Dealers and Integrators

ioimage Launches Video Analytics Education Seminars At ISC West

March 21, 2008

ioimage, provider of intelligent video appliances, recently announced that it is launching a unique series of “bite-size” video analytics seminars to be delivered on the trade show floor at the upcoming ISC West Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas April 2-4.


Inovonics Offers Wireless Security Seminar At ISC West

March 20, 2008

Inovonics, a provider of commercial grade wireless security, will be holding an educational seminar about wireless security, addressing the spectrum of technologies and applications, at the ISC West Café Theater in Las Vegas at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.


Intelligent Video Solution Helping To Reduce False Alarms

March 7, 2008

Arteco has announced an enhanced “Pop-Up” feature to its remote software ARTECO-LOGIC. When activated, the feature only displays video streams from cameras where security violations are taking place in real-time.


Playing It Straight

By Lior Frenkel · March 2008

Securing IP surveillance systems with unidirectional connectivity

In the hit movie “Ocean’s 11,” Daniel Ocean and his crew succeed in robbing $160 million from the Bellagio casino. Ocean’s crew carries out that task by using a wide range of swindling skills and top-notch technological capabilities, not the least of which involves breaking into the casino’s video surveillance system. In the movie, the crew’s computer wiz physically taps into the system from the casino’s own server room.


A Way Out

By Shawn Mahoney · March 2008

The pros and cons of exit device technology

A Way Out

They may not be as cutting edge as video analytics and other new security breakthroughs— but every building has them.


Home Security SOS

By Paul Dawes · March 2008

Broadband connectivity is the cure to residential security ailments

Home Security SOS

Monitored security is a $30 billion industry with approximately 24 percent household penetration and consistent year-over-year revenue growth.


HID Global, ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies Merge

February 21, 2008

HID Global recently announced that it has joined forces with the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG).


House Passes Bill Promoting Professional Installation Of Fire Alarm Technologies At Universities

February 15, 2008

Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill promoting the professional installation of fire alarm detection systems, or other fire prevention technologies in qualified student housing, dormitories and other university buildings.


Axis Communications Opens Training Center At U.S. Headquarters

February 14, 2008

Axis Communications recently announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art training center at its U.S. headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.


On the Brink

By Paul Dawes · February 2008

Home security stands ready to leap into the future

Think about it. Two decades ago, cell phones were the size of bricks and could barely receive phone calls; today, they are wafer-thin and offer Internet access. Traveling to unknown destinations required detailed instructions scribbled on a notepad; today a car’s navigation system will direct the driver while the kids watch a DVD in the back seat.


New Products

Installation Hardware

Direct Burial Cables

Liberty Wire & Cable offers direct burial cables that include varieties of category, coax, speaker and LibertyLinx™ control cable. The category cable includes Cat-5E, a 24 AWG variety with a solid copper center conductor and a 1,000 MB data rate. The coax line includes several 14 and 18 AWG CATV/MATV cables with solid copper or copper-clad steel center conductors. The nonplenum, unshielded cables are gel-filled and feature foamed polyethylene dielectrics and polyethylene jackets. The speaker cable includes several 12 to 16 AWG nonplenum varieties. The control cable includes 18 and 22 AWG varieties with solid copper center conductors.

Installation Hardware

Fire Switches

APEM Components' IPP series of flat-top plunger switches allow customizable to help match the switch to unique applications. Customization options include customer-specific markings, backlit legends, custom-molded caps and wire assemblies. The products are recommended for applications that require a sealed, ergonomic electrical interface. The switches are available in momentary and maintained functions. The switch is offered with a black bezel frame and seven actuator color choices satisfying coding requirements. The products are rated IP-67.

Installation Hardware

Jacketless Cable

The Honeywell Genesis Series Profusion jacketless cable is designed for access control applications. The cable features a bundle of four individual shielded cables held together by a tight, continuous twist that can be easily separated. The product delivers lock power, card reader, door contact and request for exit in a single bundle. The cable jacket does not need to be removed during the wiring installation process, and a single pull takes care of four cables at once. Each cable is color-coded and features sequential footage markings.

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