Dealers and Integrators


NFPA Launches Fire Sprinkler Initiative

The National Fire Protection Association has launched the Fire Sprinkler Initiative: Bringing Safety Home. The Fire Sprinkler Initiative will provide materials and resources to people and organizations working to encourage the adoption of requirements for automatic fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family homes.

Genetec, HID Global Announce Fargo Printer Partnership

Genetec recently announced that it has partnered with HID Global to provide a full line of Fargo brand card printing solutions for its IP access control solution, Synergis.

Monitronics Launches New Consumer Web Site

Monitronics recently announced the launch of its new customer-account interface, MyMonitronics, aimed at bolstering the company’s online service offerings.

Pivot3 Joins Milestone Solutions Partner Program, IP User Group

Pivot3 Inc. recently announced that the company has joined the Milestone Solutions Partner Program and the IP User Group as part of its international expansion.

New Michigan Jail To Feature Digital Video Surveillance Technology

A modern, new 250-bed jail will soon replace the currently overcrowded 98-bed facility in Midland County, Mich., and digital video surveillance technology from Panasonic System Solutions Company will boost security at the $25 million, 103,000-square foot facility.

Basler Cameras Supported By Milestone Systems

Basler Vision Technologies has teamed with Milestone Systems to integrate the Basler IP camera series with Milestone XProtect open platform IP video surveillance management software.

The Open-Standards Solution

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of security’s convergence with information technology is the arrival of open standards. For far too long, security systems have been dominated by proprietary equipment. This constrained the scope of product choice and limited what users could achieve with their security systems. could achieve with their security systems.

Intransa, Convergint Technologies Announce Sales Alliance

Intransa, a provider of physical security data management and video storage, and Convergint Technologies LLC, a North American systems integrator of electronic security, fire alarm, life safety and building automation systems, recently announced a new sales alliance.



ADI Launches New Identity Initiative

ADI announced recently the next step in its global strategy to support customers and vendors around the world. As part of this strategy, ADI will a launch a new global identity initiative that brings together all its businesses across the globe under one unified brand.

Bosch Announces Nearly 4,000 Customers Trained In 2008

Bosch Security Systems Inc. recently announced it trained nearly 4,000 customers in 2008 -- an increase of more than 40 percent compared with the number of people who participated in courses the previous year.

AMAG Technology Expands Professional Services Department

Continuing with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, AMAG Technology recently announced the expansion of the Professional Services Department.

CSAA Renews The Protection Bureau’s Five Diamond Certification

The Protection Bureau recently announced that The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) has renewed the company’s Five Diamond Certification.

IQinVision Announces Dates For IQsummit 2009

IQinVision recently announced a new program of educational and networking events for the IP security industry -- the IQsummit 2009 Series.

Milestone Partner Program Expands

As of 2009, Milestone is extending the Channel Partner Program to four levels of expertise, performance and support: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

Sonitrol Pacific Tacoma Named Company Of The Year By Local Sheriff’s Department

Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers in Washington state named Sonitrol Pacific Tacoma its Company of the Year in recognition of the company’s commitment to crime prevention during a dinner ceremony December 28.

IndigoVision Wins Top Scottish Business Award

IndigoVision was recently honored at an event which recognizes excellence amongst Scotland’s business community. At the 19th Annual Scottish Council for Development & Industry Awards for Exports & Enterprise, IndigoVision was awarded the Royal Bank of Scotland Award for ‘Outstanding International Achievements’.

Alarm Transmission Thwarts Burglary Attempt

AES Corp. received confirmation recently that their AES-IntelliNet MultiNet long-range mesh alarm communications system foiled a jewel heist attempt in Hemet, Calif.

Andrews International, Asvaco Form Partnership

Andrews International, a full service provider of security and risk mitigation services, and Asvaco, a provider of professional vulnerability assessment software, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive security and risk assessment service.

3VR Announces Integration With Digital Monitoring Products

3VR Security Inc. recently announced a new integration between the company’s intelligent video management platform and intrusion and access control solutions from Digital Monitoring Products (DMP).

StarDot Integrated With Exacq Technologies’ Video Management System

StarDot Technologies, a manufacturer of high-definition IP video cameras, is now integrated with Exacq Technologies Video Management System software, a digital video surveillance solution.

Featured

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    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages. Read Now

    • Industry Events
  • Industry Embraces Mobile Access, Biometrics and AI

    A combination of evolving workplace dynamics, technology innovation and new user expectations is changing how people enter and interact with physical spaces. Access control is at the heart of these changes. Combined with biometrics and AI, mobile access control has become increasingly crucial for deploying entry solutions that are seamless, secure and adaptive to user needs. Read Now

  • Sustainable Video Solution Delivered for Landmark City of London Office Development

    An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives. Read Now

  • DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy

    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. Read Now

New Products

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    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.

  • 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.

  • ResponderLink

    ResponderLink

    Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global leader in gunshot detection solutions, has introduced ResponderLink, a groundbreaking new 911 notification service for gunshot events. ResponderLink completes the circle from detection to 911 notification to first responder awareness, giving law enforcement enhanced situational intelligence they urgently need to save lives. Integrating SDS’s proven gunshot detection system with Noonlight’s SendPolice platform, ResponderLink is the first solution to automatically deliver real-time gunshot detection data to 911 call centers and first responders. When shots are detected, the 911 dispatching center, also known as the Public Safety Answering Point or PSAP, is contacted based on the gunfire location, enabling faster initiation of life-saving emergency protocols.