It seemed that the biggest buzzword to come out of this year’s ISC West was 4K — just as it was the biggest buzzword to come out of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2012.

The award recognizes Arecont Vision for demonstrating excellence across several metrics that contribute to ADI’s growth and success. Arecont Vision received the award at the Vendor Symposium at ADI’s 2014 Kickoff Meeting.

In this role, Vogel will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s long-term strategy to grow and optimize the ADT Authorized Dealer Program.

Ken Darby, Vicon chairman and CEO, told SDM that both companies will maintain their existing branding and product lines for the time being, and both companies will continue to sell into and service their existing channels and customers.

ADI gave away a Cadillac CTS-V to Mike Hempstead, co-owner of MaD Technical Services in Greensburg, Ind., as part of the company’s Customer Appreciation Car Giveaway Sweepstakes.

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, a pure-play fire protection and security company, announced Century 21, a high-fashion, low-price retailer with stores in New York and New Jersey, opted for an end-to-end American Dynamics IP video surveillance solution as part of a unified loss prevention program.

 When digital dialer communicators became popular, NAPCO was one of the first manufacturers to integrate the digital dialer with a multi-zone control panel, and brought out the CCI6, which I believe was a four- or six-zone control with a built-in communicator. 

How audio and video technologies combine for more proactive surveillance.

Security systems protecting outdoor areas can be some of the most challenging to sell, install and maintain. Security integrators that have experience in this area offered tips on how to handle the trickiest outdoor jobs.

More homeowners today are asking to extend security outside their homes. With advice from experts, SDM explores the challenges and the opportunities.