Security Distributing & Marketing articles from October 2004

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from October 2004

More than a buzz word: convergence.(Editor's Angle)(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... You've already heard about convergence and saw the 200 PowerPoint presentations from vendors from here--physical security--to there--logical security. But allow me to spin convergence in a better way or two. The importance of security is,...

ISC East seminars and workshops address top technology issues.(Insider)
October 1, 2004... More than 400 exhibitors are expected to showcase their products and services at ISC East in New York City, November 3-4, 2004, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Attendees at the ISC East show this year in New York City--particularly...

'Roundtable' fosters problem-solving.(Insider)
October 1, 2004... On the calendar for 2005, the Corporate Security Roundtable (CSR) draws movers and shakers of the industry who share ideas and experiences in an informal problem-solving atmosphere. Perhaps you had an executive problem recently that was...

What to expect at Securing New Ground.(Insider)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The 2004 Securing New Ground conference on October 13 and 14 will feature dozens of speakers on everything from biometrics to "Making Money in the Security Industry." Seven speakers, including SDM editorial director Bill Zalud, will speak...

New headquarters, 10th anniversary for Monitronics.(Insider)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Monitronics International, Dallas, has expanded into a new headquarters building. As of August 23, Monitronics had transitioned a majority of its employees and operations to One Valley View Place, a six-story building only yards from...

ASSA ABLOY Global Technology Group.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ASSA ABLOY Global Technology Group (GTG) announced the establishment of the company's worldwide headquarters in Providence, R.I. GTG personnel to be located in the new facility include Joe Grillo, EVP and president and CEO of GTG; Karen...

Honeywell.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Honeywell announced that Allen Han has joined the company as vice president and general manager, Honeywell Security, Asia Pacific. Han is a graduate of the National Taiwan University in Taipei and has an MBA from the University of Chicago....

Professional Security Technologies LLC.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Professional Security Technologies LLC has updated its industry image with a new corporate logo that encompasses the resources of its two major divisions: integrated security systems and UL central station monitoring. The expanded company will...

CO maker launches campaign aimed at builders and consumers.(Insider)(carbon monoxide)
October 1, 2004... UltraGuard is launching a new marketing campaign in support of its 12 VDC-20 Carbon Monoxide Detector System that can help dealers sell to both builders and consumers. "We see a tremendous opportunity with homebuilders large and small,"...

Knight offers new terms in dealer program.(Insider)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Knight Security Center is offering a new dealer program that allows dealers to reclaim accounts if they choose. "We're encouraging dealers to hold onto their customers. They can sell some and let us borrow others. This way, they can have...

NJBFAA Convention scheduled for January.(Insider)(New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Association will host its 15th Annual Convention and Trade Show 2005 at Caesars Atlantic City in Atlantic City, N.J. The event will be held January 13-14, 2005. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This year the...

ADI Expo features 'Big Ticket' winner.(Insider)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ADI announced that Patrick Murray, president of Murrco Inc., Winfield, Illinois, is the first winner of the ADI Expo "Big Ticket" Sweepstakes. Murray won two tickets to Games 1 and 2 of baseball's Fall Classic, which includes airfare, car...

Wheelock Inc. offers helpful online customer services.(Insider)
October 1, 2004... Wheelock Inc., Long Branch, N.J., which manufactures advanced fire life safety, security and communications products, has developed an array of online electronic services to provide ongoing and timely informational support to business partners...

Siemens Building Technologies Inc.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Siemens Building Technologies Inc., Buffalo Grove, Ill., has selected Daryl Dulaney as the future leader of its U.S. business operations. Dulaney became the chief operating officer of Siemens Building Technologies Inc. on October 1 and will...

Recruiting firm, Sales Consultants of Westminster, recently changed the company name to SCW Consulting.(News Briefs)(SCW Consulting)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Recruiting firm, Sales Consultants of Westminster, recently changed the company name to SCW Consulting. "We've expanded our recruiting efforts beyond placing salespeople," explained president Tom Verzuh. "We have a proven track record of...

