With approximately 20 percent penetration into homes, professionally monitored security systems that are now interactive and connected have a lot of room to grow — but many others also seek this opportunity. Read more stories in August Issue 2017.
With approximately 20 percent penetration into homes, professionally monitored security systems that are now interactive and connected have a lot of room to grow — but many others also seek this opportunity. Market players from all sides agree there is room for everyone in the rapidly expanding connected home space, but will that change?
August 1, 2017
Many describe 2016 as a “pivot point” in the connected home space. While not yet out of the tall weeds, there are signs of organization and cooperation all around.
With cloud-based recording continuing to gain acceptance and traction within the security industry, it can be easy to forget about the growth that’s occurring with the NVR
The 12th annual Monitoring Center Excellence Awards honor one central station and three individuals that have made a difference in the alarm monitoring industry and their communities.
This year’s Excellence Awards have a slightly different name as the newly branded TMA Monitoring Center Excellence Awards (formerly the CSAA Central Station Excellence Awards), but the awards — now in their 12th year —
Which suppliers do the largest systems integrators use? This Top Systems Integrators brand-usage report lists the manufacturers and distributors that earn their business.
Security systems integrators manage a diverse set of projects with demanding requirements. SDM asked each of the 2017 Top Systems Integrator companies to disclose the top manufacturers and top distributors that earn their business, based on volume purchased. The resulting lists, below, demonstrate that these integrators rely on a wide variety of suppliers that offer a wealth of resources.
Intercoms have been around for decades with little variation in technology. Recently, however, technological advances, coupled with a drive to secure perimeters in light of terrorism and workplace violence, have made intercoms a key part of a complete security system.
Having all the most sophisticated security technology inside a building is important; but a more ideal situation is controlling who enters, and thereby eliminating threats before they even get on premises.
The central stations listed on these pages offer third-party monitoring services to security dealers and systems integrators for their subscribers.
August 1, 2017
The central stations listed on these pages offer third-party monitoring services to security dealers and systems integrators for their subscribers. Review the listings here or access them online at www.SDMmag.com/directories.
Johnson Controls posted a video on its Facebook page of CEO Alex Molinaroli discussing the opening of its Asia Pacific headquarters in Shanghai, China.
As electronic security industry professionals it is easy to become overwhelmed with the advances in hardware and software being provided by our manufacturers.
Coaching is the way sales managers help salespeople move results from good to great. But although most sales managers know the importance of coaching, few do it properly.
In past articles we mentioned the use of videos in your marketing efforts, but we’ve never written a complete article about it, so ta-da — here it is, a complete article on why, how and what to expect when you incorporate videos into your security’s marketing efforts.
In a recent case before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, an interesting question arose as to whether the defendant, the company providing security, could be responsible for a decrease in value of the property because of a loss that the plaintiff contended was the fault of the security company.
On June 17, 2015, a 21-year-old white supremacist named Dylann Roof shot and killed nine members of the Charleston, S.C., Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, following a prayer service.
A study by IHS Markit found that access control device shipments are expected to grow over the next five years, with IP-enabled controllers leading the way with double-digit growth each year.
Promise Technology, a developer of open storage platforms for video surveillance, announced that its Vess A-Series Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are certified for use with Bosch Video Management System software (BVMS).
Razberi Technologies and Cylance Inc. signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement to embed CylancePROTECT software in Razberi ServerSwitchIQ appliances.
Rave Mobile Safety announced a strategic partnership to transform the information available to responders to greatly accelerate response times and save lives.
Hanwha Techwin America announced that its flagship camera line, Wisenet X, is now certified with Genetec Security Center 5.6 SR1 utilizing H.265 and WiseStream technology.
Inovonics announced new UL listings for the EN4204R four zone add-on receiver with relay outputs: UL365, UL636, UL985, UL1023, ULC/ORD-C1023-74, UL1610 and UL1076.
Telguard announced the first universal, panel-agnostic downloading solution available for free with its broad line of LTE-based residential and commercial cellular alarm communicators.
The ASSA ABLOY Metropolitan Solutions Showroom has hit the road, bringing the latest innovations in doors and hardware directly to customers, architects, interior designers, end users, facility managers and property owners in urban markets.
Implementing a professional Video Management System (VMS) for small and medium business (SMB) applications is now more convenient and economically practical with the introduction of VideoXpert Professional from Pelco by Schneider Electric.
AMAG Technology announced the release of Symmetry CompleteView ViewPoint. It works in conjunction with AMAG’s Symmetry CompleteView video management system to stream a targeted computer’s desktop or attached webcam as a video feed.
Chase custom designed kiosks house and protect a variety of products, such as proximity readers, CCTV cameras, intercoms, wheelchair access buttons, biometric readers, ID scanners, telephones, and other electronic devices.
Digi Security Systems developed a new line of integrated electronic surveillance systems specifically designed for the special needs of today’s manufacturing facilities.
ZKAccess introduced the LR-UHF-12, an outdoor IP66-rated long-range125 kHz proximity card reader designed specifically for ZKAccess cards and stickers.
ipDatatel debuted a new 4G LTE alarm communicator, the BAT LTE. ipDatatel’s BAT LTE, is a Cellular (4G LTE) and Internet alarm communicator, offering redundant alarm communications with industry-leading remote service when connected via keybus to supported Honeywell, DSC, and GE/Caddx panels.
DITEK’s portfolio of Total Surge Solution (TSS) products is designed for complete addressable fire panel protection for AC, signaling and notification circuits.
Honeywell’s next-generation Xtralis VESDA-E VEP aspirating smoke detector system yields 1.5 times greater sensitivity and offers six times better dust rejection than the previous generation of products, significantly reducing the potential for nuisance alarms and reducing related customer costs.
ipDatatel debuted a new cloud video offering, SecureSmart Cloud. SecureSmart Cloud is an easy-to-use, affordable cloud video solution designed with dealers in mind, with applications for both businesses and homeowners.
Tripp Lite introduced two new wireless HDMI extender kits that extend audio/video signals up to 164 ft. or 656 ft. with no sacrifice to top performance of picture or sound.