Security Distributing & Marketing articles from October 2003

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from October 2003

8 incredible ways to operate your security business from anywhere.
October 1, 2003... * RapidLink 2000 Proprietary Software is your key to total control * Touch Tone Access to all account information * Alpha-numeric Paging keeps you totally in touch * Palm Pilot Interface takes your database on the road *...

Smart thinking: < either way >.
October 1, 2003... 125 kHz Proximity is here to stay... Because not everyone needs smart cards. With over 150 million Cardholders, HID's proximity readers and cards will continue to be the industry-leading solution. Our newest product, the MicroProx[R] Tag,...

Elite vandal proof mini speed dome 2 X digital zoom 360[degrees] rotation.
October 1, 2003... * Integrated design against vandalism with high durability * 360[degrees] continuous pan, tilt 90[degrees], with auto flip function * 64 programmable presets * One preset tour and one pattern tour * Minimum illumination down...

Subtract wires ... multiply profits.
October 1, 2003... Allegro changes everything. It's an entry-level security system offering traditional architecture with a revolutionary design. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The profitability comes from Allegro's revolutionary...

Proximity card readers.
October 1, 2003... A unique feature of the DKS proximity card reader product line is that the card readers are compatible with both positive and at the logs. This allows a mixing of different cards and tags to achieve desired new ranges by different locations...

See it. Save it. Share it.
October 1, 2003... The StoreSafe[TM]- digital recorder from GE Interlogix makes it easy to share your surveillance video. Push one button to print single images. Or push another button and the built-in CD-R saves video footage to a CD that can be viewed on any PC...

DICE disaster recovery: the power to handle it all.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The DICE Disaster Recovery Center is capable of supporting automation systems through failures and disasters across the board. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whether your focus is alarm, dealer, proprietary, 911, or automotive and wireless,...

Mastering the art of digital.
October 1, 2003... When you are looking for security products that are true masterpieces, study the digital collection from SANYO. Like this DSR-3000 series of digital video recorders. Each unit comes with built-in expandable memory of from 80 to 320-gigabytes,...

What makes us tick.(Editor's Angle)(Editorial)(Industry Overview)
October 1, 2003... As I write this column, it is September 11 - certainly a day of reflection. This morning I drove past a small gathering of people who were participating in a memorial service outside of a fire station. On this day it would be impossible to...

Industry reacts to behemoth blackout.(SDM Insider)
October 1, 2003... In August, the lights went out on Broad-way. The lights also went out as far west as Detroit and as far south as Philadelphia in what many called the biggest blackout in American history. Most of the North-east and some of the Midwest and...

Request-to-exit celebrates ten years.(SDM Insider)
October 1, 2003... Ten years and one million units sold-all over a technology that originally was made to alert to an intruder and not originally to provide a convenient way for a person to exit a facility. Bosch Security Systems of Fairport, N.Y., is...

Can this be any simpler?; Digital video recorder (DVR) & remote video server.(VPON)
October 1, 2003... VPON 400 Series Embedded DVR & Remote Server * 8/12/16 video channels * Up to 480 fps/120 fps (Live/Record) * One channel audio recording * Removable hard drives * Optional CD writer [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Security and the LAW: refocusing our vision on homeland security.(SDM Insider)
October 1, 2003... Since September 11, not only has the landscape changed, but our practice has changed. I would therefore like to deviate from the normal column concept and discuss homeland security. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A recent report by the Council...

High Performance user friendly affordable: introducing, pound - for - pound, the best DVR in the market!
October 1, 2003... Available in 4, 8, 16-ch. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Embedded Linux Operating System * Built-in Mutiplexer * Triplex Function * High Resolution * Built-in Web Server for LAN/WAN/Internet * Remote Access through...

Boca Raton, Fla.-based ADT Security Services Inc., recently announced a multi-year college football sponsorship with ESPN and ABC Sports.
October 1, 2003... Caption: Boca Raton, Fla.-based ADT Security Services Inc., recently announced a multi-year college football sponsorship with ESPN and ABC Sports. Pictured are Mike Snyder (right), president of ADT Security, and Ed Erhardt, president of ESPN...

International Fiber Systems Inc. (IFS), Newtown, Conn., appointed Vihon Associates as an IFS sales representative.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... International Fiber Systems Inc. (IFS), Newtown, Conn., appointed Vihon Associates as an IFS sales representative. Vihon Associates will be responsible for the sales and support of IFS products in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina,...

Robert Harris has taken a new position as vice president of service operations for First Fire Systems Inc., Los Angeles.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Robert Harris has taken a new position as vice president of service operations for First Fire Systems Inc., Los Angeles. First Fire specializes in large commercial and industrial fire service, testing and repairs, and for the past 20 years they...

