Security Distributing & Marketing articles from October 2005

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from October 2005

Preparation, fortitude & courage.(EDITOR'S ANGLE)
October 1, 2005... I've been so fortunate to have had many opportunities, because of my attendance at industry trade shows and conferences, to hear some riveting keynote speakers. At a Barnes-Buchanan conference a few years ago, the audience was completely still...

Innovative program with brand name recognition to launch.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... Imagine buying a newly built home equipped with wireless Internet, in-home entertainment system, security and alarm system, baby monitoring system and central vacuum system--all waiting for you when you move in. Imagine being able to get a...

New Bosch president outlines proactive strategy.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... New product introductions, organic growth, acquisitions and innovation were cited by Shamus Hurley, the new president of Bosch Security Systems, Fairport, N.Y., as his strategy for the company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "One of the two...

Dealers provided security after Hurricane Katrina.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... Efforts to help victims of Hurricane Katrina and stories about how security companies fared during this natural disaster were just beginning to be obtained at press time, when the following recovery efforts and survival techniques were...

SafetyCare and TeleAlarm form strategic alliance.(SafetyCare)(TeleAlarm LLC)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... SafetyCare, Hackensack, N.J., has formed a strategic alliance with TeleAlarm LLC, Reading, Pa., a supplier of personal wireless communications and emergency call products for the long-term care and senior housing industries. Through this...

Futurist keynotes CEDIA.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Keynote speaker Ray Kurzweil, an inventor, author and technology trendsetter, opened CEDIA Expo 2005 in Indianapolis with his expectations for technological progress during the first quarter of the 21st century. He anticipates that the 2020s...

Georgia and Tennessee police chiefs adopt enhanced call verification.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... "I don't know a better way to free up officers to deal with Homeland Security issues," said Lee Reese, past president of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. Reese is referring to enhanced call verification (ECV), which, with the help...

Sandra Jones accepts SIA President's Award.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... Congratulations to Sandra Jones, who received the President's Award from the Security Industry Association's Joe Grillo. Grillo is SIA's outgoing president and executive vice president of ASSA ABLOY/president and CEO of Global Technologies Div....

ADI joins turnkey marketing program.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... ADI, Melville, N.Y., has joined forces with several key manufacturers to create SNAPIT, or System Networking Application Portfolio Infrastructure Technology, a turnkey marketing program that enhances installers' potential by providing them with...

Avritt, Mineau honored by industry associations.(Marc Mineau Brivo Systems)(David Avritt SentryNet)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The Security Industry Association (SIA), the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), and the Central Station Alarm Association honored two members of the security industry at the second annual Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New...

Tag team teaches at AFSE.(Americas Fire and Security Expo)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Tab Hauser (right), president of Tane Alarm Products, and Glen Patrizio, director of Latin America sales for LRG International, gave a seminar titled "Magnetic Contacts 101" to a classroom of U.S. and overseas installers at the Americas' Fire...

Online education program for AV installers launched.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... An advanced, online education program designed to provide installers with thorough multiroom audio/video technical training has been established by Russound, Newmarket, N.H. With online learning, industry professionals now can learn at their...

LPS attains UL certification.(Underwriters Laboratories)(Loss Prevention Services Inc)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Loss Prevention Services Inc. (LPS), Clemmons, N.C., has changed its business focus and received the Underwriters Laboratories designation for its alarm monitoring service. LPS' business comes primarily from working with independent alarm...

Police chiefs receive alarm management award.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... Glen Mowrey (right), National Law Enforcement Liaison, Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), presents the SIAC Director's Award to the leadership of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police during the chiefs' annual 2005 conference in...

Viscount to secure 65 Ontario properties.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... Viscount Systems Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, has received orders to secure 65 multi-tenant buildings throughout eastern Ontario. The systems will be installed by Capello Audio Electronics. The buildings are managed by Minto Developments...

NBFAA Fall Leadership Awards bestowed.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) announced the 2005 Fall Leadership Award Winners at the NBFAA Fall Conference and Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium in New York City. (From left) Kile Unterzuber of the North...

Security company owner runs for L.A. City Council.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... False alarm issues are high on the list of priorities for Robert Serrano, a 10th-district Los Angeles City Council candidate running in a special election Nov. 10. Under Los Angeles' revised alarm ordinance, a first false alarm for permitted...

