Security Distributing & Marketing articles from September 2006

Security Distributing & Marketing archives from September 2006

Bringing the outside in: perimeter security moves to the industry's forefront.(Editorial)
September 1, 2006... This summer I had the unique experience of watching a performance of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, a Navy flight demonstration squadron, at Chicago's Air & Water show over Lake Michigan. To witness their graceful and daring maneuvers--such as...

Pedaling cross country for a cure.(INSIDER)
September 1, 2006... "Over the past few years, I've had a number of really close friends who either had [cancer] themselves and in a couple of cases actually died, and in other cases they've had it and are survivors," related Ken Smith, president of Custom...

ASG to host 6th annual Security Summit and Expo.(INSIDER)
September 1, 2006... ASG, Seattle, an independent integrator of state-of-the-art security solutions, announced the sixth annual ASG Security Summit & Expo at Qwest Field on Oct. 19, 2006. The expo is a unique forum for companies from every industry to learn about...

Insider exclusive: monitoring scorecard; Update on verified response.(verified response of security alarms to reduce false dispatches by law enforcement agencies)
September 1, 2006... Verified response policies and ordinances continue to gain attention across the United States. SDM will bring you regular updates of the issue. This month, SDM examines two cities and the state of their alarm response, as well as an updated...

Funding provider offers financing program for small to midsize dealer.(Alarm Financial Services Inc. )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Alarm Financial Services Inc. (AFS), San Francisco, launched a financing program for security alarm dealers with loans and lines of credit from $150,000 to $1,000,000. The program is aimed at dealers who want to finance acquisitions,...

Delta Turnstile Controls adds five manufacturer reps.(INSIDER)
September 1, 2006... Delta Turnstile Controls, Concord, Calif., announced agreements with five manufacturer representatives, covering specific regions in the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. firms are Jones Marketing, in the Ohio and Western Pa. markets; Summit Sales...

Custom installer launches Web site for distributed audio system.(INSIDER)
September 1, 2006... Niles Audio Corp., Miami, announced the launch of its IntelliControl ICS (Integrated Control Solutions) Web site. The latest offering from Niles, IntelliControl ICS is a whole-house distributed audio system that accommodates today's popular...

Lamberti and Griswold awarded CSP designation.(TOA Electronics Inc.'s Allan R. Lamberti, and Apryl Griswold gets Certified Sales Professional designation)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... TOA Electronics Inc., South San Francisco, Calif., announced that Allan R. Lamberti, director of sales, and Apryl Griswold, regional sales manager, have been awarded the Certified Sales Professional (CSP) designation after successfully...

AVAD to host Designer Boot Camps.(INSIDER)
September 1, 2006... AVAD, LLC, Van Nuys, Calif., a distributor of custom home electronics products, will host six, two-day Designer Boot Camps at several AVAD locations nationwide through November. The six, two-day workshops are for technicians who design home...

VoIP consumer notification considered.(INSIDER)
September 1, 2006... Part of the message has been heard by Congress about consumer notification of potential alarm malfunctions when switching to Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) telephone equipment, but not all of it. Bills pending in Congress currently...

ADT Security Services.(NEWS Briefs)
September 1, 2006... ADT Security Services, Boca Raton, Fla., was one of the select companies to receive top honors at the Sears Holdings' 2005 Partners in Progress awards. ADT, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, received the awards for Supplier of the Year and...

Bosch Security Systems.(NEWS Briefs)
September 1, 2006... Bosch Security Systems, Fairport, N.Y., announced that Jack McNamara, senior fire product manager, has been named chairman of the National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) signaling, protection and communication product group. He has...

Infinova.(NEWS Briefs)
September 1, 2006... Infinova appointed Jim Valenza as sales engineer for Arizona and New Mexico. Infinova also appointed Forrest Boyd as sales engineer for the south central U.S. region. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Vicon Industries Inc.(NEWS Briefs)
September 1, 2006... Vicon Industries Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., appoints Marjorie Gurwin as Vicon's director of marketing. Gurwin will oversee all of Vicon's domestic marketing programs and lend some support to international initiatives. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

TOA Electronics Inc.(NEWS Briefs)
September 1, 2006... TOA Electronics Inc., South San Francisco, Calif., manufacturer of commercial audio and security products, has appointed Nightingale Rep Associates to represent their growing line of security products in the Rocky Mountain area. Nightingale Rep...

Emergency 24.(Deanna Blair appointed)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Emergency 24, Chicago, a national wholesale monitoring provider, announced Deanna Blair as the branch manager for the company's West Coast central station located in the Los Angeles area. In addition to managing the branch, Blair will be...

