TAC, a provider of building automation and security solutions, will change its name and logo and fully become Schneider Electric in October 2009. Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has been the parent company of TAC since 2003.
Honeywell Life Safety has opened a new training center at its facility in Lincolnshire, Ill. Hands-on instruction on the latest fire alarm and gas detection systems from Notifier, Gamewell-FCI and Honeywell Analytics will be provided to distributors and customers currently utilizing these technologies.
Brink’s Home Security Holdings Inc. recently announced that it is changing the name of its home and business security offering to Broadview Security.
Intergraph, a provider of public safety and security solutions, and now a Cisco Video Surveillance Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Partner, will include Cisco video surveillance systems as part of its integrated security suite to offer advanced, comprehensive video assessment capabilities for the timely and effective response to threats and incidents.
Sonitrol recently announced that it is installing highly sophisticated access control and school security systems for the world’s largest Junior Achievement (JA) educational center -- the 59,500 square foot JA World’s Huizenga Center at Broward College in Coconut Creek, Fla.
videoNEXT, a provider of surveillance software and physical security information management (PSIM) solutions, recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Tech Data Corp. to deliver its family of IP security management software to the Mac OS channel.
Thermal security cameras -- cameras that make pictures and video from heat, not light -- are affordable, available and becoming a must-have technology for the serious security professional. To learn more about this exciting technology, Security Products sat down with Andy Teich, president of FLIR Systems’ Commercial Vision Systems division.
- By Andy Teich
- Jul 01, 2009
Technology is moving at an incredible pace all around us, and the security industry is no exception. New systems require experience working with not only cameras and card readers but also with information and networking technology. The successful setup and installation of today’s access control systems is likely to require the use of corporate bandwidth, along with a system integrator that understands the IT world.
- By Mike Painter
- Jul 01, 2009
The accelerating rate of partnerships taking place in the security industry is an attempt to address a fast-growing need for communications and interoperability between systems across an enterprise.
- By Len Friedman
- Jul 01, 2009
IBM recently announced the creation of one of the world's most advanced, integrated network video monitoring systems for Chicago's Navy Pier. The project increases video security capabilities at Navy Pier and integrates new and existing safety resources to safeguard people and property.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has announced that James M. Shannon has been elected to UL's board of trustees.
The Cayman Islands are a popular Caribbean getaway, so it’s not surprising that Owen Roberts International Airport is extremely busy for its size. Located on the southwest end of the largest island, Grand Cayman, the airport handles approximately 1 million passengers through its five boarding gates and facilitates 30,000 takeoffs and landings each year. The airport’s current 60,000-square-foot terminal has been welcoming passengers since 1985.
- By Anthony DeStefano
- Jun 24, 2009
HDcctv Alliance, the global security industry consortium established to manage technical standards for HDcctv equipment interoperability, announced recently that the organization is now open for membership sign up.
WYNIT, Inc. continues to grow its security products offerings with the addition Exacq Technologies to their supplier-partner roster.
Axis Communications recently announced that three of its courses have been recognized and accepted by BISCI for Continuing Education Credits and by the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) for Continuing Education Units.
PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced the addition of Videofied, a product of RSI Video Technologies, to their roster of vendors.
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has announced that its Von Duprin WS9827/9927 surface vertical rod exit device has been certified to meet the new 2009 International Building Code standards that address the design and construction for structures that have been designated as either hurricane or tornado shelters.
ESX has unveiled a program that gives manufacturers and service providers an opportunity to help integration and monitoring companies maximize revenues, profits and company value. It’s the Maximum Impact Awards.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jun 17, 2009
When Deb Makowski left her home for work, she could not have foreseen the impending danger that might have quietly taken her daughter’s life. Due to wintery conditions, carbon monoxide began to fill Makowski’s home as her daughter lay resting in bed. As the emergency situation developed, neither Makowski nor her daughter were able to detect the danger in their home, but they did not need to because Brink’s Home Security did.
The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) recently announced that ASG Security of Beltsville, Md. and Vector Security of Pittsburgh are co-hosting ESX 2009. As part of their hosting duties, both companies will contribute a number of their leading executives as presenters in the ESX conference program.