Security Distributing & Marketing articles from May 2004

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from May 2004

Leaders vs. laggards.(Editor's Angle)
May 1, 2004... In your hands are the year-end results of the top companies in security systems installation and monitoring. Congratulations to the SDM 100, those organizations that in 2003 were most successful in generating revenue during difficult economic...

New spin on dealer programs at ISC.(Insider)(Internet Software Consortium)
May 1, 2004... ISC Expo in Las Vegas attracted a record crowd of vendors showing not only the latest in security technology, but also the latest in dealer programs. Elements on display to attract authorized dealers included sales leads, installation revenue,...

2004 ISC west: the stats.(Insider)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Number of industry professionals: 19,439-17% increase over the 2003 ISC West number (16,665) Number of exhibitors: 730 exhibitors-6.6% increase over 2003 ISC West Number of square feet: 204,000 total sq. ft. for the 2004...

'Prepare for the future' warns ISC keynote speaker.(Insider)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... As New York City's police commissioner in September 2001, Bernard Kerik was a first-hand witness to the terrorist attack in that city, and spoke about his experiences at a keynote address at ISC Expo/West in Las Vegas, at the 6th Annual...

GE Security joins D-Tools Manufacturer Partner Program.(Insider)(GE Security-Residential Solution)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... GE Security-Residential Solutions, Arden Hills, Minn., has announced its participation in the D-Tools Manufacturer Partner Program, Concord, Calif. The D-Tools software package, along with the Smart ConnectionCenter data, allows GE's structured...

Dealer in hog heaven.(Insider)
May 1, 2004... IR Security & Safety's Electronic Access Control Division (EACD), Forestvill, Conn., and ADI, Melville, N.Y., announced the winner of their joint "Secure-A-Door" promotion. Although Terry Anderson, president of Engage Technologies Inc. flew...

New web-based communication link.(Insider)
May 1, 2004... Honeywell, Morristown, N.J., has introduced AlarmNet Direct, a new web-based solution designed to provide a communication link with AlarmNet M, C, and i devices. Created exclusively for AlarmNet customers, the online tool lets dealers quickly...

Russound.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Russound announced three new appointments as part of a major expansion of the company's department of education. Industry veteran Joel Rosenblatt was tapped for the newly created position of director of education, while Roger Soucy was named...

Professional Security Technologies LLC.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Professional Security Technologies LLC recently named the organization's executive staff: Richard Arnesman, executive vice president; Roy D. Pitcoff, vice president and general counsel; Kathleen Lynch, vice president--marketing; Gary Fox, vice...

SAFE (Security Alarm Financing Enterprises LP).(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... SAFE (Security Alarm Financing Enterprises LP) announced that Randy Perkins has joined the SAFE staff as director of operations.

ADT Security Services Inc., a unit of Tyco Fire & Security.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ADT Security Services Inc., a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, named Randy Dunn as director of sales and marketing for its radio frequency identification (RFID) line of solutions. Dunn is assembling a team of RFID specialists to work with...

Fire Systems Design.(News Briefs)(Macy's Department Store)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Fire Systems Design, Hurst, Texas, has been selected to furnish and install a new Notifier analog fire alarm system for Macy's Department Store at the Galleria in Dallas. The installation will include a complete fire alarm system retrofit that...

AMAG adds dedicated micros to video security solutions.(Insider)(AMAG Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... AMAG Technology, Torrance, Calif., continues to expand the range of third-party security products that integrate with the AMAG physical access control platform. AMAG announced the addition of Dedicated Micros to AMAG's growing list of DVR...

Co-founder of SLP Capital forms The Edmonds Group.(Insider)(Edmonds Group LLC)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Henry M. Edmonds, co-founder of SLP Capital, has formed The Edmonds Group LLC, which provides consulting and investment banking services to middle market companies. The Edmonds Group's focus will be on assisting companies in raising senior...

HID iCLASS smart cards fly with CATSA.(Insider)(Canadian Air Transport Security Authority)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... HID, Irvine, Calif., announced that its combination Prox and iCLASS 13.56 MHz multi-technology contact-less smart cards will be deployed at major airports in Canada as part of an overall security program for the Canadian Air Transport Security...

