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ONVIF Announces Final Release of Profile C

ONVIF announced the final release of Profile C, which extends the functionality of ONVIF’s global interface specification

April 24, 2014

Profile C also can be combined with ONVIF Profile S for video and audio streaming so users can group related access and video devices, sharing the same device management features such as network configuration and system settings.

BACnet Celebrates 20 Years

April 23, 2014

In 2014 and 2015, BACnet International and the BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU) are celebrating milestones for two standards that have enabled sustainable building automation.

The PSIA Releases Draft Proposal of Physical-Logical Access Interoperability Specification

April 22, 2014

The Physical Security Interoperability Association (PSIA) reported that cost-effective, automated synchronization of physical and logical identities, privileges and credentials took a major step toward becoming an industry standard recently, with PSIA’s release during ISC West of a draft proposal of its Physical-Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification.

Golf Tournament Raises Funds, Awareness for AIREF

April 10, 2014

The 11th annual Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) Golf Classic, held just outside Las Vegas, may have taken place on April Fool’s Day, but with 111 industry professionals playing golf to raise money for an important cause, fools were in short supply.

ONVIF Opens Doors With Profile C, New Membership Level

March 18, 2014

ONVIF announced the final release of Profile C, which extends the functionality of ONVIF’s global interface specification to the access control arena, as well as a new membership level, both aimed at increasing participation in the global standardization initiative for IP-based security products.

Illinois Bill Allowing Fire Departments to Enter Monitoring Business Moves to Executive Committee

Maggie Shein

March 13, 2014

On February 14, 2014 as SDM previously reported, Illinois Representative Timothy L. Schmitz (R) introduced House Bill 5683 (HB5683), an amendment to the Fire Protection District Act to allow the adoption of ordinances regulating the supervision and monitoring of fire alarm systems maintained within a district.

Louisiana Approves Certified Fire Alarm Designer for Licensing Requirements

March 4, 2014

Louisiana is the latest state to approve the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) newest fire certification, Certified Fire Alarm Designer — Level III (CFAD), as an acceptable form of education to meet the requirements for fire alarm contractors in the state.

Central Station Monitoring Standards

Underwriters Laboratories explains why UL 1981 and UL 827, standards that cover central station facilities and services, are being updated to reflect the times.

Pete Tallman

January 23, 2014

UL’s relationship with the alarm industry spans more than 90 years. At the outset, Underwriters Laboratories was asked by both the alarm and insurance industries to develop a means for defining alarm services and uniform performance of equipment.

Driving membership value is top priority for CSAA President Jay Hauhn.

New CSAA President Jay Hauhn

January 23, 2014

I have been involved with the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) for approximately seven years and am honored to be named president. The CSAA has a proud history of representing its membership on a wide range of issues that impact the monitoring industry.

Four IC Realtime Cameras Receive UL Listing

December 3, 2013

IC Realtime, Pompano Beach, Fla., announced that four of its ELITE Series surveillance cameras have achieved ULR listing by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. under the UL-60950 standard for Information Technology Equipment.