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It’s easy to get mired in the specs when addressing the topic of low-voltage cabling. Certainly, performance ratings, shielding composition, conductor size and product warranties are all important considerations. Still, there’s one very critical aspect that bears just as much weight: compliance with fire safety standards. Related: Fire Side Chat: The Differences Between NFPA 715 and NFPA 72 In the unfortunate event of a fire, if a cable you installed is found responsible and does not comply with regulatory fire safety standards, you and your company are liable for damages due to negligence. To protect your professional reputation, the legal and financial health of your business, and most importantly, human life, it’s paramount to understand cable fire ratings and apply this knowledge to the selection and installation of low-voltage cabling. Here are some valuable information and tips to ensure that you’re up to code (noting please, requirements may vary by county and state): ...

SALT LAKE CITY—Peak Alarm, founded in 1969 and now one of the largest privately owned alarm companies in the country, has entered into a distribution relationship with SS&Si Dealer Network. As part of the arrangement, SS&Si will print the alarm company’s logo on hardware from manufacturers including Qolsys, Alarm.com, and ProDataKey. “Peak Alarm has built an excellent reputation in the Mountain West region for more than 50 years,” explains Jake Voll, president, SS&Si.   “And we’re proud to support them as they leverage our hardware branding program to reinforce their brand name.” The Rocky Mountain-based alarm company’s story began more than 50 years ago when Jerry D. Howe first began installing alarm systems in 1969. Since then, the company has expanded to six facilities serving six states with more than 350 employees. “Over the years, we’ve proudly displayed the Peak Alarm logo on yard signs and window decals throughout the Mountain West region. And as a family-ow...

In this exclusive interview with Security Sales & Integration, Matthew Callari of Exertis Almo discusses using drones for security installs. In his role as director of sales: photo, UAV, retail, Callari has a front-row seat to the increasing prevalence of drones in security-centric applications. Thus, he occupies a perfect position to inform the SSI  audience about emerging opportunities. Related: Exertis Almo Expands Drone Options With Inspired Flight and Sony Airpeak Products The following conversation explores exactly what applications channel audiences should be considering. What’s more, Callari discusses drones’ changing feature sets, the opportunity of the “drone in a box” solution and the implications for first responders. Plus, Callari outlines initial steps for installers/integrators looking to break into the drone space. Finally, he offers a paean to training and education, touching in particular on why accredited education institutions are critical. Our ed...

New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued a  determination last month that lifted a December 2020 ban on the use of biometric technologies in both public and private schools. However, K-12 campuses are still prohibited from purchasing or utilizing facial recognition technology. “The  Security Industry Association ( SIA ), along with industry partners and education officials in New York, raised concerns with legislators and then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the unintended consequences of a blanket ban prohibiting applications that clearly benefit schools and students, versus addressing specific use cases of concern,” said SIA Senior Director of Government Relations Jake Parker. “In one direct result, the governor insisted that the final measure include an exclusion for use of fingerprint technology in conducting background checks on prospective K-12 employees,” he said. More About New York’s Biometrics Ban Lift Schools will now be able to use bi...

NEW HAVEN, Conn.—ASSA ABLOY, a global manufacturer of access solutions, has announced that it is returning to the GlassBuild America 2023 to demonstrate to the design community how its products complement the glazing and fenestration industry. ASSA ABLOY states that it will showcase its comprehensive catalog of lock and hardware solutions, highlighting how access control technology can seamlessly and sustainably integrate with glass in a built environments. Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth #1003 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. “Glass is a unique and beautiful material, and when used correctly, it has the potential to completely elevate a space. Glass is flexible in the sense that it’s aesthetically pleasing while also being sustainable and functional. It’s a material that truly deserves more recognition,” says Tyler Baker, director of business development, glass and aluminum, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas. “ASSA ABLOY possesses...

IRVINE, Calif. – Allied Universal employees from the Chicago metropolitan area branches visited the neighborhoods of Chicago hit hardest by homelessness to distribute coats, clothing, shoes and meals as part of the company’s Project THERE Souls to Soles project on Oct. 17. Related: Allied Universal’s Christian LaCour Honored Posthumously With Ralph Day Memorial Heroism Award This year’s annual event distributed 200 meals, 235 coats, 200 pairs of pants, 250 pairs of socks, and 35 pairs of shoes to approximately 235 people in need, according to the company announcement. “Project THERE partners with charitable organizations within the community that help large groups of people and allow our employees to volunteer their time to assist in any way they can,” says Brian Webber, Allied Universal president of the Midwest region, in the announcement. “This initiative gives our team members the opportunity to give back to the community that they both live and work in through acts of s...

