Dealers and Integrators


EMI Security Products Forms National Distributor Network

EMI Security Products, a division of Mayville Products Corp., recently announced the availability of its well-known line of Magnum and Mini Magnum camera housings through national distributors.

HID Global Launches IT Channel Program

HID Global recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.

GE Security Named Video Surveillance Solutions Company Of The Year

Based on its recent analysis of the video surveillance market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes GE Security with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Video Surveillance Solutions Company of the year.

NBFAA Forms Political Action Committee

The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association has formed a political action committee to support U.S. congressional candidates who are advocates of issues and legislation for the electronic life safety and security industry.

Panasonic Security Systems Showcases Variety Of Surveillance Solutions

Panasonic Security Systems is showcasing its growing array of video surveillance solutions for every platform at Booth 19105 during ISC West.

A Double-edged Sword

Securing an entire network at a finite number of ingress points simply does not offer the risk mitigation companies need.

Look to the Future

Over the past decade, the security industry has gone through significant changes, driven by the times we live in, technology and end users.

More in Store

Many organizations now require that CCTV video images are recorded and archived continuously from all cameras for 90 days or more. In large systems, this can create a significant storage requirement. The issue is compounded by users wanting to store video at the highest quality and maximum frame rate, particularly in homeland security and law enforcement applications where CCTV footage is required for evidential purposes.



HSM Electronic Protection Services Changes Name, Brand

HSM Electronic Protection Services Inc. (HSM) recently announced the formation of Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc., combining Stanley Systems Integration (SI) and HSM, a move that acknowledges the market need to advance to beyond just alarm systems and realign to accommodate the integration of security systems with IT infrastructure.

AlliedBarton Security Services Receives National Recognition For Training Programs

AlliedBarton Security Services, a provider of highly trained security personnel, recently earned national recognition for its training programs for the third consecutive year on Training magazine’s Top 125 list and for its leadership development practices with the Corporate University Xchange and ASTD Excellence in Practice Awards.

Cooper Notification Continues Tour At Higher Education Campuses

Cooper Notification recently announced additional dates and locations for its mass notification system (MNS) educational tour at university and college campuses across the United States.

ioimage Launches Video Analytics Education Seminars At ISC West

ioimage, provider of intelligent video appliances, recently announced that it is launching a unique series of “bite-size” video analytics seminars to be delivered on the trade show floor at the upcoming ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas April 2-4.

Inovonics Offers Wireless Security Seminar At ISC West

Inovonics, a provider of commercial grade wireless security, will be holding an educational seminar about wireless security, addressing the spectrum of technologies and applications, at the ISC West Café Theater in Las Vegas at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.

Intelligent Video Solution Helping To Reduce False Alarms

Arteco has announced an enhanced “Pop-Up” feature to its remote software ARTECO-LOGIC. When activated, the feature only displays video streams from cameras where security violations are taking place in real-time.

Playing It Straight

In the hit movie “Ocean’s 11,” Daniel Ocean and his crew succeed in robbing $160 million from the Bellagio casino. Ocean’s crew carries out that task by using a wide range of swindling skills and top-notch technological capabilities, not the least of which involves breaking into the casino’s video surveillance system. In the movie, the crew’s computer wiz physically taps into the system from the casino’s own server room.

A Way Out

They may not be as cutting edge as video analytics and other new security breakthroughs— but every building has them.

Home Security SOS

Monitored security is a $30 billion industry with approximately 24 percent household penetration and consistent year-over-year revenue growth.

HID Global, ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies Merge

HID Global recently announced that it has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG).

House Passes Bill Promoting Professional Installation Of Fire Alarm Technologies At Universities

Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill promoting the professional installation of fire alarm detection systems, or other fire prevention technologies in qualified student housing, dormitories and other university buildings.

Axis Communications Opens Training Center At U.S. Headquarters

Axis Communications recently announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art training center at its U.S. headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.

Featured

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New Products

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    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

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  • 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.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.