Honeywell acquires Vindicator.(Insider)
October 1, 2004... Honeywell has acquired Vindicator Technologies Inc., Austin, Texas, a developer and manufacturer of integrated electronic security systems for government, corrections and industrial markets. "Vindicator has very specialized technology, strong...

SunWize Technologies.(Companies You Should Know)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SunWize Technologies is a manufacturer of integrated solar power systems for commercial, business and residential applications. The company offers complete photovoltaic power solutions, from pre-assembled solar power systems to custom-built to...

CoVi Technologies.(Companies You Should Know)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CoVi Technologies, Austin, Texas, sells digital, high-definition visual information systems meant to replace traditional video surveillance systems for businesses, governments and individuals. The products use digital technology, networking and...

Russ Bassett.(Companies You Should Know)(Russ Bassett Co.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Russ Bassett, Whittier, Calif., designs and markets media storage solutions to store nearly everything from metal filing cabinets to audiovisual storage to room-sized consoles capable of holding advanced monitoring technology. The company...

How to stop construction site thefts? Integrator develops unique surveillance service.(SDM Exclusive)
October 1, 2004... Construction sites are often isolated and devoid of inhabitants on holidays, weekends and overnight, making them ideal targets for thieves who want to pick up building supplies unnoticed and unpaid for. In recent years, contractors nationwide...

GE Security joins Aronson Security Group at ASG expo 2004.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Aronson Security Group Inc. (ASG), a Seattle-based integrator of electronic and mechanical security solutions, will host its fourth annual security expo at the Seattle Museum of Flight on October 21. The theme of the expo is "Managing Security...

Tough Touch MESH installed in Las Vegas.(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Viscount received orders in June for its new flagship product, the Tough Touch version of its MESH system, to be installed at security gates in Las Vegas. The orders also will include MESH pedestals and access control. The higher level of...

ATOM is Marlin Central Monitoring's new internet access.(SDM Exclusive)
October 1, 2004... Marlin Central Monitoring dealers and subscribers now have information literally at their fingertips with live Internet access directly into the central station server. The new Marlin program, called ATOM (Automatic Transaction Online Manager)...

SIAC honors Bill Moody, Kathleen Schraufnagel.(SDM Exclusive)(Security Industry Alarm Coalition)
October 1, 2004... The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) honored Bill Moody with the SIAC Excellence Award in recognition of decades of service to the industry and the promotion of enhanced public safety throughout North America. SIAC also announced...

Advent Fire listed for MEA approval in New York.(SDM Exclusive)(Materials, Equipment and Acceptance)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Security business of GE Infrastructure, Arden Hills, Minn., announced the acceptance of its Advent Fire system for use by the City of New York Department of Buildings (MEA 178-03-E). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Materials, Equipment...

HID ships 200 millionth access control card.(SDM Exclusive)(HID Corp.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... HID, Irvine, Calif., announced it has reached a major milestone by shipping its 200 millionth credential (access control cards, keys and fobs). This shipment was delivered to the government offices of the City of Los Angeles for use by...

Sorry Charley!(SDM Exclusive)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Planning was the key to Micro Key Software's ability to beat the latest hurricane to hit and devastate central Florida. Once Brenda Judy, general manager, received word that Hurricane Charley was heading for central Florida, she and other key...

No background check for guard becomes key in lawsuit.(Security and the Law)
October 1, 2004... In a recent case in the state of Illinois, a woman who was sexually assaulted filed a lawsuit against the security service that employed the rapist and the apartment building manager that engaged the service. She claimed, among other things,...

Five-minute tech quiz.
October 1, 2004... Untangling the Web of Internet Monitoring Most alarm control panels use analog telephone lines for communication with the remote monitoring office. However, the proliferation of the internet has seen the introduction of new and more secure...

Software development kits can help customize access systems.(Kinks & Hints)
October 1, 2004... How can qualified programmers write stand-alone utilities for access control systems? There are software development kits (SDKs) available with leading access control software solutions, which provide the open architecture necessary to...

3 ways to keep passwords and user names out of the wrong hands.(Kinks & Hints)
October 1, 2004... How can I keep computer passwords secure? User names and passwords are a recognized weak link in the overall security of computers and networks. Often passwords and user names are written on notes that are stuck on computer monitors, or are...