Notification devices meet UL standards.(Underwriters' Laboratories)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Audible/visible notification devices from System Sensor, St. Charles, Ill., meet the new compliance standards set by Underwriters' Laboratories for current draw and voltage drop that went into effect on May 1, 2004. Previously, UL measured...

Panasonic opens Technical Support Center.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... Panasonic Security Systems, Secaucus, N.J., has opened a dedicated National Technical Support Center (NTSC) to provide the company's customer base and sales network with technical support and service. Frank DeFina, president of Panasonic System...

DMP earns NYC approval for network communication.(earn approval for network communication)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), Springfield, Mo., claims to be the first alarm manufacturer to earn approval for network communication as a secondary communications channel for fire system central station monitoring in New York City. ...

Tri-Ed partners with access companies.(Tri-Ed)(Rosslare Security Products)(SecurityInc LLC)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Tri-Ed Distribution, Woodbury, N.Y., has signed a three-year strategic agreement with Rosslare Security Products for distribution of its products in access control, intrusion and guard patrol. "We're excited to be building a strong...

Linear LLC acquires Sunfire Corp.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... Linear, LLC, Carlsbad, Calif., has acquired Sunfire Corp., Snohomish, Wash. Sunfire is the newest member of the Home Technology Group, Linear's family of consumer electronics companies, products and brands. Bob Carver, Sunfire's president,...

Micro Key Software opens new training facility.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... For the third time in less than 10 years, a steady increase in clients has created a need for Micro Key Software Inc., Kissimmee, Fla., to upgrade its training facilities. This time, the company is sharing its new facilities with its neighbors....

Criticom advances cash for accounts.(cash advance incentive program)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Criticom International, Irvine, Calif., is offering a cash loan up-front to a dealer who signs a multiyear monitoring agreement for accounts moved to and monitored with Criticom. The cash advance incentive program (CAIP) is available to...

CPI named official security company for UNC at Chapel Hill.(CPI Security Systems)(University of North Carolina)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... CPI Security Systems, Charlotte, N.C., has been named the official security company of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill athletic department. The sponsorship involves CPI with all of the Tar Heels' athletic teams including...

Safeguard certified by CSAA.(Central Station Alarm Association )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Safeguard Security and Communications, Scottsdale, Ariz., has received the distinctive Five Diamond certification from the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA). The prestigious award is attained by having all monitoring personnel...

DMP receives UL classification.(Underwriters Laboratories approval)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), Springfield, Mo., has received a UL-approved classification for ANSI/SIA CP-01-2000 False Alarm Reduction. The following products are included with the UL approval: XR500, XR500N, XR500E; 630F, 690, 690F,...

New facility for Optex.(Optex new facility )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Optex has moved into a new facility in Chino, Calif., that will support the North, Central and South American markets. "The move upgrades our infrastructure for customer support, warehousing and R & D," said Gordon Lang, vice president of sales...

Video archiving costs reduced.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... VideoSave, New York, N.Y., has reduced its video archiving costs by up to 40 percent as a dealer incentive. It offers CCTV dealers a recurring revenue model--analogous to the central station alarm financial model--but featuring offsite storage...

Guardian Protection honored for local service.(Federal Protective Service )(Guardian Protection Services)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Guardian Protection Services, Pittsburgh, has been recognized by the Federal Protective Service (FPS), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, for its contribution to the mission of the agency. During the 2004 flooding in...

ATC controls Miami water access.(ATC International)(Miami Dade Water Utilities Facilities)(Continuum)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The Continuum line of access control solutions from Integral Technologies, Indianapolis, will be used in a $4 million installation for the Miami Dade Water Utilities Facilities in Miami Dade County, Fla., awarded to integrator ATC...

OzVision provides technology for video verification module.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... OzVision has collaborated with Honeywell to provide the technology for its new, event-driven video verification module. Honeywell's V4000 remote video system is an OzVision-compatible, plug-and-play module that integrates seamlessly with its...

Optex increases sales coverage by more than 50 percent.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... Optex, Chino, Calif., has partnered with two new independent firms, Professional Alarm Representation (PAR) of Dallas and Security Solutions Inc. (SSI) of Cumming, Ga., to increase its sales support to regional dealers and distributors.