CapitalSource.(NEWS Briefs)
September 1, 2006... CapitalSource, Chevy Chase, Md., a commercial finance company, moved their St. Louis office location to 7733 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 1300, St. Louis, 63105. The company has a network of 23 offices across the country.

Panasonic Security Systems.(NEWS Briefs)
September 1, 2006... Panasonic Security Systems' WV-CS954 unitized day/night color dome camera received a Silver IDEA Award. The 2006 Industrial Design Excellence Award competition is co-sponsored by the Industrial Designers Society of American and BusinessWeek to...

ASIS International.(TRADE Show NEWS)
September 1, 2006... The ASIS International 52nd annual seminar and exhibits will be held Sept. 25-28, 2006 at the San Diego Convention Center. This year's show will offer more than 150 high-quality, insightful education sessions of interest and importance to...

ISC East.(TRADE Show NEWS)
September 1, 2006... ISC East will take place October 24-25, 2006 in New York, N.Y. at the Jacob Javits Center. Vendors include ASSA ABLOY, Bosch, DSC, Honeywell Security, IR Security & Safety, NAPCO Security Group, Panasonic, Pelco, and Tyco. Since returning...

Hold harmless provision is not against public policy.(SECURITY and the LAW)
September 1, 2006... An insurance company filed a lawsuit against the security company that installed and monitored a sprinkler alarm on premises owned by the cross-defendant after a fire occurred on the insurance company's premises. The security company named its...

Five-minute tech quiz.(data security)
September 1, 2006... Skill-Sharpener on Remote Monitoring Remote monitoring can enhance the overall effectiveness of a security system by providing off-site notification of events to a remote monitoring center and even pagers or wireless data devices. To see if...

How to properly drill an aluminum door frame.(kinks and hints)
September 1, 2006... One of the most time-consuming processes alarm installers perform is drilling a hole in the perfect spot. First, use a level and/or square to mark the perfect spot, select the right drill bit and proceed to drill your hole. But what is on...

CMOS moves into high-performance security space.(KINKS & HINTS)
September 1, 2006... The usual path is for technology to move from high-end applications down to mass production as it becomes less expensive to implement. Bucking that trend are commercial security cameras where CMOS sensors, currently used in consumer video...

Creative solutions to outdoor security problems: whatever the weather, systems that secure facility perimeters and outdoor areas have to be extremely reliable and exceedingly effective. Using technology that makes installations run smoother is a great plus.(Cover story)
September 1, 2006... Outdoor perimeter security installations can be some of the most challenging, especially for security dealers and systems integrators who are new to them. Real-world experience frequently is the most valuable when dealing with the necessity of...

Video analytics: working smart for your client; Understanding how video analytic systems work can help you select a system that will add tremendous power to your client's security system.
September 1, 2006... Although virtually every video surveillance system is equipped with a viewing monitor, the plain fact is that security personnel often do not react to real-time security breaches or events because hours of staring at the system's monitors have...

More than just a pretty picture: sell customers integrated ID systems that can locate people with pinpoint accuracy and save lives in an emergency.
September 1, 2006... Don't let your customers buy an ID card system after you leave--sell them one that does more than just makes pretty name tags. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The days of the stand-alone machine that produces name tags or photo IDs should be...

How better wiring can improve your access jobs: installers understand the savings from pulling assemblies of four access control cables at once. But can manufacturers build their access control systems around standardized cable bundles?
September 1, 2006... As more and more companies consider their exposure to liability, business operators are turning to electronic access control systems to provide a measure of security against having the wrong person enter their facility and cause harm or damage....

IP video installations: solutions for common problems; System design got you stumped? Check out these remedies for common obstacles, such as not having enough switch ports, using alternative PoE-enabled cameras, and reducing bandwidth using 'edge' recording.
September 1, 2006... As video surveillance systems are being increasingly connected to TCP/IP networks, issues arise that call for practical and innovative applications and deployments of devices. Culled from many training sessions led by the author, the following...

For what it's worth: prices paid for alarm companies are in line with true values--but where will they go from here?
September 1, 2006... Right now is one of the best times to sell an alarm company that the industry has seen in recent years. After a period of declining values in the early part of this decade, average selling prices have picked up significantly. Alarm companies,...

The best & the brightest: resources for training technicians and project managers in the era of integrated systems.
September 1, 2006... As security systems have become more complete, and with systems that integrate video surveillance, access control and intrusion protection on the rise, the need for skilled technicians and project managers is greater than ever. Proper training...