'Hottest' & 'coldest' cities for business alarms: do America's largest cities have the highest percentage of alarm systems in the workplace? SDM's research of security usage in the top 30 U.S. cities may surprise you.(Cover Story)
October 1, 2004... The security and safety of Americans at work have never been of more concern. At the same time, businesses and institutions have heightened concerns about criminal loss and business interruption. In this context, Security Distributing &...

Success stories in enterprise access control: three integrators share how they upgraded their client's access systems to centralized control.
October 1, 2004... The hottest trend in access control for large enterprises is to provide more centralized control of systems at multiple locations. In this article, SDM profiles three access control system upgrades that, to varying degrees, have added...

Expert tips on video installation: the 13 most common video installation mistakes--and how to avoid them.
October 1, 2004... As video surveillance systems have become more and more powerful, it has never been more important to have properly trained installers than today. In this article, SDM examines some of the most common installation errors, which involve...

Get online with Internet alarm signaling: receiving signals via the Internet, Intranet, or other private data network is today's attention-getting technology.
October 1, 2004... It's not future-speak: the Internet is an increasingly popular way to monitor burglar and fire alarm signals, and, it meets the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories and many other fire codes and authorities. Some folks believe the...

How to buy: voice evacuation systems; Selecting a system involves considerations such as code compliance, power output and expandability, and ease of installation.
October 1, 2004... Your customer is required to have a voice evacuation system installed, and you may not be familiar with the various systems that are available. How do you go about selecting one that your staff can handle professionally and will work well for...

Distribution: providing what you need, when you need it; For dealers and integrators, the ability to purchase product just in time from distributors allows them to keep minimum inventory and not lose product warranty time.(Distributors Guide)
October 1, 2004... In a service business such as the security industry, it's important to get the right equipment promptly--and since the recent economic downturn, getting equipment at the right price has become more important than ever. Alarm dealers and systems...

Distributors guide.(Security systems industry)(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... AAA Distributors Buffalo, NY (800) 462-8180 * (716) 856-3004 Fax Products Offered: * Burglar Alarms * Distributed Sound/Home Automation * Fire Alarms * Access Controls * Video Surveillance *...

Ethernet LANs: workable solutions for security.(Security NetWorkings)(Local Area Network )
October 1, 2004... Many of today's electronic security systems are being designed to operate on a communications/computer network--a new technological frontier for security companies! To help you understand both the intricacies of communication networks, as well...

Outdoor sensor with camera.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... The Piramid XL2VWC Outdoor Dual Technology sensor includes an internally mounted color camera with heater. It has 60-degree field of view, powered from a 24VAC plug-in transformer. It uses PROTECH's proprietary "Stereo Doppler" Technology for...

Very small network cameras.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... From Axis Communications, the AXIS 206 is an enhanced version of the company's AXIS 205, and was designed with a focus on compact size, ease-of-use and cost efficiency as well as improved light sensitivity and operation in eight different...

Digital Sprite 2 with built-in CD Writer.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Dedicated Micros's Digital Sprite 2 products now come with internal CD writers and internal power supplies. CD Writer is easy to use. Simply press the copy button, select the required start and stop times and create a CD with digitally signed...

Addressable fire alarm control panels.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... From Fire-Lite Alarms, addressable fire alarm control panels, MS-9200, MS-9600 and MS-9200UD, feature advanced auto-programming capabilities, reducing installation time and overall cost. They allow an entire system to be auto-programmed with...

Panel with native IP.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... The 508i access control panel from Galaxy Control Systems provides a native IP connection through Cat 5 jack mounted on the newly-configured CPU of the panel. It provides a direct Ethernet connection without using an intermediate...

License plate recognition software.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... From Active Recognition Technologies, V-Metrics Surveillance automatically identifies that a vehicle is entering or exiting the facility, reading the license plate and instantly comparing that information to a categorized "hot list." The...

Home Water Alert.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... From Houselink, the Water Alert senses water throughout the residence and notifies the homeowner when there is an unexpected leak or flood in the basement, bathroom or even under the sink. Houselink [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For free...

