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In "Arc Fault Interrupter vs. Ground Fault Interrupter," author John Pecore offers up some good advice on when and where to use Arc Fault and Ground Fault Interrupters. Pecore is owner of Stormin Protection in St. Petersburg, Fla. (click here)
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Plustek Announces Full Line of Scanners
High-speed, reliable and affordable scanners are ideal for every kind of finance management
CERRITOS,
Calif. (March 10, 2010) – Plustek Technology Inc.
(www.plustek.com/usa), a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer,
professional and office imaging devices (including portable scanners,
sheet fed/flatbed scanners, wide format scanners and IP cameras), is
pleased to offer a complete line of scanner solutions to fulfill nearly
every financial need. Organizations can improve compliance and
efficiency through document management with a full range of Plustek
scanners.
Most financial organizations rely heavily on
paper-based information from tax returns, loan applications,
appraisals, correspondence and remote deposit paperwork. These
paper-based processes and workflow are often difficult to manage and
costly to control. By using Plustek’s document management scanners,
companies can streamline this data, make it digitally achievable,
leverage the data across other company databases or software and bring
efficiency and order to an otherwise unmanageable system.
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Posted by colombo on Wednesday, March 10 @ 21:41:04 EST (2 reads)
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ESA Young Security Professionals Welcome Three New Partner Members
RSI Video Technologies, Kleinbard, Bell & Brecker, and System Sensor join movement to support growing group
Irving, Texas, March 10, 2010 - The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is pleased to announce that RSI Video Technologies and System Sensor have agreed to become a 2010 Young Security Professionals (YSP) Partner Member. As YSP Partner Members, RSI Video Technologies, Kleinbard, Bell & Brecker, and System Sensor earn the unique opportunity to participate in events tailored specifically to YSP.
YSP is a group of young professionals between the ages of 25 and 45 who are currently, or are up-and-coming, managers and executives in companies that sell, install, service or monitor electronic security and life safety systems. As Partner Members, RSI Video Technologies and System Sensor will gain exposure to qualified prospects and decision-makers through print and electronic media, YSP events and the ESA Web site. Additionally, in their Partner Member roles, the two companies will have the benefit of networking with these young professionals at YSP-specific events to build relationships with this next generation of industry leaders.
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Posted by colombo on Wednesday, March 10 @ 20:42:59 EST (1 reads)
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MARKS USA: Leaders of Value Engineered Lock Hardware
MARKS
USA has become a leading proponent of Value Engineered solutions on a
wide array of high-end projects. While offering our clientele
tremendous savings on locksets, both during bidding as well as during
order placement, the result is increased business volume for our
customers and here at MARKS USA.
Being a somewhat smaller and much more agile lock and security hardware
manufacturer, MARKS USA has the capabilities to produce both standard
and custom items. Our company employs talented personnel who possess
the ability to think “outside the box”. This kind of thinking has given
MARKS USA their niche in the contract hardware industry.
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Posted by colombo on Wednesday, March 10 @ 00:05:00 EST (8 reads)
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ESA Launches New NTS Newsletter
Monthly newsletter profiles security integrators, features course instructors and highlights recent graduates
Irving, Texas, March 9, 2010 - The Electronic Security Association
(ESA) has launched a new e-newsletter, NTS News, to shine a light on
security integrators successfully implementing education and training
in their companies. The e-newsletter also documents the experiences of
students, and introduces the innovative instructors that deliver the
National Training School’s (NTS) broad offering of courses.
The monthly e-newsletter, which can be viewed online at
http://www.ESAweb.org/nts/newsletter, includes a monthly profile of a
security company emphasizing training, a Q&A with an NTS
instructor, course highlights and more.
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Posted by colombo on Tuesday, March 09 @ 22:14:59 EST (8 reads)
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Mango DSP Joins the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF)
Norwalk, CT (March 8th, 2010) - Mango DSP, Inc - the leading developer
and manufacturer of analytic ready, DSP based intelligent video servers
announced today that the company joined the ONVIF (Open Network Video
Interface Forum) to support global standardization for networked video.
The Mango DSP product line of encoders and soon to come IP cameras powered by MATE's
video content analysis algorithms, provides complete security solutions
for all types of installations. Mango DSP offers state of the art edge
encoding, storage and video content analysis products for both analog
and IP cameras.
