Learn which security software is right for you in the June 2015 issue of SDM. Also, read the state of the market of fire alarms and discover the new roles emergency call boxes, smartphones and intercoms are playing in emergency communications.
Having the right back-office software is like having a super-star employee on your team. From accounting/billing, to scheduling, to proposals and contracts — your entire operation just runs more smoothly and efficiently.
An awards program from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, sponsored by SDM, recognizes excellence in system integration at sporting venues. Here are the 2015 entries.
From catastrophic natural disasters to the threats college students face, there has been a heightened demand for Mass Notification Systems (MNS) that provide clear, concise and intelligible voice messages that communicate how people should respond in an emergency. The magnitude and diversity of today’s threats have influenced the federal government and other organizations to develop intelligibility requirements in order for an MNS to be effective.
Here at Security Dealer Marketing we’re passionate about what we do: marketing. And even though we love coming up with out-of-the-box ideas for our clients, we find ourselves taking a step back to make sure our clients have the fundamentals down pat.
For the last 27 years, Manchester, N.H.-based Centra-Larm Monitoring, Inc. has provided its customers with central monitoring of fire, video and intrusion alarm systems. Founded in 1988 by current owner Kevin Helmig’s father, Stewart Helmig, the company’s original focus was on fire alarms and fire prevention. Over the ensuing years, the company’s business expanded, first to include distribution of alarm devices, and then to provide alarm monitoring services and call answering.
Do you ever listen to what you say and how you act with potential customers, and break it down afterwards? What do you think of your approach? Would you buy a security system from you?
Home entertainment was the focus of one family’s home system upgrade, and the result was an award-winning modernization that delivered everything the clients wanted.
The medical alert monitoring industry has had a great deal of difficulty over the past few years because of companies engaging in “robo” calling — utilizing improper names, misrepresentation and other illegal and illicit activities. It is frequently difficult to track the callers because calls are made from remote locations and are consistently changing. In order to try to stop these types of calls, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida came out with a ruling granting a permanent injunction against one of the violators.
Telguard launched the Telguard Installer Tools app for iPhone and Android smartphones to help Telguard security dealers more quickly and efficiently install Telguard products and solutions.
Yale Locks & Hardware’s next-generation access control solutions for the multi-family and small business markets offer flexible, scalable access control tailored specifically for the needs of these market segments.
The Systems Depot recently announced the New Helix Platform from Resolution Products is ready to ship.
Helix can be installed anywhere in a home, providing a more discreet, secure and cost-effective installation, the company described, adding that Helix provides security and automation with breakthrough performance.
AVAD LLC, a provider of solutions to the residential and commercial custom installation markets, announced a new training program. “Commercial Days” will be scheduled periodically at various AVAD branches and will provide local dealers the opportunity to participate in valuable commercial training sessions and the opportunity to take advantage of special savings on commercial products.
Genetec, a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions, demonstrated at ISC West new features of its flagship security center, an open-platform IP security system that seamlessly merges IP video management, access control and automatic license plate recognition.
Ambarella Inc. announced availability of the S2Lm-based battery-powered IP camera reference design. The reference design enables fast development of a new generation of small, high-quality, battery-powered full HD security cameras suitable for both professional and consumer security applications.
Canon U.S.A. Inc. introduced nine new network cameras with advanced capabilities designed to efficiently meet outdoor and indoor applications in a wide range of markets including city surveillance, critical infrastructure, financial institutions, airports and transportation, education, retail, commercial offices, and gaming establishments.
Hikvision, City of Industry, Calif., reported that it participated in the Electronic Security Association’s Day on Capitol Hill on May 5, 2015. A representative from Hikvision’s leadership team met with Congress members in Washington D.C. to discuss important issues affecting the security industry, including apprenticeship programs, school security, and telecommunications.
Centerra Group LLC, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., acquired Gregg Protection Services Inc., East Pittsburgh, Pa. “This addition to the Centerra family brings a team of uniquely qualified professionals with unmatched technical skills and experience in the highly specialized arena of global non-proliferation and threat reduction support,” said Paul Donahue, president and CEO of Centerra.
