Security Distributing & Marketing articles from November 2005

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from November 2005

What awards really mean.(EDITOR'S ANGLE)
November 1, 2005... I was told that telephoning the winner of SDM's second annual Integrator of the Year awards program would be the best phone call I would make all year, and it certainly was enjoyable to hear Cynthia Freschi, president of North American Video...

Nothing retiring about this community's technology.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... SunRiver St. George, a 55-plus retirement community just south of St. George, Utah, has been built with the latest home monitoring and communications technology to give residents the feel of a Jetsons-like future. Among the innovations are...

Got terms? CSAA defines terminology.(iNSiDER)(Central Station Alarm Association)
November 1, 2005... Suppose your central station receives a panic alarm from one of its customers in an American city and contacts the police department to respond, but the department has no response procedure for panic alarms--only fire or burglary alarms. ...

SDM to co-produce ISC West Show Daily.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... An ISC West Show Daily during the event April 5-7, 2006, in Las Vegas will be produced by BNP Media, publisher of SDM and Security magazines, and Reed Exhibitions, Norwalk, Conn., producers of the ISC Expo events. Editorially, the ISC West...

DVR featured on TV show.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Episode 15 of the Discovery cable channel's security reality show, "It Takes A Thief," titled "Diamond Dealer" featured the Digital Sprite 2 DVR from Dedicated Micros Inc., Chantilly, Va. The DVR, which Dedicated Micros donated to the family...

Micro Key Software.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2005... Micro Key Software, Kissimmee, Fla., has promoted Dorothy Norton to technical support manager. Her overall responsibilities are to manage the company's technical support team and customer service. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Russound.(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Russound, Newmarket, N.H., has hired Bill Benoit and Jeremy Frost as product managers. Both have been involved with marketing and sales within the audio-video industry and have traveled extensively to promote their products, within and outside...

S2 Security Corp.(NEWS Briefs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The NetBox product line from S2 Security Corp. (S2) integrates with Dedicated Micros' "NetVu Connected" digital video recorders over a standard IP network. The integration delivers high-quality, high-frame-rate video of current and recorded...

Network Multifamily Security Corp.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2005... Network Multifamily Security Corp., Irving, Texas, has appointed Mandy Vallowe vice president of sales. She most recently served as the company's sales director for the Southeast region and has been with the company for 11 years. She will...

Two companies converging on physical and IT security.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Indala, Orlando, Fla., and CoreStreet are engaging in a strategic relationship to accelerate the move to a converged security infrastructure. They have announced development of a fully-compliant and unified card and reader solution for physical...

Three retail chains sign on to smoke out burglars.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Three North American retail chains have adopted Protect Security Systems of America's Smoke Cannon. Among the first major retailers in the Western Hemisphere to implement Protect within their security systems will be CVS Corp., Rainbow Apparel...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2005... SDM inadvertently omitted a photo credit in the article, "Trends in Remote Video Monitoring" (SDM, October 2005, p. 51). The photo was provided to SDM courtesy of RAPID RESPONSE. SDM regrets the error.

Electronic Control Systems LLC/Ultra Guard.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2005... Electronic Control Systems LLC/Ultra Guard, Norwalk, Conn., has hired Sabrina Drigout as vice president of marketing. She is responsible for market research, new product requirement specifications, product management, marketing communications,...

VTI Security.(VTI Security moved to new facility)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... VTI Security, Minneapolis, has moved to a new, larger corporate headquarters at 401 W. Travelers Trail, Burnsville, Minn. The 21,000-square-foot facility, twice the size of VTI's previous headquarters, will provide state-of-the-art production...

HAI.(achievements and awards)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... HAI, New Orleans, has won the chairman's Pinnacle award for outstanding company from the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA). The awards were chosen by an independent panel of industry judges from a wide roster of nominees and...

Companies you should know.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2005... Transmobile Corp., Hollywood, Fla., is a mobile resource management and security business. One of the company's key vertical markets is the security industry, and they are looking for resellers and dealers for their back-office software and...

Security Industry report issued.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... USBX, Santa Monica, Calif., has issued its Mid-Year 2005 Security Industry report. The report features relevant news and commentary designed to help security dealers and systems integrators keep up with the latest developments in their...

