's Here List" feature provides real-time updates on who is inside a facility...

Application suite makes facility 'safe'.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Quantum Secure Inc.'s application suite, SAFE, integrates applications such as the physical security cardholder identity and credentials manager; physical access compliance regulator; and the physical security events, alarms and incidents...

Remote monitoring with PoE/wireless camera.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... The Vivotek IP7131/IP7132 is a network camera that supports either PoE or wireless connection for mobile remote monitoring and indoor surveillance. It features a VGA CMOS sensor, up to 30 fps in full VGA resolution, real-time MPEG-4 compression...

Device calculates voltage.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... System Sensor's Web-based voltage drop calculator aids the design of audible/visible notification device circuits. The calculator allows users to layout audible/visible circuits using the company's step-by-step notification appliance that...

Device connects video direct to storage.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Bosch has launched an option for iSCSI RAID storage for its Video over IP portfolio, including the hot-swappable VIP X1600 video encoder and Bosch's IP cameras. The device, which features direct-to-iSCCI RAID, can be used to add storage to a...

Surveillance in high definition.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Hawkeye Vision Inc. released the Altitude high definition (HD) digital video surveillance system that captures and records HD video at 300 percent to 400 percent greater resolution than a standard analog camera, the company says. It supports up...

Software speeds up security.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Hirsch Electronics offers the Velocity 3.0 security management system that has features for access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, badging, smart cards and biometrics. Updated features include role-based access control (RBAC),...

Leak-proof batteries released to market.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... EnerSys' 5-Ah, 6-volt Genesis NP5-6 battery is leak-proof and maintenance-free. Its built-in design controls gas generation, as well as induces the recombination of more than 99 percent of the gases generated during float usage. The battery is...

Workstation brings work envelope closer.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Winsted Corp.'s Encompass-2 workstations are ergonomically designed to enhance performance by surrounding the operator and bringing the work envelope closer. The workstations are offered in a variety of in-stock configurations or can be...

Camera system has five optics packages.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Pelco's Camclosure IS series of integrated camera systems feature pixel-based imaging technology that uses five enclosure designs, with five different camera optics packages to accommodate various lighting conditions. Systems are now available...

Controller supports Z-Wave protocol.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Home Automation Inc.'s (HAI) Omni and Lumina controllers now support Z-Wave technology. Z-Wave is a wireless network protocol used in a variety of home automation devices. In addition to supporting standard Z-Wave lighting devices, HAI has...

Software manages multiple servers and sites.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... Milestone Systems' Xprotect Enterprise 6.0 video management software is delivered with Smart Client, Remote Client, PDA Client and Matrix functions. The remote client runs from the system server or a local computer, and the smart client is...

Wireless accessories adds to security.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... RISCO Group has added wireless accessories and modules to its WisDom wireless security system. The accessories include wireless shock, wireless flood, two buttons panic keyfob, advanced GSM/GPRS module (AGM), and wireless external and internal...

DVRS for the pros.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... The Pro Series DVR from Clinton Electronics records up to 240 fps and features a proprietary compression method that compresses video to as low as 1.2 KB per single image frame. This combination of size and strength produces quality video...

Dome cameras add PoE support.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... The Elmo TD4114IPII and SN2230IPII are day/night network dome camera systems that feature power over Ethernet (PoE) support via the camera's RJ45 port network connection and third-party PoE bridges. The systems have a built-in Web server with a...

Electronic keypad locks and deadbolts entryways.(Products & Services)
March 1, 2007... The Schlage electronic keypad locks and deadbolts from Ingersoll Rand remain locked until a user enters a valid four-digit access code. The 11-button keypad is designed with large print numbers and blue LEDs illuminate the keypad for enhanced...