Security Distributing & Marketing articles from November 2006

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from November 2006

Catch the entrepreneurial spark: entrepreneurship is what made SDM's Systems Integrator of the Year, Chicago-based Initial Electronics, successful. Now the next generation is trying to encourage that innovation.(EDITOR'S ANGLE)
November 1, 2006... The seeds of entrepreneurship are analyzed frequently by business management professors to discover the secrets of their growth. Certain personality characteristics of the entrepreneur are cited frequently, as if once identified, they could be...

CM Offcuts: Christmas hell in B and Q.(Standards for operation of Remote stations)
November 1, 2006... The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) is considering comments on a standard for operation of remote stations that monitor fire alarms. "Some of the input is that it might place a hardship on dealers, and we're going to...

Imprivata offers Physical/Logical access within one product.(INSIDER)(Imprivata OneSign Physical/Logical)
November 1, 2006... Imprivata Inc., Lexington, Mass., an enterprise authentication and access management appliance company, announced a product that converges both physical and logical security in one package. Imprivata OneSign Physical/Logical, enables...

National Guardian acquires PSM, adding a central station.(National Guardian Security Services Inc. acquired Professional Security Monitoring )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... National Guardian Security Services Inc., Norwalk, Conn., a provider of electronic security services to multi-location businesses throughout the United States and Canada, acquired Professional Security Monitoring (PSM), Jamaica, N.Y. In...

Prominent insurer had planned to drop security discount.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... A move by a large insurance company to drop a security discount for homeowners has not been implemented in Texas, but one insurance spokesman thinks the insurance company's attempt to do so is significant. In its filing with the Texas...

Siemens to acquire VistaScape video analytics.(Siemens Building Technologies Inc. acquired VistaScape Security Systems Corp.)
November 1, 2006... Siemens Building Technologies Inc., Buffalo Grove, Ill., expects its pending acquisition of VistaScape Security Systems Corp., Atlanta, to enable Siemens Building Technologies to add to its expertise in video analytics and help meet its...

Keyscan introduces integrator program.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... Keyscan Inc., Whitby, Ontario, a supplier of access control products, introduced an enterprise solution that is a combination of its Keyscan Enterprise Program for systems integrators and its Vantage software product. The teaming makes...

Viscount releases complete product line.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... Viscount Systems Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, released the company's complete MESH Automated Facility Protection platform. The platform includes all modules previously released for future construction projects as well as a number of...

UTC acquires Red Hawk and expands Chubb.(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Chubb Security, a provider of security systems sales and integration services to commercial markets, opened an office in the Chicago area. The company is part of UTC Fire and Security, headquartered in Connecticut, and the company's Elmhurst,...

Amano completes acquisition.(Amano USA Inc. acquired Industrial Time and Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Amano USA Inc., Roseland, N.J., a provider of parking, time and attendance, and access solutions, acquired Connecticut-based Industrial Time and Systems Inc. The acquisition allows Amano to increase its footprint in delivering parking, time and...

Niles Audio recognized at CEDIA.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... Niles Audio Corp., Miami, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of audio/video custom installation products, won four top awards at CEDIA Expo 2006, the trade show for the custom installed electronics industry. The company's awards included an...

White paper explains strobe coverage beyond NFPA 72.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... System Sensor, St. Charles, Ill., a manufacturer of fire detection and notification devices, introduced a white paper that addresses concerns about the correct spacing and candela settings of strobes in certain types of facilities, such as...

Dallmeier to provide video system for $1.8 billion resort.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... With $1.8 billion invested in its development, the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel needed a video system that would provide high-quality video, easy archiving and the ability to expand quickly. The resort selected Dallmeier, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,...

Tri-Ed holds Customer Appreciation event.(INSIDER)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Customers of Tri-Ed's Buffalo, N.Y. branch felt ultra-appreciated recently as they were treated to the first annual Tri-Ed Buffalo Customer Appreciation event and dinner party courtesy of their distribution partner. Tri-Ed, an independent...

NBFAA members awarded trip to Vegas.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... Chris Mack, ADI branch manager, Teterboro, N.J., and Scott Fischbein owner of Scott Security Systems, Edison, N.J., were the winners of the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association's (NBFAA), Irving, Texas, "Mission Possible: Member Get A...

Convergint Technologies gets distinguished award.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... Convergint Technologies, Schaumburg, Ill., received the Frost & Sullivan Customer Service Leadership Award for 2006. The award recognizes Convergint's excellence in customer service leadership and its commitment to providing tailored services...