Networked video with linux.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... March Networks 3204 DVR provides a flexible and cost-effective means of extending video monitoring to locations where space constraints exist, or that require minimal CCTV camera coverage. Facilities with 3204 DVR systems can be linked in with...

IFS fiber optic interface.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... International Fiber Systems has new products: the IFS SGBT/SGBR1000 Series is designed to extend the transmission distances of Siedle's SIC-3000 Global BUS. SGBT/SGBR1000 Series video transceivers support simultaneous broadcast quality...

Visual Sentry supports Network Cameras.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Visual Sentry has added support for a number of new IP Network Cameras. Visual Sentry NVRs now support the Linudix, IDView, Intellinet and Pixord 261 network cameras. Visual Sentry For free information circle 309 or visit...

Versatile cross platform control.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... From Elk Products, M1 is a cross platform control that can be networked with other systems. A 500+ word vocabulary pleasantly announces system status, configurable in any sequence, to alleviate user intimidation. The built-in voice dialer can...

Long-range zoom with Day/Night imaging.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... From Fujinon the C22X23 one-inch format zoom and D60X12.5 super telephoto lenses feature Iris Override and Day/Night capability within an extended focal length lens. The lenses are designed to meet the long-range surveillance needs of homeland...

Analog addressable control panel.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... From Gamewell, IdentiFlex 632 analog addressable control panel features SmartStart self-programming logic and is ideal for midsized or small projects requiring modular flexibility and performance. The IF632 is a full-featured fire alarm control...

Indestructible reader with no keypad.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Barantec has now developed the Everswitch Prox, an indestructible reader with no keypad. Based on the company's Everswitch Inside technology, Barantec's indestructible solid-state reader offers the strength and durability where proximity...

Mounting brackets, shelves for structured centers.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Leviton Integrated Networks has three new types of mounting brackets for its line of Structured Media Centers. The versatile, comprehensive line of mounting brackets enable installers to expand the capacity of Leviton 14", 28" and 42" SMC...

Workflow management software.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Bluebridge is a software program designed to assist security systems integrators in the management of their business. The application incorporates several modules that facilitate workflow from marketing to service. All modules of the system...

Telephone Access Module.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Security Information System has developed the Telephone Access Module for its central station software, ALARM CENTER for Windows. The Telephone Access Module allows password protected access to the accounts you designate in the ALARM CENTER...

ATM entry systems.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Synergistics has ATMA and MSLR1 ATM vestibule card access control systems. Designed to control access at the point of entry, these systems are programmed to interface with a valid bank card or credit card from an authorized issuer to allow or...

Sensor detection.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Senstar-Stellar has E3i, an interior security microphonic cable sensor. E3i is a detection sensor used to protect the walls and roofs of buildings. It adapts Senstar-Stellar's strain-sensitive microphonic cable technology used on outdoor...

For crowded scenes.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Developed by iOmniscient Pty Ltd. of Chatswood, Australia, the Genius IQ Level intelligent surveillance product (IQ-180) makes the invisible visible in potentially dangerous crowded scenes. Able to detect miniscule objects placed or removed...

Beam Smoke Detectors.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... System Sensor's singled-ended, reflected-type Beam Smoke Detectors feature a 4-wire design and are easier to install than dual-ended projected beam detectors because alignment is accomplished via an optical sight and a built-in, two-digit...

Ethernet network camera.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... With the introduction of the IK-WB02A network camera, the Toshiba Security & Network Video unit requires only a single cable to deliver both communications and power, resulting in a reduction in installation costs of up to 50% because it...

"WaterCop" helps homeowners.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... "WaterCop" by DynaQuip uses sensors to automatically cut off water leakage before it can do any damage. WaterCop can be linked to many security systems and alert a monitoring company that a security problem exists in a residential home or...

DVR+ Pro digital video recorders.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... WebEyeAlert has DVR+ Version 5.0 and DVR+ Pro series digital video recorders. The new DVR+ Version 5.0 product is seamlessly integrated with the WebEyeAlert Web Server in order to provide advanced remote access functionality, including:...

Fire alarm power supplies.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Honeywell Power Products has two new fire alarm power supply products, the HPF602ULADA and the HPF902ULADA. These fire alarm power supplies connect to virtually any fire alarm control panel to provide the additional power needed for...