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Posted by colombo on Monday, March 08 @ 23:19:52 EST (9 reads)
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OnSSI Names New COO/CFO
Yoav Millet Joins Executive Leadership Team
Pearl River, NY (March 8, 2010) − On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc.
(OnSSI) is pleased to announce that Yoav Millet has joined the
organization as COO/CFO. Mr. Millet will employ his talents and
experience in growth and change management to enhance OnSSI’s
financial, operational and business strategies as it continues to
assert itself as the industry leader in surveillance technology.
“Yoav has a wealth of experience helping companies evolve internally as
they expand in the marketplace. That will allow OnSSI to continue to
assert our position as the leader in this industry,” said Gadi Piran,
President and CTO of OnSSI. “As our customers needs grow, we’ll be
ready and waiting with the most sophisticated solutions in IP video
surveillance control and management.”
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Posted by colombo on Monday, March 08 @ 23:14:07 EST (8 reads)
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Wire and Tube 2010 on Successful Course
Düsseldorf, Germany -- In less than two months, wire 2010 –
International Wire and Cable Trade Fair and Tube 2010 – International
Tube and Pipe Trade Fair, will be held at the fairgrounds in
Düsseldorf, Germany (April 12-16, 2010). The exhibitor participation at
both events indicates that the industry is optimistic about the future:
with 1,037 exhibitors from 47 countries on a net area of 463,800 square
feet,
Tube 2010 is sold out in terms of space. The event will occupy all
available space in Halls 1 to 7.0. - almost 21,500 square feet more
than at the Tube 2008 staging. The wire 2010 exhibitors will present
their products on 553,630 square feet of net exhibit space in Halls 9
to 12 and 15 to 17. This represents a decrease of about 23,600 square
feet due to booth size reduction by several companies. However, with
1,135 companies from 49 nations, the number of exhibitors at wire 2010
has already exceeded the final results of wire 2008. The participation
of an aluminum manufacturer from Mexico will be a highlight. In
addition, companies from Egypt, Estonia, Columbia and the United Arab
Emirates will take part in the wire trade fair for the first time.
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Posted by colombo on Monday, March 08 @ 20:47:33 EST (7 reads)
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MARKS USA Hospital Push/Pull PD Series Locksets
MARKS USA hospital push/pull PD Series locksets provide hands-free opening for sanitary safety
Marks USA PD Series Hospital Push/Pull Mortise and Cylindrical style
locksets designed for use in healthcare facilities satisfies the
universal demand for hospital hardware. The locksets design innovation,
with an improved short retraction angle, is particularly beneficial
when a simple push or pull on the paddle using your elbow or forearm
will open the door. This feature is mandatory for any door where
unhygienic conditions may be prevalent such as restrooms or cafeterias,
thus aiding in the prevention of contamination from unsanitary hands.
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Posted by colombo on Monday, March 08 @ 00:05:00 EST (6 reads)
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Sinovia Joins the Pelco Partner First Program
Clovis, CA and Fresnes, France (March 4, 2010) – A huge demand
for security related equipment is providing tremendous growth
opportunities for the video security sector, as the CCTV market
worldwide continues to grow. With this in mind, Sinovia entered into a
partnership with Pelco and is now part of its Partner First Program.
OPENcontrol – the Sinovia supervision software platform – now
interfaces with Pelco IP cameras, which provide the perfect image
solution. The goal of the Sinovia scalable solution set is to control
diverse equipment in order to interact with a large variety of
infrastructure and business needs: CCTV, access control, intrusion,
fire panel supervision, and lighting – one information flow into a
unique supervision interface to accelerate decision making and to have
a global view of events. The Pelco video flow is completely integrated
into the OPENcontrol display, allowing the operator to work on the
unique GUI to supervise cameras with access control or any other
equipment.
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Posted by colombo on Sunday, March 07 @ 11:54:12 EST (19 reads)
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Heavy Snow Brought Downed Power Lines, Injuries, and Deaths
 PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (March 7, 2010) -- Here in western Pennsylvania heavy, wet snows--as much as 36 inches deep in some places--have brought down trees and electrical wires, This adverse weather brought with it the question “Who is it that owns this power line?”