HID establishes company in China.(HID Technology Co)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... HID Corp. has established HID Technology Co. Ltd. in Shenzhen, China. Terry Lee has been appointed general manager and is overseeing all sales and operations for the China region. He also is leading HID China's long-term strategy and...

GE joins HomePlug Alliance's Board of Directors.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... General Electric's Security business has joined the implementers' forum board of directors of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance Inc., a global industry consortium that creates international specifications for high-speed power line networking...

HID's BeSecure campaign to benefit charities.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... HID Corp.'s Ligia Apparicio, and Denis Hebert, president, pose before a poster promoting the company's BeSecure program at ASIS International 2005's 51st Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando in September. Promotion participants were given a...

Companies to integrate physical, logical and mobile access control.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Synercard Corp., Bioscrypt Inc. and Datastrip will develop an access card control solution for Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 that will integrate physical, logical and mobile access control and also be easily migrated to...

Securing New Ground (SNG).(TRADE Show NEWS)
November 1, 2005... New networking, revenue and funding opportunities will be found by security industry professionals at the 10th annual Securing New Ground (SNG) conference Nov. 16-17 at New York City's Roosevelt Hotel. Attendees at previous SNG conferences...

Electronic House Expo West.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Installing dealers and home systems and installing contractors will gather Nov. 7-11 at the convention center and Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, Calif., for the Electronic House Expo (EHX) Fall 2005. Exhibiting will be manufacturers and...

Women in security launch revamped Web site.(Women in Security Electronics )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Women in Security Electronics (WISE) has been hard at work since April revamping its Web site www.womeninsecurityelectronics.com to accommodate members and provide an online meeting place for all industry professionals. With the support of...

3 plasma TV winners announced by Panasonic.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Panasonic Security Systems repeated its "I got IT!" plasma TV give-away promotion at ASIS International 2005's 51st Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando in September. Three people were chosen to receive Panasonic 42-inch plasma TVs after...

New York City Housing Authority gets video surveillance.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... A total of 26 buildings with 96 stairwells in Queensbridge Houses, the largest public housing development in New York City, will have more than 250 surveillance cameras installed in them. The installation is part of a $2.25 million security...

Honeywell creates Systems Group from access and video.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Honeywell, Syosset, N.Y., has combined its access and video systems business units into the Honeywell Systems Group. The name change is the result of an increased effort to provide dealer partners with an integrated solution including video and...

Brochure reveals connected home vision.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... "The Honeywell Connected Home," is a multi-page brochure that outlines the company's structured cabling products and offers its vision for the future of residential networking as it applies to whole house audio, home theater, security and home...

ASIS announces new board of directors.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Jeffrey Spivey, CPP, PSP, has been elected by the board of directors of ASIS International (ASIS), Alexandria, Va., to become its president for 2006. Spivey succeeds Daniel Consalvo, CPP, who will become chairman of the board of ASIS. In...

ADI offers inventory clearance items online.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... ADI, Melville, N.Y., is offering on its inventory clearance Web site www.adilink.com and in its distribution centers more than 250 "never been used" products at up to an 83-percent savings. "The products really end up falling into three...

Fire protection brought to Justice Center.
November 1, 2005... When it came to selecting a fire protection system for the new Yakima Valley Justice Center in Yakima, Wash., the commitment to security was strong. The 228-bed facility features a comprehensive, PLC-based security electronics package that...

Honeywell wins trade show marketing award.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Representatives of Honeywell Security accepted the Creative Excellence in Business Advertising (CEBA) award for trade show marketing from American Business Media Sept. 29 in New York City. This is the first year the business-to-business...

Nearly 300 New NBFAA Members enroll in Double Bonus Program.(National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) had nearly 300 new member companies take advantage of the benefits and discounts offered during the first round of its New Member Double Bonus Program. The program began in February with...

Panasonic brings out i-Pro series.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Panasonic security Systems took its Intelligent Technology systems initiative one step further by introducing the i-Pro series at ASIS International 2005's 51st Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando in September. Panasonic's Miguel Lazatin,...

Funding provided for fire/life safety distance learning.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Four industry leaders have provided funding to develop a four-year distance learning apprenticeship program for fire/life safety technicians and low-voltage technicians. The unilateral apprenticeship and training committee of the Western...

