We deeply empathize with the people of Boston in their losses, and we hold in high esteem the people who acted heroically to help the injured following the Monday bombings at the Boston Marathon. Besides these heroes, the only brightness in all of this despair is the detection — and hopefully the eventual identification — of a suspect, enabled by “promising images” from a department store surveillance camera mounted atop a building: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/51575894/#51575894.
While most people like the idea of conserving energy and going green, moving from theory to practice in their daily lives requires more than just a philosophy. “Everybody likes being green if it’s not too much work,” explains Gene Jordan, president of Advanced Security Engineering, an Alarm.com dealer located in Pleasanton, Calif.
The average access control system lasts 10 years. Additionally, the average customer wants to do more with less within continuingly tight budgets.
Since the introduction of physical security information management (PSIM) systems several years ago, their greatest successes have been at the high end of the market. However, growing familiarity is promoting use of PSIM systems in a wider range of applications — and opening new opportunities for dealers and integrators.
Read More
The times, they are a changing. Gone are the days of simple security when sounding a horn warned people inside of possible intrusion by unwanted burglars, or unsafe environmental conditions and notification went out to a central station. This has been upgraded with advanced technology, integration and mobile apps.
Leviton Security & Automation (formerly HAI by Leviton), Melville, N.Y., announced the reduction in pricing of its one-time purchase mobile applications (apps) — the Snap-Link Mobile remote access product family — by more than 50 percent.
Automated Control Technology Partners Inc. (ACTP) announced the launch of its new home automation brand, TiO (Turn it On).
“Bold” is Control4’s description for its new update to the Control4® Operating System along with enhancements to its popular HC-800 and HC-250 Controllers.
We deeply empathize with the people of Boston in their losses, and we hold in high esteem the people who acted heroically to help the injured following the Monday bombings at the Boston Marathon. Besides these heroes, the only brightness in all of this despair is the detection — and hopefully the eventual identification — of a suspect, enabled by “promising images” from a department store surveillance camera mounted atop a building: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/51575894/#51575894.
Calling all musicians to take the stage with the PSA-TEC Jam Session band at PSA-TEC.
In today’s fast paced, highly competitive world, good leadership skills are essential. This year, PSA Security Network is proud to be offering leadership education throughout various events.
At the Greater Los Angeles Security Alarm Association (GLASAA) February general meeting, the association’s focus on strengthening the partnership between the alarm industry and public safety was highlighted in several ways.
Read More
The Green Biz breaks down recycling in multiple ways, including offering an action plan, warning of some of the “reality checks” you should know when starting a program, and offers other great resources.
Since SDM started covering the industry’s green there has been a shift in the conversation.
As members of the security industry, there are many little things we can do to help lighten our footprint and become more eco-friendly.
The tremendous market penetration of smart handheld telephones and tablet computers has developed a growing market for the ubiquitous apps: software programs specially written to function on smart devices. Virtually every human endeavor now can be tested, timed, or planned using an app, including where to eat, when your train should arrive, and whether you should listen to ZZTop or Justin Bieber.
Read More
Articles by Topic
Early registration for the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is nearly over. Prices for the event will increase at midnight tonight. But you may still register today and save up to $100 on registration.
The Partnership for Priority Video Alarm Response (PPVAR) announced that the Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA) voted to become a member of the PPVAR. The SNDA is composed of 45 independent Sonitrol franchise holders with locations across the United States and Canada.
American Nutrition is one of the major players in the pet food manufacturing industry with more than $350 million in revenue each year.
S2 Security, Framingham, Mass., announced a strategic technology partnership that will make S2’s browser-based security management systems (SMS) available to Blackboard Transact™’s education customers.
At last month’s ISC West show in Las Vegas, Arecont Vision celebrated its 10th anniversary with a retrospective of the company’s advances in megapixel technology displayed in its booth.
As a full-service provider of identification and security solutions, Minnesota-based IdentiSys serves more than 28,000 customers in a diverse range of industries.
The oldest central station in the country turned 140 years old this year.
The Partnership for Priority Video Alarm Response (PPVAR) announced that the Sonitrol National Dealers Association (SNDA) voted to become a member of the PPVAR. The SNDA is composed of 45 independent Sonitrol franchise holders with locations across the United States and Canada.
January 31, 2012
Intercoms Online
A wireless intercom callbox enables you to make more sales in applications where long range wireless voice communication and remote entry point opening are needed. For pre-existing construction the installation of access ... Read More
January 3, 2012
Since 1984, NEIS has specialized in candidate search and recruiting for the electronic security, life safety and systems integration industry. Using our extensive database, we provide you with a steady ... Read More
More Classified Ads
Ruckus 7372 ZoneFlex Access Point
The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7372 delivers high-performance and reliable 802.11n wireless networking at the industry’s most affordable price point.
Featured Web Feed
Security Magazine: Education
May 16, 2013
Chillicothe High School, in north-central Missouri, has deployed HD megapixel cameras as part of its new IP video surveillance system.
May 1, 2013
The bill would create a single, uniform badge at one price for contract workers on school sites, reducing the number and costs of background checks in the state.
April 3, 2013
As part of a $4.2 million plan to increase school security, elementary schools in LA will be patrolled by 440 new security aides equipped with vests and radios.
2010 Top Systems Integrators Report
The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report ranks, by total annual revenue, the largest U.S. firms that contract electronic security projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and other non-residential markets.
More Products
|
Events
June 17, 2013
ESX is the ONLY major national trade show designed exclusively for security integration and monitoring professionals.
May 21, 2013
The Axis Communications’ Academy Training Team is all over North America this year! Build your strengths in network video through these classroom trainings in Peoria, IL & Albany, NY.
Webinars
April 23, 2013
AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Most surveillance systems are at best reactive: they provide crystal clear videos of a crime after the fact. This recorded video may help the police or district attorney but unfortunately, it does not prevent crime. VideoIQ will discuss why advanced video analytics transform standard IP and analog cameras into a prevention-based system, and how multi-channel video analytic appliances deliver an easy to deploy, advanced prevention-based security solution with a demonstrable ROI.
RESOURCES
Buyer's Guide
Your complete industry resource
Our exclusive annual report
See security's biggest and best
|