American Building Control announces shift in strategic focus.(Insider)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... American Building Control Inc., Lewisville, Texas, announced a redirection in the strategic focus of the company, which will now concentrate on providing centralized, integrated security solutions for the corporate, government, and...

Wireless transmitter hits milestone.(Insider)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Honeywell Security and Custom Electronics, a unit of Honeywell, manufactured the 25 millionth 5800 wireless transmitter during the final quarter of 2003. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The advent of 5800 Series technology made wireless...

Securing an urban sanctuary.(SDM Exclusive)
May 1, 2004... Oregon's Portland Classical Chinese Garden, which has occupied a city block since its completion in 2000, is home to rare and exotic plants, exquisite bamboo, stone, architecture, and, unbeknownst to the rapt visitor, an unconventional security...

State-of-the-art postal automation HQ.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... To help build its new state-of-the-art postal automation headquarters, Siemens Dematic relied on the high-tech expertise of four sister companies. Located on the northwest side of Arlington Ballpark, the 233,000-sq. ft. headquarters includes a...

Bioscrypt tech integrated with Viscount Security solution.(SDM Exclusive)(Viscount Systems Inc.,)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Viscount Systems Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, and Bioscrypt Inc., Toronto, announced that Viscount's Biometric MESH access-control system will be installed at facilities in the Las Vegas area managed by Great American Capital. Along with...

New distributor catalog now available.(SDM Exclusive)
May 1, 2004... Silmar Electronics, Miami, has announced the availability of its new printed catalog. Silmar Electronics is a 40-year old independent distributor of security and low voltage equipment with eight branch locations throughout Florida, South...

Linear acquires OmniMount Systems.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Linear LLC, Carlsbad, Calif., has acquired Phoenix's OmniMount Systems Inc., a designer and supplier of audio/video equipment mounting solutions for both residential and commercial applications. OmniMount's products complement the offerings...

Controlled Access: NJ Dealer of the Year.(SDM Exclusive)(Controlled Access LLC)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Controlled Access LLC of Maple Shade, N.J. was recognized as the New Jersey Dealer of the Year for 2003 at this year's NJBFAA convention. Incoming association president, Chris Mosley, left, presented the award to Casey Guagenti, general manager...

SDM's 2004 Securing America Awards honor suppliers of top-notch marketing materials.(Insider)
May 1, 2004... SDM presented its 14th annual Securing America Awards during ISC Expo/West in Las Vegas in late March, giving 10 Securing America Awards and five Merit Award to industry manufacturers. Honeywell, GE Security, First Alert Professional, Wheelock...

Security and the Law: the Covenant Not to Compete II.(Insider)(Open Security Exchange )
May 1, 2004... This is part two of a two-part installation on the Covenant Not to Compete. Look to April's Security and the Law for the introduction to this piece. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Oklahoma courts have defined good will as the custom or...

Five-minute tech quiz.
May 1, 2004... The Power Inside the Box The days of simple relay and key switch control panels have long since been eclipsed by microprocessor-based systems that have power and flexibility unheard of only a few years ago. This translates into features...

IP and web-enabled digital CCTV systems.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... PlanetCCTV DVMS is a software architecture, an enterprise class video management solution, therefore perfect for school districts and large campus environments. The system features on-screen display and review by multiple users over LAN or...

Commercial/Residential/Industrial In-Ceiling speakers.(Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... OWI Inc., a manufacturer of Commercial/Residential/Industrial In-Ceiling speakers. The Acoustical Solution of Choice the NEW All n One Ceiling Speakers. Includes Speakers, Transformer, Housing, Gril and T-Bar Brackets. Visit the Web-Site for...

How to determine IP address of a computer and/or network.(Kinks & Hints)
May 1, 2004... How can I find out the IP addresss of a computer or network? When installing an IP-accessible camera or interface, finding the IP address of a computer connected to the existing network will tell an installer how that network's addressing...

How does MPEG4 video compression work?(Kinks & Hints)(Moving Pictures Experts Group)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... How does video compression, such as MPEG4, work? Transmission of live video signals over networks generally requires that the individual images be "compressed," or reduced in size. This process reduces the bandwidth requirements, allowing...

