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WiFi Outdoor Camera Kits for iSee Video

March 10, 2011

Napco Security’s iSee Video has added a Complete Wireless Outdoor Camera Kit to its line of Wi-Fi cameras. iSee Video Wi-Fi cameras make installations a cinch in as little as 10 min., the company said.

Central Station Feature Image March 2011

Some security dealers and platform providers are reluctant to share details about pricing and margins, but most of those interviewed for this article were willing to discuss the subject in broad terms.

Central Station Video Monitoring: Options for Pricing

Joan Engebretson

March 7, 2011

Advances in surveillance video equipment and widespread availability of broadband connectivity such as DSL and cable modems have made possible a range of video monitoring options. How do these options impact a dealer’s operations? What is required to support them? How should they be priced? And how profitable are they?

iSecurity 2011 to Offer All-New Webinars, Exhibitors & Networking

February 15, 2011

iSecurity, a free online trade show and conference organized by SDM and Security magazines returns for a second year on March 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend webinars, visit vendor booths, network and take part in Q&A sessions with presenters live from their computer screens, wherever they may be.

SIA Recommends Biometric Component for E-Verify Program

February 15, 2011

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) demonstrates that the federal E-Verify program needs a biometric component, according to SIA officials.

ISC West Education Reorganized; Specialized Tracks Home in on Key Developments

February 15, 2011

Once again in 2011, the security industry will come together at ISC West in Las Vegas to learn about must-see developments and acquire tools to better their businesses. ISC will offer educational sessions April 5, 6 and 7 presenting technology panels, executive forums, PSA-led education and several education tracks including end-user – physical security, central station, access control and hosted security.

Committing to Non-Stop Service

Karyn Hodgson

December 1, 2010

A good test of any managed access system is to become your own customer. Managed access control is a hot trend for dealers and integrators right now, a way to

2010 SDM Dealer of the Year: Strength in Connection

December 1, 2010

When The Protection Bureau saw the recession coming, it decided on what some would call a risky course of action. The company chose to use an offensive — not defensive — growth strategy, expanding its offerings and growing its customer service department. It proactively connected with its current clients through a new Client Care Department and a company-wide, downright fanatical focus on customer satisfaction and intentional interaction.

SDM Systems Integrator of the Year 2010: Sustainable Value

Laura Stepanek

November 1, 2010

One-hundred sixty-three years ago, Siemens was founded in Berlin by Werner von Siemens, an inventor and businessman, around the design and sales of the pointer telegraph. Today, Siemens AG operates in 190 countries and employs more than 400,000 people. Its offerings are diverse, covering solutions for energy, automation, healthcare, transportation and industry needs, among many others. Fortune ranked Siemens 40th among global corporations in 2010.

The New Generation of Monitoring: Don't Get Behind The Eight Ball

January 1, 2010

Acadian Monitoring Services in Lafayette, La., is prepared to take on “a whole new evolution of security [that] is unfolding as we speak,” says director of operations, Kenny Savoie. Few