PC sound card to utilize speakers.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... From Edwards Signaling & Security Systems, MEDI-Lite is a conventional application of Edwards's standard MEDI software system that uses a PC's sound card as an audio source to sound speakers from a desktop or laptop computer. MEDI-Lite can...

Pan-tilt-digital zoom network camera.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... The Hawking HNC700PT pan-tilt-digital zoom network camera features a CCD image sensor and MPEG-4 compression for a high-quality picture and streaming video at up to 30 fps. Users control the pan-tilt function via web interface, remote control,...

Identity Solutions product suite.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Viisage Identity Solutions Suite consists of products that address the four processes within the identity lifecycle--proofing, enrollment, issuance and usage. Where identity authentication has traditionally been rooted in back-end processes...

Self contained facial recognition reader.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... FACE 006 and FACE 007 facial recognition access control readers from RF Logics Inc. makes facial recognition affordable and easy to implement in conventional access control systems. The compact, self-contained readers feature a backlit, 16-key...

Mobile DVR with MPEG-4 and wireless technology.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Mace Security Intl. now has Mobile DVR with MPEG-4 technology and an optional wireless feature. Designed for mobile applications and stationary use, the DVR's itinerant applications include police and military automobiles, boats, limousines,...

Touch infrared.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Elo TouchSystems has expanded its family of LCD touchmonitors. The monitors feature the company's CarrollTouch infrared touch technology with the addition of enhanced versions of their popular 1229L 12-inch LCD multifunction and 1525L 15-inch...

LookOut Camera Pre-Packs.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... American Dynamics' new LookOut Camera Pre-Packs provide ease of installation and combine two options in a single housing, which can be either surface- or flush-mounted (the latter requiring only three screws). Fixed color camera options include...

Secure waste container.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... The Data Dis-Guard cabinet from Security Engineered Machinery provides secure storage of sensitive discarded material awaiting destruction. Documents, printouts, crumpled paper, bound reports, microfilm, and even rejected parts can be deposited...

Digital Chaperone for school buses.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Honeywell has a new Digital Chaperone DDR, an all-digital video and data recorder system designed specifically for school buses. Superior to conventional VCRs, the DDR400 captures sharp, crisp images and clear audio digitally on a mobile hard...

Handheld ID card/biometric readers.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... Datastrip has added three new swipe-style models to the company's DSVII family of handheld ID card/biometric readers, providing solutions for any mobile identity verification scenario involving machine-readable documents. The new models add...

Preventing false fire alarms.(Marketplace)
October 1, 2004... There's no more wondering how the STI Stopper II, a cover which helps prevent false fire alarms, does its job. Safety Technology Intl. has placed a video on its website demonstrating how the protective cover operates. The Stopper II device...

Ultimate wire & cable locator.(Literature Showcase)
October 1, 2004... The RFX 1000/2000 uses advanced radio frequency technology to pinpoint hidden wires with unprecedented accuracy. The unit works on energized and non-energized wires and doesn't cause interference on communication lines. Distributor inquiries...

9-bit digital video over fiber at AM/FM prices.(Literature Showcase)
October 1, 2004... In a world of complex, sophisticated technology, you need dependable equipment. Minimal repairs. No downtime. So build your network with Optelecom's 9-bit digital video transmission products. These new products are more economical and provide...

OWI introduces "DAVES by OWI.".(Literature Showcase)
October 1, 2004... DAVES by OWI is a distributed audio/video entertainment (4-source) system. All of your equipment in one area that distributes the audio/video signals throughout the house over a single cat-5 wire per room. Simultaneously, all video, digital...

IP web-enabled digital CCTV systems.(Literature Showcase)
October 1, 2004... PlanetCCTV Digital Video Management System (DVMS) is a software architecture designed to completely replace all components of analog recording mediums. Fully network compatible, the PlanetCCTV Remote Client can access up to 256 sites and...

Promoting public safety requires informed decisions.(Plain Talk)
October 1, 2004... Police chiefs and sheriffs are required to make decisions every day about what must be done to protect and service their community. In order to make these critical decisions, they need the most current information available in order to analyze...