Mel Mahler, president of ADS Security, and his wife, Carol, recently hosted a party at their home in honor of Bill Gerth, senior vice president of ADS, who is retiring from the company.(New Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Mel Mahler, president of ADS Security, and his wife, Carol, recently hosted a party at their home in honor of Bill Gerth, senior vice president of ADS, who is retiring from the company. Gerth was one of the originators of ADS Security, which...

Digimerge Technologies Inc., Toronto, a subsidiary of Strategic Vista International Inc., has announced that it has signed a Vendor Agreement with ADI, North America's largest wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Digimerge Technologies Inc., Toronto, a subsidiary of Strategic Vista International Inc., has announced that it has signed a Vendor Agreement with ADI, North America's largest wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products....

Visit www.custom-alarm.com to see why the company was recently honored with the "Best Website Award" at the 2003 GE Interlogix Security Pro Conference held in Lake Tahoe, Nev. Nationally, twelve awards were handed out in various marketing categories.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Visit www.custom-alarm.com to see why the company was recently honored with the "Best Website Award" at the 2003 GE Interlogix Security Pro Conference held in Lake Tahoe, Nev. Nationally, twelve awards were handed out in various marketing...

Silent Witness, Surrey, British Columbia, has appointed three new members to its sales team to broaden its sales coverage across the nation.(News Briefs)
October 1, 2003... Silent Witness, Surrey, British Columbia, has appointed three new members to its sales team to broaden its sales coverage across the nation. Pete Izzo of New Jersey has joined as the business development manager for the Northeast. Izzo is a...

American Alarm & Communications Inc., Arlington, Mass., reported the acquisition of Alphatronics Security Inc., Worsester, Mass.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... American Alarm & Communications Inc., Arlington, Mass., reported the acquisition of Alphatronics Security Inc., Worsester, Mass. "The Alphatronics Worcester base, together with our Arlington and Manchester, N.H., offices, puts our 50 licensed...

Tamron infrared; day to night solutions.
October 1, 2003... 1/3 2.8-11mm F/1.4 IR Aspherical Vari-Focal Lens [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tamron has solved your day to night imaging issues with our latest Vari-Focal lens. The new 2.8-11 mm IR is a remarkably compact lens that boasts a tremendous...

Still using tape? ....get with the times! the digital recorder with a VCR price.
October 1, 2003... VT-DVR01/01A Single Channel Digital Video Recorder * Direct VCR Replacement * Priced Below Most Time Lapse Vcrs!! * Compatible with Most Name Brand Multiplexers * Twice The Resolution of Conventional VCR's * 60 FPS Maximum...

Holy control.(Technology at work)
October 1, 2003... Olive Drive Church, Bakersfield, Calif., needed increased security and an easier-to use solution than what was being provided. The end users required complete control over the 36-acre campus, security for multiple buildings accessed by staff as...

Airport installation & integration.(Technology at work)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, located in Sarasota, Fla., selected Johnson Controls Inc., to provide integrated security system upgrades to accommodate current and anticipated industry guidelines set by the Transportation Security...

Bowling for biometrics.(Technology at work)
October 1, 2003... IR Recognition Systems, the biometric component of Ingersoll-Rand's (IR) Security & Safety Group's Electronic Access Control Division (EACD), announced that all nine locales of Don Carter All Star Lanes (six in Florida, two in Texas and one in...

Canon's PTZ cameras provide the surveillance solution with genuine canon optics and network viewing.; Network video surveillance for highways, airports, prisons, stores and more.
October 1, 2003... Canon's PTZ cameras feature Genuine Canon Optics engineered to meet the critical demands of today's surveillance requirements. Our VB-C10 is a high precision camera with built-in Web and FTP server. It connects instantly to the Internet or your...

Product catalogs and CD now available.(SDM Insider)
October 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems, Fairport, N.Y announced the availability of the new Detection Systems product catalogs and product CD. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Intrusion Systems Catalog features the comprehensive line of Detection Systems...

Virtually uniting fire alarm manufacturing community.(SDM Insider)(web site created for fire alarm specifications and members' alarm catalogs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... SureSpec, Columbus, Ohio, in partnership with many leading fire alarm manufacturers, has launched a web site that will give electrical engineers, fire alarm specification writers and industry-related companies a new outlet to view and review...

Trade show news; NSS moves to D.C.(SDM Insider)(National Summit on Security has moved to Washington D.C.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ISC East is now The National Summit on Security (NSS) and has moved to Washington D.C. for 2003. The National Summit on Security provides information and access to the latest innovations all to help security professionals be more...

