Dealers and Integrators

NBFAA Announces 2007 Leadership Award Winners

October 4, 2007

The winners of the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association’s (NBFAA) 2007 Leadership Awards were revealed recently during the association’s annual luncheon.


Hackett Security Purchases P & L Products

October 3, 2007

Hackett Security, a St. Louis area security systems company, announced the purchase of P & L Products, a St. Louis-based system integrator specializing in video imaging, time and attendance, access control, CCTV cameras and security systems, at the recent ASIS show.


NAPCO Creates Video Technologies And Services Division

October 3, 2007

NAPCO Security Group recently announced the creation of its Video Technologies and Services Division.


Back to School

By Fredrik Nilsson · October 2007

Training becomes a top priority as network surveillance advances

It seems that life in the 21st century is all about the digital revolution—from talking cars to multitasking smart phones to high-definition digital television sets. Perhaps one of the biggest reality checks of this digital age is the additional training required for professionals who sell, install or even repair such devices to remain competent in their fields. Without continuing education, thousands of professionals and technicians lose work.


Podcast: Cisco Systems

October 2007

Ralph Jensen, editor of Security Products magazine, interviews Bill Stuntz, vice president and general manager of the physical security business unit at Cisco Systems.


The Integrator's Voice

By Leslie Stevens · October 2007

Systems integrators find success going it alone

Some business owners start their company by themselves, some take over from a previous owner and others work with a business partner. From time to time, and for different reasons, integrators need to restart their business. One common reason for restarting a business is the separation of two partners. This month's "Dealer Spotlight" examines how Jeff Harrington, of Statesville, N.C.-based Integrated Home Solutions, successfully restarted his company in a new location after separating from his former partner.


ASIS: Sanyo Plans To Cut Prices

By Ralph C Jensen · September 25, 2007

ASIS: Sanyo Plans To Cut Prices

Sanyo announced late Monday night the company plans to cuts prices to dealers by an average of 4 percent.


Podcast: Lenel

September 25, 2007

On the first day of ASIS 2007, Security Products editor Ralph Jensen talks to Josh Phillips, director of strategic alliances at Lenel, about the company’s partner program and some of products being presented at the show.


Alarm Associations Pledge Cooperation After Dallas Repeals Controversial Policy

September 19, 2007

The Dallas City Council last week repealed its verified response burglar alarm policy, meaning police officers will again respond to all commercial alarm calls.


IQ Certification Supports SIAC With Donation

September 19, 2007

Based on an appeal from the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association, the IQ Certification program has donated $500 to the Security Industry Alarm Coalition.


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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