DeFina appointed to SIA executive committee.(Security Industry Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Frank DeFina, president of Panasonic System Solutions Co. (PSSA), Secaucus, N.J., has been appointed to the executive committee of the board of directors of the Security Industry Association (SIA), Alexandria, Va., as secretary of the...

Brink's opens Maryland office.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... To meet high growth levels in the housing market of Montgomery and Frederick Counties, Maryland, Brink's Home Security, Irving, Texas, is opening a new office at 5111 Pegasus Court, Suite A, Frederick, Md. "The branch office in Frederick...

WISE advice.(Women in Security Electronics )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Donna Gennett, Ph.D., helped security industry professionals learn how to effectively delegate tasks at a seminar hosted by Women in Security Electronics (WISE) at ASIS International 2005's 51st Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando in...

Genesis Cable production expanded.(iNSiDER)
November 1, 2005... Genesis Cable, Pleasant Prairie, Wis., part of Honeywell Security, will open a new manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico, and adopt a new shift schedule to maximize its current operations. The plant expansion and shift changes are driven...

Gross negligence not shielded from liability.(SECURITY and the LAW)
November 1, 2005... An interesting case in the state of New York involved the distinction between an exculpatory clause and a waiver of subrogation. An insurance company made payments in excess of $2 million to its insured, resulting from a fire loss. As the...

2006 security industry calendar.(NEW DIRECTIONS FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS & INTEGRATION)(Company Profile)(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... NAPCO Founded over 35 years ago, NAPCO is a growing publicly-traded company (NASDAQ: NSSC), renowned for the quality manufacturing of security products in virtually every market segment. NAPCO is a manufacturer of state-of-the-art alarm...

'Gone fishing': protection for your business systems.(KINKS & HINTS)
November 1, 2005... Security companies and systems integrators need their computer systems to operate flawlessly all the time. They cannot afford to have an operational slowdown--especially if they operate a central station--much less a security breach that could...

DVR technology provides 2-for-1 compression: how do devices work together that use both MJPEG and MPEG4 technologies?(KINKS & HINTS)
November 1, 2005... Both MJPEG and MPEG4 compression technologies are desirable in certain situations. For example, MJPEG video is preferred by many for evidence that must be turned over to authorities, yet MPEG4 is far more bandwidth-efficient when transmitting...

Game for security: North American Video has hit the jackpot specializing in casino security, but a majority of this SDM Systems Integrator of the Year's business ranges across a variety of industries and government.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... Ever since she became involved in the security industry working for a distributor in the north-eastern United States, Cynthia Freschi kept her eye on the prize of the gaming industry. "I was watching the volume of business coming from the...

Success stories in combining caregiving with crimefighting: monitor for more than fire and burglary--the market for personal monitoring systems that enable older and disabled individuals to live more independently will grow as baby boomers age and strive to remain in their homes.
November 1, 2005... Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in medicine, Americans are living longer, including individuals with disabilities. Older and disabled individuals want to live independently, in their own homes if possible, but they have increased...

How to buy domes & housings: fixed camera or pan-tilt-zoom is just one of the many considerations in choosing a dome or housing for your clients' video systems.
November 1, 2005... Domed cameras are a good choice for video surveillance systems to address either of two basic needs. When the installation requires the added power and flexibility of a pan/tilt/zoom camera, a domed housing is necessary to enable the camera to...

Rugged & reliable: rugged reliability and durability are what customers say they want from keypads and stand-alone electronic locks, according to SDM's research of your potential customers.
November 1, 2005... Although high-end technologies often get the glory these days, tried-and-true ones still have an important place. Integration and smart cards may be sexy, but the stalwart stand-alone system is still a must-have in many access control...

Guide to authorized dealer programs: independent dealers can gain credibility and resources by becoming an authorized dealer.
November 1, 2005... Independent dealers have a wide range of authorized dealer programs from which to choose. Many programs are exclusive, while others allow dealers to take part in multiple companies' dealer programs. Commitments can range from financial purchase...

Video manufacturer hosts Japan press trip: from executive offices to factories, from historical museum to high-tech center, from traditional meals to temple and palace tours, Panasonic treated security press to a sampling of Japanese business and culture.
November 1, 2005... In early October, Panasonic System Solutions Company hosted a group of 10 editors and salespeople representing seven security publications--including SDM's editor/associate publisher, Laura Stepanek--for a five-day visit to Japan. The trip was...

