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Monitronics received the award for excellence in business and customer service among DFW companies Monitronics International Inc., the nation’s second-largest residential security provider, has received the 2012 Consumers’ Choice Award® for excellence in business and customer service among Dallas-Fort Worth headquartered alarm system companies. Based in Dallas, Monitronics provides monitored home and business security system services to more than 800,000 resid...

Linear launched the initiative in August, which resulted in various offices collecting non-perishable food items Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, is proud to announce an overwhelming response to their first ever inter-office food drive to benefit food banks in states where they have offices, including California, Michigan, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.    Beginning in August, Linear la...

Stottlemyre takes the most pride from the very human legacy he has built in his nearly quarter-century with Linear Dan Stottlemyre, Vice Chairman of the Linear Group, and former Vice President of Engineering and President of Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, has retired from the company at the end of June. Starting a new chapter in his life—“one where I don’t have to get up and go t...

Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, announces the new Linear® VMC1 Video Security Intercom System, a centralised security solution that delivers live video, audio, whole-home intercom, door releases, alarm triggers, and remote monitoring features in one highly-capable and flexible system. The VMC1 Master Station is the central hub of the system and has a 5.6” color video screen that can monitor any door equipp...

The latest addition to the Samsung SRD series of DVRs, the SRD-442, is designed to provide an economic and space saving recording solution for retail, office and residential type environments. The compact SRD-442 is a four channel DVR with a built-in 4.3” touch-screen LCD monitor for convenient viewing of live or recorded video. It can record at CIF resolution in real time across all its four channels and in the event of an alarm, selected channels can switch to 4CIF resolution recording....

Linear chose Caster to strengthen the dealer base and increase sales through an aggressive PR and awareness campaign Linear, LLC, a pioneer in engineered radio frequency (RF) products and a major supplier of wireless residential security systems, garage door operators, access control solutions and more, proudly announces the hiring of Caster Communications to handle public relations, social media and assist with content development and strategy. Linear LLC chose Caster to bui...

The Physical Security Product of the Year category showcased the highest quality physical security products Mul-T-Lock UK is celebrating after the newly launched Watchlock intelligent high security padlock won Physical Security Product of the Year at this year’s IFSEC Security Industry Awards. The award winning Watchlock from Mul-T-Lock combines a high security padlock, GPS locating system and SIM card based communication technologies to provide real time event and loca...

Honeywell’s newest LYNX Touch self-contained security system includes two alarm industry firsts that will allow installers to more easily provide local and remote services, which are increasingly popular among homeowners who want to control their security using mobile devices. The LYNX Touch 5100 is the first technology of its kind to offer Wi-Fi, as well as an alarm radio that can communicate via 4G network.  The system also includes an optional Android tablet with a preloaded LYNX T...

VIVOTEK is releasing the next in its series of user-friendly pan/tilt network cameras, PT8133/33W, a newly improved, upgraded version of the PT7135/37. Designed to resemble an elegant, poised swan, the 1.0-Megapixel VIVOTEK PT8133/33W is only 100 mm in diameter and 120 mm tall, making for an aesthetically pleasing yet effective, high-quality surveillance solution in high definition. With flexible 350-degree pan and 125-degree tilt, the PT8133/33W offers users comprehensive control over a monito...

  The five-part TV series transforms the lives of a family with futuristic security technology The Scantronic i-on160EX was filmed for the UK's brand new Channel 4 series, Home of the Future, which started February 12th, 7.00pm on Channel 4.What happens if you ask a normal family to boldly go where no-one has gone before - to live in the future? This five-part Channel 4 series, co-funded by one of the UK's leading energy companies E.ON, and produced by Twofour, transforms the lives of...

 The new platform of Yale locks come in durable acrylic touchscreen or simple,  tamper-resistant keypad Yale Locks & Hardware, an ASSA ABLOY Group company and a world leader in door hardware for residential and commercial applications, is showcasing the company's first deadbolt and lever locks specifically designed for intelligent/digital home integration at ASIS 2011. These new locks are the first in the Yale Real Living portfolio of home control and security solutions. Avai...

Siemens Building Technologies Division, Security Products business segment has announced the availability of its second generation E-Line motion detector range, offering vastly improved reliability and even faster installation times. E-Line detectors are suitable for a wide range of applications including residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This enhanced range of state-of-the-art single and dual technology detectors is designed to meet all the requirements of installers and has bee...

  Barix Barionet IP control and monitoring device Barix AG announced its latest in a string of successful integration partnerships with leading software and solutions providers in the security and surveillance market. Barix has now partnered with za-internet GmbH, developer of the C-MOR remote video surveillance solution, to fully integrate Barix Barionet products into C-MOR as universal, IP based I/O interfaces. At IFSEC (May 16-19, 2011, NEC, Birmingham, England, Hall 4, Stand G155),...

 IFSEC 2011 will witness advanced security solutions from Optex Europe Optex Europe, leading manufacturer of infra-red detectors, will be exhibiting an array of modern, functional security solutions designed for protecting residential properties at IFSEC 2011. The range of products on the stand will include BoundaryGard home protection, wireless perimeter detection, internal and external rapid deployment GPRS systems and ARC simulation for battery-powered devices. The Optex BoundaryGar...

 Optex Europe will showcase its range of security products at IFSEC 2011 Optex Europe, leading manufacturer of infra-red detectors, will be exhibiting an array of modern, functional security solutions designed for protecting residential properties at IFSEC 2011. The range of products on the stand will include BoundaryGard home protection, wireless perimeter detection, internal and external rapid deployment GPRS systems and ARC simulation for battery-powered devices.The Optex BoundaryGard ra...

