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;
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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