ScanSource adds three.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... ScanSource Security Distribution, Greenville, S.C., a value-added distributor of physical security products, announced it will offer Digital Security Controls (DSC) intrusion detection products to its line card. DSC, a business unit of Tyco...

AVAD expands.(INSIDER)(busines expansion of AVAD L.L.C.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Over the past year, AVAD, a distributor of custom installation products, has promoted, transferred or hired 15 managers--a strategic move to strengthen the company as it prepares for several exciting developments, said Bob Gartland, president...

American Sentry Guard makes Inc. 500 list.(INSIDER)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... American Sentry Guard (ASG), Greenwood, Ind., manufacturer and distributor of professional-level digital video surveillance products, earned a spot on the 2006 Inc. 500 list, Inc. Magazine's annual list of the 500 fastest-growing privately held...

Counterforce earns five Diamond Certification.(INSIDER)(Counterforce USA gets Five Diamond Certification by the Central Station Alarm Association )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Counterforce USA, Houston, a provider of alarm monitoring and response services to homes and businesses, was awarded Five Diamond Certification by the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), Vienna, Va. Of the approximately 2,700 central...

Electronic Lifestyles demonstrated at CEDIA.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... Multi-room home control on flat-panel TVs, touch pads and computers using Microsoft's XP Media Center PC operating system were displayed in Denver in the CEDIA Home of Electronic Lifestyles at the 2006 expo of the Custom Electronic Design and...

Ackerman Security's annual golf outing raises money for a cause.(INSIDER)
November 1, 2006... Ackerman Security Systems, a security provider in Atlanta, held its Ackerman Security Systems Annual Golf Classic at the Hamilton Mill Golf Club, Atlanta. More than 100 people attended the golf outing, which was open to VIP customers, vendors...

Panasonic Security Systems.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2006... Panasonic Security Systems, Secaucus, N.J., hired Michael Maddox and Gerald Buck as systems sales engineers. Maddox will be responsible for the development and management of the Panasonic Solution Developer Network, and for supporting security...

Alarm Lock Systems Inc.(appointment of Mickey Wallis and Len Stoia)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Alarm Lock Systems Inc., Amityville, N.Y., a manufacturer of electronic and mechanical access and egress control products, hired Mickey Wallis as western regional sales manager. His responsibilities will also include managing the independent...

PasWord Protection Services Inc.(PasWord Protection Services Inc. acquired Arrow Securities)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... PasWord Protection Services Inc., Hamilton, Ontario, a full-service proprietary alarm company acquired Arrow Securities, Hamilton, Ontario. The acquisition will bring an additional 300 accounts to the company's existing customer base of 6,000....

ADS Security.(appointment of Patrick Ritter)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Patrick Ritter was promoted to controller of ADS Security, Nashville, Tenn. Ritter, who previously was a senior staff accountant at the company, joined ADS Security in August 2005. His responsibilities include all accounting functions at the...

iSECUREtrac Corp.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2006... iSECUREtrac Corp., Omaha, Neb., a provider of offender monitoring solutions using global positioning systems and wireless technologies, appointed Peter Michel as president and CEO of the company. In addition, he has joined its board of...

DynaLock.(DynaLock Web site)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... DynaLock, Bristol, Conn., launched its redesigned Web site. Enhanced features include simplified product navigation patterned after the DynaLock Catalog CDROM, comprehensive downloadable PDF brochures, installation manuals, templates and list...

Berrian Insurance Group.(Alice Cornett Giacalone partnership with Berrian Insurance Group)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Alice Cornett Giacalone, a 17-year veteran as a security and alarm organizations insurance specialist, has partnered with and joined Berrian Insurance Group, Englewood, Colo., as senior vice president. In this capacity her focus will be...

The Chamberlain Group Inc.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2006... Jim Mole was appointed general manager of Australia and New Zealand for The Chamberlain Group Inc., Elmhurst, Ill., a manufacturer of residential garage door openers, commercial door operators, gate operators and access controls. Mole will...

Brady Corp.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2006... Brady Corp., Milwaukee, acquired Comprehensive Identification Products Inc. (CIPI), Burlington, Mass. CIPI offers badging accessories used to identify and track employees and visitors in businesses, healthcare facilities and government...

Brink's Home Security.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2006... Brink's Home Security, Irving, Texas, dedicated its alarm monitoring and customer care facility located in Knoxville, Tenn. The facility is staffed with monitoring operators and customer care specialists who respond to alarm signals and...