B Safe Inc. Wilmington, Del., a regional provider of security and fire alarms to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, acquired two security companies — SMARTIS Security Systems, Dover, Del., and American Protection Inc., southern N.J.
Cypress Computer Systems Inc., Lapeer, Mich., and Security Solutions Inc., Cummings, Ga., announced that Security Solutions Inc. now represents Cypress in 25 Eastern states.
ASSA ABLOY, New Haven, Conn., announced that its manufacturing facility in its hometown headquarters received certification for Sustainable Manufacturing Practices from GreenCircle Certified, LLC.
ADI announced that Ricky Gonzalez, owner of ACI Telephones in Houston, Texas, was selected from more than 9,000 entries to win ADI’s customer appreciation sweepstakes and a new Chevrolet Corvette.
A new global surveillance provider has entered the U.S. market – South Korean company IDIS premiered at ISC West 2015 with a powerful display of solutions, already being implemented in Asia and Europe.
Demonstrating its commitment to customers in the Pacific Northwest, North American Video (NAV), Brick, N.J., a SDM Integrator of the Year award winner, opened a new office in Everett, Wash., which is centrally located within the state’s primary gaming area.
Apollo Global Management of New York will purchase both Protection 1, Romeo, Ill., listed at No. 6 on the SDM 100, and ASG Security, Beltsville, Md., ranked No. 10 on the SDM 100.
Vivint, Provo, Utah, announced the Vivint Doorbell Camera, a new Wi-Fi enabled smart home product that integrates seamlessly with the Vivint Sky smart home system.
CSAA International, Vienna, Va., announced the first three featured speakers for its 2015 Annual Meeting in Sonoma, Calif., October 10-14, 2015 with education sessions on October 12-14.
Clad in baseball jerseys, Fredrik Nilsson and Martin Gren of Axis Communications jogged to the front of the room to kick off the company’s breakfast yesterday morning.
The Apple Watch, (a wearable device that does many things besides tell the time) from the folks who brought us the iPad, iPhone, and other “can’t-live-without” technology, has launched. The watch has a broad price point starting at $349 and going upwards of $12,000.
Dynamark Security Centers, Hagerstown, Md, announced a four-month nationwide promotion that will allow alarm dealers the opportunity to earn up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus when they switch their current 3rd part monitoring company to Dynamark.
When seasoned climber, Mariusz Malkowski began his journey to promote the Z-Wave Alliance of home automation manufacturers on Mount Everest in February, he never imagined the trip would end via a helicopter.
AMAG Technology has entered a technology partnership with Salient SystemsInc. and will offer Salient’s CompleteView video management system, PowerProtect NVR server platforms and TouchView mobile video apps under the Symmetry™ brand.
Vanderbilt entered a strategic partnership with SwiftData Technology, a provider of custom-configurable data management systems. The partnership combines Vanderbilt’s access control and security management solutions with SwiftData’s Pinwheel Data Management Engine (DME) to form Vanderbilt VI Connect powered by Pinwheel.
From catastrophic natural disasters to the threats college students face, there has been a heightened demand for Mass Notification Systems (MNS) that provide clear, concise and intelligible voice messages that communicate how people should respond in an emergency. The magnitude and diversity of today’s threats have influenced the federal government and other organizations to develop intelligibility requirements in order for an MNS to be effective.
Telguard added HomeControl Flex to its Telguard HomeControl family of home automation solutions. HomeControl Flex allows end users to integrate more than 170 smart home products and Web services with its security system using the free Internet of Things (IoT) services of IFTTT.
WavestoreUSA announced the opening of its new company headquarters in West Palm Beach, Fla. The video surveillance provider acquired the new space to accommodate increased demand for its training and demo services and to house its team of industry professionals including product development, applications engineering, marketing, customer service, sales, training and tech support.
ScanSource Security, a value-added distributor of physical security products and a business unit of ScanSource Inc., is providing resellers comprehensive configuration services on Axis Communications network cameras and encoders. In addition to the services, the distributor is providing special pricing of $0.99 per piece of Axis equipment configured.
An air of excitement surrounded the MKS 2015 annual users’ conference as the company formerly known as Micro Key Solutions previewed its new Millennium Stark user interface and new add-on products such as a mobile app for sales applications, MKSales, to attendees.