Companies ranked on the SDM 100 Report describe putting security-as-a-service into action.

Whether natural, man-made, indoor or outdoor, environmental conditions are important considerations when installing IP cameras.

With improving GPS and cellular technology, personal emergency response systems are breaking boundaries in what’s possible for personal protection and expanding the market to serve a growing segment of the population.

Integrators share details about their installations in parking facilities, proving that security for parking lots/garages is anything but dull.

Relaxed code requirements should make it easier than ever to use alternate communications formats for commercial fire panels, but how quickly will the industry follow?

There is a synergetic presence of change coupled with continued confidence in the 2013 fire market.

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A very comprehensive case was decided by the United States District Court for the Central District of California involving the liability of an alarm company.

IP Emergency Communications Create ‘Open & Secure’ Protection Securing a public site can be a tough balancing act. Bank vault-style access control isn’t appropriate — the site has to feel both open and secure.

The latest news and business for May 2013.

WaterCop PRO by DynaQuip provides plumbing leak protection while offering flexible installation options.

Mier Products Inc. added to its line of temperature-controlled enclosures.

Using a full cable certifier is not always the most efficient choice when confirming if network cabling has been installed correctly.

Salient Systems Corp. announced the newest version of CompleteView video management system 4.1.

Sargent, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, added the 7000 Series Multi-Point Lock to the Harmony Series of integrated Wiegand access control locks.

Vitek Industrial Video Products Inc. announced the VTD-20VN indoor 1⁄3-in. 2.0 MP IP dome camera with optional integrated PoE.

When dangerous amounts of CO are detected, the CO1224T and CO1224TR (round) CO detectors from System Sensor alert residents by sounding and flashing a temp 4 signal alarm. 

Napco Gemini Commercial is the platform for scalable integrated commercial intrusion/fire and access systems

Yale Locks and Hardware announced the availability of a keyless touchscreen deadbolt that offers streamlined installation and enhanced security

Continental Access’ Accelaterm CICP2800 Super-Speed 16-Door Controller supports eight to 16 readers and 40,000 to one million cardholders.

AMAG Technology announced the Symmetry Retrofit (SR) Controllers, designed for new installations

 DMP announced its DMP 7800 Graphic Touchscreen Keypad, which offers an interactive experience with a DMP security system.  

Honeywell’s hosted-video system gives companies a greater range of options for storing critical surveillance clips.

Vicon Industries Inc. introduced a line of Hemispheric Cameras that provide high-resolution, continuous 180-deg. or 360-deg. coverage.

AvaLAN Wireless Systems Inc. released the AW5802 family of products, which are ideal replacements for modest data rate

OpenEye’s 36X Outdoor PTZ Dome is an IP66-rated weatherproof camera

AMAG Technology announced new Javelin card readers available with and without keypads.

Schneider Electric released its Pelco Sarix IL10 Series mini box and micro dome cameras.

Axis Communications announced its indoor, vandal-resistant, ceiling-mounted pan/tilt/zoom dome cameras.

Safety Technology International Inc. (STI) announced its Wireless Garage Sentry Alert with 4-Channel Voice Receiver

Axis Communications announced its AXIS M2014-E network camera.

The 1145-1-BP Key Fob Transmitter from DMP includes all the features of the 1145 1-button key fob plus the addition of proximity credentials for use with proximity readers.

AMAG Technology released SymmetryWEB, a client software that allows an unlimited number of users to remotely access a Symmetry Security Management System via a Web interface to manage security.

Vicon Industries Inc. introduced the V920D Series of rugged indoor and outdoor network domes with a choice of standard definition, 720 p and 1080 p resolutions.

EE Systems Group Inc.’s EE988DPG, eTri-Tech Protection Unit focuses on compatibility, affordability and practicality

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduced its Illustra 600 Series box and bullet cameras

Kantech, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduced EntraPass v6.00 security management software.

Linear LLC announced Hub Manager 8.1 Professional Software, upgraded to meet Windows 8 compliancy standards.

The DVR-LB3 from Video Mount Products (VMP) is a fan-cooled unit within a low-profile chassis, designed specifically for smaller DVRs and NVRs, and installations with limited space restrictions.

CyberLock Inc. released several software enhancements to its CyberAudit Professional management system.

Video Mount Products (VMP) announced its ER-148 Equipment Rack with new ER-148-4PKIT Expansion Kit.

Klein Tools expanded its line of tool bags. The Tradesman Pro Organizer Rolling Tool Bag features 6-in. wheels and is load tested up to 200 lbs.

Loudmouth Wireless PA system from Ritron Inc. allows schools, universities and other public facilities to use an existing portable two-way radio, base station or mobile radio to deliver live voice messages up to two miles away.

LenovoEMC Ltd., which provides network storage products under the Iomega brand, announced a line of network video recorders (NVRs) with expanded video surveillance capabilities.

MuxLab Inc. announced the CCTV Power-Thru Converter

D-Link announced its Full HD Mini Fixed Dome Network Camera

VideoIQ announced the Rialto R-Series, a modular video analytic appliance with support for up to 16 IP or analog cameras.

American Dynamics, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduced the VideoEdge Hybrid and Desktop/Mini-Tower NVR with VideoEdge Client and victor Express Client.

DAQ Electronics released EntroWatch, an access control system offering full integration of PoE/PoE+ and native BACnet technology for commercial applications.

Klein Tools introduced Splinter Guard Fish and Glow Rods with a proprietary protective coating to keep hands free of fiberglass splinters when wire pulling.

Elk Products announced the ELK-6030 wireless PIR motion sensor.

Milestone Systems announced XProtect Expert and a new system concept, Milestone Interconnect.

The DGS-1100-08P is D-Link’s first EasySmart switch to deliver Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capabilities for IP surveillance, VoIP phone and access point deployment.

DSC, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, introduced the 2-Way Wireless Touchscreen Arming Station.

Sentry View Systems launched the SentrySPEAR, a remote surveillance solution transported on a standard size cargo, flatbed truck or trailer.

Smartvue Corp. launched its Smartvue S9i cloud video surveillance server, powered by Intel NUC and Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Azure.

Aware Digital Inc. unveiled its SC3 technology (situational collection, situational communication, situational control) for video collection, transmission and management.

Winsted Corp. introduced E-SOC control stations. Ideal for any control room application, E-SOC control stations are part workstation, part console and completely adaptable.

Dortronics Systems Inc. introduced the Dortronics 3412 Series Drop-Bolt Locks as a heavy-duty locking solution for single- or double-acting inswing or outswing doors, including Herculite frameless glass doors.

Check out May 2013's latest Products for the Security Industry.

Winsted Corp. introduced EnVision Command Consoles with a modular design.