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Bosch detectors feature a variety of innovative technologies to deliver excellent catch performance Thousands of patents are registered every year at Bosch. In 2012 alone, the number reached 4,800 worldwide, and this year, The Bosch Group recognised 18 of the company’s top inventors throughout history. William DiPoala, Principal Development Engineer – Sensors for Bosch Security Systems is included in this prestigious group of individuals alongside Robert Bosch and...

The First Alert Professional Dealer Program is one of the most and prestigious security dealer programs Honeywell has added Houston, Texas-based Advantage Security Integration, Ltd. (ASI) – one of the first southwest security providers to establish a remote video monitoring station – to its First Alert Professional Dealer Program. ASI is a locally-owned systems integrator that customizes life safety and security systems to fit the needs of residential, commercial a...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, introduces the Kantech Intevo Compact. This new addition to its line of easy to deploy integrated security platforms is designed to unify access control, IP video and intrusion for small to medium size enterprises. Measuring just 2.25 x 7.5 x 8.5 inches and weighing in at 3.7 pounds, the Intevo Compact is compatible with all Kantech controllers and can connect up to 16 American Dynami...

According to the IMS study “The World Market for Intruder Alarms” the penetration rate for U.S intruder alarm products will increase In most cases, a sudden influx of players and increased competition would be detrimental for an industry. However, the U.S. intruder alarm market is embracing the plethora of new competitors entering the business because these recent market entrants are partnering with established security suppliers to offer complete home security pro...

Doug is responsible for generating new business and working closely with security engineers AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video, and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, expands its business development team and appoints Doug Early as Business Development Manager. Doug is responsible for generating new business and working closely with security engineers, architects and consultants to cultivate relationships, and promote and grow AMAG business. His territory i...

The FAP program is the country’s largest independent security dealer network Honeywell recently welcomed Armed Response Team (ART), an Albuquerque, N.M.-based security provider originally founded by a group of police officers, to its First Alert Professional (FAP) Dealer Program. The FAP program is the country’s largest independent security dealer network. For nearly a decade, ART has specialised in residential and commercial burglar, perimeter and fire alarms, ac...

NationWide Digital Monitoring opened the new office to better serve its growing dealer network NationWide Digital Monitoring Co. is excited to announce the opening of its new regional sales office in North Carolina to better serve our growing dealer network. The Freeport, NY-based alarm monitoring company has promoted Central Station Training Manager, Michael Davis, to the position of Regional Account Manager to oversee all operations at the new office. In his new role, Micha...

The latest version of Honeywell’s Pro-Watch security management system expands the added-value services dealers can provide to their customers. The Pro-Watch® 4.1 security management system adds support for Honeywell’s Vindicator® high security intrusion detection system, as well as SALTO® disconnected readers and Mercury Security™ control panels. These enhancements provide users with advanced perimeter protection tools, and more options to extend access control to...

SPADES surveillance system protects naval ships, ports, waterways, and high-value maritime assets from threats Stevens Institute of Technology and Sonardyne Inc., a subsidiary of U.K. based Sonardyne International Ltd., manufacturer of subsea navigation and security technologies, have executed a licensing agreement for intellectual property of the Stevens Passive Acoustic Detection System (SPADES), which uses sound processing to detect, track and classify vessels, swimmers and...

PowerMaster-30 G2 is a professional wireless security, safety and control system Visonic, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announced recently that the Visonic PowerMaster-30 G2 wireless alarm panel and its integrator partner CHH Construction Systems Pte Ltd. were recognised with a Gold Award for technological excellence during the Merlion Awards presentation at Safety & Security Asia. Held in May at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, the Merlion Awards...

The PSA Security Network selected the winners at their PSA-TEC 2013 event Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that PSA Security Network selected the winners of their PSA Security Network Vendor Awards at the recently-concluded PSA-TEC 2013. At the conference, PSA members recognised Brivo Systems, LLC with their “Rising Star” award. “The Rising Star Award is presented to the vendor partner who has shown...

The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco's video technology portfolio while strengthening its presence in the market Tyco announced today that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Exacq Technologies, a developer of open architecture video management systems (VMS) for security and surveillance applications for $150 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to complement Tyco Security Products' video technology portfolio while strengthening its...

The event series will feature Tyco's demonstration van, which will feature its latest security innovations Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is announcing an inaugural series of in-depth technology presentations and training events for dealers, integrators, monitoring stations and their customers in the DACH region. With 11 events held in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in June and...

Aritech solutions include ‘Gliding Focus’ mirror optics which provide automatic target focus over the entire detection range The market leading Aritech range of intruder detection products, from UTC Fire & Security UK, provides security installers, integrators and specifiers with the best solution for every project. Backed by comprehensive technical support and training for installers across the UK, the Aritech intruder range is among the most trusted names in...

This integration provides numerous benefits for end-users AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that ipConfigure, Inc. is now a member of the Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner.  ipConfigure has certified its Enterprise Surveillance Manager (ESM) v5.4 with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines enterprise class IP video su...

SPEXER 1000 security radar is optimised for the surveillance of critical territory and infrastructure Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has proved the capabilities of its newly developed SPEXER 1000 security radar in a series of large-scale field trials, employing realistic scenarios. The company announced that in the course of demanding tests conducted in Africa and South East Asia the radar demonstrated exceptional detection capabilities under the toughes...