Interlogix™, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, has expanded its brand offering, including re-introducing the ITI™ and Aritech™ brands. Interlogix and its new portfolio of brands can be seen at ISC West in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Interlogix offers some of the most-trusted names in security, and will re-introduce familiar brand names for sensors and...

 Linear completed its 50 years of corporate excellence in 2011 marking innovative technologies in securityLinear LLC, a world leader in Access Control, Security, Music/Intercoms, Audio/Video/Data, PERS Systems, and Central Vacuum systems for residential and commercial customers, celebrated 50 years in business in 2011. Linear has been a leading designer and manufacturer for decades, introducing innovative, reliable and easy-to-use products.The company, a pioneer in the development of radio...

 Interlogix has extended its brand with the addition of GE brand to its product portfolio Interlogix™, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, has expanded its brand offering, including re-introducing the ITI™ and Aritech™ brands. Interlogix and its new portfolio of brands were seen at ISC West in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Interlogix offers some of th...

 Interlogix launched a range of interactive services solutions in a realistic home environment at ISC West 2011Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, featured several recently-released products and showcases interactive services solutions in a realistic home environment at ISC West 2011 in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Interlogix's residential intrusion produc...

Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, featured several recently-released products and showcased interactive services solutions in a realistic home environment at ISC West 2011 in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Interlogix's residential intrusion products include the newest release of the GE Simon XT security system and wireless Two-Way Talking Touch Screen with inte...

The Dinion HD and FlexiDome HD 720p Day/Night IP cameras from Bosch are equipped with Bosch's latest 1/3-inch HD CCD with progressive scan, the cameras deliver sharp, highly detailed HD images combined with renowned Dinion performance.Pixel-by-pixel image processing generates the most detailed images, making it easier for operators to distinguish small features - important when trying to recognise facial characteristics, identify small objects or make out items such as number plates. Also, being...

 Video door phones connecting to a network allow end users to remotely view visitors and grant access New technology is enabling residents to see who is at their apartment complex or front door from anywhere in the world. Video door phones that can be connected to a network are allowing end users who have a smart phone or internet access to remotely view visitors and grant access to either communal or residential areas."The core functionality of a video door phone has remained largely...

 Victor is a unified interface which manages and controls Intellex DVRs, VideoEdge NVRs Tyco Security Products will unveil at IFSEC a host of innovative and fully integrated access control, intrusion & video products. Latest innovations include: American Dynamics NEW victor Unified Video Management Solution & new Digital Video Recorders Victor is a unified interface that lets you manage and control your Intellex DVR's, VideoEdge NVR's and associated IP and analogue cameras. End user...

 Chiron Security Communications appointed Marco van Kessel along with Claire Brown as team membersChiron Security Communications, manufacturer of Europe's best selling IP alarm-signalling system, IRIS and IRIS Touch, is continuing to expand its operations. The company has confirmed two new senior appointments to its business development team, providing additional support to customers in 2011.Firstly, Marco van Kessel has joined as Benelux Zone Manager based in Berghem. Marco brings a w...

The uPASS is a hands free access control solution for commercial and residential parking facilitiesNedap Middle East will exhibit at Intersec 2011 and will present its latest novelties in the areas of Security Management and AVI. Intersec is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition for safety and security in the Middle East, making it the perfect platform for Nedap to present the latest additions to its product range.Nedap Security Management will present a sneak preview of the complet...

Andy Ellis is instrumental in the growth of ADT's residential security business in the UKADT Fire and Security, a Tyco International company, announced the appointment of Andy Ellis as Managing Director of ADT UK and Ireland, the region's leading provider of electronic protection services for homes and businesses. Mr. Ellis succeeds Brian McDonald, who recently became Chief Operating Officer for Tyco Fire Protection Services.Mr. Ellis joined the industry as an engineer in 1984 and has risen thro...

Long hours of darkness during winter make properties more vulnerableAs the days are getting shorter and the cold starts settling in, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reminding homeowners of the importance of ensuring that their homes and possessions are protected this winter. Past events have proven that the risk of falling victim of crimes such as burglary increases during the cold season, as long hours of darkness make properties more vulnerable. However, simple and cost-eff...

The security roles require the security team to live on-site 24 hours a day to ensure total event securityThe UK's leading outside broadcast security company, Octavian Security, is looking for motor home owners to guard film sets and TV outside broadcasts for the likes of the BBC and others.In addition to looking after some of the most exciting sporting and TV events on the calendar and being able to meet celebrities, Octavian Security is even offering successful applicants free training.The sec...

The acquisition of Electronic Line strengthens RISCO's position and offering in the residential marketRISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, announced the acquisition of controlling interest in Electronics Line 3000 Ltd., a provider of security solutions for the residential and small commercial market. RISCO's intention is to maintain Electronics Line's independent operations and product offerings, and to grow it to become the residential arm of RISCO Group by expandin...

 View larger image Chiron's IRIS IP solution gains popularity in NetherlandsDutch security systems installer Ricor Security reports that an increasing number of its customers in the Netherlands are enjoying the multiple benefits of Chiron Security Communications' 21st century IRIS intruder alarm monitoring solution - the fastest growing IP security monitoring system across Europe.  Ricor Security's proprietor, Cor Van Emmerik says IRIS IP alarm diallers and ARC receivers are...