Video compression technologies.
November 1, 2005... In the planning and installation of a networked video system, compression technologies play a critical part in reducing the size of files for transmission over the network and storage. The screen of a color television tube is coated with a...

Goals include recognizing current knowledge and supplementing existing training: SIA considers integrated systems certification program.(integration intelligence & issues)
November 1, 2005... Along with the rise in integrated security systems sales has come the need for designers and technicians to develop different skill sets than those used for traditional security systems. In addition to understanding intrusion protection, video...

Intuitive tool manages, stores video.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The Kantech Video Vault from Tyco Fire & Security is an easy-to-use video storage and management option available with EntraPass access control software. The video vault archives, manages and reviews linked video from one interface, reducing...

Polished presentations from the pros.
November 1, 2005... Honeywell is offering a new version of Literature XPress, a customizable online marketing service for Honeywell customers. Highlights include an expanded commercial section, a new home networking category, and a wider range of brochures, sell...

Eight-channel video encoders are compact solution.
November 1, 2005... The eight-channel VideoJet 8008 and VideoJet 8004 encoders offer DVD-quality real-time video combined with efficient use of bandwidth for a compact solution where multi-camera transmission and recording is required. The encoders offer...

Pressurized Housing protects dome cameras.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The American Dynamics SpeedDome Ultra Pressurized Outdoor Dome Housing prolongs the life of programmable dome cameras, shielding them from harsh weather, dust and moisture. Its automatic over-pressure relief valve keeps outside elements away...

Datastream modules use standard cable.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... Companies with an investment in traditional controller technology need not discard their legacy systems. Viscount Systems, Inc. has enhanced its MESH product line with the Datastream modules, which can be remotely or centrally located using...

Web site is catalog library for industry.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... SureSpec.info is a virtual catalog library that provides product information from more than 60 of the manufacturers in the fire, security, suppression and HVAC industry. With an exclusive partnership agreement with system manufacturers,...

Home Alarms no longer require phone line.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The Telguard Digital Primary Residential Alarm Communicator is for homeowners who use Voice-over-Internet-Protocol or cell-only phone services. The model TG-1 transmits alarm signals to the monitoring station over next-generation GSM digital...

Fire alarm boxes eliminate need to paint.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The bright red Steel City Fire Alarm Box and fittings eliminate the need to paint standard boxes, are readily identifiable for inspection purposes and make installation and system upgrades quick and easy. Available in three capacities, they can...

Rugged dome camera easy to install.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The IK-VR01A from Toshiba is a vandal-resistant dome camera that features a rugged metal housing to withstand heavy impact and tampering. It is rated IP66 for water-and dust-resistance. The camera offers sharp color video in a variety of...

Mechanical heat detector is unobtrusive.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The System Sensor 5601P mechanical heat detector is a 135 degree F fixed, single-circuit, rate-of-rise heat detector without letters, numbers or markings on the exterior to compromise the visual integrity of its surroundings. The 5601P is one...

TV Line imaging for fixed, dome cameras.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The entire Bosch line of highresolution fixed and dome color cameras now has available 540 TV Line (TVL) imaging. Viewers can discern numbers and characters on license plates, see minute movements at checkout counters and casino gaming tables,...

Detector is dual-purpose.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The Honeywell 5821 Wireless Temperature Sensor and Flood Detector is configurable to operate as a standalone or remote temperature sensor or a flood detector. Five selectable temperature ranges are hot, warm, cold, refrigerate and freeze. It...

Desktop reader usable with HID proximity cards.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... A PC-linked desktop reader from Omnikey has been specifically designed to work with a standard HID proximity card. The CardMan 5125, linked to the PC with a USB connector, is based on a 125 kHz RFID interface that reads the unique ID number....

Long-range reader is self-contained.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... A self-contained, long-range smart card reader that meets international regulatory standards, the R90 is now available as part of the HID Corp.'s iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card reader family. A single iCLASS card can provide parking...

Access panels integrated with network.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... An array of integration features includes an on-board Ethernet connection, flash updateable ability, built-in AES Rijndael Encryption and a UL listing for burglary, fire and access control for the Digital Monitoring Products XR500 Series...

Heat-shrinkable tubing works with printers.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... A heat-shrinkable tubing from DYMO Corp. for wire and cable identification, insulation and strain relief is designed to work with the Rhino-PRO range of printers. The tubing is made from industrial-grade, flame-retardant polyolefin and has a...

