Find out what's happening this year for the access control market in the March 2015 issue of SDM. Learn why wireless access is the next big thing and watch exactly how these products work with several videos gathered by our staff. Also, we tell you why you should consider 4k ultra HD.
For access control manufacturers, dealers and integrators, the outlook for this segment of the industry is bright, thanks to an alignment of budgets, product cycles and overall confidence.
Ask security integrators and manufacturers which technologies they expect to really make a difference in their business in the coming years and many will answer with one word: wireless. In fact, some even think it will be the technology to watch for the access control market.
Three providers of interactive services — Honeywell, Telguard, and Alarm.com — share what new offerings the security dealer can expect to find at ISC West.
Intrusion protection can be made stronger — and more attractive to customers — by combining it with video surveillance. Here’s a look at the capabilities of today’s advanced offerings.
I have spent a lot of time traveling the security circuit and educating myself about the threats of cybersecurity. Last month I had the privilege to participate at the PSA Cybersecurity Congress, a collection of industry experts and integrator executives. The event covered a lot of ground, and although I consider myself up on the times, I was pleasantly shocked with the abundance of new knowledge I took away from it. Here are a few thoughts from my integrator ownership seat and panel moderator perspective.
Sometimes it can be hard to know if it is the right time to add a new product line or a new project offering, or even if it is the right time to add to your team. What you may not realize is that each of these decisions falls under the umbrella of operational management.
Well, maybe not everyone. But many in the industry are feeling optimistic about the state of the access control industry and its potential for providing increased sales this year.
The revitalization of a 570,000-square-foot mixed-use center in downtown Houston, known as GreenStreet, is transforming downtown into a new destination. The property’s renaissance began shortly after Midway and Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds, which is co-owned by Magic Johnson, acquired the property in August 2012.
In the past we have heard many local marketing companies from outside the industry pitch over-hyped social media campaigns to security dealers across the nation, primarily focusing on Twitter and Facebook. In our experience, focusing on a Twitter campaign is as useful as a blind horse. But today we are retracting one of our previous statements and are removing Facebook in that category.
One of the many benefits of using IP physical security devices is the wide variety of connectivity options available. Dealers who are knowledgeable about the various IP devices and technologies can utilize existing fiber optic cables for separate networks that can span great distances, providing connectivity to remote buildings, within large locations and on campus-type installations. These separate or “parallel” networks are the best choice for large installations because the security devices are connected to separate cables and network switches, which should eliminate any bandwidth concerns that might be raised by the client’s IT department.
Panasonic’s i-PRO ULTRA 360 panoramic indoor (WV-SFN480) and outdoor IP66-rated weather and vandal-resistant (WV-SFV481) fixed dome 360-deg. cameras are based on Panasonic’s new 12MP sensor and 4K ULTRA HD engine.
Camera manufacturer Canon, Tokyo, is seeking to expand even further into the security market, with a $2.8 billion cash offer to purchase Axis Communications, Lund, Sweden. After acquiring major VMS provider, Milestone, last summer, Canon’s foray into video surveillance is helping it build a solid platform of cameras and video management technology to create a total security solution for its customers.
Louroe Electronics, Van Nuys, Calif., announced that its CEO, Richard Brent, was named the 2014 Security Industry Association (SIA) Committee Chair of the Year. SIA is honoring Brent for his extraordinary work as the chair of the SIA Government Summit Planning Committee.
ADI, Melville, N.Y., announced the recipients of its 2014 Vendor Awards. ADI selected Hikvision, City of Industry, Calif., as Vendor of the Year for the United States, and Honeywell Cable, Toronto, for Canada.
Sponsored by SDM magazine, the Central Station Alarm Association’s Excellence Awards recognize outstanding FM Global, Intertek/ETL or UL-listed central stations and their exemplary personnel.
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of Houston-based Video Insight Inc., a developer of video management software, as part of its strategy to expand business opportunities for both companies in the education market in North America. Panasonic Group has set a clear target of reaching 10 trillion yen in sales by 2018; and B2B solutions, including security systems and video surveillance, will play an important part in achieving this high growth globally.
ISC West, the world’s largest physical security industry gathering, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), will take place April 14-17 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) issued a call for entries for its ESX 2015 Innovation Awards, formerly named the Maximum Impact Awards. The awards will be given out at a ceremony during ESX 2015, which will be held this year at the Baltimore Convention Center, June 24-26. The award’s new name denotes the renewed focus on celebrating the most impactful and groundbreaking technologies, according to an ESX press release.
