Dealers & Integrators


Alta dt Data Technologies

IntervalZero and Alta Data Technologies Form Avionics Partnership

The partnership will allow customers to easily develop real-time MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC applications for Windows platforms.

Samsung

Samsung Plans Two-Day IP Training Sessions Across U.S. and Canada

Samsung plans to address the growing channel need for IP technical expertise by hosting an IP Institute for industry professionals.

G4S Joins Coporate Partnership Program Supports IACLEA

G4S Joins Corporate Partnership Program Supports IACLEA and Campus Public Safety

The G4S partnership, under a program developed to honor IACLEA’s 50 years of service, will support initiatives to enhance campus public safety at higher education institutions around the world.

SIA and SecuritySpecifiers.com Announce Collaborative Effort

SIA and SecuritySpecifiers.com Join Forces at ISC West

The Security Industry Association (SIA), a trade group for businesses in the electronic and physical security market and SecuritySpecifiers.com, an online resource for security designers, consultants, and specifiers, recently announced their working relationship to co-promote their organizations' goals and activities.

SimplexGrinnell Acquires Certified Fire Protection

SimplexGrinnell, a Tyco International company in fire and life safety, recently announced the acquisition of privately held Certified Fire Protection, Inc., a fire suppression company in the greater Atlanta area.

Home Security and Surveillance Made Easy

New $150 Wi-Fi Video Camera Provides Simple Solution for Home Security

Samsung Techwin America, a leader in consumer video monitoring and security products, has made home security even more accessible with the introduction of its Wi-Fi IP SmartCam™.

Training and Partnerships

Training and Partnerships

Nearly 1,000 U.S. security dealers rely on AlarmWATCH Inc., a UL/2050, SCIF- and IQ-certified central monitoring station, for its state-of-the-art monitoring and redundant back-up systems; but that’s not what you’ll typically hear them rave about the most.

Consumers Demand Mobility

Consumers Demand Mobility

Ask any long-running business in any industry about the key to longevity, and it’s a fair bet that most will list good customer service at the top of the list.



Creating a Killer Referral System

Creating a Killer Referral System

One of the quickest ways to double your security business and get better quality clientele is to have systems in place that put your clients to work for you—systems that generate referrals.

A System of Support

A System of Support

In today’s ever-evolving security landscape, the “next best thing” often eclipses the importance of the fundamentals. Even as new interactive services and home control systems are introduced, at its core home security in particular relies on dependable systems, fast response and, as always, good customer service.

Top Seller Misperceptions

As the public markets gyrate and the mergers and acquisition market becomes more attractive, it’s worth noting some common misconceptions of sellers in private equity deals that might railroad your deal.

D-Link Joins Forces with Tri-Ed Northern Video to Offer IP Surveillance Solutions

D-Link, the cost-effective, standards-based unified networking solutions provider for small business and medium enterprise IT environments, recently announced a partnership with Tri-Ed / Northern Video, North American independent security distributor.

Infinova Announces Acquisition of March Networks

Infinova (Canada) Ltd., a subsidiary of majority U.S.-owned Infinova, a global provider of complete video surveillance solutions headquartered in Monmouth Junction, N.J., has entered into an agreement to acquire March Networks Corporation, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions and the market leader in DVR/NVR sales in the U.S., based in Ottawa, Ontario, for approximately $90.1 million Canadian.

SIA and ESA Support Tax Withholding Repeal

Intended to increase tax compliance by government contractors, this unprecedented withholding requirement would have dramatically increased administrative costs and information reporting for vendors and their agency customers.

Security in Review

One of the most encouraging findings from Memoori’s 3rd annual report “The Physical Security Business in 2011” is that this industry has outperformed most peers and, despite a troubled economic climate, has increased revenues and profitability while merger and acquisitions have surged by more than double in the last two years to $9.847 billion.

3i-MIND and iJET Partner in the Software Solutions Market

In today’s world, theft, espionage, the discrediting of corporate reputations and other disruptive activities are carried out on social networks and in public forums online. As a result, operational risk reduction requires a combination of subject matter expertise and open-source tools. Without one or the other, corporate security officers and their teams lose the upper hand in the battle against threats to their people and operations. This is the premise behind the integration of OpenMIND in iJET’s existing solution set.

VSI NAD

Vector Security Celebrates 20th Anniversary with New National Service Center

Vector Security's new National Service Center provides additional space, technology review labs and increased customer communications.

McAfee Highlights Discrepancy Between Data Center Security Perceptions and Reality

McAfee recently released the results of a survey conducted by Gabriel Consulting Group (GCG), an independent analyst firm, showing a serious disconnect between security perceptions and reality among IT Enterprise security managers.

OnSSI Partners with Seneca Hardware

Seneca 's xVault server is optimized for use with Ocularis, OnSSI's flagship video surveillance software.

Featured

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    Organizations are realizing that their greatest vulnerability often comes from within – their own people. Human error remains a significant factor in cybersecurity breaches, making it imperative for organizations to address human risk effectively. As a result, security awareness training (SAT) has emerged as a cornerstone in this endeavor because it offers a multifaceted approach to managing human risk. Read Now

  • The Stage is Set

    The security industry spans the entire globe, with manufacturers, developers and suppliers on every continent (well, almost—sorry, Antarctica). That means when regulations pop up in one area, they often have a ripple effect that impacts the entire supply chain. Recent data privacy regulations like GDPR in Europe and CPRA in California made waves when they first went into effect, forcing businesses to change the way they approach data collection and storage to continue operating in those markets. Even highly specific regulations like the U.S.’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) can have international reverberations – and this growing volume of legislation has continued to affect global supply chains in a variety of different ways. Read Now

  • Access Control Technology

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Webinars

New Products

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file. 3

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols. 3

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction. 3