Dealers and Integrators


Navigating the Technology Landscape

Navigating the Technology Landscape

Why an experienced integrator is essential to your security strategy.

A Strategic Edge

A Strategic Edge

Some equipment vendors can be hesitant when financing their customers. However, vendor financing is a significant way to gain a strategic advantage over the competition.

An American Dream

An American Dream

Everyone loves a good story, especially if there is a bit of patriotism, some struggle and a sprinkle of romance. And, throw in a flight from communist dictatorship to America, it might mean tears to your eyes.

Raising Money

An electronic security and fire alarm company can be a great business for many reasons, including the ability to be successful at a range of company sizes or the fact that barriers to entry can be fairly low.

No Phone Calls Necessary

No Phone Calls Necessary

The success of ASAP didn’t happen overnight. In fact, there have been several efforts to help deal with alarm monitoring over the past 20 years.

Looking forward for business

Looking Forward for Business

In the world of product distribution, Tri-Ed Distribution means business. In fact, President and CEO Pat Comunale is so excited about the security industry’s future, he plans to bring five, recently-acquired, data solutions centers into the security vertical.

Smart Technology

Traditionally, homebuyers have been most interested in modern kitchens or high-tech home features. And for most homebuyers, a lock was just that… a lock.

Secura Key Launches 2 Door Access Control Panel with Ethernet

Secura Key Launches 2 Door Access Control Panel with Ethernet

Redesign was driven by ACP’s 16-bit Hitachi main processor unit becoming obsolete.



Circuit of the Americas Hosts Formula One with Community

Circuit of the Americas Hosts Formula One with Community

Race control systems, and basic audio and video systems, were chosen to upgrade and/or supplement the A/V systems in many areas.

Bosch Engineer Recognized as an Important Inventor

Bosch Engineer Recognized as an Important Inventor

William DiPoala recognized alongside Robert Bosch and the inventor of the high-voltage, magneto ignition system.

Twitter Tracks Users for Sake of Social Media Ads

Twitter Tracks Users for Sake of Social Media Ads

New off-site tracking is Twitter’s way of relaying information to advertisers to create customized ads.

comCables Releases New Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable

comCables Releases New Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable

100 MHz plenum cable is installer-friendly and its performance exceeds its 100 MHz rating.

Advanced Technology Video Announces the 700TVL LD72 and LV72 Series Mini Domes

Advanced Technology Video Announces the 700TVL LD72 and LV72 Series Mini Domes

New LD72 and LV72 lines are a natural extension to the popular ATV LD62 and LV62 (600TVL) series products.

Honeywell Adds Advantage Security Integration to First Alert Professional Dealer Network

Honeywell Adds Advantage Security Integration to First Alert Professional Dealer Network

Security systems integrator provides life safety and security solutions to greater Houston area.

Vicon Launches Spanish Language Website for Customers in Latin America

Vicon Launches Spanish Language Website for Customers in Latin America

Site provides product information and literature, system design tools, video tutorials, webinars, white papers, and case studies.

Polaroid Flagship NVR will Support 250 Cameras

Polaroid Flagship NVR will Support 250 Cameras

Unpack it and it’s ready to record and playback – instantly.

SIA Standards to Launch SNMP MIB Project

SIA Standards to Launch SNMP MIB Project

Effort will define security-specific set of attributes.

Cheating Wars in the Classroom

Cheating Wars in the Classroom

High tech may give students unfair advantage.

American Technologies Network Corp Launches Weekly Facebook Product Giveaway

American Technologies Network Corp Launches Weekly Facebook Product Giveaway

“The Digital Night Vision Giveaway” begins today, July 1, 2013.

Featured

  • Integration Imagination: The Future of Connected Operations

    Security teams that collaborate cross-functionally and apply imagination and creativity to envision and design their ideal integrated ecosystem will have the biggest upside to corporate security and operational benefits. Read Now

  • Smarter Access Starts with Flexibility

    Today’s workplaces are undergoing a rapid evolution, driven by hybrid work models, emerging smart technologies, and flexible work schedules. To keep pace with growing workplace demands, buildings are becoming more dynamic – capable of adapting to how people move, work, and interact in real-time. Read Now

  • Trends Keeping an Eye on Business Decisions

    Today, AI continues to transform the way data is used to make important business decisions. AI and the cloud together are redefining how video surveillance systems are being used to simulate human intelligence by combining data analysis, prediction, and process automation with minimal human intervention. Many organizations are upgrading their surveillance systems to reap the benefits of technologies like AI and cloud applications. Read Now

  • The Future is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

  • Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Utah Valley University Shooting

    Charlie Kirk, a popular conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot during an on-campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah Read Now

New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.