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Traka is well aligned with Convergint’s business strategy, as it provides open solutions in its own right Traka, a world leading manufacturer of systems for managing keys and assets, has entered into a strategic reseller agreement with Convergint Technologies, one of the largest system integrators in the world, now making Traka’s products available to a larger global market and expanding their availability throughout the United States. Convergint’s place as...

The SightLogix solution has provided excellent detection with minimal nuisance alarms SightLogix smart thermal camera systems have been deployed to protect substations for a major electric utility serving the eastern United States. SightSensor thermal systems enable the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents across multiple sites, ranging from copper theft to vandalism while also meeting regulatory compliance. Since being installed, the SightLogix syst...

Integrated Electronic Security will bring the reader up-to-date with emerging technology and will demystify jargon Martin Grigg, a security consultant with international standing, has written a physical security textbook embracing the IP revolution. The book covers sectors including CCTV, access control, perimeter intrusion, biometrics and video analytics. Grigg believes that a new breed of engineer is needed to design, install and maintain modern, integrated security sys...

Honeywell's First Alert Professional Dealer Program provides support in sales techniques Honeywell recently added Sonitrol Security Services, Inc. – a long-standing provider of life safety and security systems for homes and businesses in the Carolinas – to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program, one of the nation’s most exclusive security dealer networks. Sonitrol has locations serving Charlotte, N.C., and Greer, S.C. and serves high-end residential cust...

Christie's Entero HB 80 Display Cubes form a video wall Christie® is showcasing its broad range of high performance video wall and content processing solutions at DistribuTECH in San Antonio, Texas, January 28-30. A leading player in command and control markets that include utility, government, traffic control, and network operations, Christie will have on display a 2 by 2 video wall composed of Christie Entero™ HB 80 inch SXGA+ high brightness display cubes, th...

Bosch control panels are being chosen by a growing number of dealers a.p.i. Monitoring, a service provider for independent dealers across North America, has recently installed a CONETTIX D6100IPv6 Communications Receiver/Gateway to add support for IP communications from Bosch intrusion systems. Serving 300,000 customers in the U.S. and Canada from its seven central stations and one disaster recovery center, the company has already offered monitoring for Bosch systems using...

Perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software Protecting the perimeter of airports remains a difficult task across the US. On December 25th 2013, perimeter fence breaches occurred at two separate airports, Newark, New Jersey, and Phoenix, Arizona. In 2013, IHS Estimated electronic perimeter security at airports in the US to be worth about $25 million for the hardware and software alone, or about 9% of the perimeter securi...

Bosch also recently expanded its intrusion offerings for Canada Lanvac, Canada’s leader in third-party wholesale contract monitoring, is now offering monitoring services for Bosch intrusion detection systems. The company recently installed a CONETTIX D6100IPv6 Communications Receiver/Gateway, enabling it to receive communications from Bosch control panels. The addition of another receiver is currently planned. Lanvac operates six inter-connected monitoring stations. Eac...

The SharpEye solid-state radar allows authorities to control the area Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and surveillance systems, is delighted to announce the permanent installation of an S-Band SharpEye radar and antenna on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. An Australian territory, located 2,600 kilometres northwest of Perth, Christmas Island has been regularly used by immigrants and asylum seekers as a pathway to obtaining refugee stat...

Dortronics Systems, Inc., the industry's leading provider of standard and custom finish access control products, has introduced a new communication-capable, fail-safe control system, ideal for public restroom applications. The 43211-CB Communicating Bathroom System provides power to operate most low voltage locking mechanisms including maglocks, strikes and electrified locksets, and is ideal for use in a two-door restroom facility such as those located in dormitories or healthcare facilities. E...

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...

The global market for perimeter security in electrical utilities and oil refineries is forecast to top $160 million in 2014 Blake Kozak, Senior Analyst for access control, fire and security at IHS Inc., comments on the high growth and adoption of perimeter security equipment in critical infrastructure applications. Although most critical infrastructure sites are target applications for electronic perimeter security, electrical utilities and oil refineries are projected to hav...

In a move designed to further the spread of de-facto standards and standards-based interoperability in the physical security industry and beyond, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently released Version 2.0 of its industry-leading Area Control Specification. The PSIA also announced it is making the specification open and publicly available to all industry manufacturers in addition to PSIA member companies. Area Control 2.0 incorporates the PSIA’s Access Control and...

Napco Commercial 24V addressable, conventional and wireless systems, for fire, burglary or access, now offer speedier setup & installation with new Quick-Start faster programming and reliable UL Commercial Grade Wireless Fire & Burglary Devices installed in a fraction of the time. There’s a new fire-only program menu & standard fire alarm system preset template to build. One can enter the quantity and type of devices—it will be auto-inserted, mapping inputs to outputs &am...

Silent Knight by Honeywell recently introduced a single detector that senses both fire and carbon monoxide (CO) and greatly reduces nuisance alarms. The SK-FIRE-CO Detector minimizes parts and labor, equaling big cost reductions. It is also the only non-proprietary, addressable detector of its kind to be made readily available through Security Equipment Distributors nationwide, which ensures competitive pricing and readily available parts. “This detector will satisfy the new CO legislatio...