Central Security Group (CSG), Tulsa, Okla., ranked No.14 on the 2014 SDM 100, announced the acquisition of Allied Protective Systems based in Oklahoma City.
AT&T, Dallas, announced plans to expand the product and service offerings of AT&T Digital Life by integrating new products and services into its home security and automation platform.
The Helix Security and Automation Platform by Resolution Products, Hudson, Wis., was named Best Residential Security Platform by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in the techhome division of the Mark of Excellence awards during the International Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas in January.
Tyco, Boca Raton, Fla., announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Commercial Wireless Systems International (CWSI), Sunrise, Fla., a provider of wireless fire alarm and detection technology.
The Security Industry Association, Silver Spring, Md., named four of its members as the winners of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. The recipients will be honored during an awards ceremony at ISC West, Las Vegas, on April 14, 2015. The Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award is named in honor of Sandra Jones, principal of Sandra Jones and Company, a prolific SIA volunteer and co-founder of the executive conference Securing New Ground.
Canon U.S.A. has expanded its line of network cameras with 10 new models in a variety of resolutions and designs to serve the needs of a wide range of video security and surveillance applications. Delivering superb imaging, low-light performance, high-resolution detail, and vital color information through advanced imaging sensors and two proprietary Canon DIGIC processors (DIGIC DV III and DIGIC NET II), these new cameras provide the image quality necessary for detailed video analysis, the manufacturer described.
SightLogix published a white paper that clarifies the new mandatory physical security requirements in the NERC CIP-014 reliability standard, developed by the North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) for protecting the nation’s electric grid. The whitepaper details how smart thermal security solutions can help owners/operators meet the requirements of NERC while also addressing copper theft and vandalism challenges.
Genetec™ will support the newly introduced Microsoft Cloud for Government. This government-community cloud enables U.S. federal agencies and state and local governments to leverage Genetec cloud services, including Security Center Cloud Archives, with the assurance that information stored in Azure Government meets the stringent security and compliance requirements of government agencies including FedRAMP and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS).
AVAD LLC offers its customers access to TRENDnet, a global manufacturer of networking and surveillance hardware for residential and commercial applications.
Samsung Techwin’s SNF-8010 and the mobile SNF-8010VM fisheye cameras offer 5 MP definition with digital PTZ, intelligent video analytics and onboard SDXC storage up to 64GB.
Available in 4-, 8- and 16-camera channel configurations, EasyNVR offers seamless plug-n-play functionality with all OpenEye IP camera models and has a built-in PoE switch.
VIVOTEK’s 720p HD speed dome network camera, the SD8333-E, features a 720p HD CMOS sensor, WDR Pro technology and removable IR-cut filter. It is designed to deliver superb image quality under challenging lighting conditions.
The iBridge® Messenger is a complimentary add-on and extension of its iBridge® Connected Home line for dealers transitioning into the smart home market.
Zwipe announced that HID Global’s iCLASS® and 125kHz ProxCard® users can now integrate the Zwipe Access biometric card, eliminating the need to add biometric readers to an existing HID Global®iClass® or Prox-based system.
Panasonic’s i-PRO ULTRA 360 panoramic indoor (WV-SFN480) and outdoor IP66-rated weather and vandal-resistant (WV-SFV481) fixed dome 360-deg. cameras are based on Panasonic’s new 12MP sensor and 4K ULTRA HD engine.
Available as both in-ceiling and surface mount models, theOE-C6012-RW and OE-C7012-R IP cameras from OpenEye send clear images using True WDR, 3D digital noise reduction, and camera-side motion detection, requiring just one PoE cable to install.
The VARIO Lighthouse Kit (VLK) provides a fully integrated lighting and camera housing as a high performance, all-in-one alternative to cameras with integrated LEDs.
Operators using their Trango NMS from Trango Systems Inc. can access and monitor Trango’s Orion, Lynx and StrataLink 24 wireless devices on their network.
The Emergency Pull Station series by Dortronics Systems Inc. is designed for use in hospitals, schools and industrial facilities, and with a variety of door or access systems, the 6510-S35 features a single pull action to provide instant egress and alarm activation in the event of an emergency situation.
Boon Edam’s BoonAssist TQ is a manual revolving door that offers the combination of three features: “push and go” power assistance, speed control and positioning.