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SDM Magazine

2008 January

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Retail: In a League by Itself

Linda Pohle
January 1, 2008
If the retail market was a sport it would definitely be baseball. That’s because everything is measured in retail, similarly to that in baseball. Baseball tracks stolen bases and RBIs;
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BATTLEBOT TEAM DISTINGUISHES SCHOOL:Network Centralizes Control of 6 Hybrid Video Systems

Russ Gager
January 1, 2008
A technical school district whose students have gained fame in the computer-robot fighting competitions called “Battlebots” would be expected to have the latest video surveillance technology, and now it does.
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SECURITY IN 2008: Transformation Trumps Convergence

January 6, 2008
Integrating intrusion protection, access control and video surveillance can bring powerful new capabilities to end users. But any system is only as good as the support behind it. As we
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One for All or Are More Required? Digging into Video Analytic Chips

Russ Gager
January 1, 2008
The multi-DSP circuitry behind the optics of this company’s camera, which is used for perimeter intrusion detection, provides the computational equivalent of 10 high-end computer servers.“It doesn’t make sense to
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Happy New Year! Change is Afoot

Laura Stepanek
January 1, 2008
Quite often over the past few months, I’ve heard people say, “I’ll be fine once I finish my 2008 budget!” Planning and budgeting for the next year is never an
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IP for Communications Will be Strong: Where Will Your Dollars Be Spent in 08?

Joan Engebretson
January 1, 2008
IP video systems and equipment with GPS technology for protecting construction sites – Randy Teague, ADIPlug-and-play IP systems and hybrid DVRs – James Rothstein, Tri-Ed DistributionVideo and access control systems
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Beware of the Name

Lessing E. Gold
January 1, 2008
A question that frequently arises after a company has been sold is whether the name of the company sold (“Old Company”) can be used by anyone other than the buyer.
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Technology Solutions & Skills

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100 percent IP

January 1, 2008
DVTel Inc.’s iSOC V5 security operations center boasts being the only 100 percent IP solution system on the market, according to the company. The main attraction for large-scale installations is
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360-Deg. IP Cameras Are Compact

January 1, 2008
Grandeye announced the launch of its new Halocam Compact IP series of ultra-high-resolution cameras in the United States. The series introduces many unique features essential for 360-deg. full situational awareness
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8-in. Public View Monitor

January 1, 2008
The CE-8PVM is an 8-in. LCD with an integrated 540 TVL camera, from Clinton Electronics. This display was designed for self-check out lane applications. Self-check out lanes tend to be
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ADI Offers On-Q Products

January 1, 2008
ADI, Melville, N.Y., a wholesale distributor of security and low-voltage products, announced an agreement with On-Q/Legrand to carry its UStec ceLAN and iLAN residential structured wiring products at branches in
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Access Controller Is Super Powerful

January 1, 2008
Continental Access introduced its new Super-Two, an advanced, expandable, intelligent controller that can support all access control functions for one or two doors. This distributed processor-based controller will operate as
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Arteco Enters India

January 1, 2008
Arteco, St. Louis, a provider of intelligent video solution (IVS) products, entered into an agreement with Kerala State Electronic Development Corp. (Keltron) to market its product line in the Indian
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Balanced Approach Recommended:Fire Detection Promoted to Government for Nursing Homes

Russ Gager
January 1, 2008
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering modifying a clause in a proposed rule in the Federal Register 42 CFR Part 483 that seemed to allow removal
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Weatherproof, Self-Contained Access Control Keypad

January 1, 2008
Available from Essex Electronics Inc. with stainless-steel, Braille, black illuminated or a brass overlay, the new cost-effective self-contained SKE 12 pad series Thinline Mullion Mount 2 x 6 keypad is
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Network Retrofitting Options in Existing Homes - You Can't Always Get What You Want

David Engebretson
January 1, 2008
Road trips can be dangerous, as I learned during a recent trip to Boston where I provided network training for American Alarm. While relaxing in my hotel room, I was
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Network-based System Monitors IT equipment

January 1, 2008
Net Botz is an IP network-based system from APC Corp. that is designed for monitoring sensitive IT equipment. It combines video, temperature, and motion sensing for prevention of sabotage by
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Optical Surveillance Systems Detect Man-Sized Targets

January 1, 2008
Axsys Technologies’ line of thermal imaging Electro Optical Surveillance Systems (EOSS), come in both cooled and uncooled models and are environmentally sealed and can detect man-sized targets at nearly one
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Recurring Monthly Revenue for Integrators: New Services Provided by Integrator Support

January 1, 2008
Integrator Support (IS) unveiled two opportunities to help security integrators acquire new sources of recurring monthly revenue (RMR): interactive video monitoring and an equipment rental program.“Integrator Support exists to provide
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Emergency Broadcast System Ideal for Campuses

January 1, 2008
The Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast System (WEBS) Wall Mount from Talk-A-Phone integrates the company’s wall mount emergency/information phone station and wide-area broadcast capabilities into a single and highly visible mass notification
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Grillo Appointed to XceedIDs Board

January 1, 2008
Long-time industry leader Joe Grillo recently joined XceedID’s board of directors. XceedID, based in Golden, Colo., is a card and reader supplier to the access control industry and has undergone
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Hirschs Chillemi to Head SIAs Education Initiatives

January 1, 2008
Hirsch Electronics’ learning center manager, Scott Chillemi, was appointed to serve a two-year term as chair of The Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Education & Training Committee — a non-voting vice
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Industry Annual Report Is Released

January 1, 2008
A much-anticipated report produced by Lehman Brothers, the 2007 Security Industry Annual, was published and released at the mid-November 2007 Securing New Ground conference, and distributed to attendees. It also
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Learn Proper Powering Skills

Ron Nelson
January 1, 2008
Which of the following is not an example of a rechargeable battery?a. Sealed lead acidb. Ni-cadc. Lithium iond. Zinc carbon A transformer is used to:a. convert AC voltage to
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Logitech Acquires WiLife Inc.

January 1, 2008
Logitech International, Fremont, Calif., announced that it is broadening its presence in the digital home business with the acquisition of WiLife Inc., which offers an affordable, easy-to-use, PC-based video solution
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Cerasuolo to Join ADS Security as President & COO

January 1, 2008
CerasuoloADS Security L.P., Nashville, Tenn., announced shortly before SDM’s press time, that John Cerasuolo was to join the company as president and chief operating officer on January 1, 2008. ADS
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DEALER CONFERENCE DRAWS 850-PLUS - First Alert Is Ready

Maggie McFadden
January 1, 2008
This year’s First Alert Professional conference drew more than 850 dealer partners and attendees to the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. The theme of this year’s Honeywell
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Digital UTP Video Receiver Hubs

January 1, 2008
Network Video Technologies (NVT) released three digital EQ UTP active receiver hubs. The NV-872, NV-1672 and NV-3272 are 8-, 16-, and 32-channel active hubs that allow the transmission of real-time
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Editor's Choice: Access Control Migration Gets Easier

January 1, 2008
HID Global launched a new version of the RP40 multiCLASS reader, which now supports Indala 125 kHz proximity and AWID, in addition to HID proximity. New enhancements combine 125 kHz
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