Typically, during storms the fire department will respond and clear the trees and the wires if they are cable TV or telephone as these are considered safe to move, at least most of the time. The local utility is then notified so they can do a follow-up repair. This can often bring with it trouble when the cable or Telco provider arrives.
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Posted by colombo on Sunday, March 07 @ 09:44:09 EST (11 reads)
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The Planned Demise of POTS
 EAST CANTON, Ohio (March 07, 2010) -- For those who haven't heard, the current administration and AT&T, by way of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of Washington, D.C., is planning to eliminate Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS). In it's place will be a single method of wired communication using an all-IP (Internet Protocol) solution.
As in any debate, there are two sides to the issue at hand. On the one
hand, this administration would like to make IP broadband communication
available to everyone in the United States. On the other, AT&T
probably recognizes that there's a higher profit potential associated
with IP communication, such as Voice Over IP (VoIP).
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Posted by colombo on Sunday, March 07 @ 09:18:01 EST (15 reads)
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Pelco to Feature Dedicated HD Booth at ISC West 2010
Clovis, CA (March 4, 2010) – Leading the security industry with
end-to-end IP High-Definition systems, Pelco is pleased to announce
many new additions to its product line that will be featured at the
upcoming ISC West 2010 show in Las Vegas. As the security industry
moves toward HD, this year Pelco is showcasing its innovation in High
Definition with a dedicated HD presence in its booth. The following are
among the new products slated for display at the show (Pelco booth No.
14041).
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Posted by colombo on Saturday, March 06 @ 04:34:52 EST (14 reads)
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Three HAI Products Finalists in 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards
New Orleans, LA - March 3, 2010 -- HAI Mark of Excellence finalist products will be demonstrated at the
Electronic House Expo (EHX) to be held in Orlando, FL, March 24-26,
2010, in Booth 25401.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) announced that HAI, the
leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products
since 1985, has three products which are finalists in the 2010 Mark of
Excellence Awards, presented by CEA's TechHome Division.
CEA's Mark of Excellence Awards recognized the following finalists:
OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen (Human Interface Product of the Year),
Automation Studio (Installation Product of the Year), and the Cellular
Communication Center (Structured Wiring Product of the Year). The
finalist designation recognizes HAI's outstanding achievement and
innovation in trend setting custom home electronics. Award entries
were reviewed by a panel of industry experts and submitted in two
categories: Supplier and Systems Integrators.
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Posted by colombo on Saturday, March 06 @ 04:30:43 EST (14 reads)
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MARKS USA Custom Lockset Division Graces the Georgica, NY
Amityville, NY, MARKS USA Custom Lockset Division graces The Georgica
Residential Towers located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. These forged
brass levers, in a polished nickel finish, were created to compliment
the distinctive “L” shape of this architectural majesty by imitating
the abundance of corners and protrusions within the design of the
building itself.
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Posted by colombo on Friday, March 05 @ 22:39:02 EST (17 reads)
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Industry Veteran Honored by Mission 500 Charity Organization
Altronix’s Alan Forman Receives Humanitarian Award.
 Miami, FL (March 5, 2010) – Mission 500, a non-profit initiative
focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of
children and communities in crisis, today announced that Alan Forman
will receive the charity’s first annual “Mission 500 Humanitarian
Award.” The Award will be presented to Mr. Forman, President of
Altronix, at a special cocktail reception on March 25th, during ISC
West in Las Vegas.
“Alan is well worthy of this honor,” said George Fletcher, Advisory
Council Member/Volunteer, Mission 500. “He has given of himself in a
number of charitable causes by committing his time, rallying others to
get involved, generating financial contributions and making everyone
around him feel special.”
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Note: Editor's Note: It gives me great pleasure to post this news release concerning Alan Forman. I have been acquainted with Alan for many, many years. I know him to be a passionate, kind man and so it came as no surprise when he was named for this award. Congratulations, Alan.
Al Colombo, journalist/writer
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Posted by colombo on Friday, March 05 @ 22:18:59 EST (51 reads)
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Trilogy Networx™ Wireless Networking Locks Reside At Devils Thumb Ranch
Alarm Lock’s New Trilogy Networx™ Wireless Networking Locks Reside At Devils Thumb Ranch In Colorado
Amityville, NY, Alarm Lock Systems, Inc.: No building is too big or too
small for Alarm Lock’s Trilogy Networx™ (DL6100 and PDL6100) Locksets.