SAFEnet to provide centralized airport security command.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... The SAFEnet Open Systems Integration (OSI) platform from MDI Inc., San Antonio, Texas, has been selected by Hummingbird Defense Systems to serve as the centralized command and control foundation for a phased airport checkpoint security...

ADI redesigns Web site.(INSIDER)
October 1, 2005... ADI, Melville, N.Y., has relaunched its corporate Web site, www.adilink.com, and the 24/7 customer Web site/account management tool, 'myADI.' In response to customer feedback and business needs, the completely overhauled site offers a...

Thomas & Betts Corp.(COMPANIES You Should KNOW)
October 1, 2005... Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, may be known for its patented Snap-N-Seal compression connectors, but the company traces its roots to 1898, when Robert M. Thomas and Hobart D. Betts formed an agency for selling conduit to electrical...

Tri-Ed Distribution.(appointments)(Tri-Ed Distribution)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Tri-Ed Distribution, Woodbury, N.Y., has appointed Bill Donahue as director of sales for the Western region overseeing all central and West Coast regional managers. Jay Heffernan is the new East Coast regional sales manager. As regional sales...

Integral Technologies.(appointments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Integral Technologies, Indianapolis, has appointed Mark Nazarenus director of marketing communications and John DiNapoli as director of product management. Nazarenus will be responsible for the overall direction of the marketing and...

Security Associates International Inc.(appointments )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Security Associates International Inc. (SAI), Arlington Heights, Ill., has hired Pieter vanSpronsen as director of sales training. He will be responsible for the ongoing training programs for SAI's authorized dealers designed to equip them with...

DynaPel Systems Inc.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... DynaPel Systems Inc., Fort Myers, Fla., has signed a sales representative contract with LNR Security Inc. for the Latin American security market. LNR Security has an experienced sales team for the video security market in Latin American...

National Guardian Security Services Inc.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... National Guardian Security Services Inc., Norwalk, Conn., has appointed Bruce Pfaff as chief operating officer. Under the direction of company president George Flagg, Pfaff will oversee all aspects of National Guardian's operations, including...

The Winsted Corp.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... The Winsted Corp., Minneapolis, has promoted Brent Leimer to inside sales manager. Leimer will oversee the inside sales team as they work with clients to design video, security and command consoles based on unique project specifications. ...

Alarm Capital Alliance.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... Alarm Capital Alliance (ACA), Woodlyn, Pa., has appointed Barry Russin as business development manager. He has 10 years of sales, marketing and sales training experience in the alarm industry. He also has provided consulting services for...

The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Irving, Texas, has appointed Georgia Calaway as director of communications, public relations and marketing and Jorge Rivas as director of chapter relations, membership and events.

Network Video Technologies.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... Naz Amirsoleymani has joined the sales force of Network Video Technologies (NVT), Menlo Park, Calif., as inside sales manager. She will be a key member of sales management and vertical market teams and support field personnel and manufacturers'...

GE Security.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... GE Security, Bradenton, Fla., has received an Automated Best Value System medal, recognizing the company as one of the government's best suppliers for the past year, from the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), part of the Defense Logistics...

Indala Corp.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... Rick Mohr has joined Indala Corp., San Jose, Calif., as western regional sales manager for North America.

Guardian Protection Services.(NEWS Briefs)
October 1, 2005... John Gehrlein, a national accounts representative at Guardian Protection Services, Pittsburgh, has been appointed president of the Professional Certification Board (PCB) of ASIS International.

PSA Security Network.(appointments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Staff changes at PSA Security Network, Denver, include Tracey Hups being promoted to marketing and events manager. Hups will head the marketing department and will direct all of PSA's marketing and brand management efforts, including the...

Securing New Ground.(TRADE Show NEWS)
October 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. The 2005 conference's keynote speaker...

Clear ... Unclear ... Don't let sloppy handwriting ruin your reputation.
October 1, 2005... The Choice is Clear Of course, you want customers to regard you as a professional. But let's face it--labeling your job with a marker is not a good reflection of your work. That's why so many installers have found an easier way to label...

Night vision protects energy infrastructure.(SDM EXCLUSIVE)
October 1, 2005... Since the events of Sept. 11, 2001, energy has been identified for major protection initiatives by the Department of Homeland Security. The importance of the energy infrastructure was seen again during the massive 2003 blackout that affected...

