Dealers and Integrators


Cooper Notification Continues Tour At Higher Education Campuses

Cooper Notification recently announced additional dates and locations for its mass notification system (MNS) educational tour at university and college campuses across the United States.

ioimage Launches Video Analytics Education Seminars At ISC West

ioimage, provider of intelligent video appliances, recently announced that it is launching a unique series of “bite-size” video analytics seminars to be delivered on the trade show floor at the upcoming ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas April 2-4.

Inovonics Offers Wireless Security Seminar At ISC West

Inovonics, a provider of commercial grade wireless security, will be holding an educational seminar about wireless security, addressing the spectrum of technologies and applications, at the ISC West Café Theater in Las Vegas at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.

Intelligent Video Solution Helping To Reduce False Alarms

Arteco has announced an enhanced “Pop-Up” feature to its remote software ARTECO-LOGIC. When activated, the feature only displays video streams from cameras where security violations are taking place in real-time.

Playing It Straight

In the hit movie “Ocean’s 11,” Daniel Ocean and his crew succeed in robbing $160 million from the Bellagio casino. Ocean’s crew carries out that task by using a wide range of swindling skills and top-notch technological capabilities, not the least of which involves breaking into the casino’s video surveillance system. In the movie, the crew’s computer wiz physically taps into the system from the casino’s own server room.

A Way Out

They may not be as cutting edge as video analytics and other new security breakthroughs— but every building has them.

Home Security SOS

Monitored security is a $30 billion industry with approximately 24 percent household penetration and consistent year-over-year revenue growth.

HID Global, ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies Merge

HID Global recently announced that it has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG).



House Passes Bill Promoting Professional Installation Of Fire Alarm Technologies At Universities

Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill promoting the professional installation of fire alarm detection systems, or other fire prevention technologies in qualified student housing, dormitories and other university buildings.

Axis Communications Opens Training Center At U.S. Headquarters

Axis Communications recently announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art training center at its U.S. headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.

Out of the Box

Until recently, security professionals had three primary system infrastructures to implement— video, access control and alarm systems—and the sales channels supporting these systems had different paths. Those dealers with greater financial resources, which often accompanied higher sales volumes, dealt directly with manufacturers. Small-business dealers, which typically dealt with smaller systems, purchased through distributors.

On the Brink

Think about it. Two decades ago, cell phones were the size of bricks and could barely receive phone calls; today, they are wafer-thin and offer Internet access. Traveling to unknown destinations required detailed instructions scribbled on a notepad; today a car’s navigation system will direct the driver while the kids watch a DVD in the back seat.

Analog Sunset Date Less Than A Week Away

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is advising consumers and businesses to check with their security system providers to ensure continuation of service, as the February 18 Analog Cellular Sunset date approaches.

Milestone User Group Launched

Milestone Systems has recently announced the launch of the Milestone User Group.

Sound the Alarm

If you pick up any local employment guide, you cannot avoid seeing the many call centers with ads that read, “Customer service representatives wanted—immediate hire.” Why are these call centers continuously struggling with hiring and turnover?

Leaving a Legacy

The security industry is clearly ready for IP video surveillance. Network cameras have been around for more than a decade, and they can now be found everywhere. Furthermore, the latest megapixel cameras offer image quality that is not available with standard analog cameras. Network bandwidth is already faster today than it was just a few years ago. Processing speeds on PCs continue to get faster while hard drives and other storage options continue to get bigger— all with the cost of computers, generally, decreasing.

NBFAA, The Summit Group To Offer Slate Of Webinars

The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) recently announced that the association has teamed with The Summit Group to offer unique security industry-specific business training through interactive Webinars.

Pelco, AMAG Technology Partner To Integrate Digital Video, Access Control Systems

Pelco and AMAG Technology have partnered to create a complete product integration of video, access control, intrusion and visitor management, biometrics and other security and building management functions.

Bosch Communications Systems Offers Scholarships

In partnership with the NSCA Education Foundation, Bosch Communications Systems will offer two $2,500 scholarships this year in memory of Robert Bosch.

Halifax Group Announces Acquisition Of North American Video

The Halifax Group recently announced the acquisition of North American Video, an integrator of video surveillance and security systems.

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