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Notifier Fire Alarms Seismic-Certified And In Use

October 5, 2011

NOTIFIER by Honeywell has earned International Building Code (IBC) seismic certification on its entire portfolio of fire alarm and emergency communications systems. All conventional and addressable fire alarm control panels, digital voice command systems and networking components, including NOTIFIER's ONYX FirstVision™ touch screen display for first responder scene assessment, passed a series of lengthy shake tests performed by a Certified Seismic Qualification Agency.

13 Companies Recertified by IQ

September 28, 2011

At the monthly board of directors meeting in July, the IQ Board approved the recertification of the following 13 companies.

Winsted Gets ISO 9001:2008 Certified

September 27, 2011

Winsted Corporation, Minneapolis, a provider of ergonomic console solutions, achieved the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Certificate from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The scope of its certification is for the design, marketing, distribution and installation of control room consoles, furniture and accessories.

Certified? It Makes Business Sense

Bill Zalud

August 2, 2011

There are numerous certification programs today. And, according to integrators and industry executives, it is growingly important that companies, their installers, and technicians attain some type of certification. More projects now involve computer and communications technologies, work through an enterprise infrastructure, and integrate myriad security and business systems, says Tom Clancy, president of Acree Daily Systems, Columbus, Ohio.

Raising the Caliber of Your Installation Team

Brianna K. Bachrach

June 16, 2011

In today’s constantly shifting economic times and rapid technology advancements, it is critical for integrators to gain new skills and new knowledge.To achieve such societal needs for installed technologies, companies must continually invest in employee education and training activities. Many installers obtain industry certifications from ESPA, CEDIA, ETA International, InfoComm and others to show their knowledge of skills. This opens up for additional training to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or additional certifications.

Training Courses and Tests for PCS PulseWorx Lighting Controls

May 19, 2011

Powerline Control Systems of Northridge, Calif., selected Bedrock Learning of Holland, Mich., as its exclusive online training partner for PulseWorx products and applications. PCS is the manufacturer of PulseWorx lighting control for residential and light commercial applications, and inventor of Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technology.

Axis Certification On-Site

April 6, 2011

ISC West attendees can become Axis Certified Professionals at Axis Communications’ on-site testing center Wednesday through Friday

From fire systems to networks to lead-based paint abatement — even operations and financial management — security professionals have a wide range of training options from which to choose.

You’re Never too Smart

Joan Engebretson

March 6, 2011

With technology evolving rapidly, it’s critical for security professionals to keep their skills and knowledge base up-to-date. Fortunately, a wide range of training options are available to them — often at little or no cost.

Reformatted Guidelines Streamline the IQ Certification Application Process

February 24, 2011

The application process for certification from the Installation Quality (IQ) Certification Program, Erie, Pa., an installation quality certification program for security alarm systems, is easier than ever, following revisions from the IQ board.

HID Global Earns Worldwide ISO Certification

February 3, 2011

HID Global, Irvine, Calif., a provider of solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced its worldwide certification of compliance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-9001:2008 specifications. The global certification affirms that HID Global’s processes and procedures meet rigorous quality requirements.