Dealers and Integrators

Workforce Continuity: Keep Employees Safe and Productive During Disruptions

December 3, 2007

Whether a workforce disruption takes the form of a bird flu pandemic, winter storm or transit strike, your business needs to keep running even when your employees can't make it to the office.


City Of Chicago Deploys Intelligent Security System

November 14, 2007

City Of Chicago Deploys Intelligent Security System

IBM has started a new project with the City of Chicago office of emergency management and communications (OEMC) to implement an advanced city-wide intelligent security system.


NBFAA Calls For Balanced Approached To Fire Protection

November 13, 2007

A balanced approach to fire protection that includes the installation of both fire detection and suppression systems will save lives according to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA).


Chillemi Appointed Chairman Of SIA Education And Training Committee

November 8, 2007

Hirsch Electronics’ Learning Center Manager, Scott Chillemi, has been appointed to serve a two-year term as chairman of The Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Education and Training Committee, a non-voting vice president position on SIA’s Board of Directors.


Home Systems Integration Revenue Will Increase To $17.4 Billion In 2012, Research Says

November 7, 2007

Revenues from the home systems integration/installation channel will increase from $9.8 billion in 2007 to $17.4 billion in 2012, according to Parks Associates and EH Publishing.


Monitronics, Alarm.com Team Up To Provide Web-Enabled Security

November 1, 2007

Monitronics and Alarm.com recently announced an agreement that will allow security dealers participating in the extensive nationwide Monitronics Authorized Dealer Program to offer Alarm.com's wireless and Web-enabled security and monitoring technology and services to their customers.


International Fiber Systems Joins NetClear ESS Affiliate Program

November 1, 2007

Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, and Ortronics/Legrand recently announced the International Fiber Systems (IFS) product line from GE has been added as an approved affiliate vendor for the NetClear ESS (Electronic Safety and Security) program.


ADT, Qwest Announce Partnership

October 12, 2007

Qwest Communications and ADT Security recently announced an agreement to customers who purchase their respective complementary communications and security services.


Trans-Alarm Joins Honeywell Authorized Dealer Program

October 12, 2007


Protection One Introduces e-Secure For Businesses

October 10, 2007

Protection One Inc. recently introduced e-Secure for business security. The company's new offering features modern ways for customers to conveniently control and monitor their business security systems offsite, using an Internet-connected computer, PDA or a text-enabled cell phone.


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.

New Webinar

Combating Counterfeiting

How can you prevent your identification cards from being easy to duplicate?

New Webinar

Expanding Options with IP

IP has changed the way people are thinking about security for their industrial environments. With the vast capability for collecting and analyzing data that comes with an IP-based security system, the mission is no longer simply surveillance, but an integrated security system.

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