STUTTGART and GRASBRUNN, Germany – Bosch is realigning its building technologies division to “focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency and building automation,” according to a company announcement . The company plans to sell most of the building technologies division’s product business, including the video, access and intrusion and communication business units and affects about 4,300 employees at more than 90 locations worldwide, the announcement says. Related: Bosch Acquires Paladin Technologies to Expand North American Building Service Business The decision follows Bosch Building Technologies’ announcement of its plans to acquire systems integrator Paladin Technologies in July, a rare consolidation in the security industry of an integrator with a manufacturer. Bosch is “looking for a buyer who will take on all three business units together with their associates and locations,” the company announcement s...

TOKYO—i-PRO  Co. Ltd., a global manufacturer of professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, has announced the release of its i-PRO NX Recorder Series of professional network video recorders (NVRs). i-PRO states that its latest solution is a high-capacity, secure recording solution featuring remote monitoring and no yearly licensing requirements. “The i-PRO NX Recorder Series represents a breakthrough in video recording technology, offering unmatched storage capacity, accessibility, and security features. We are committed to providing our customers with cutting-edge products that ensure their data remains safe and accessible,” says Bill Brennan, President, i-PRO Americas . NX Recorder Series Provides Cost Effective System Flexibility Designed for medium-size businesses that require serverless simplicity and cost-effective installation and maintenance, the NX Recorder Series provides flexibility channel expansion and offers connectivity with a wide range ...

Kirk MacDowell , the founder and CEO of MacGuard Security Advisors and a member of SSI’s Editorial Advisory Board, needs your help to ensure his Total Tech Summit keynote presentation addresses as many of your concerns as possible during his hour-plus on the stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Related: Total Tech Summit Attendees Could Earn $250 for Their Social Media Prowess MacDowell’s keynote, “Pre-Attrition Indicators You Need to Know! Find out the Drivers Behind your Customers’ Likelihood to Stay with your Company and Best Practices for Success,” will share several pre-attrition indicators business leaders need to know, including drivers behind your customers’ likelihood to stay with your company and best practices for success.  In preparation for his Total Tech Summit keynote, MacDowell, who boasts more than 40 years in the security industry, is seeking your help in answering a confidential six-question poll that he promises will take no more than 45 seconds and...

COPPELL, Texas – South Korean-made video technology manufacturer IDIS has partnered with leading French cosmetic and beauty brand Yves Rocher to help them expand their growing network of stores in shopping malls, tourist hotspots, and prime retail locations. Key to Yves Rocher’s profitability are advanced remote monitoring and business intelligence analytics to give its central management team greater understanding and control over branch operations. Related: How Security Integrators Can Impact the Ongoing Retail Cyclone The company needed a robust video solution to reduce shrinkage, improve customer service, drive sales, and improve staff performance. This was challenging, though, because a wide array of existing analog and IP cameras was in place, as well as an inflexible video management systems. Cameras were obtrusive and did not provide comprehensive coverage in HD quality. And the system had no analytics functionality, so a labor-intensive people counting solution was...

The retail industry is enduring a retail cyclone. Immeasurable pressures from a litany of factors have placed brick-and-mortar retailing in the sightline of a cataclysmic attack. Everything from rising inflation, global uncertainty, post-pandemic tremors, manpower shortages, and a disrupted logistics pipeline are part of the cyclone’s strong whipping winds. The other factor is the historical increase in shrink and outright crime assault on retail. We are seeing an event never experienced to this magnitude in retail in our lifetime. It rivals the challenges which the Great Depression placed on the retail industry in that era. The retail industry is no stranger to challenges, but the skyrocketing retail shrink rate is an eye-opener. Related: Highlighting Three Best Practices to Fight Retail Crime The most recent annual shrink survey from the National Retail Foundation indicated that we have a $100 billion shrink problem. Shrink, which encompasses losses due to theft, fraud, er...

