AlliedBarton Security Services and The Blackstone Group recently announced a definitive agreement under which the private equity fund managed by The Blackstone Group will acquire AlliedBarton.
SecurityNet, an international network of leading independent system integrators offering clients a single, responsible source for meeting all electronic security needs, recently announced the addition of four new members.
Information security is a top priority for many organizations. Increasing security concerns regarding the use of hand-held devices, mobile and remote workers, VoIP technology and a host of other issues affect almost every organization. Yet a recent study indicates that the individuals responsible for maintaining data and network security may not have the skills to do so.
- By John Venator
- Jul 14, 2008
The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) presented the association’s annual Leadership Awards during the 2008 Summer Conference, including chapter awards, the President’s Award and leadership recognition awards of committee chairs and the association’s Executive Committee.
ADI, a global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, recently announced it will host an Outdoor Perimeter Protection Week from Monday, July 28 to Friday, Aug. 1 at branches across the country.
For the third year running, Lenel Systems International has claimed top honors from industry peer Axis Communications by being named the company’s “Total Solution Partner of the Year.”
Stanley Convergent Security Solutions recently announced the purchase of the retail branch business from National Guardian Security Services located in Norwalk, Conn.
Honeywell recently launched The Security Channel, a dynamic new Web site featuring a wide selection of videos that showcase the newest security technologies, introduce viewers to leading industry personalities and examine real-world security projects
In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of installing home fire sprinkler systems and to honor America’s service men and women, Tyco Fire & Building Products donated a Rapid Response Home Fire Sprinkler System to a house built in Ross Township, Pa., for veteran Spc. James Fair by Homes for Our Troops.
Drug store giant Walgreens has just completed installing and networking Ionit Technologies Inc.’s DVR system to monitor, manage and protect more than 6,200 stores, facilities and distribution centers around the country.
- By Brent Hamachek
- Jul 01, 2008
Trango Broadband Wireless, a developer of licensed and unlicensed microwave wireless solutions, recently announced a schedule of monthly training sessions to be held at the company’s Poway, Calif., facility just minutes from downtown San Diego.
When many security professionals think of thermal security cameras, they think of exotic cameras with long-range, high-resolution performance that can cost as much as a nice car and feature applications befitting their high-end status: border security, huge industrial facilities and the like.
Bosch Security Systems and NetApp Inc., have formed a strategic, global partnership to capitalize on the rapid development of the IP video surveillance market. Under terms of the agreement, Bosch will sell and support cobranded NetApp storage devices as part of its CCTV portfolio.
ScanSource Security, a sales unit of ScanSource Inc., and distributor of electronic security products, was recently named Newcomer of the Year in North America by Axis Communications at the company’s annual awards dinner.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently hailed Senate passage of The Local Preparedness Acquisition Act, legislation extending cooperative purchasing to GSA Schedule 84.
PSA Security Network honored vendors who delivered exceptional service, support, and products to PSA member companies in the past year during the Vendor Appreciation Awards Banquet at the 2008 PSA-TEC.
Traditionally, security alarm systems used fixed telephone lines to pass information from the security alarm panel to a central monitoring facility. Today, however, that communication is increasingly being delegated to a digital cellular link. ABI Research forecasts that the 2007 number of just fewer than 2.5 million wireless security alarm connections will increase to more than 7.5 million in 2013.
Von Duprin, an Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies brand, will celebrate its centennial year throughout 2008. With a 230,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, Von Duprin continues its uninterrupted 100-year tradition of life safety and security products. Festivities are planned throughout the year and will include multiple customer and employee events.
Members of the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) took their messages direct to the nation’s capitol during the association’s second Day on Capitol Hill, in a successful grassroots effort to educate national legislators about the concerns of electronic life safety and security professionals.
While every individual and organization that provides security products or services will have their spin on what security is and how to achieve the desired level, the truth is, security is essentially an unachievable outcome. A common definition of security is, “freedom from danger, fear and anxiety.” Security defined as such is, therefore, unattainable.
- By Kevin McDonald
- Jun 02, 2008