SDM editor presents networking security at summit.(SDM Insider)
October 1, 2003... Meet SDM's new contributing technical editor, Dave Engebretson, when he presents "Networking Security" at the National Summit on Security in Washington. Engebretson will present this fact-filled seminar on the exciting world of network...

That's signal[R] brand from Coleman Cable Inc.(Solutions for every security application)
October 1, 2003... Feeling secure starts with Signal[R] Brand cable. It has been the industry leader for virtually every security cable application for over 30 years. We offer one of the most comprehensive cable packages available today... cable for audio...

Knowledge management solutions; Lenel[R] OnGuard[R] Video.(Total Security)
October 1, 2003... Lenel Network Video Recorder The most advanced, seamlessly integrated, digital video recording solution for IP cameras. Available as either a turnkey solution or a software only solution, the Lenel Network Video Recorder delivers the...

L.A. adopts balanced alarm response policy.(SDM[R] Insider)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Los Angeles Police Commission voted to abandon verified response instead adopting a balanced alarm response policy. In a twelve-month period, the policy allows police to dispatch two false alarms without verification. On three or more false...

First class of Central Station operators graduates.(SDM[R] Insider)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), Vienna, Va., has announced the names of the first group of operators that have completed the new CSAA Central Station Operator Level 1 on-line training. The first operator to graduate was Rhonda...

Association offers voluntary health insurance program.(SDM[R] Insider)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Silver Spring, Md., announced the availability of voluntary employee benefit programs for NBFAA member companies, and nonmember companies, and nonmember companies could be compelled to...

The only CO detection system that will shut down the cause of 95% of all CO deaths.
October 1, 2003... Introducing UltraGuard[TM] It not only alerts you to carbon monoxide. It automatically shuts down your furnace and hot water heater-the source of 95% of all accidental CO poisonings in the home. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today 93% of...

Introducing the future of surveillance, the X-Series from ELMO.
October 1, 2003... 5 new ELMO DVRs range from a 4-input, 30fps model to a 16-input, 480fps security server. It's easy to select one tailored to almost any surveillance need in banks, ATMs, casinos, retail stores, supermarkets, gas stations-anywhere intrusion and...

RFID is not just for access control.(Kinks & Hints)(radio frequency identification can be used for security applications)
October 1, 2003... What is RFID technology? Is it suitable for access control? Radio frequency identification (RFID) can do much more than control access. Recent improvements in range, performance and price have positioned RFID to be a very effective tool for...

On the run: Setting up controls for paging.(Kinks & Hints)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Sending critical information directly to security guards can speed up response time by allowing the guards to be highly visible and freely move about a facility conducting guard tours, and yet be immediately notified of an event that requires...

The government: with homeland security funding on the horizon, the government market deserves a second look.
October 1, 2003... As one of the largest market segments in the U.S., the government sector ought to be an obvious target for any dealer or systems integrator. The reality, however, is that this market can be a tough nut to crack. For starters, it is huge -...

Getting a foot in the door.
October 1, 2003... For dealers who haven't done much work in the government sector, getting started can seem like an overwhelming prospect. Here is some advice from dealers and integrators in the field who have been successful in the government market. "Take...

Cctv networked.
October 1, 2003... Panasonic delivers every level of network technology for true "systems" applications. From IP addressable cameras and DVRs, CCTV(NT) network interfaces and encoder/decoders, to network servers and software solutions. Panasonic network...

What do you want from your security distributor?
October 1, 2003... Product selection? Competitive pricing? Experienced personnel? Quality service? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At Tri-Ed you get all that plus a whole lot more. Today, Tri-Ed is in a better position to help your business flourish in the...

Home security: a market and a model; Corporate shake-ups and sales, a softening economy, and the advent of new integrated home technologies have the potential of leading the home security business into uncharted territory.(SDM[R])
October 1, 2003... It seems nothing is concrete in the business of residential alarm systems today. The security industry's national, regional, and local installation and monitoring providers have built a solid base of customers for home security and life safety....

Moving shifting.(SDM[R])(Industry Overview)
October 1, 2003... It seems today that only sharp change can drive home security penetration to a higher level, where it will meet with a consumer demand for personal security that has been well-documented and reported over time. Only with change - in the...

Digital video management solutions you can count on.
October 1, 2003... ASPRO DVRs go above and beyond the call of duty Designed and built from the ground up. Fast, robust, easy to use, flexible, affordable and most important of all, reliable. Look no further. Our DVRs will meet and surpass even the most...

