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Habitec Goes Red to Support Heart Disease

February 13, 2014

Anyone who walked into the office of Habitec Security in Toledo, Ohio, on February 7 would have been greeted by an office building illuminated in red. Once inside, the sea of red was even stronger, as employees proudly sported red in honor of National Wear Red Day.

Sign of the Times: SNA Is Now NetOne

February 13, 2014

On the heels of the 25th anniversary of its founding, Security Network of America (SNA), a Southern Pines, N.C.-based organization of independent electronic security companies, has changed its name to NetOne.

New Keypads Can Save Dealers Time & Money

Honeywell’s 6100 Series Custom-Alpha and Fixed-Language Display Keypads are fast and easy to install, simple to use and feature a sleek, modern look at excellent price points

January 23, 2014

Honeywell’s 6100 Series Custom-Alpha and Fixed-Language Display Keypads are fast and easy to install, simple to use and feature a sleek, modern look at excellent price points, the company described — making them the go-to-choice for any VISTA installation.

When POTS Lines Disappear, Will Security Be Able to Communicate?

Technology certainly has changed our lives.

Dave Engebretson

January 14, 2014

Technology certainly has changed our lives. I remember family car trips in the 1960s when we had three kids fighting in the back seat while my father insisted that we make 350 miles between bathroom stops.

The Value of Brand in a Dealer Program

A manufacturer’s or central station’s brand may be one of the strongest aspects of a dealer program, but a dealer’s own brand has a different set of strengths.

Joan Engebretson

January 14, 2014

One in every five security dealers among SDM’s subscribers participate in an authorized dealer program. Security dealers join dealer programs for a variety of reasons. One of the most important is brand.

Homeowners Could Benefit From New Breed of Security-Insurance Partnerships

Derek Rice

January 9, 2014

For years, security companies have used the long-standing practice of insurers offering discounts to homeowners who install security systems as a selling point.

Electric Guard Dog Named to Inc. 5000 for Third Year in a Row

August 20, 2013

A gratified Jack DeMao, chief executive officer of Electric Guard Dog, commented, “We're proud of the team we've assembled. They've been working overtime in a complex economic environment. As more and more cities face economic challenges, more crime, and reduced law enforcement, our people have been there to help, on the ground, assisting commercial companies protect their employees and property.”

Whittier PD to Amend its Municipal Code Pertaining to False Alarms Based on ECV

July 25, 2013

The City of Whittier, Calif., is preparing to adopt a new ordinance which will amend its Municipal Code pertaining to false alarms.

Bosch Engineer Recognized as Important Inventor

July 25, 2013

Thousands of patents are registered every year at Bosch. In 2012 alone, the number reached 4,800 worldwide, and this year, The Bosch Group recognized 18 of the company’s top inventors throughout history.

Napco Detectors Stand Guard at National Military Park

July 16, 2013

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War’s Campaign for Chattanooga, Tenn. Besides an impressive array of authentic cannon, the modern Chickamauga National Military Park Visitor Center, in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., is guarded by Napco Dual Technology Detectors for their stronghold, fighting false alarms and providing superior detection in all sorts of conditions, including RF, sunlight, vehicle lights, lightning, HVAC shifts, and more — all factors in this glass-atrium building.