Silent Knight by Honeywell recently released the SK-F485C Wire to Fiber Converter, designed to allow new and existing Silent Knight systems to significantly increase wire runs between fire alarm control panels and power supplies, while providing a major boost in surge protection. Being the first wire to fiber converter to be UL listed for a non-proprietary line of fire alarm systems and sold over-the-counter at Security Equipment Wholesalers nationwide, allows Silent Knight to offer the ideal so...

The compilation of all information relative to a single product on one page appears to be one of the new site’s best features Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell announces the launch of an all-new FireLite.com Website, created to offer quick access to fire alarm technical documentation, training resources, and tools for system design and business support. The site’s “Social-Lite” section presents visitors with an easy means for connecting with industry gurus...

Napco’s residential and commercial courses focus on new attractive high-tech options for alarm companies Designed to provide dealer/integrators with the knowledge and tools needed to fuel new sales, incorporate more valuable services and add more residential and commercial accounts, free Napco training classes are available in the field with distributors, onsite or online as live webinars or archived video recordings, available 24/7. Each seminar provides an all-around a...

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...

Providing a single interface to enable faster responses and improved situational security is just one of the benefits of the integration between OnSSI’s Ocularis video management software and Code Blue Corporation’s Help Point emergency communication devices. Bringing these two technologies together enables users to instantly and seamlessly manage video surveillance images, access control data, fire alerts and emergency communication. “Our clients want to have more control ove...

The forum agenda emphasized how planning and technology can address key areas of school security Axis Communications, the market leader in network video surveillance, hosted its first School Security Solutions Symposium to discuss planning and technology trends in school security at the Axis Experience Center in Chelmsford, Mass. on Nov. 8. Nearly 30 local school practitioners, law enforcement professionals, industry consultants and leading technology vendors participated in...

Smiths Detection will maintain X-ray cargo scanners deployed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Smiths Detection recently announced a $14.1 million order from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for supplies, parts and services to maintain X-ray cargo scanners deployed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The maintenance will be performed on HCVM and HCVG scanners, high energy systems that screen vehicles and freight for explosives and contraband at ports and...

Honeywell’s Authorised Dealer Program supports commercial and industrial security dealers Honeywell recently welcomed Globelink Security Systems (GSS) – a full-service security and alarm systems provider – as a Honeywell Authorized Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The family-owned company has provided alarm monitoring, automation, software and video systems to homes and businesses in Oklahoma for nearly 20 years. Local business media outlet, The...

The Will-Burt Company announced recently that its LINX Predator Elite intrusion detection security solution has been successfully integrated with SightLogix smart thermal cameras. LINX Predator Elite provides complete 24-hour situational awareness through a truly integrated, multi-tasking, centralized system for access control and intrusion detection. Its modular design can integrate many technologies such as, CCTV, DVR, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter systems, environmental cont...

Optex IP detectors integrate directly into AXIS PTZ cameras combining video verification and Optex technologies Optex Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of security infrared and laser technology, announced recently the integration of their IP sensors and detector products with Axis network cameras and AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP). This integration will provide additional intelligence to end user cameras for powerful IP perimeter intrusion solutions. Optex IP detector...

Verint will highlight its comprehensive security intelligence solutions for cities, municipalities and metropolitan areas Verint Systems Inc. announces its participation in a conference focused on promoting security strategies for Safe Cities. During the Secured Cities event, Verint will highlight its comprehensive security intelligence solutions designed specifically for cities, municipalities and metropolitan areas. The Verint Safe City solution combines preventive detection...

The BIOGUARD system meets the demanding needs of correctional center environments The sheriff's office is stepping up their booking system to keep tabs on their inmates and make sure the wrong person isn't released. After Rocky Marquez pretended to be another inmate to escape from a Maricopa County jail last year, the sheriff's office decided to make changes. Since March, they've been scanning something not even identical twin inmates can share. "Fingerprints are different," S...

Talkaphone announces new self-diagnostic and reporting features of the VOIP-500 Series Phone / WEBS Paging Module. With Talkaphone’s latest public release of the VOIP-500 firmware, these devices can now perform a number of self-diagnostics on a scheduled basis: Check the status of the built-in button(s); Check the status of the built-in microphone and built-in speaker; Check the status of the WEBS speaker array; Report via an email, a phone call, or an activation of the Auxiliary Out...

Lancope will lead the positioning of Lancope’s technology architecture toward SDN Lancope, Inc., a leader in network visibility and security intelligence, announces the appointment of Tim (TK) Keanini as chief technology officer (CTO). Keanini brings nearly 25 years of network and security experience to his new role, including positions at Cisco and nCircle. He will lead the evolution and positioning of Lancope’s technology architecture toward software-defined netw...

The expansion has been created due to demand created by increased sales and new business Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri USA, announces an expansion of its technical support department due to demand created by increased sales and new business. Additions have been made within the technical support department to reinforce an already stellar reputation of quality customer service and product guidance. The Technical Support department includes NICET (Na...