These affordable electronic locksets communicate wirelessly over any
size network thus eliminating door-to-door programming and audit trail
retrieval saving you time and money. Recently Intermountain Lock &
Security Supply, a wholesale distributor of security hardware located
in Denver, Colorado, provided Alarm Lock’s Trilogy Networx™ to a local
locksmith for installation at The Devils Thumb Ranch in Tabernash,
Colorado.
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Posted by colombo on Friday, March 05 @ 22:15:15 EST (15 reads)
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Fire-Lite Alarms Introduces Enclosed Building Systems Control Relay
New UL-Listed Fire Alarm Solution Enables Building Systems Control
NORTHFORD, Conn., March 5, 2010 - Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell
(NYSE:HON) has released a UL-listed fire alarm  relay module with
enclosure, designed to enable the control of building systems such as
fans, dampers and elevators during emergencies. The ROME (Relay Option
Module Enclosure) can be conveniently installed up to 1,250 feet away
from an addressable fire alarm control panel to provide as many as ten
programmable relays for control of various building systems' functions.
Rome lowres
The removal or confinement of smoke and shut-down of
elevators and escalators are critical functions mandated by code that
can be initiated through the ROME. For larger-scale jobs, the enclosure
offers enough mounting space for an additional relay module.
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Posted by colombo on Thursday, March 04 @ 22:05:45 EST (17 reads)
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Pixim Has the Prescription for Seeing Clearly at ISC West
Join Pixim at Booth #40008, and discover how Pixim's Digital Pixel System technology will let you see clearly in all lighting conditions.
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FNO|SM: News and Information on FireNetOnline|Security Mission
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This is an update as to
happenings and new information on FireNetOnline|Security Mission. Come and join
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FNO|SM offers the latest news by way of RSS
syndication and its own industry news section. Be sure to utilize all of our
news resources on a daily basis. By way of our Security eNews website you have
access to the latest in security, life safety, financial, scientific, political,
and other news sources. We also carry related RSS news feeds on our front page,
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Downloads: Feature Stories & Reports
The focus of "CO Detection Is Always In Season" looks at how installing security companies can help safeguard people from the peril of CO
poisoning in homes and commercial environments. (click here)
"What NFPA 720 Tells Us About CO Detection" provides a close look at NFPA 720. Because of the threat that CO poses, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a standard that addresses detection in both a systems environment and in standalone mode. This document is designated as NFPA 720 and the code is titled, "Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment." (click here)
"Ensuring Repeat Business," authored by Al Colombo, offers insights into ways to make installations better so end users will call them back time after time to do other work. a neat installation also assures word of mouth referrals, something that every alarm company must cherish. (click here)
In "List of Explosive
Materials (2009R–18T)," the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, has published and revised at least annually in the Federal Register
a list of explosives determined to be within the coverage of 18 U.S.C. 841 et
seq. (click here)
"Fire in the
United States," published by U.S. Fire Administration, provides valuable statistical data on fire loss in the United States from 2003 to 2007, with a primary focus on 2007. The purpose of the report is to
aid the fire service, local leadership, and the general public with fire loss
information which may be used to set priorities, establish and evaluate specific
fire programs, and serve as a guide for fire data analyses at state and local
levels of government. (click here)
"Cutting the Cord: Fire Reporting Goes Wireless," authored by Al Colombo, trade journalist, offers a solution to wired reporting. In a world increasingly dependent on wireless connectivity, it only makes sense to move from wired reporting to that of wireless. (click here)
In "I'm a Vampire Hunter," author Nick Markowitz tells how he actively hunts down and kills energy-wasting vampires. "I can find them everyday in almost ever business I go into," says Markowitz. (click here)
In "Special Extinguishing Systems Require Special Dealers," Al Colombo discusses ways for fire alarm companies to diversify. In this story he talks about special hazard systems, such as hood suppression, and how alarm dealers can cash in on the recurring revenue element. (click here)
In "Protection for your Protection," Al Colombo, long time trade journalist and director of FireNetOnline, discusses lightning protection for today’s security systems. John Pecore, president of Stormin Protection and FireNetOnline member, provides valuable comment on lightning protection for today's complicated and sensitive security control panels. (click here)
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