Primary Fire Alarm Transmission without telephone lines.
October 1, 2003... Private Wireless Alarm Transmission Network for Central Stations, Alarm Dealers and Proprietary Users [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * NFPA 72 Chapter 4 Compliant - Remote & Central Station, Local & Proprietary Protective Signaling...

Fiber optics: how to install connectors: fiber connectors can be tricky. learn three ways to make them.
October 1, 2003... To complete the path between a fiber optic transmitter and its receiver, technicians must install connectors at both ends of a fiber optic strand. Any problems with a connector, such as poor installation or uncleanness, can greatly reduce the...

Fiber optic connector tool kits, testing & cleaning.
October 1, 2003... TOOL SETS There are several suppliers of fiber optic connector installation kits. If glue-and-polish connectors are chosen, there are a number of generic tool kits that will provide the specific tools and consumables needed for proper...

Product innovation that leads the industry.
October 1, 2003... As the demand to use optical fiber increases, isn't it time someone developed a fiber optic interface that can be integrated directly into a dome camera? Introducing the IFS Direct-to-Fiber Product Line for Dome Cameras The first fiber...

The indispensable security control: Today's alarm 'keypads' are well on their way to becoming multi-function home controls through their easy-to-use interfaces.(SRM[R])(Editorial)
October 1, 2003... When a burst of growth in the custom residential market was visible on the horizon almost a decade ago, the discussion at industry conferences centered on which industry would lead the way to the riches. Would it be the cable companies, with...

Loves Italian marble tile, power saws and getting discounts and savings thanks to visa.
October 1, 2003... Chances are you started a business to do what you love. That's why you need Visa[R] Business. Our Partner Advantage program negotiates savings on everything from travel to office supplies to business services so you don't have to. In addition,...

Solid as a rock.(Monitronics International)
October 1, 2003... In just eight years, Monitronics International has become the nation's largest independently owned alarm business. In fact, we have become one of America's fastest growing companies of any industry. Why so successful? Monitronics has...

Safe and sound: branching out from security systems, audio components are a natural outlet for growing dealers' businesses.
October 1, 2003... The prospect of more money is always on your mind, but the question is how to get it. How about the addition of custom installation services that you can offer within your existing market? Of course, the big question is, which services to...

Beyond basics.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Once you feel comfortable installing speakers and volume controls, you should consider expanding into more elaborate audio systems, such as multi-zone/multi-source keypads, control systems and home theater audio systems. "Coming from the...

Fire*lite[R] Alarms: a honeywell company.
October 1, 2003... Fire-Lite Alarms, the leading manufacturer of quality life safety systems, offers a complete line of addressable fire alarm control panels, including the MS-9200, MS-9600 and MS-9200UD. All three panels feature advanced auto-programming...

Most requested.
October 1, 2003... Choose the proven performers. The Detection Systems request-to-exit (REX) sensors offer unsurpassed performance with outstanding features. With over 1 million sold, these sensors offer the preferred solution for access control applications....

Aspherical Vari-Focal Lens series: Tamron covers every angle.(Tamron)
October 1, 2003... With Tamron's line-up of Aspherical Vari-Focal lenses, you're always sure to find the right lens for any of your installation needs. We've got you covered from a wide 97[degrees] angle of view all the way up to 5.3[degrees] telephoto. Every...

Extender for access control readers.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... Cypress Computer Systems Inc. will showcase DUPREX (Dual, Supervised Reader Extender) at the National Summit on Security. DUPREX, a solution used for extending the distance between any two access control readers and controller, can span up to...

15-in. LCD CCTV monitor.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... Matco Inc. announces the release of its new LCD-1500 15-in. multi-function LCD CCTV monitor. The LCD-1500 is unique in that it is capable of displaying images from PCs, VCRs, video games or DVD with built-in stereo speakers. This...

Easy-to-install Dome cameras.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... By incorporating a surge suppression circuit, the SurveillixDome camera, from Toshiba, is protected against surges such as electrostatic discharge, lightning, and AC induction. These sudden spikes, or surges, in voltage and current can damage...

Mechanical chime and entry/exit signal kit.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... Trine's No. 235 chime emits traditional tone bar sound triggered by unique wireless technology. It is the only wireless mechanical chime on the market and has a range of up to 125 ft., as well as 128 selectable codes, says the manufacturer. It...

Multiplex recorder.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... From Dedicated Micros, Eco4 is an economical, entry-level digital video multiplex recorder designed to accommodate smaller video surveillance applications. Eco4 has four camera inputs and gives fast access for up to two months of recording. It...

Distributed audio for smart connection center.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... GE Interlogix announces the launch of a distributed audio solution for the Smart ConnectionCenter. This system, as part of the Smart ConnectionCenter, will enable up to four audio sources to be distributed to four rooms utilizing Cat5e cables...

