Archive: February 2002
A name tag can say it all
February 1, 2002SSN Staff
Once a year, a great number of people in the electronic security business gather in one place to conduct business, show off and check out the latest new products, and get a general measure of the state of the industry by talking with colleagues and peers. Sometimes the number of booths to investigate is overwhelming; other times, a buzz on the show floor about a particular news item catches peoples attention, rather than a particular product or catchy gimmick at a manufacturer's booth.
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Vicon debuts biometric system
February 1, 2002SSN Staff
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-Through a partnership with an Israeli image recognition developer, Vicon Industries introduced an integrated facial recognition and area surveillance system that can monitor abnormal behavior, perform object detection and other functions, company officials said.
The Facematch system was developed and manufactured by Mate-CCTV, who will be working with QSR, Ltd., Vicon's Israeli development subsidiary, to incorporate the biometric technology into Vicon's proprietary digital video...
Samsung CCTV rolls out its equipment funding program
February 1, 2002Chelsie Woods
CARROLLTON, Texas-Samsung CCTV has launched a leasing program that enables dealers to secure financing for installation jobs that use products from a variety of manufacturers.
"Anything in the security realm we can finance. We're not strictly limited to Samsung," said Kami Schiller, vice president of marketing for Samsung CCTV.
Since its launch this fall, more than 30 dealers have signed up for the Samsung CCTV Prestige Leasing program. That number is expected to continue to grow, said Schiller,...
Move into digital video benefits Universal Atlantic
February 1, 2002Chelsie Woods
UPPER DARBY, Pa.-Nearly three years after first introducing remote management of digital video systems, the service has grown to represent 30 percent of Universal Atlantic Systems' business.
The full-service alarm company made a greater push with this commercial application after the company relocated its headquarters and central station to a 12,000 square foot building in 1999. Company officials wanted to tap into the digital video and national accounts market, which work well together.
"The goal...
SAFE and SAFE Financial move to new headquarters
February 1, 2002SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif.-SAFE and SAFE Financial have moved into a new 35,000 square-foot building here which is more than three times larger than the company's previous facility located here.
Paul Sargenti, chief executive officer of both SAFE and SAFE Financial, said that the new facility will allow the company to serve its current customers more efficiently with updated data processing and telecommunications technologies.
The decision to expand was also driven by an aggressive growth forecast and strategy...
Telular and Sonitrol announce distribution agreement
February 1, 2002SSN Staff
VERNON HILLS, Ill.-Telular Corp. and Sonitrol Corp. have agreed to distribute Telular's Classic series of UL-listed back-up products through Sonitrol's franchise network of more than 150 dealer locations. The celluar back-up products, called Telguard Classic, are expected to increase sales for Sonitrol due to affordable pricing and ease of installation, according to a recent press release.
The products communicate wire-lessly over existing cellular networks. The Telular products connect to Sonitrol's...
Shields boosts sales, joins cooperative
February 1, 2002Mary Raitt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-The scale of sales in the security market just got larger for Tennessee-based Shields Electronics Supply after partnering with Edge Marketing and Procurement Group, a membership organization that is opening up new channels for them in the industry.
Shields Electronics Supply, which sells a full spectrum of security products and peripherals, started selling security products 15 years ago, but its security business shot up to approximately 40 percent recently, according to David Shields,...
Brink's CEO steps down after 14 years
February 1, 2002Andrea Gura
IRVING, Texas-After nearly 14 years as leader of one of the country's most successful security companies, Peter Michel has stepped down from his post as chief executive officer of Brink's Home Security, a company he led nearly from its inception and turned into a major profit center for its shareholders.
Michel had already turned over the reins of president nine months ago in March to Bob Allen, the company's chief operating officer. Allen then officially became president, a planned transition that...
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February 1, 2002SSN Staff
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InstaKey offers demo online
February 1, 2002SSN Staff
DENVER-InstaKey Lock Corp. is now presenting interactive, online demonstrations of its proprietary Internet-based records management system software.
The guided demonstration gives loss prevention and security professionsals the opportunity to experience the system first-hand.
The software presents centralized key control systems enabling real-time records management for key blanks, locks and distribution of keys.
"This software offers a secure, computer-based product for those who wish to better...