The up-down turnaround: starting 2003 lightly but finishing it strongly, the 2004 SDM 100 gained only 2 percent, but the industry's largest dealers are very optimistic about the near future.(The 14th Annual SDM 100)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... For the electronic security industry's largest firms, 2003 may be a year remembered as one with many ups and downs, which finally closed on a strong note in the fourth quarter. These companies were hit with several, sometimes conflicting market...

Along for the ride: experts give their spin on the best ways to equip, maintain, organize, and supervise installation vehicles.(Panel Discussion)
May 1, 2004... In the United Kingdom, there is a stereotype of the "white van man." The term was originally coined about seven years ago by Sarah Kennedy, a well-known social commentator for the BBC. According to the BBC, a white van man is "an unruly road...

Project integration: the alarm advantage; An alarm system can play a key role in an integrated security system that also includes access control, video surveillance, or both.
May 1, 2004... An alarm control panel can be a very useful element of an integrated security system that also includes access control. By combining the two systems, the traditional functionality of each one can be greatly enhanced. For example, the...

Fate & war: stories that bring us together; For many years, alarm professionals Charles Caldwell and Steve Doyle unknowingly crossed paths--until a CSAA meeting brought them together to finally meet and share their experiences while serving our country in the Vietnam war.
May 1, 2004... It was in the early spring 1992, and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) was holding its annual spring meeting in Washington D.C. I was serving as a director and arrived a day early at the request of our president, Bob Bonifas, to meet...

Top 10 e-mail tips: a practical guide to managing e-mail messages.(Editorial)
May 1, 2004... Are you tired of searching for e-mail messages you know are somewhere? Is your electronic "In Box" full of outdated messages? Do you frequently get ultimatums from your IT department to "clean up your act?" Love it or hate it--or...

What customers want: access gates with higher security; Security managers demand more since September 11.
May 1, 2004... Corporate security managers have rethought their approach to access gates since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Some have added gates where none existed previously, while others who previously used gates only as a deterrent now are...

Digital network appliance.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From Applied Integration Corp. comes the InCharge 4300 Series Digital Video/Audio Network Interface, a digital network appliance that acts as either a video-to-network interface or a network-to-video interface. The InCharge 4300 provides access...

Color fixed cameras.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... American Dynamics announced the release of two new color fixed cameras that offer DSP processing and enhanced performance over previous models, including the automatic detection of auto iris type to simplify camera installation. These cameras...

Dual tech readers.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From HID Corp., the Dorado 230 and 240 Combination/Transition card readers are compatible with standard ABA/ANSI/ISO and EMPI magnetic stripe cards as well as HID and EMPI proximity card formats. The Dorado 230 and 240 dual-tech readers provide...

Complete product catalog.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... Wheelock Inc. has introduced a new binder catalog that includes the company's complete product line of life safety and communications equipment. New products include high intensity multi-candela strobes, Series S UL Listed 8" Speaker and...

Consumer GPS tracking device.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From ATS Asset Tracking Services Inc. (ATS) comes the consumer version of its vShepherd line of asset protection products and services. The vShepherd merges Internet, cellular and GPS technologies to make vShepherd a powerful system for asset...

Telecom, datacom distribution.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From Yazaki North America Inc., with the Y-Go product line, telecom and datacom distribution is a snap--literally. Engineered exclusively by the technical staff at Y-connect, it's the first installer-friendly structured wiring system developed...

Entry-level access.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... American Dynamics' webEntry is an entry level access control system available in various configurations supporting up to 32 doors and 16 InfoProx or InfoProx Lite card readers. webEntry allows complete administration of system tasks via a web...

Flat panel monitors.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... American Dynamics has added several new analog input, flat panel monitors in a variety of sizes to the product line. These monitors offer automatic screen resolution configuration, automatic calibration to the resolution input or manual...

Networkable access software.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From Secura Key comes the SK-NET Version 3.0, optimized for today's networked environment. Version 3.0 supports a client/server architecture, allowing multiple software users to access the program simultaneously from any number of workstations....

