The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced 11 course dates across the United States and Canada for its Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) program, described by the association as the only project manager training program that focuses on the unique demands of electronic security projects.
While getting ready for Security, SDM and smartHOME magazines’ virtual tradeshow, iSecurity, on March 2, 2011, the question occurred to me: When was the first virtual tradeshow?
FLIR Systems Inc., Portland, Ore., announced that its ICx Technologies subsidiary was awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) valued at up to $101.9 million, for the procurement of mobile surveillance capabilities systems.
Mission 500, a strictly non-profit organization partnering with World Vision and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, responded to Haiti’s needs by raising another $24,250 for ongoing relief efforts.
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.
Arecont Vision, Glendale, Calif., a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, announced that a wide range of Arecont Vision megapixel camera models achieved UL listing by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under the UL-60950-1 standard for Information Technology Equipment.
Efforts to find a champion for a licensing initiative that would require all central stations offering monitoring services in the state of New York to become licensed have come to a temporary halt as the New York Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NYBFAA) seeks further comment from its members and other organizations.
Micro Key Solutions, Kissimmee, Fla., a provider of software solutions for the security alarm industry, in cooperation with the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), a trade association that represents companies offering security (alarm) monitoring systems through a central station, is offering to pay the first year’s CSAA membership dues for any CSAA-approved, nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) central station using Micro Key Solutions’ Millennium Series™ monitoring software.
Speco Technologies, Amityville, N.Y. announced the launch of a newlyredesigned website—www.specotech.com.
Speco improved the user experience by redesigning www.specotech.comwith engaging graphics and simpler top navigation, which allows for more targeted messaging and a consistent brand experience across the site.