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The growth in the electronic security market is reflected in the 170+ new companies who will be at ISC West More than 1,000 manufacturers and providers of security equipment and services will showcase new products at ISC West 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas April 10-12, 2013.  Among the leading companies who will be at this year's event to showcase the latest products and technologies in security are ASSA ABLOY, ADI, Anixter Inc., Axis Communic...

Robert supports the growing network of Gamewell-FCI engineered systems distributors throughout Latin America and Caribbean Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell  announces the promotion of Roberto Orozco to Regional Sales Manager, hired to support the growing network of Gamewell-FCI Engineered Systems Distributors throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Orozco’s 15 years of experience as a Senior International Technical Training Specialist for Honeywell Fire Systems is an...

Security Networks’ 240-plus affiliates can now offer Wi-Fi monitoring on Honeywell’s recently released LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained security system, the first of its kind to provide Wi-Fi alarm communications. Wi-Fi will make installation more economical and easier for the affiliates, according to Security Network’s vice president of operations, Kurt Becker. Because Wi-Fi reduces installation times and upfront equipment costs compared to similarly equipped GSM systems, affil...

The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, is seeking applicants for the 2013 Mission 500 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award. The Awards will be presented at a special cocktail reception on April 11, 2013 during ISC West in Las Vegas. The...

Honeywell recently announced the introduction of commercial-grade fire control panels with features from the company’s VISTA Turbo line to provide additional functionality and save security dealers money and installation time. These robust solutions have been designed to more easily integrate with access control and leading third-party systems, provide additional smart sensor functionality and more. The new VISTA Turbo Fire models—the VISTA-32FBPT, VISTA-128FBPT and VISTA-250FBPT&md...

Founded in 1911, StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent aviation service businesses. StandardAero specialises in maintenance, repair and overhaul for commercial, air transport, military, business and general aviation, industrial aircraft and helicopters. Its 4,000 employees located in 26 facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia serve customers from more than 80 different countries. StandardAero is always looking for a better way to provide excellent servic...

Honeywell has enhanced its lineup of mobileapps with the new release of the LYNX Touch iPad demo app for its popular LYNX Touch 5100 self-contained wireless touchscreen security system. The app is available free of charge and can be downloaded right on the iPad from the Apple® iTunes Store—making it easy for security dealers to demonstrate the product’s features and ease of use to prospective customers.  The app provides an enhanced experience for iPad users thanks to excit...

The PSIA has released seven systems specifications built with broad industry support Leading access control, intrusion detection, managed service providers, physical security information management (PSIM), video, and video storage vendors demonstrated the "plug and play" interoperability of their Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA)-compliant systems today during a series of demonstrations at ASIS 2012. The demonstrations showcased the utility of PSIA's newest s...

Honeywell's booth will include a dedicated section for member of its HIS End Users Committee New IP video systems and an enhanced version of its Pro-Watch security-management platform will highlight Honeywell’s presence at ASIS 2012 this month in Philadelphia. But the company will showcase more this year than just technology; its end-user customers will also play a prominent role. For the first time, Honeywell’s booth will include a dedicated section for members o...

In existence since the late 1930s, the Trenton Housing Authority (THA) provides decent and affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents throughout the city of Trenton, New Jersey, USA. Its mission is to provide safe and sanitary housing for residents and to lead them toward self-sufficiency. For the past 30 years, the THA has served nearly 2,000 households. Today, the THA is an autonomous body that is chartered by the State of New Jersey, partially funded by the federa...

Nine use cases will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery of equipment and systems Leading security vendors will demonstrate the interoperability of their PSIA-compliant systems, including access control, intrusion detection, video, analytics and storage and physical security information management (PSIM), at ASIS 2012. At least nine use cases based on new and existing PSIA specifications will be demonstrated at ASIS 2012, including automatic discovery o...

Honeywell's NetAXS-123 is industry's first to offer video surveillance without the need of DVRs or NVRs Honeywell has added advanced video capabilities to one of its most-popular – and most-affordable – access control systems, giving owners of small to mid-size businesses a new option for improving building security. The company’s award-winning NetAXS-123 offering is the first access control technology of its kind to provide video surveillance without requiri...

Honeywell's First Alert Professional Program is the largest independent security dealer network in the USA Honeywell has welcomed one of southern California’s longest-standing security dealers to its First Alert Professional Program, the USA’s largest independent security dealer network. Pacific Alarm Systems provides installation, security monitoring and response services to approximately 4,500 homes and businesses throughout Los Angeles County.  The family-...

The program is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access control Honeywell announced recently that Minnesota-based Floyd Total Security has joined the Honeywell First Alert Professional Dealer Program, the largest independent security dealer network in North America. Floyd Total Security is a security provider that serves residential and commercial customers primarily in the education, government, retail and healthcare industries....

Eric Zei is promoted to director of national accounts for Honeywell Security Products Americas For personnel announcement sections, Honeywell has made additions to its professional sales and marketing team. Please see below for details: Rob Blasofsel has been promoted to the position of sales director of Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) integrator network for Honeywell Security Products Americas. In this role, Rob will focus on the integrated access control and video portf...