The detectors are installed in airports, office buildings, government facilities, hospitals and retail stores Bosch Security Systems Inc., announces its request-to-exit detectors have opened more than 2.5 million doors across the U.S. as the company celebrates the product family’s 20th anniversary. The detectors are installed in airports, office buildings, government facilities, hospitals, retail stores and in many other applications throughout the nation. The performan...

Dennis Gibbs will support existing SymmetryTM Authorized Resellers with sales initiatives AMAG Technology, a leading security solution provider that includes access control, IP video, intrusion management and HD cameras, appoints Dennis Gibbs as Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager. AMAG is adding a new position to its sales team to provide increased sales support to customers in the Great Lakes Region. In this brand new position, Dennis will support existing SymmetryTM Authoriz...

OPTEX, leader in sensing technology, has launched two new advanced technology indoor sensors to complete an evolutionary tree and complement the entry level Saver Grade 2 PIR detector that launched in September 2012 aimed at installers with smaller budgets. The RXC-ST and DT are the next generation sensors of the well-established RX-40 family. The RXC-ST will offer installers the combined technology from three iconic OPTEX devices, the RX-40QZ, RX40PT and the CX502. The Grade 2 PIR provides ins...

Honeywell recently announced the addition of advanced video verification and enhanced communications options to the Galaxy Flex integrated intruder alarm and door control system designed for small to mid-sized commercial businesses (SMBs) and large residential sites. Galaxy Flex is a cost-effective security solution (with 12 on-board wired zones to minimise expansion costs), and offers all the key features of the Galaxy Dimension security solution in a fully compliant EN50131-1 Security Grade 2,...

The sessions will cover intruder solutions, digital video and transmission and fire Following its most successful IFSEC to date – with more new product launches in video, intruder, access, fire and integration and a record number of customer enquiries - UTC Fire and Security in the UK has confirmed a new series of technology workshops. The half-day sessions at the company’s Milton Keynes training centre will be attended by installers, consultants and end-users. Th...

As a result of this agreement, more businesses will benefit from the unique features and reliable performance Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has signed a new agreement with Ingram Micro Inc to make its products available to the distributor’s channel partners in the U.S. Customers of Ingram Micro’s Physical Security business unit will now have access to Bosch’s broad portfolio of products and systems for communications, video surveillance, intrusion detection an...

Barbara Shaw will report directly to PSA CEO Bill Bozeman PSA Security Network is proud to announce the new Director of Education, Barbara Shaw. Ms. Shaw will be working closely, not only with PSA Security Network, but also with vendors, integrators, individual consultants and thought leaders from throughout the industry. Ms. Shaw will be a direct report to PSA CEO Bill Bozeman. “The PSA community is made up of many successful independent integrators who are smart, agil...

Bentel Security, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, champions product design and manufacturing of a complete range of intrusion security equipment and accessories, and is pleased to announce the launch of the ABSOLUTA APP. ABSOLUTA APP, a Bentel Security application for smartphones, is designed to remotely manage ABSOLUTA control panels. ABSOLUTA APP is an innovative new tool that capitalises on the latest technologies, to make managing the security system even easier for the...

PowerSeries Neo redefines intrusion security, combining flexibility of hardwired system with simplicity of wireless devices DSC, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, has introduced the new and ground-breaking PowerSeries Neo hybrid intrusion detection platform, the most comprehensive hybrid system available in the market. PowerSeries Neo redefines intrusion security, combining the flexibility of a modular, hardwired system with the simplicity of a wide range of...

The magnetic alarm contact and the PIR curtain detector are part of Elpas’ growing portfolio of Active RFID Transmitters Elpas, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, will show two new Wireless Intrusion Detectors designed for native integration with Location-Based Tracking Solutions at the IFSEC International Exhibition(Booth 5/D10 & 5/E10, Hall 5), 13-16 May, 2013. The Magnetic Alarm Contact provides wireless perimeter protection for doors and window...

Xtralis demonstrates its Intelligent ADPRO PRO Passive Infrared Detector and VESDA ECO-EX Gas Detector at IFSEC 2013 Xtralis, the leading global provider of powerful solutions for the early & reliable detection & remote visual verification for the prevention of fire, gas and intrusion threats, will exhibit at both the IFSEC International and FIREX International exhibitions, from 13-16 May 2013 at the NEC Birmingham. Celebrating its 40th year, IFSEC International is the...

 NICE will demonstrate its newly launched Situator Express solution at IFSEC 2013 NICE Systems recently announced that it will showcase its security portfolio in hall 4, stand G111 at IFSEC International, a leading event for the security industry in Europe. At the event, taking place May 13-16, 2013, at the NEC Birmingham, UK, NICE will also demonstrate its newly-launched Situator Express solution and company experts will lead a number of sessions. NICE has also been sho...

TRI-ED, the largest independent distributor of security systems and video products in North America, has finalised an agreement to distribute the Videofied indoor line of wireless video alarms. Video verification is one of the fastest growing segments in the burglar alarm business and Videofied is the leading manufacturer.  Videofied monitored burglar alarms deliver the video clip of the intrusion directly to the central station for immediate review and dispatch – for faster police re...

LightSYS 2 is the new generation of the successful LightSYS series, designed for small commercial and residential markets RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions will launch the LightSYS 2 hybrid security system at IFSEC International 2013. LightSYS 2 is the new generation of the successful LightSYS series, designed for small commercial and residential markets and renowned for its wide range of installation and communication options. The new LightSYS...