2006 guide to authorized dealer programs: authorized dealer programs offer unique features and benefits to security dealers.
September 1, 2006... Editor's note: this information is based on a survey sent to dealer companies. If you are aware of an authorized dealer program that should be included on this list please contact SDM at (630) 694-4386 or mcfaddenm@bnpmedia.com and we will make...

Church doors unlocked remotely over the Internet: remote access system provides clues to break-in.(Bethel United Church of Christ installs access control system from Brivo Systems Inc.)
September 1, 2006... An access control system that can be operated remotely helps a church provide entrance without its employees being on-site and also helped provide information about a break-in. The Bethel United Church of Christ, Elmhurst, Ill., had a small...

Getting to know SecurityNet: global reach for systems integrator network.(integration intelligence & issues)(Interview)
September 1, 2006... SecurityNet, created in 1993, is an organization of independent systems integrators, primarily North America-based, but also with several international members. The organization's 16 members collaborate in serving large businesses and other...

Economical solution for access control.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Kaba Access Control's E-Plex 2000 series is an economical solution for access control combining the strength, simplicity and reliability of the company's Simplex locks with the enhanced security and convenience of electronic access control. The...

Management tools improve application.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Brivo Systems has released Version 7.0 of the Brivo ACS WebService application. The software now supports up to 50 custom fields for tracking information associated with users defined in the user directory. New management tools include the...

Dome camera is weatherproof.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The KPC-WDR470C, wide-dynamic-range vandalproof dome camera from KT & C is weatherproof and features a 1/3-inch Sony vertical double density CCD. The camera also has a f2.5-6.0mm varifocal lens, 480 TV lines, dual voltage DC12/AC24 and optional...

DVR stores 2 terabytes.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Honeywell's Rapid Eye Multi-Media DSP, is a 16-channel DVR that simultaneously records, searches, and transmits live and recorded video, audio, and data transactions. Benefits of the system include superior live video images, dramatically...

Network camera requires no on-site PC.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The IK-WB15A network camera from Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Products is designed for IP network video surveillance and remote monitoring applications. It boasts a professional-grade feature set that includes crisp 1280 X 960 resolution...

Emergency phones can be wireless.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Talk-A-Phone's 8-Channel Voice-over IP Interface unit allows emergency phones to be used wirelessly over an IP data network and integrates seamlessly with existing VoIP phone systems. The VoIP units update safety and security in both campuses...

Alarm reporting options need no land line.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... NetLink and StarLink products from Napco Security Systems are new alarm reporting options designed to go with the trend in the VoIP/no-phone line residential market. When subscribers eliminate their traditional "telco" phone lines in favor of...

Campuses, condos, dealers can use receivers.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... DSC has built upon the lineage of its Sur-Gard monitoring station receivers to produce the System II single-line IP receiver. The receiver is intended for proprietary applications such as college/university campuses, gated...

Emergency evacuation system gets UL approval.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Gamewell-FCI's expandable emergency evacuation system E3 Series, is approved by Underwriters Laboratories' (UL) for controlling smoke throughout a building/ structure per the ninth edition of UL code 864. As an approved system for smoke...

Security platform uses biometric data.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The OnGuard 2006 security platform from Lenel Systems International is capable of digital audio content analysis. The platform features a highly secure elevator and floor access solution, physical and logical access using biometric data,...

Tiny video camera center of system.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The RSI-1000 security system features a tiny video camera that reveals what is happening with any alert. An advanced digital infrared motion detector is integrated with a digital video camera and infrared illuminators. The motion sensor detects...

Electronic object tracker supports Vicon dome cameras.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The unmanned object tracking and motion detection solution Close View supports Vicon Surveyor VFT dome cameras. The system is attractive for unmanned video surveillance of parking lots, car dealerships, warehouses, factories, hotels,...

Holders keep doors open.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Rixson offers the Model 900 Series magnetic holders for sliding and rolling doors as vandal-resistant extension pieces and hazardous location models. Features include triple voltage coil of 12 DC, 24 AC/DC and 120 AC, low amperage draw of 0.02...

PC-based system graphically displays fire events.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The IFP-Net fire system manager from Silent Knight is a PC-based system that works with the manufacturer's intelligent analog/ addressable fire control panels, the IFP-1000 and the IFP-100. It features an easy-to-use interface that allows users...

XML developers kit allows systems to communicate.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The XML developers kit from AMAG Technology is an optional module used with the company's enterprise and professional security management systems to enable the development of programs that can control and exchange information with the security...

