Dealers and Integrators


The First Name in Driveway Alarms and Gate Openers Announces 38 Year Anniversary

The First Name in Driveway Alarms and Gate Openers Announces 38 Year Anniversary

Cartell driveway alarms were introduced in 1975 by Preferred Technologies Group.

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.

Featured

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

  • Why the Future of Video Security Is Happening Outside the Cloud

    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reasons. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. Read Now

New Products

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.