Dealers & Integrators


Tri-Ed/Northern Video Distribution Acquires SGI

Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution is pleased to announce its acquisition of Security General International (SGI), a leading wholesale distributor of Security and Low Voltage products in the Southwest U.S.

March Networks Integrates Bosch IP Cameras with its Command Video Management Software

March Networks’ VMS software is now fully integrated with Bosch cameras, allowing organizations to maximize existing technology investments.

Online Technical Training Added to Arecont Vision University

Arecont Vision will now provide an online portal for reseller partner education, responding to the demand for the company’s popular Channel Partner Certification Programs (CPCP).

Survey Reveals US Retail Industry Lost Billions to Theft in 2011

The National Retail Security Survey shows that the U.S. retail industry lost more than $35 billion to theft in 2011. The survey also analyzes key loss prevention trends for retailers leading into the holiday season.

Samsung and Pivot3 Collaborate to Offer Turnkey Video Surveillance Solution

The partnership between the two companies will deliver innovation and reliability to security market.

Security In The Glades

Rob Hile’s security career started somewhat quietly, in sales and business development with a leading manufacturer of HVAC controls and security platforms.

ADT Debuts as Independent, Public Company

The ADT Corp. returned today to the public equity markets as an independent company after completing its spinoff from Tyco International Ltd.

How Security Dealers Can Deliver

Traditional systems that required heavy upfront IT infrastructure investments have given way to cloudbased systems.



The Missing Link

The importance of telecommunication companies on the security and home automation scene is becoming increasingly apparent as more end users become educated about the latest technology.

Lenel and Mercury Security Sign Contract for Access Control Hardware

Mercury Security Corporation has signed a long-term contract with Lenel Systems to provide access control hardware for use with the Lenel OnGuard® Total Security Platform.

VSS Monitoring Recognized as Industry's Leading NPB Provider

VSS Monitoring has earned the 2012 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the infrastructure packet broker market from Frost & Sullivan.

LG Electronics Launches Security Products Business in United States

Expanding its global security business to the U.S. market, LG Electronics today launched a new line of high-performance cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs) designed for fully integrated security solutions.

IP Video Tips

All NVR and hybrid recorders are not created equally. Every manufacturer has different CPU and throughput speed specifications.

Supporting PIV I Cards

When your physical access control system (PACS) manufacturer tells you its system supports PIV-I “end-to-end,” you might want to do some additional digging to make sure you both agree as to what that really means.

Selling A Proactive Approach

In the physical security industry, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure. No one knows that better than Laurie M. Morris, president of Warren Protective Services Ltd., headquartered in Toronto.

Training 101

Education isn’t just for college students. Everyone in the workforce can benefit from continuing to learn throughout their career—especially those of us in the fast-paced, highly technical field of security.

What Is New In Electronic Security Training

Unlike most things under the sun, there really is something new and exciting in electronic security training, and this new approach is poised to vastly improve formal training for those in the industry.

Into The Air

A few years back, a number of leading IP surveillance manufacturers got together to discuss the development of an organization that would promote and develop IP standards.

Fujitsu Launches PalmPartner Program

Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a provider of IT-based business solutions, including advanced technology products, biometric security, and digital media solutions, recently announced a new channel sales program called PalmPartner that is designed to educate and to provide technical, marketing and sales support for Fujitsu’s PalmSecure product resellers, technology partners and system integrators.

The Business of Branding

As any fan of Coca-Cola, Nike, Google or Apple knows, a strong brand presence can work wonders for a company. As a home security dealer, the right approach to branding can help you grow your business with both new leads and referrals. All it takes is a commitment to leverage your brand, clearly and consistently, as much as possible.

Featured

New Products

  • Hanwha QNO-7012R

    Hanwha QNO-7012R

    The Q Series cameras are equipped with an Open Platform chipset for easy and seamless integration with third-party systems and solutions, and analog video output (CVBS) support for easy camera positioning during installation. A suite of on-board intelligent video analytics covers tampering, directional/virtual line detection, defocus detection, enter/exit, and motion detection.

  • 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.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.