Rack mounting kit available for larger monitors.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... A rack mounting kit for use with Winsted LCD/3 consoles is offered for larger LCD monitors. The flat screen mounting kit includes a detachable mounting bracket for LCD monitors and LCD swivel mount. The two mounts allow larger monitors to be...

Supervised wireless allows flexibility.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Two-way supervised wireless provides built-in device testing, simple zone programming and excellent range while integrating with the DMP command processor panels and other hardwired devices. No additional wiring is required to install new...

Boards create better CCTV DVRs.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The MPEG-4 CCTV DVR boards from ExacQ Technologies Inc., are designed to create higher-performance, lower-cost and smaller footprint CCTV DVRs. The board incorporates on-board hardware compression and decompression for enterprise-class...

Digital video recorder designed for small, medium-sized businesses.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The HRDE 4x4 four-channel digital video recorder is designed specifically for small- to medium-sized businesses. Its structural design allows four audio channels to match four video channels. Applications include production shops, service...

Versatile telephone entry system engineered with flexibility.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The Elite EL2000 telephone entry system from Chamberlain Professional Products is engineered for gated communities, apartment buildings, condo complexes, office parks and commercial sites. It accepts up to 2,000 flexible directory or access...

USB key adjusts lights, temperature and security.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... A USB key that plugs into any computer with a USB port directly communicates through the secure Ethernet port on an Home Automation home control system, giving homeowners the ability to check and adjust lights, security, temperatures and more....

Serial port unnecessary for ATMs, pos purchases.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... From GE Security, the ProBridge with Ethernet, or PBe, captures ATM or point-of-sale (POS) transaction text and associates it with recorded video without needing a serial port or its associated wiring costs. When connected to an installed...

Compact cameras fit most standard housings.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The SNC-CS10 and SNC-CS11 compact network cameras from Sony offer progressive scan CCDs and Advanced DSP technology while fitting into most standard camera housings. The SNC-CS11 also is capable of Power over Ethernet. Both produce...

Integrated dome system combines with network.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The Spectra III EVS (Endura Video System) combines an integrated dome system with Endura, a network-based video security solution from Pelco. The system offers the most demanded features of the Spectra III Series dome system, including built-in...

Dome camera offers full range of options.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Nuvico's EasyView dome camera features an innovatively designed, patent pending, 3-axis gimbal mechanism that gives users the ability to adapt to any surroundings. The series has a full range of color camera options including high resolution,...

Software is an open video management platform.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The AMAG Video Management software option is an open video management platform for video servers, digital video recorders and IP cameras. The open platform allows integration of video servers, DVRs and IP cameras with market-leading DVRs to...

Network video recorder grows with customer.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The DigitalSENTRY network video recorder from Integral Technologies is a turnkey hardware and software solution featuring software that manages video from IP cameras and converters exclusively via an Ethernet connection. It is offered in four-...

One circuit board does it all.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The MS-9050UD addressable control panel from Fire-Lite Alarms is a fire alarm control panel (FACP) and a digital alarm communicator/transmitter (DACT) in one circuit board. The DACT transmits system status to a central station via the public...

Outdoor substations expand intercom system.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... TOA Electronics Inc. expands its N-8000 Series IP network intercom system with two new outdoor substations. The Q-N8540WP outdoor IP substation and Q-N8050WP outdoor substation are designed with silicon-coated circuit boards to withstand...

Smart switches available.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Home Automation Inc. has added three switches to its HLC line. HLC smart switches allow the setting of elegant lighting scenes for each room without the use of complicated software programs. The new switches include a 1000W, 1500W and 2400W...

Printer/encoder prints larger badges.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... The HDP600 CR100 card printer/encoder from Fargo Electronics prints full images over the edges on CR-100 (3.88 by 2.63-in.) cards. The larger card size and over-the-edge printing allow for bigger photos for faster and more accurate...

Digital video server can collect video from four analog inputs.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2006... Vicon Industries Inc. is offering the KTX-4 digital video server, a four-channel, 120 fps digital video server powered by ViconNet. Each can collect video from up to four analog inputs. Streamed video is then sent over the network for storage...

Tyco Fire & Security.(SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Tyco Fire & Security's Software House [R] C*CURE 9000 [R] event management system transcends traditional access control through convergence and systems interoperability. C*CURE 9000 provides greater situational awareness by integrating core...

Your stake in standards.(Security Industry Association )
September 1, 2006... Security industry standards are in a constant state of transformation and the Security Industry Association (SIA) is at the forefront, producing standards that enable the exchange of information between disparate systems and components. A...