Thinline keypad has ultra low profile.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... Visual and audible alarm notification, alarm silencing while system remains armed and optional proximity reader integration for accepting HID 1300 Series proximity credentials come along with the innovative design of cool blue Liquid Crystal...

Color video system is a TV star.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The television series It Takes A Thief on the Discovery Channel provides security makeovers for homeowners who are shown the vulnerabilities in their security plans by former thieves. In Episode 7, the security makeover includes the KB Color...

Display system utilizes Digital Light Processing.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The Pelco 700 Series DLP display system is designed for the needs of the video security industry. A 50-inch rear projecting display utilizes Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology, a trademark of Texas Instruments. The system has zero...

MPEG-4 video CODEC developed with optical Ethernet output.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... GE Security Solutions has developed the DEV7100 Series in the EtherNav product line. It is an MPEG-4 video CODEC that allows a single baseband NTSC video, camera control data and audio signal to be IP-encoded and transported on a 10/100 Base-T...

Code-free wireless alarm system is designed for homes.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The wireless Freedom Security System requires no arm-disarm codes to memorize. A conventional, downloadable eight-zone hardwire/wireless control, event log and touchpad with built-in Protocol Independent Routing and 95-decibel siren installs in...

Dome cameras feature high-speed pan/tilt.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... Both indoor and outdoor dome cameras from TOA feature high-speed pan/tilt at 360 degrees per second plus wide dynamic range and day/night functions for adverse lighting conditions. They are compatible with many of the popular remote control...

Surface mount good for prison applications.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The conduit cutout hole in a new surface mount dome conversion is threaded on the side for a 3/4-inch pipe, but does not have a slot on the outside of the hole. It can only be opened from inside the housing with a tamper-proof allen wrench....

Video System used for critical infrastructure.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The Mass Transit Intelligent Video System, developed from the GVI Security Solutions Inc. TRAK platform, can be deployed at airports, buildings, stadiums, nuclear and chemical plants, ports and other critical infrastructure. It uses algorithms...

Modular control room consoles revamped.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The Prestige Slim-Line modular control room consoles from Winsted now have fully enclosed back panels with access doors to provide a finished look. End panels and work surfaces are finished with a light oak laminate and solid oak trim. Vented...

Sound Cables made for connoisseur.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The Genesis Series Audacious Sound Cables from Honeywell provide easy-to-read legend markings for channels, rooms and zones to reduce installation time. Manufactured with a high strand count to guarantee flexibility and increased frequency...

Economical Flat-Panel Monitors join line.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The MON150CL 15-inch and MON170CL 17-inch color LCD Flat Panel Display Monitors feature inputs for composite video, audio and Y/C and an analog VGA input to accommodate the use of PCs and digital video devices. The 15-inch, 2.5-inch-wide...

Network Intercom expands.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The new N-8500MS IP Multi-Function Master Station from TOA Electronics has a built-in Ethernet connection, a 32-character alphanumeric LCD display and handset and speed dial functions. The N-8540DS IP Flush-Mount Door Station also connects...

More video channels offered.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... PelcoFiber transmitters and receivers offer more video channels to help move more video and data farther. The FT85041/FR85041 carries four channels of digitally encoded video with bidirectional data and the FT85081/FR85081 carries eight...

Current draw siren easily installed.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... With its patented hinge, Nemesis, a low current-draw siren from ATW Security, allows the installer to lock the cover in position or remove it completely. Suitable for indoor use only, it is rated at 105 dB (+/-3) with a single warble tone, (100...

Intercom system uses existing speakers.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The ComPoint intercom system from Russound provides home and business owners with a full-featured communication system that can stand alone or work with most multiroom audio-video systems. Instead of an intercom with embedded speakers in the...

One-button transmitter offered.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The MCT-11 is a one-button Mega-Code format (318 MHz) digital transmitter from Linear Entry Systems that can simplify operation of automatic garage door and gate operators. It features a high visibility test/operate LED and a spring-steel,...

Wizard helps create custom security.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2005... The Door Control Wizard, version 2.0 CD, contains three integrated applications and a host of resources designed to meet the needs of installers, integrators, spec writers and architects. They include the Door Control Wizard, the Magnalock...