Speaker selectors.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From Russound comes upgrades to two of its most popular speaker selectors, the SS-6.2 and SS-4.2. The SS-6.2 and SS-4.2 can handle up to six and four pairs of loudspeakers respectively and provide precise impedance matching with automatic...

Secure data at AES levels.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From Lantronix Inc., the SecureBox SDS1100 and 2100, are device servers certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for ensuring secure data communication at Advanced Encryption Standards (AES) levels. The SecureBox...

Mobile DVR system.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From S.A.Y. Security Group, the DVW-MDR 1002/1004 2/4 channel stand-alone real-time mobile digital video recorder system is a real time operation system (PSOS) with patent compression technology, high resolution 3D graphical user Interface that...

Megapower LT.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... American Dynamics' MegaPower LT is a small matrix switcher, with 16 or 32 video inputs that offers two new keyboard choices, alarm-handling capability, and many other advanced features. The system provides a bi-directional up-the-cable...

Security business management software.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From Perennial Software Inc. comes Sedona FSU for Sedona Office, a Windows Pocket PC device. The Sedona FSU will allow service technicians to remotely synchronize information with the Sedona Office software at the home office. The Sedona Office...

Access control software.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... Kantech, an access control brand of Tyco Fire & Security, announced that its latest release of EntraPass access control software supports the Intellex digital video management system. The integration provides real-time video monitoring from one...

Contactless smart card reader.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... HID Corp. has positioned their iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card R10 reader and 2K bit (256 byte) card price for use in typical access control applications. The reader and card combination now provides a cost-effective entry-point...

Wireless security system.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... Honeywell has released LYNXR. The integrated wireless design provides the ultimate installation flexibility for every job, as well as adding significant end-user appeal and value. The new voice prompt programming feature walks installers...

Digital surveillance system.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... The DigiMux DG4000 series digital surveillance system from American Dynamics includes a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) with four, nine, or 16 inputs, DigiClient browser-based remote viewing and configuration software, and a DigiRemote infrared...

Smart card readers, programmer.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... GE Security announced that its new Models 850/855 smart card readers and 85P card programmer and software represent the latest in Mifare and DESFire technologies. They comply with the U.S. Government's SEIWG specifications for physical...

Video server family.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From Axis Communications, the AXIS 241 video server family is the first in the company's series of new-generation network video products. The product family includes the AXIS 241S, a single-channel video server, and the AXIS 241Q, a...

Powerful, affordable CCTV solution.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... From ViewCast Corp. comes a powerful yet affordable CCTV solution that enables easy installation of security, surveillance, and monitoring systems in home and small-business environments. Bundling ViewCast's award-winning Osprey video capture...

Security network appliance integrates with leading technology.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... S2 Security Corp. announces that its debut product will support HID Corp.'s proximity, Wiegand and iCLASS access control cards and readers; and Panasonic Security Systems' network security camera line. By supporting technology from industry...

Access control software.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... Kantech, an access control brand of Tyco Fire & Security, announced that its latest release of EntraPass access control software supports the Intellex digital video management system. The integration provides real-time video monitoring from one...

New Website and Training Resource CD-ROM.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... Telular Corp. announces the redesigned Telguard Security Products Website and Telguard Training Resource CD-ROM. Telguard products enable security systems to transmit alarms over the cellular network for either primary or back-up...

Day/night camera.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... Videolarm releases the day/night Warrior camera. The rugged Warrior series cameras are designed to endure punishing environments, either indoors or outdoors, and to withstand damage from vandals. The new day/night high-resolution camera...

Power-over-ethernet midspans.(Marketplace)
May 1, 2004... PowerDsine, a leading provider of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, introduces the PowerDsine 8000 family of midspans for Ethernet-connected devices that have high-power consumption requirements, such as pan-tilt-zoom network cameras, color...

Industry needs minimum false alarms standards.(Plain Talk)
May 1, 2004... More than 100 years ago Mark Twain mentioned false alarms in a humorous piece about alarm systems. About 30 years ago, with much less humor, cities started to enact false alarm ordinances. After all these years we still have a false alarm...