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House Passes ESA-Supported Tax Reporting Repeal Bill

March 7, 2011

On March 3, the House passed H.R. 4 by a vote of 314 to 112 to repeal the 1099 IRS reporting provisions enacted in 2010 for small businesses.

IESA Calls Industry to Springfield to Continue Illinois Legislative Battle

March 7, 2011

SDM received the following urgent request from the Illinois Electronic Security Association regarding House Bill 1301, legislation that would give fire protection districts in the state of Illinois the authority to engage in the alarm monitoring business.

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.

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Contract to Johnson Controls

March 3, 2011

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) notified Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wisc., a provider of products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, that the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center of Huntsville, Ala. has awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems, LLC.

Tyco International to Buy Signature Security for AUD $171 million

March 1, 2011

Tyco International Ltd., a Bermuda-based diversified company that provides security products and services, announced that it has reached an agreement with Oceania Capital Partners Limited of Sydney, Australia to acquire OCP's Signature Security Group for AUD $171 million. Tyco intends to combine Signature Security's Australian and New Zealand operations with its ADT Security business under the ADT name.

New Partnership to Provide Scalable IP-based Integrated Security Solution

March 1, 2011

Carter Brothers LLC, Atlanta, Ga., a provider of fire and life safety, access control and video surveillance systems recently announced a partnership with S2 Security Corp. of Framingham, Mass., a provider of a unique line of open architecture, scalable, IP network-ready products for the physical security industry.

Networked Security Solutions Developer Partners with PSA

March 1, 2011

Next Level Security Systems, Carlsbad, Calif., announced that its full product line is now available to members of PSA Security Network, an electronic cooperative representing security system integrators.

Biometric Wallet Could Be Equally Frustrating for Thieves and Owners

Sabrina Gasulla

March 1, 2011

The ultimate personalized luxury accessory knows its owner and not even an 'Open Sesame' will release the treasures within. This $825 wallet from Dunhill London is made of a 'virtually indestructible' carbon fiber and features a biometric fingerprint sensor. It will only open at a swipe of the correct finger.

SIA Announces Certified Security Project Manager Course Schedule

March 1, 2011

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.

Virtual Networking: The Next Frontier is Here

Sabrina Gasulla

March 1, 2011

The last half-decade has seen dizzying changes in all things “communications.” Social media took the whole world by storm, mobile phones have redefined the word “connected,” and one of the most relevant news sources broadcasts worldwide at a rate of 140 characters or less. The way we receive information is different and the advantages are clear, especially in the business sector. In the security industry, this means an enhanced trade show experience through virtual platforms.