Optelecom-NKF Inc.(Optelecom-NKF Inc. contract Saudi Technical Engineering Systems Associated )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Optelecom-NKF Inc., Germantown. Md., received a contract from Saudi Technical Engineering Systems Associated (STESA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, valued at approximately $800,000 for an advanced video over Internet protocol security and surveillance...

Brivo Systems LLC.(NEWS Briefs)
November 1, 2006... Brivo Systems LLC, Bethesda, Md., entered into an OEM agreement with XceedID Corp., Golden, Colo., to resell XceedID's line of access control readers and cards. Brivo Systems will offer XceedID cards and readers as part of its...

IC Realtime.(COMPANIES You Should KNOW)
November 1, 2006... Dealers, just say 'no' to bad service. That's the message from IC Realtime, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company that sells service just as much as security products. Some dealers are left floundering when they have a problem with equipment,...

Vault contained no warning labels.(SECURITY and the LAW)
November 1, 2006... In a recent lawsuit in the state of New York, the defendants, which were the manufacturers of a bank vault and of the various parts of an alarm and carbon dioxide suppression system, as well as the inspector of the integrated system, appealed...

Five-minute tech quiz.
November 1, 2006... Check Your Depth in Structuring Wiring More homes are using a structured wiring system to distribute telephony, data network and TV services. It is important that you fully understand the technologies involved before you dive into the...

Understanding pulsed alarm transmission formats.(KINKS & HINTS)
November 1, 2006... Security companies that have technicians in the field six years or less have used Contact ID or SIA as their primary means of alarm communication to the central station receiver. Because of CP-01 and the speed of DTMF formats, these obviously...

Comprehensive set of security training books.(KINKS & HINTS)
November 1, 2006... A complete set of books on many aspects of security system design and installation is available from the National Training Center (NTC), Las Vegas. The books cover the design and installation of surveillance video systems, fire alarms,...

How do RAID drives store network video?(KINKS & HINTS)
November 1, 2006... What are RAID drives, and how can they be used to store network video? Hard disk drives used for data storage operate by rapidly spinning a disk whose magnetic bits and bytes are recorded and replayed through a moving head that is in close...

Initial Electronics: bigger resources--better target markets; SDM's Systems Integrator of the Year, Chicago-based Initial Electronics, established a Washington D.C. office and acquired key integrators to deepen market niches and share expertise.(SDM systems integrator of the year 2006)(Cover story)
November 1, 2006... Dick Norwood's eyes glow when speaking about how he and partner Dick Cusson bought their security and systems integration business from Meade Electric Co., in 1985. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "We were buying our jobs at the time, but we...

Gaining stability through planning: Universal Security Systems Inc., an SDM 2006 Systems Integrator of the Year Honoree, is a fast-growing company with a niche in the utilities market.(SDM systems integrator of the year 2006 honoree)(Company overview)
November 1, 2006... Universal Security Systems Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., has carved a niche for systems integration in the utilities market, which provides the company with about 55 percent of its revenue. But it wasn't always that way. "The company actually...

Finding the good fit: FirstService Security, an SDM 2006 Systems Integrator of the Year Honoree, has earned success by fitting its firm's resources and expertise to specific vertical markets.(SDM systems integrator of the year 2006 honoree)
November 1, 2006... Increases in Homeland Security funding and greater opportunities in the petrochemical industry have fueled the growth of FirstService Security, Norristown, Pa., this past year. The way in which this systems integrator has capitalized on those...

Putting 'the best' into practice: MAC Systems, an SDM 2006 Systems Integrator of the Year Honoree, is committed to putting quality practices into everyday action.(SDM systems integrator of the year 2006 honoree)
November 1, 2006... While it's not unusual for security firms to build their mission statement around the themes of "high quality" or "outstanding customer service," the fact is that saying it and doing it are two different things. Giving legs to its mission...

The fine print: card printers come in all shapes and sizes, and with myriad options. Dealers need to assess their customers' needs and consider the specific application when determining the right card printer for the situation.(HOW TO BUY)
November 1, 2006... When selling a card printer, security companies might be integrating an entire ID badging program, and possibly systems that would include integrated access control, time and attendance, employee IDs and visitor management. Determining the...

How to improve your integrated system projects: systems integrators offer tips from how to learn IT skills to managing customer expectations in order to pave the way to more effective projects.(information technology)
November 1, 2006... More and more security jobs are requiring systems integration skills, and the line between systems integrators and security dealers and installers is becoming fuzzier all the time. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What are some techniques and...