Powerful compact DVR.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... From Ionit Technologies, the ionPRO brought the fastest frame rate in the industry, and the ionPRO+ made it even better, says the company. The ionPRO+ is a powerful digital video recorder that delivers high frame rates on all cameras - up to 15...

Digital video surveillance system.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... Revotech, the leading provider of Revolutionary Technology, announces the new VGuard digital video surveillance network system. It utilizes SMICT (Super Motion Image Compression Technology) as its image compression engine. Revotech SMICT's low...

Application-specific DVRs.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... ELMO's new X-Series of application-specific DVRs delivers real-time recordings with sharp, color-accurate images essential to effective surveillance and identification. There is a model tailored to almost every surveillance or monitoring need...

Picture perfect can act as a central station.(SDM Marketplace)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... GE Interlogix Access and Integration Group announces that the Picture Perfect enterprise access control and security management system can be turned into a network-based central station receiver for monitoring both GE Interlogix and third-party...

International electronics inc.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... Access Hardware Supply is your one source for International Electronics, Inc. We have the knowledge and experience to help you choose the right IEI product for your application. With our deep inventory, we're ready to ship nationwide. We are...

New value benchmark in single-channel DVRs.(SDM Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... Digimerge Technologies introduces model DGR-100 single-channel digital video recorder. This product has advanced digital imaging features, including wavelet compression, at a remarkably low price, the company states. It offers excellent image...

Digital PTZ Dome camera & digital PTZ Speed Dome camera.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... From Matco comes two cameras, which are SONY Super HAD CCD color cameras with high resolution at 470 TVL, with built-in 230x zoom lens (23x optical, 10x digital). With the built-in PTZ system, they are applied together with PC-based DVR...

Digital video recorder.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... The Aegison mobile DV6010M digital video recorder is a product solution for in-vehicle recording solutions. Aegison DV6010m uses non-PC stand-alone embedded platform for maximum reliability. Using high quality super-MPEG2 media technologies,...

Security Keypad.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... From ADEMCO, the TouchCenter is a new kind of keypad that makes security systems easier than ever to use. Affordably priced at not much more than a traditional keypad, its touch screen display makes even the most advanced functions simple, as...

16-channel DVR.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... Crest Electronics Inc. introduces the CDVS-5416 16-channel Digital Video Solution. This 16-input solution, with looping outputs, features global display speeds of 480 frames per sec. and recording speeds of up to 240 frames per sec., and...

Network-enabled central station receiver with encryption.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... DMP announces the SCS-1R network-enabled and encrypted central station receiver. The SCS-1R is a fully functional multi-line receiver that comes ready for network/Internet monitoring. This new updated version of its predecessor, the SCS-1, is...

High-res, weather-proof color camera.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... From Matco, the IRC-060C camera is a SONY 1/3-in. Super HAD CCD color camera with high resolution at 470 TVL. With a built-in 48 power infrared LED array, it works in 0.00 lux with IR on and 0.02 lux with IR off for a 60-ft visible distance. In...

Translator board.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... From Software House, the SI16 supervised input translator board is an innovative add-on board that translates supervised input signals of non-standard monitoring points to the value used by Software House products. With its patent-pending...

Digital video recorder helps resolve incidents faster.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... GE Interlogix Video Systems Group announces that its new StoreSafe digital video recorder's (SDVR) built-in, front-loading CD-R makes it easier and more convenient for retailers and others to quickly create evidence CDs to share with law...

Data communication modules.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2003... From ICC comes three new data communication modules that deliver high-speed connectivity, for use in the Deluxe Distribution Center (DDC), providing added options for new or existing residential or small office applications. The Deluxe Data...

Monitoring system.(Market Place)
October 1, 2003... The AES-IntelliGuard is a system for monitoring home arrest subjects and Alzheimer's patients. A tamperproof bracelet worn by the client is linked by short-range radio to the IntelliGuard unit. If the client leaves the monitored area, an alarm...

Power supply/charger.(Market Place)
October 1, 2003... POWERPATH MP series PS-12/24-8MP from Wheelock is a power limited 8-ampere power supply/charger used to expand the supervised power capability of a fire alarm control panel for notification appliance circuits as well as providing 3.5A of...

Real-time recorder.(Market Place)
October 1, 2003... The GVI-SamsungCCTV Digital Watchdog Pro 9200 series features a new compression for 3K-frame size with crystal clear images on the realtime recorder. With 480FPS viewing/recording through 16 pan/tilt/zoom-capable cameras with smart search,...