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All Cartell gate openers are universal voltage (VAC or VDC), accepting any 12 volt power supply from any electrical source Preferred Technologies Group, a U.S.-based company and manufacturer of Cartell driveway alarms and gate openers, is now accepting distributorships around the world to sell its products. The Cartell line of products has been manufactured in the U.S. since 1975. It is sold exclusively through distributors. It was initially introduced in the security industr...

AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless communications equipment, recently announced two tools that boost user efficiencies and reduce installation time associated with deploying and supporting AES-IntelliNet fire and burglary alarm communications solutions. The new Network Connectivity Tool (NCT) and Configuration and Diagnostic Tool (CDT) provide a fast, easy way for dealers and installers to test locations for network connectivity and configure and diagnose AES-IntelliNe...

It’s true: a home without a security system is 300% more likely to be broken into. And yet, security systems commonly work reactively−after a break-in has occurred. In fact, it takes 15-20 seconds or more for a security system to detect and respond to a break-in. Mike Miller, president of the security association, has said, “The point of a security system is to reduce loss.” Goal at Cartell is to eliminate loss! The best way, ISECOM3 contends, is to inform home occupants...

Alarm.com’s technology complements Tyco Security Products’ expertise in Interactive hardware solutions Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is pleased to announce a new global partnership with Alarm.com. Alarm.com is the leading technology provider for connected home services powering well over 1 million households.  With highly customized services that include interactive security, vi...

Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats Sonitrol, a leading provider of verified electronic security solutions, introduces its new Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range at the ASIS International 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2013), September 24-27 in Chicago, IL. The Sonitrol Oneprox™ GS3 Reader Range supports most popular card formats, allowing easy migration for existing users onto new, or add-on access controlled doors....

Traka’s M-Series manages up to 20 keysets, S-Series up to 60 keysets and the L-Series up to 180 keysets Traka, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is exhibiting the latest generation of its electronic key cabinets at ASIS 2013. The Traka Key Cabinets are designed to control and automate the process of issuing keys to employees and ensuring they are returned at the end of each work day making sure sensitive keys never leave the workplace. Negating the need for manual issue whil...

Talk-A-Phone has enhanced its blue light towers with an integrated high-efficiency LED area lighting solution Recognizing that many security deployments are often compromised with inadequate lighting and poorly coordinated with CCTV cameras, Talk-A-Phone has enhanced its blue light towers with an integrated high-efficiency LED area lighting solution. To learn more about this product join us on either May 7th or May 14th for our LED Area Lighting Platform Webinar! Register soo...

Honeywell’s VISTA series supports Lutron’s RadioRA2 Total Home Control System and enables homeowners to save energy Most residential and commercial models from Honeywell’s popular VISTA series of alarm panels now support lighting, shade and temperature control technology from lighting-control pioneer Lutron Electronics, giving security and home-automation professionals a greater range of options when designing connected-home systems for their customers. By s...

As a tourist and commercial gateway to the country, the International Airport of Mexico City (AICM) plays a vital role in the development of Mexico’s economy, ensuring the prosperity and global accessibility of this burgeoning nation. The AICM is Latin America’s busiest airport, and one of the world’s 30 most active airports in terms of passengers, operations and cargo – it is Mexico’s primary international and domestic hub, with direct flights to more than 30...

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...

Airport security managers would agree that while 100% security at their airports is not realistic, it is critical to close the gaps in the total security environment at their facility as much as possible.The following case study illustrates how a major US airport re-engineered perimeter security to avoid the issue of excessive false alarms while maintaining high levels of detection for intruders entering from the waterfront. This design will better integrate with existing fixed and Pan-Tilt-Zoom...

The Sentinel sonar system is designed to detect, track and classify underwater threats to military ships and harboursSonardyne International Ltd. has delivered two more Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar's to Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Pacific (SSC) in San Diego, USA. The application is undisclosed, however, the systems are based on Sonardyne's latest evolution of its world leading underwater surveillance system, Sentinel. For the first time, Sonardyne is supplying the son...

Videx's CyberLock Flex System Door and I/O module activates a variety of relay-based devices Videx won the "Best Building System Security Product" award for its new CyberLock Flex System Door & I/O module at the Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) in Dallas. Jim McGowan, Videx VP of Sales & Marketing, shares, "The award has great meaning for us and we appreciate all the time and effort that went into the selection process. We are honored that the...

Prisons and correctional facilities are frequently regarded as an anomaly within the perimeter security sector. The primary focus at such locations is the need to keep inmates inside an enclosed area as opposed to detecting intruders from the outside. But these institutions should not be regarded as a one-way street since responsibility for keeping drugs, contraband and would-be escape collaborators out of the area are also important tasks for prison autho...