When it's over, it's over!(SECURITY and the LAW)
October 1, 2005... In a recent case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the owner of a building destroyed by fire sued an alarm monitoring company for negligence, detrimental reliance and breach of contract. ...

Five-minute tech quiz.
October 1, 2005... Video Monitoring Made Crystal Clear The basic building block of all video systems is the camera, because without properly designed and installed cameras, the monitors and recorders are of little use. Today, a wide selection of cameras, PTZ...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2005... An error in September's Quiz pointed out by several readers was in the answer to question 15, which asked, "Which of the following cannot be used with a digital video recording system?" The correct answer is a double negative, answer e, "None...

Protection for your business systems: how to keep spyware out of your computer systems.(KINKS & HINTS)
October 1, 2005... Security companies and systems integrators need their computer systems to operate flawlessly all the time. They cannot afford to have an operational slow-down--especially if they operate a central station--much less a security breach that could...

Compression technology for CCTV connectors is demonstrated at ISC.(KINKS & HINTS)
October 1, 2005... At ISC East in New York, Tim Swink, regional sales manager, Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, Tenn., demonstrated the company's patented compression seal technology used in its Snap-N-Seal connectors. This technology, available in BNC, RG6-F,...

Security networking class schedule.(The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... NBFAA's National Training School (NTS) provides students with experience using live networked devices, connections, cables and other accessories. Students gain complete and practical training in all aspects of network security devices,...

Trends in remote video monitoring: companies keep developing creative uses of this advancing technology to verify alarms, replace guards and ensure that employees adhere to standardized corporate procedures.
October 1, 2005... Finally the technology is catching up with the dream. Having "eyes" everywhere they are needed to verify alarms, check persons gaining access to sensitive areas, provide security for employees opening and closing facilities, and help maintain...

A line of mechanical heat detectors for all applications.
October 1, 2005... Now that System Sensor[R] offers a state-of-the-art, unmarked heat detector, every heat detection application has an advanced solution. The new 5601P is a 135[degrees]F fixed, rate-of-rise (ROR) heat detector with no letters, numbers, or...

Success stories in access control systems: integrators and facility security directors work closely to match access control technologies to three distinct environments.
October 1, 2005... CITY OF PASADENA, CALIF. Like many municipalities, the City of Pasadena, Calif., has placed a high priority on securing its power and water sources since September 11. In 2003, the city's Department of Power enlisted Stewart & Associates...

PROTECT Smoke Cannon[TM] completes circle of protection against burglaries.
October 1, 2005... Now, for the first time, PROTECT's globally proven products are available in America. PROTECT is the world's leading company in the fast-growing global security smoke industry. The Denmark-based company is represented exclusively in the...

How to buy batteries & power supplies: capacity and longevity are just two of the considerations in choosing a Power supply or battery for the systems you install.(Buyers Guide)
October 1, 2005... All types of security systems--including intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance and fire protection--rely on batteries and power supplies. Typically, batteries and power supplies are used together to convert incoming...

When you need to look good: ... look through a pan-tilt-zoom camera, whose future includes Advancements in IP-capabilities, motion tracking and image stabilization.
October 1, 2005... The obvious benefit of a pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera is that it allows users more control compared with a fixed camera, such as panning or zooming in on an incident of interest. "Everybody wants PTZ, but that main thing is the price," says...

2006 guide to distributors.(Directory)
October 1, 2005... Use this guide, also published online at www.sdmmag.com, to purchase products exactly when and where you need them. AAA Distributors Buffalo, N.Y. Phone: (800) 462-8180 * FAX: (716) 856-3004 Products: * Burglar alarms ...

Planning a network video system installation.(SECURITY NETWORKINGS)
October 1, 2005... Many of today's electronic security systems are designed to operate on a communications/computer network. SDM NetWorkings can help you understand both the intricacies of communication networks, as well as how security systems fit into the...

Integrators stand to gain from SIA projects: security communications group targets Wiegand standard, IP communication, and data modeling.(integration intelligence & issues)(Interview)
October 1, 2005... As security companies increasingly are integrating intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance and other systems, the need has arisen for greater standardization in communication methods. The Security Industry Association has...

