Dealers and Integrators

Smith & Wesson Introduces Security Services Program At ISC East

By Sherleen H. Mahoney · November 6, 2008

Smith & Wesson Introduces Security Services Program At ISC East

First-time exhibitor at ISC East, Smith & Wesson, the iconic 156-year old manufacturer of handguns in the United States, introduced its exclusive licensing agreement with NationWide Digital Monitoring Co. Inc. at the company’s booth.


Smart Card Alliance Creates Professional Certification Program

November 6, 2008

The Smart Card Alliance recently announced it has created the Leadership, Education and Advancement Program (LEAP) for individuals interested in continuously improving their knowledge and professional proficiency in the smart card industry.


IMPACT NOW

November 4, 2008

Security Products' Editor-in-Chief Ralph C. Jensen talks with Paul Constantine, vice president of merchandising for ScanSource Inc., about the IMPACT NOW conference November 10-11 in Orlando.


ioimage Intelligent Video Devices To Run On Genetec’s Management Solution

November 3, 2008

ioimage recently announced announced it has entered into a technology partnership with Genetec. As a result of this partnership, ioimage’s video analytics devices can now be integrated into Omnicast, Genetec’s IP video surveillance solution, enabling surveillance video to be viewed, archived and mined.


Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Adopts Alarm Ordinance

October 29, 2008

Recognizing the need to reduce requests for police response to baseless alarm activations, Glen Mowrey of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) appeared before the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) to discuss initiatives begun by several states to manage and reduce the number of false burglar alarm activations. CPCA then tasked their Private Security Committee to develop an overall approach to alarm management and to create the model ordinance.


Avigilon Signs KLM Marketing As Manufacturer’s Representative

October 24, 2008

Avigilon recently announced that it has signed KLM Marketing as its newest manufacturer’s representative to expand market opportunities for the company’s high-definition and megapixel video surveillance systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region.


Web-Based Course Covers Role Of Door Closers

October 24, 2008

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced a new, free Web-based course that covers the basics of the role door closers play in controlling the door.


AMAG Technology Awarded ISO 14001 Certification

October 20, 2008

AMAG Technology, a manufacturer of security management systems for the commercial and government markets, has been awarded ISO 14001 certification, the only environmental standard recognized worldwide.


Hirsch Electronics Enters Distribution Business

October 10, 2008

Hirsch Electronics, a supplier of physical access control systems, has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with SCM Microsystems, a supplier of smart card readers for secure authentication, to provide SCM’s Physical Access Control Terminals (PACT) series physical access readers to the open market.


Research: Video Surveillance In Transportation, Retail Sectors Set To Take Off

October 10, 2008

Security is the best-known application of video surveillance, but by no means the only one. Transportation systems and retail are both promising markets for video surveillance, where its uses extend to legal liability prevention, customer behavior analysis and store design.


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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