Since it began operating in 2006 as Pennsylvania's first slots casino, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs has offered a little bit of everything. Spread across 300,000 square feet, the 24-hour gaming and entertainment complex boasts 2,500 slot machines, electronic blackjack and roulette, and live harness racing, along with upscale restaurants, a food court and an expansive shopping area. Securing a complex facility like Mohegan is no simple feat, however, and requires careful planning and consideration...

MAXPRO Cloud is Honeywell’s hosted-video service that gives access to video surveillance anywhere Honeywell’s MAXPRO Cloud was named the top product in the Commercial and Monitoring Solutions category in the 2012 New Product Showcase Awards program, which is sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA). MAXPRO Cloud is Honeywell’s hosted-video service that gives organizations access to their video surveillance anywhere there is an Internet connection...

Kenitzer to focus on driving sales through supporting company's national accounts Bryan Kenitzer has been appointed distribution sales manager to help drive growth of Honeywell video and access control products and solutions in Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. His primary focus will be driving sales through dealer conversions, loyalty programs and support of the company’s national accounts. Bryan brings a strong background of video sales to his new rol...

Keith Baird will be handling Honeywell's security products business in the Americas Honeywell recently announced that Keith Baird has been appointed senior sales director for its security products business in the Americas. Baird has been with Honeywell since 1985 and has deep experience in sales management. He will report directly to Scott Harkins, president of Honeywell Security Products Americas. “Many of our customers already know and have a great deal of respect for...

Tedjarati will continue to report directly to Honeywell chairman and CEO Dave CoteHoneywell announced that Shane Tedjarati was named to the broader role of President, High Growth Regions, and Stephen Shang will take over as President, Honeywell China, effective immediately. Tedjarati will continue to report directly to Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote. Shang will report to Tedjarati. "Globalisation has been a key pillar of our Growth Initiative for the past decade," said Dave Cot...

 Area Control v1.0 specification is the fourth system-oriented specification from PSIA The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of its Area Control v1.0 specification. This specification will standardize the communication into access control and intrusion products, making them truly interoperable with the overall security system. The Area Control spec gives an integrated solution that the industry needs to optimize security operations. This is the fou...

Pro-Watch enables to manage access control and intrusion systems using a single software platformHoneywell's widely used Pro-Watch® Security Management software suite has been selected by top resellers as a Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) Best Channel Product.  Designed to meet the needs of a range of organizations from global enterprises to small commercial offices, Pro-Watch allows organizations to manage access control, video surveillance and intrusion systems with a single s...

Honeywell's "connected buildings" technologies effectively integrate security with building controls systemsHoneywell's presence at ASIS 2011 in Orlando will be marked by a focus on technologies that create "connected buildings" facilities that can streamline operations by integrating security with building control systems. Among the highlighted technologies will be software that allows dealers and integrators to more easily fold video surveillance into building sy...

In North America, Honeywell released a complete high-definition video surveillance system ideal for small business owners who need sharper image quality typically associated with larger, more expensive security systems. The entry-level system combines Honeywell's new MAXPRO® NVR (network video recorder) XE with the latest additions to its line of low-cost Performance Series IP cameras, and further eases the transition from analog to digital video for smaller companies such as retail and conv...

  Avigilon expands North American and Latin American sales teams Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, today announced the appointment of four new sales executives to address the growing demand for the company's award-winning HD surveillance solution in North America and Latin America. "With an increased focus on security and compliance, demand for Avigilon's innovative high-definition surveillance solution c...

  Security and Data Technologies, Inc receives Honeywell's platinum certificationHoneywell today announced that Security and Data Technologies, Inc. (SDT) has achieved Platinum certification in the Dealer Service Certification Program for Honeywell's security enterprise-level products, which includes the Pro-Watch® Security Management platform. Platinum certification acknowledges an integrator's dedication to investing in training and certification of Honeywell products and service...

 PSIA develops and demonstrates succesful Systems VideoStandards for the physical security industry took an important step forward at ISC West with the successful demonstration of interoperable products from Honeywell, UTC F&S, Tyco, Hikvision, Arecont Vision, IQinVision and ObjectVideo.  It was clear that the objective of the PSIA, to develop a systems specification supporting video, storage, analytics, access control, and intrusion, has been achieved.  Thanks to our member c...

Honeywell recently announced the addition of a miniature True Day/Night PTZ dome camera to its Performance Series range. The HDTX PTZ dome offers the economy and size of a fixed lens mini-dome camera whilst offering the functionality and versatility of a PTZ dome. The HDTX is a low profile unit suited to areas where a larger dome is impractical. Its small size remains virtually unnoticed in varying indoor surveillance applications, so it is perfect for retail sites or other environments where cu...

  Migration to IP-based systems is a necessary way to future-proof an organization To say that IP security offers myriad benefits will merely be stating the obvious. The value proposition of IP is strong, as can be seen from its growing adoption. However, navigating the road to IP requires careful consideration of many factors, from network infrastructure to physical security needs. Jeremy Kimber of Honeywell analyses the true benefits of IP and provides some insights on c...

  ISC West 2011 attendance with a ten percent increase to 2010  ISC West, the confirmed largest US security event, concluded last week on a high note with a 10 percent increase in attendance (pending third-party audit results) and an optimistic outlook for the coming year. ISC West, long considered a barometer for the health of the US security industry, offered robust business opportunities for security manufacturers and service providers with representatives from virtually every...