Get the sale: IP alarm transmission; IP alarm transmission is ideal for certain applications, but not for others. Here's what security dealers say about when and how to sell the technology.(internet protocol)
November 1, 2006... With their ability to communicate in data format over the Internet, alarm transmitters that use the Internet protocol (IP) represent the beginning of a future in security signaling, many people within the security industry say. By using IP...

Using existing network reduces cabling among buildings: BMW dealership chooses IP video system to reduce installation cost.(technology @ work)
November 1, 2006... An IP-based video surveillance system was specified for a campus of buildings at Crevier BMW, Santa Ana, Calif., the largest BMW dealership in the United States, at the suggestion of the dealership's IT manager and because it was substantially...

Integrator conveys market trends: IP video, access, alarm on the 'leading edge'.(integration intelligence and issues)(Internet Protocol)(Interview)
November 1, 2006... Shawn Benson, CEO of Gilbert, Ariz.-based systems integrator Benson Systems attributes his company's success to the broad range of products that it handles. He talked to SDM about the benefits and challenges of such a business operations plan....

The finger is the key.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... With a swipe of a finger, ekey products control door strikes, garage doors openers or alarm systems with momentary key-switches. ekey fingerprint keyless entry basically provides contact closure with a normal open/normal close relay that is...

Badging, security management system enhanced.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The Pro-Watch Airport Pack is an enhanced version of Honeywell's Pro-Watch security management system that features upgraded badging and additional interface capabilities specifically suited to airports and seaports. Pro-Watch Airport Pack is...

Tiny camera easy to conceal.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The tiny Cam-PB Camera from Niles Audio Corp. features an imager of 1/3-inch CCD. It is easy to conceal in residences, store fronts, nurseries, pools, docks and cabanas, but enables true color reproduction in varying light conditions. Powered...

System supports smaller commercial telephone entry installations.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... For smaller commercial telephone entry installations, Linear has developed the AE-100. The system supports 125 directory or personal entry codes, eliminating the need for ongoing incremental memory upgrades to add tenants. All programming can...

Products catalog available.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... A catalog of Ingersoll Rand products designed for access control system integrators contains a selection of heavy-duty commercial mortise, electromagnetic and electromechanical locks, computer-managed locks and exit trim, wireless access...

Fiber optic products allow multiple transmissions.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... PelcoFiber products offer optical budget up to 28db and can transmit up to 46km when using single mode, with no loss of image clarity or quality. Also, PelcoFiber products meet and exceed NEMA TS-1/TS-2 and Caltrans Specifications for traffic...

Protector guards against electrical surges.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The rack mount coax surge protector from Porta Systems Corp. protects expensive CCTV equipment from damaging power surges and can be used with both analog and digital video security systems. It can protect up to 16 video feeds transmitted via...

Long-range infrared cameras have specialized lenses.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Seco-Larm is offering several long-range IR day/night cameras with specialized lenses. All use the Sony 1/3 CCD chip with 420 TV lines at a very low lux with 24 LEDs. Additionally, the cameras incorporate automatic backlight compensation,...

HD Radio module introduced.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The HD Radio module enables Niles Audio Corp. IntelliControl ICS users to listen to digital HD Radio broadcasts through their distributed audio system anywhere in the home while viewing HD Radio data casting. It enables FM stations to offer...

Dome camera line for hazardous locations.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Bosch Security Systems has incorporated its 15-bit Dinion digital imaging and XF-Dynamic (wide dynamic range) technologies into its Flex-iDome family of domed surveillance cameras. The cameras are ideal for hazardous indoor and outdoor...

System handles active, passive technologies.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The Pelco UTP series unshielded twisted pair transmission system incorporates both active and passive technologies. Active receivers incorporate the company's adaptive technology, modifying video signal to compensate for long run lengths--up to...

Audio distribution system offers expansion, zones.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Hi-Fi by Home Automation Inc. is a high fidelity digital whole home audio distribution system that has four zones and four sources, expandable to eight zones and six sources. The built-in unit has remote input modules so music can be enjoyed in...

CCDs' performance improved.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The M4 and MX4 CCDs from Extreme CCTV have been upgraded to offer greater resolution, superior night vision performance and enhanced picture quality. The mechanical filter CCDs enhance the imaging capabilities of more than 30 camera models but...

Access control keypads manage up to 500 users.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The 2000 Series Platform of access control keypads from International Electronics Inc. manage up to 500 users, monitor door position, control lock hardware and trigger a propped or forced door alert or alarm shunt. Users can change to either an...