  Senstar Inc. is a trusted choice for perimeter intrusion detection technology and productsSenstar Inc., a world leader and the trusted choice for perimeter intrusion detection technology and products announced its acceptance as the newest member of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates, the leading international trade association representing the batch, custom and specialty chemical industry.Paul Trouten, Acting President, Senstar Inc. said: "With the enactment of...

 Johnson Control will deal with procurement and installation of systems and equipmentThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has notified Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, that the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center of Huntsville, Ala. has awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems, LLC (JCBAS).Under this IDIQ Elec...

  Samsung Techwin has broke ties with GVI and now distribution will be served directly through its headquarters  Samsung Techwin America announced a realignment of its reseller strategies aimed at becoming a "significant contributing partner" to the distributor and systems integrator marketplace. "We want to be an integral part of our channel partners' business strategy," said Frank De Fina, Samsung's Sr. Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, "We want to e...

 The ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction - is a revision of ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a revised control panel standard that is intended to reduce the number of false alarms. The ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction - a revision of ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007 - details the design features for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices...

The SourceSecurity.com team on the ground at this year's IFSEC recorded many of the exhibitors in their full glory:See the album with captions

Chubb has to install a solution that includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarmsChubb has won a contract with the Bulwell Academy, Nottingham, to supply an integrated fire and security alarm system. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.M&E contractor on the project is Balfour Beatty and it specified Chubb to install a solution that includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarms.The...

Security Industry Association pulled together a coalition to draft legislative language and advocate for a fixA bill introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., would provide a legislative fix that has the support of a unique coalition that was organized by the Security Industry Association (SIA).The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 require electronic devices to meet certain efficiency standards while in "no-l...

SIA and two other groups wrote about increased carbon monoxide detector usage in a letter to key lawmakersIncreased carbon monoxide detector usage is needed to stop what has become the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States, the Security Industry Association and two other groups wrote in a December 17 letter to key lawmakers.Carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless gas known as the "silent killer," claims more than 400 lives in the United States each...

IMS Research announces acquisition of Young Market Research (YMR), a highly innovative research companyIn a move that will consolidate its position as one of the leaders in the Electronics Market Research field, IMS Research announced recently that it has acquired Young Market Research (YMR), a highly innovative research company that focuses on the Displays, TV, Solid-State Lighting and Photovoltaic (PV) industries.YMR is headed by Ross and Barry Young, who are probably best known as the founder...

Security Industry Association is organising a trade delegation to Russia to coincide with SST Forum in MoscowElectronic security companies looking to expand into the huge Russian market will have a great opportunity to do so in February.The Security Industry Association is organising a trade delegation to Russia to coincide with the Feb. 2-5 Security and Safety Technologies (SST) Forum in Moscow. SST Moscow is run by Reed Exhibitions - the same company responsible for the ISC shows - a...

SIA has released a revised control panel standard, intended to reduce the number of false alarmsThe Security Industry Association (SIA) has released for public review a revised control panel standard that is intended to reduce the number of false alarms. ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007 Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction details the recommended design features and settings for security system control panels and associated arming and disarming device...

SIA has added new features to its already highly-regarded Central Station Operator/Instructor Training programThe Security Industry Association has added new features to its already highly-regarded Central Station Operator/Instructor Training (CST) programme.Starting with the August class in Alexandria, Va., the CST course will include expanded instruction on:•ETL certification;•how to read formats (with an explanation of the various languages);•alternate signal delivery to includ...

ADI, GE Security, HID Global, and Siemens sign up to support the annual  '2009 Tri-Association Awards Dinner'ADI, GE Security, HID Global and Siemens have signed on as initial sponsors of the 2009 Tri-Association Awards Dinner, the Security Industry Association has announced.SIA, the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) honor two members of the security industry each year at a jointly-hosted awards dinner in New York Cit...

April was the best sales month to date for Bosch Professional SeriesBosch Professional Series intrusion detectors continue to prove that a detector is not just a detector. April was the best sales month to date for Professional Series, anchored by several hundred detectors that were part of a Texas School District, a major national department store, and a major national pharmacy.  This comes off the heels of a highly successful demo at the ISC West Show, where they highlighted Professi...

Valiant has sold out its upcoming 2nd Annual Executive Retreat and Security Industry Forum at the conference facilitiesValiant, a premier provider of comprehensive workforce management solutions delivered on a hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, has sold out its upcoming 2nd Annual Executive Retreat and Security Industry Forum, June 9-10, 2009, at the conference facilities of the new home of the New York Mets - Citi Field."The response has been outstanding,&quo...