Camera switches from color to monochrome.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... The 1/3-in. LTC 0495 and 1/2-in. LTC 0620 digital CCD day/night cameras from Bosch Security Systems are two additions to the company's DinionXF camera line. The two cameras include a mechanically switching IR filter for high-image quality in...

Users can monitor security from any PC.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... From International Electronics Inc., the eMerge 5000 is a scalable, network appliance-based system for integrated access control, alarm monitoring, video, and temperature monitoring. The security system features complete geographic...

Video transmission products carry lifetime warranty.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Versitron's fiber optic video transmission products securely link remote video cameras to a monitoring location. Users can send a video signal over fiber (FVT1000/FVR1000), or send a video and return data signal over fiber (FVT1100/FVR1100)....

Residual income stream offered to alarm dealers.(MARKETPLACE)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Vontronix uses hardware from Zoom Telephonics Inc., which includes a POTS port, to offer a solution for customers switching to voice-over-IP service on their own and disconnecting their alarm system from the LEC. With the hardware and Vontronix...

Reporting system triggers emergency phone calls.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... The PERS-3600 from Linear is a full-featured personal emergency reporting system for elderly users, those with a medical condition, or anyone living alone. The system can trigger emergency phone calls to a central monitoring station via a...

Products become iPod friendly.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Russound multi-room audio-video products enable entire playlists to be shared and accessible throughout the home. The products are now iPod friendly in order to accommodate the demand for storing entire music collections. Russound products...

Emergency services over IP.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Telular Corp.'s Enhanced-911 (E-911) services are in response to the demand for voice-over-IP (VoIP). The Telguard Digital model TG-8 provides E-911 calling to emergency services and transmits alarm signals to monitoring stations over GSM...

Locks support PIN and Prox.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Alarm Lock Systems Inc.'s Narrow Stile line of Trilogy Locks are PIN and PIN/Prox locks with pushbutton convenience for 100-2,000 code or HID Prox users of aluminum doors with Adams Rite latch locks. The DL1200 Series supports 100 users and is...

Encoding option on printers add security.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Fargo Electronics Inc., offers a DESFire encoding option for its card printer and encoders. DESFire, a highly secure contactless smart card technology based on the MIFARE platform, offers the speed, functionality and convenience of a...

Two-person disarm increases security.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Bosch Security Systems' G Series control panels features two-person disarm and early ambush, which requires redundant confirmation that a facility is safe by entering an access code at first entry and again after inspection. The series includes...

Computer-based tools assist alarm design.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Wheelock Inc., offers computer-based tools to assist the design and installation of fire alarm, voice evacuation and facility communications systems. The NACTool allows users to quickly and easily build NAC circuits using Wheelock's...

Software helps design custom wall plates and panels.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Liberty Wire and Cable offers four software programs for custom installers and systems integrators. CADBlox is a turn-key solution for designing custom wall plates and panels. The software contains all of Liberty's standard plate sizes and...

Dome camera weathers varying conditions.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... Seco-larm U.S.A. Inc.'s EV-1233CVW vandal-resistant varifocal dome CCTV camera is for use in a wide range of environmental conditions. The camera features a weatherproof, all-metal enclosure and a high-impact smoked plastic dome. Features...

Software includes identity management solution.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... S2 Security Corp.'s software version 1.4 for the S2 NetBox includes new features and enhancements to existing features and can be downloaded as an online update to current systems. An identity management solution creates and manages photo...

Dome camera offers Power-Over-Ethernet.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... The IK-WR01A from Toshiba is an IP-addressable, vandal-resistant 1/3-inch CCD dome camera with 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE), IP66 rating for dust and water resistance, analog BNC video output for hybrid integration with analog monitors and...

Panel integrates video, access control and monitoring.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... GE Infrastructure, Security's ACUVision panel 1.0 offers a single panel platform solution for access control, alarm monitoring and digital recording. Instead of a system that requires a separate access control panel, a separate digital video...

Mounts suit any application.(MARKETPLACE)
October 1, 2005... An expanded line of LCD and CRT mounts from Winsted suit virtually any application. The deep dual arm wall mount is ideal for LCD's up to 30 inches, uses a VESA mount, has a capacity of 40 lbs. and is available in black or silver. Additional...