Industrial strength network cameras available in three models.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The IQeye750 Series day/night megapixel network cameras combine day/night performance with IQeye image quality in an industrial network camera. Available in 1, 2 and 3 megapixel models, the series is ideal for very low-light applications that...

Central station receiver works with VoIP.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The NetLink UL-listed TCP/IP central station receiver from Napco Security addresses the increasing need for UL central stations to adopt new receiver technologies because of the adoption of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in place of...

Product acts as telephone line fault monitor for VoIP.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The ILF-100 is the Internet equivalent of a telephone line fault monitor. It works with cable or DSL connections, detecting an interruption in the broadband Internet connection for customers using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for...

Product selector matches needs to available options.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The E-Plex Configurator from Kaba Access Control allows the user to select the right electronic access control. This interactive product selector matches needs to available lock options to find the right model--then provides the part number,...

Custom laser-engraved buttons available for controllers.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Home Automation Inc. is offering part number 38A06-2 for custom laser-engraved buttons for the company's six-button room controller and eight-button house controller, which are part of its HAI Lighting Control (HLC) line. All HLC products are...

Optical gigabit switch system for Ethernet applications.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The IQ1000 Quasar Smart Switch System from CBL Systems is designed to provide a low-cost, redundant, self-managed optical gigabit switch for Ethernet applications. The system is plug-and-go, and will automatically configure into a self-healing...

Wireless key fobs in three versions.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Digital Monitoring Products has released the 1100 Series of two-way wireless key fobs for ease of system operation in four-button, two-button and one-button versions. The 1145/1146/1147 transmitters are portable, water-resistant and designed to...

Product receives certification.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Isonas Security Systems has received UL-294 certification for Isonas ClearNet IP reader-controllers from ETL, the international testing laboratory. Certification signifies that the Isonas products have been tested and found to meet industry...

Built-in amplifier powers and controls other speakers.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Audiovisual installer/integrators looking to capture business from executives, teachers, churchgoers and others can choose the AMP-31C6, a three-input, ceiling amplifier speaker package designed to work with AV equipment such as computers,...

Project results in FIPS-compliant smart card reader.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Honeywell is working with Integrated Engineering to offer OmniAssure contactless smart card readers compliant with FIPS 201. The readers combine compliance with convenience using a flash-on-card design that allow the reader's flash firmware to...

DVR designed for law enforcement, aviation.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Amptronix is offering the mobile DVR-354 Series to meet high-end security applications in law enforcement, aviation, military and public transportation. The Linux-embedded series produces MPEG-4 high-resolution video and offers...

Video surveillance integrated with access control software.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Secura Key and Odyssey Technologies Inc. have integrated Remote Eyes digital video surveillance with SK-NET access control software. This takes event data generated by a card reader, keypad or biometric device and writes it directly into the...

Browser-based monitor system works with fiber optics.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... American Fibertek Inc. is offering the Afinety intelligent monitoring system, which reveals the status of any AFI digital fiber-optic system and the accompanying connected cameras, using a standard Web browser. The system's ability to link to...

Keypad combines with smart card reader.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... iSMART is a professional grade, dual technology keypad/smart card reader that incorporates an Essex stainless steel piezoelectric keypad with HID iClass. Weatherproof and vandal-resistant, iSMART contains no moving parts. Compatible with most...

Alarm verification system is browser-based.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... IQverify video alarm verification software from IQinVision transforms any IQeye700 into a complete video alarm verification system for remote/central station monitoring. The product is browser-based, eliminating the need for costly, proprietary...

Cameras protected against contaminants, moisture.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... Infinova's V1750 series pressurized PTZ dome cameras offer maximum protection against airborne contaminants and moisture. They feature a stainless steel housing and special valves that minimize decreases in pressure over time. Solid-state...

RFID reader can be integrated with forklifts.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The RD5000 from Symbol Technologies Inc. is a compact, mobile Gen 2 RFID reader that can be integrated with forklifts, pallet jacks, stretch wrappers and other material handling equipment, and utilized in various space-constrained environments....

Emergency info can be broadcast.(MARKETPLACE)
November 1, 2006... The Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast System (WEBS) by Talk-A-Phone integrates the company's emergency/information phone and wide-area broadcast capabilities into a single emergency/information communication system, ideal for large campuses, open...

Low voltage industry lacks standardized education.(Plain Talk)
November 1, 2006... The low voltage industry is a broad classification that covers several specialized fields, including lighting, fire systems, alarm and burglary systems, access control systems, home automation systems, networking, and audio/video systems. ...