Archive: June 2002
Study to reveal 9/11 security costs
June 1, 2002Chelsie Woods
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Up until now, there's been little data on the impact Sept. 11 has had on the security industry and corporate America.
That's expected to soon change - a report is due out this fall that will show how corporations are making security decisions and the financial impacts of new security demands.
"There is no one, good place that's a repository of information on security," said Jack Lichtenstein, director of government affairs and public policy for the American Society of...
The iron rules
June 1, 2002SSN Staff
We've all heard of the golden rule: "do onto others, etc. etc."
Perhaps some of you have heard of the silver rule: "do onto yourself first, that which you would do for others." But perhaps the most important of them all is the iron rule: "never do for others, that which they should do for themselves, for surely you will weaken and destroy them." Consequently, here are some of the "iron rules" that I've encountered along the way, and bring to you herewith along with the thought that they will help...
Co-op central offers data storage
June 1, 2002Andrea Gura
TULSA, Okla.-A UL-listed central station based here is taking off-site document storage into modern times with a new service, off-site data storage that its dealers can offer to their customers.
Monitoring America Alarm Co-op planned to have the off-site data storage offering online by June 1, and available to its base of nearly 100 dealers across the country, said Ron Wies, general manager of the company.
"Virtually no one backs up their computer, it's a cumbersome thing," Wies said. "Dealers...
SAFE and SAFE Financial move to new headquarters
June 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...
Home Director partners with N.C. developer
June 1, 2002SSN Staff
MORRISVILLE, N.C.-Home Director Inc. has teamed up with a Houston-based master-planned community developer to integrate structured wiring in 4,000 homes over the next two-and-a-half years.
The partnership with Land Tejas is not the first between the two companies. Home Director and Land Tejas first worked together in 1998 when Land Tejas become one of the first companies to deliver Home Director's product to homeowners.
"Our original 1998 partnership with Land Tejas was a key starting point for...
Security Networks buys Proton Security
June 1, 2002RoJean Tulk
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-Security Networks, a security company that began operations here in April, acquired Lantana, Fla.-based Proton Security in June. The purchase marks the first of several acquisition Security Networks intends to make as part of a strategic plan to expand throughout the Southeast.
"We intend to become a significant player in the region," says Richard Perry, Security Networks' president and founder. "We're looking at a number of opportunities to acquire quality (security) companies."
Proton...
NBFAA presents Weinstock and other awards
June 1, 2002SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.-The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association presented a number of different awards during the ISC Show in Las Vegas, including awards for Fire Official of the Year, the Morris F. Weinstock Award and the Sara E. Jackson award.
Jack Menke from the Safety Division of the Kettering, Ohio Fire Department received the 2002 Fire Official of the Year Award for his collaborative spirit in creating an open dialogue with the alarm and security industry. Menke is also a sales manager for...
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June 1, 2002SSN Staff
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New ordinance passed in West Palm Beach
June 1, 2002SSN Staff
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-An ordinance replacing legislation that allowed the Sheriff's office to stop responding to alarms was replaced in mid-April with a new false alarm ordinance that slashes false alarm fines and permit fees.
The new fines begin at $50 for the third alarm, rise to $75 for the fifth, $100 for the sixth and $500 for ten or more, according to a report in the Sun-Sentinel.
The new ordinance, which was approved at a meeting in mid-April, was drafted in conjunction with security companies...
ITG establishes a distribution center
June 1, 2002SSN Staff
HONG KONG-Assa Abloy's Identification Technology Group (ITG) has opened a Hong Kong-based distribution center that will serve HID's customers in the Asia Pacific region.
Company officials expect the new warehousing and card processing operation will reduce shipping times and increase convenience to HID's Asia Pacific customers. Customer care and technical support will be localized, with Mandarin, Cantonese and English spoken at the center.
"The Hong Kong distribution center will provide customer...