Archive: September 2014
Camera companies collaborate
September 30, 2014Martha Entwistle
ATLANTA—In an effort to make it easier for integrators to provide comprehensive outdoor security solutions, smart thermal camera provider SightLogix on Sept. 29 launched a Strategic Partner Program, and announced that its first strategic partner is network video giant Axis Communications.
Frank De Fina, SightLogix EVP of sales and marketing, described the program during a media dinner here at the ASIS show. �
The idea, De Fina said, is to offer systems integrators a ready-made, comprehensive...
ADT vs. TycoIS and 2014 ASIS roundup
September 30, 2014Martha Entwistle
The 60th annual ASIS conference opened in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 29.
The start of ASIS coincided with the expiration of the non-compete agreement between TycoIS and ADT. When Tyco and ADT split, the agreement stipulated� that Tyco could not serve businesses of less than 7,500 square feet and that ADT could not serve businesses greater than 7,500 square feet in size.� Those restrictions were void as of Monday and both ADT and TycoIS have been eager to talk about their plans to dominate small/medium...
ADT rebrands business unit, identifies 12 target markets
September 29, 2014Martha Entwistle
BOCA RATON, Fla.— Marking the Sept. 29 expiration of its non-compete with TycoIS, ADT today changed the name of its commercial division from ADT Small Business to simply ADT Business and it revealed the 12 markets it is targeting as it expands its reach into bigger business.
Since it split with its former sister company TycoIS in 2011, ADT has been limited to working with commercial businesses under 7,500 square feet.
“Now that barrier will be removed,” Luis Orbegoso, president...
ASIS, SIA launch joint learning management system
September 29, 2014SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have launched my Global Portal for Security (myGPS), a learning platform for security industry professionals, according to a joint news release from the organizations.
MyGPS is a professional development tool as well as an information resource for those considering a career in the industry, offering a compilation of classroom and online training options for those seeking to close knowledge and...
Making Honeywell 'human centric'
September 26, 2014Martha Entwistle
MELVILLE, N.Y.—Making Honeywell Security Products more "human centric” tops the to-do list for this company's newly installed president Inder Reddy.
Reddy told Security Systems News he wants to continue to bring “innovative products and solutions to the market that provide safety and security for end users [that will also] make more profit for our channel partners.”
“But my focus and my team's focus is going to be on the user experience for the channel,”...
Bold Technologies acquires ABM Data Systems
September 24, 2014Leif Kothe
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Bold Technologies, a provider of central station and PSIM software, has acquired central station software provider ABM Data Systems, based in Round Rock, Texas, the company announced recently.
Chuck Speck, president of Bold Technologies, described the acquisition as a good fit for several reasons. From a human capital standpoint, the deal gives Bold an influx of data conversion talent—no small feat in an industry where it's “tough to go out...
How Habitec reduces false alarms
September 24, 2014Leif Kothe
TOLEDO, Ohio—Habitec Security, a monitoring company headquartered here, continues to upgrade its robust false dispatch reduction strategy, and internal company metrics show those efforts are working.“We're now closing in on a 57-percent reduction in false dispatches,” John Smythe, president of Habitec Security, told Security Systems News.In 2012, when Habitec first put enhanced call verification in place, it realized a 20-percent reduction in false alarm dispatches. As part of its...
Siemens recalls audible fire alarm bases
September 24, 2014Tess Nacelewicz
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.— Siemens Building Technologies, based here, is recalling about 9,000 audible fire alarm bases because they can fail to sound an alarm, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Sept. 18.The name of the product is the SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base, typically used in commercial facilities, not homes, company spokeswoman Allison Britt said in an email interview. It “is part of a professionally installed fire alarm system, not a self-contained product...
Security Partners, WAVE Electronics collaborate on rebate program
September 24, 2014SSN Staff
LANCASTER, Pa.—Security Partners and WAVE Electronics recently introduced the 4-Star Program, a collaborative rebate program between the two companies that gives security dealers a profit advantage for products purchased from WAVE Electronics with monitoring services from Security Partners, according to a statement from the companies.
“We are always looking to develop long-term strategic relationships with companies who share our focus of equipping dealers with the best products and services...
Post acquisition, Intertech is $41m integrator
September 24, 2014Martha Entwistle
Breaking news with afternoon from Pittsburg: Intertech Security, is now a $41 million integrator after the acquisition, announced today of Accent Electronic Systems Integrators, which is known as Accent ESI, a privately-held integrator based in Bridgeville, Pa.
The deal brings Intertech 40 new employees including Paul Caruso, an owner and principal manager of Accent ESI, who will become VP and GM of the Accent Division.
Former Accent ESI employees will continue to work from Accent's Bridgeville,...