In our December issue, we present our 2017 Dealer of the Year! Also, read about the latest and greatest products in the security industry, perimeter security solutions, intrusion alarm systems,
and more!
The ADT brand is synonymous with security — instantly recognizable by virtually every competitor and potential customer in the United States. Its 143-year history, combined with its massive size (an estimated $4.3 billion in gross revenues in 2017 and ranked No. 1 on the SDM 100 Report every year since its inception in 1991) puts this security dealer in the ranks of some of the largest companies in the country.
The video management systems (VMS) of today are anything but video-only solutions; they often serve as the hub of fully integrated security suites that provide end users with greater choice and functionality.
With cord-cutting continuing to be a growing trend, it’s not surprising that mass notification and emergency communication solutions are increasingly relying on cellular and other wireless technologies.
In a case recently decided by the Court of Appeals in Colorado, the plaintiff and a casualty insurer appealed the judgment entered after a jury trial to determine damages under breach of contract claims against the defendant alarm company.
Getting your new sales reps up to speed quickly is a priority for all organizations. It can be hard to be patient and acknowledge the time commitment that can take.
Implementing a marketing strategy is a long-term play. It takes two years to really see the full return of the investment and as business leaders we need to stay the course. You will see a major impact on sales over time, but it will start slowly.
Hopefully you’re already deep into strategic planning for 2018, but here are a few recommendations based on industry trends and predictions to help aim you in the right direction, as well as a look back at some of this year’s published columns to help you get there.
The heart of the BlueBOLT product line is the cloud monitoring and control software, which receives usage and connectivity information from the various BlueBOLT enabled devices.
A Sonitrol Carolinas monitoring station operator received a verified alarm that unauthorized personnel were on the roof attempting to break into Hyatt Coin and Gun in Charlotte, N.C.
Anixter announced its educational institution, Anixter University, designed to support industry professionals. The University offers an array of technical and standards-based information for contractors, integrators, end users and consultants.
Software House (Johnson Controls) demonstrated its commercial implementation of the Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification at ASIS 2017 in Dallas.
In the transportation industry, layered security is critical to protecting a company’s reputation. Terminals, trucks and pallets of brand new goods are tempting not only to the passing thief, but to organized crime.
Johnson Controls introduced the Illustra Flex 3MP compact mini-dome, a hard-working, outdoor quality day/night camera that can produce HD-quality images in low-light conditions.
Continental Access announced the new release of CA4K v1.0 of its new Enterprise Access Control & Security Management Platform, integrating access control, wireless locking, POE and conventional controllers, alarms, video and remote hosted services.
DIGITAL WATCHDOG ADDS LPR BULLET CAMERA TO THE MEGAPIX FAMILY
Digital Watchdog announced the upcoming release of its new MEGApix 4 Megapixel License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera (model DWC-MB44iALPR).
When used with a compatible Assure Lock, the Yale iM1 Network Module allows homeowners to lock and unlock their home using the Apple Home app or Siri on an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.
Pro-Watch 4.3.5 is a connected buildings enterprise management platform that equips organizations with the right tools to protect their people and assets by combining access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and other business critical functions.
The Loop Detector senses when a vehicle passes over or arrives at a certain point, sending a signal to open a gate, hold open a gate to prevent closing on vehicles, or alert if a vehicle is in a bay.
IDIS released its latest network video recorder, the DR-1204P, which packs an array of essential and easy-to-use features in a sleek, stylish design, appropriate for any space
Synology Inc. announced the release of Surveillance Station 8.1, which boasts faster performance and provides a more complete surveillance solution than previous versions.
STI’s Heated Polycarbonate Enclosures maintain a temperature above freezing, allowing a wide range of sensitive units to be installed outdoors, in freezers, in unheated warehouses or in storage units.
Fiber Optic Center introduced Viavi FiberChek Sidewinder, the first fully autonomous handheld inspection and analysis solution for multifiber connectors.
Tamron has developed a Shutterless Thermal Camera Module by adopting an amorphous silicon thermal sensor that has excellent temperature reproducibility during temperature changes.