In today’s fast-paced security environment, solutions that are quick, intuitive, and adaptable are paramount. This is where Ajax Systems shines. We are proud to introduce KeyArm Zone — a specialized input type designed to bridge the gap between Ajax Systems… from Ajax Systems | Official website https://ajax.systems/blog/keyarm-zone/ via CCTV Engineer

GOLETA, Calif.—Teledyne FLIR, a provider of advanced sensors and software for critical infrastructure and commercial security applications, has announced a partnership with REP Marketing Solutions (REPMS). As a manufacturers’ representative, REPMS will now offer FLIR’s multi-layered physical security solutions to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. “Collaborating with FLIR will perfectly complement our range of products,” says Bob Peach, president of REPMS . “The renowned brand recognition of FLIR, coupled with their cutting-edge thermal and radar products, will offer the ideal solutions that our security savvy clients have been eagerly seeking.” REPMS Supports Dealers with Teledyne FLIR Line of Products Founded in 2010, REPMS is a group of technically proficient professionals from all segments of the security industry, including distribution, corporate end-user IT help desk, project management, systems integration and product design. Working through a network ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Retail crime represented $112.1 billion in losses in 2022, according to the National Retail Federation’s latest National Retail Security Survey . To bring attention to this issue, Thursday, Oct. 26 has been designated as Fight Retail Crime Day . In support of the NRF’s initiative, Interface Systems offers retailers three best practices to fight retail crime. Related: BRIX Holdings Chooses Interface Systems to Streamline Network and Security Operations   As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, so do retailers’ prevention efforts. When asked about resource allocation to address today’s risks, more than half (53%) of NRF survey respondents said they have increased their technology and software solution budgets in the past year. “Retailers are piloting and implementing a number of loss prevention practices to deter, prevent, and mitigate these substantial losses,” says Loss Prevention Research Council director Read Hayes in the Inter...

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario—Camden Door Controls, a manufacturer and supplier of one-stop source for electric strikes, has expanded its line of outdoor rated (gate) strikes to include the new CX-ED1959RM model that is specifically designed for use with RIM exit devices, as well as standard or Pullman latches. According to the Canadian company, this newly announce product complements the existing CX-ED1959-MB model, which is designed for use with cylindrical locksets. The new Camden Door Controls ‘ CX-ED1959 Series outdoor-rated strikes can be used for installations that include exposed perimeter doors and gates, and feature heavy-duty stainless-steel construction with an integrated ANSI square faceplate, and grade 1 performance. The latest Camden Door Controls’ outdoor-rated door strikes also include a heavy gauge, painted steel mounting box at no additional charge. The CX-ED1959RM outdoor door strike, along with the rest of the company’s door strikes are backed by Camden’s hassle-free fiv...

Ajax Systems, Europe’s largest developer and manufacturer of security systems, proudly announces its partnership with Exertis Security Nordic, a global distributor of products and services from the world’s leading and emerging technology companies. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone… from Ajax Systems | Official website https://ajax.systems/blog/partners-exertis-security/ via CCTV Engineer

FireProtect 2 series continues to expand. Ajax Systems announces FireProtect 2 AC, the mains-powered fire detector. The release includes five models with a different set of sensors: FireProtect 2 AC (Heat/Smoke/CO) Wireless mains-powered fire detector with heat, smoke, and CO… from Ajax Systems | Official website https://ajax.systems/blog/fireprotect-2-ac/ via CCTV Engineer

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The  Security Industry Association  ( SIA ) has named 10 recipients for the 2023  SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program to “further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible” in security. In the 2023 scholarship program – open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members – each honoree will be awarded $7,500 to use toward continuing education and professional development courses, conferences or webinars, SIA program offerings, repayment of student loan debt and/or other education or academic pursuits. “The 2023 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship honorees are an inspiring group of industry leaders, students and professionals, and SIA is proud to recognize them,” says SIA CEO Don Erickson in the association announcement. “This year’s class of scholarship winners are truly making an impact in our industry and demonstrate outstanding accomplishments, vision a...

AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks, a global manufacturer of cloud video surveillance, has announced its new Eagle Eye QL Stream, a new technology that powers live, full-resolution, low-latency camera feeds to enhance local video viewing. According to the company, with Eagle Eye QL Stream, security professionals can immediately and directly view surveillance video that is high quality, cybersecure, full resolution, and full-frame rate when on the local network. “Businesses need the ability to quickly view high-quality video, whether they’re working at an enterprise business Security Operations Center, monitoring a drive-thru, or watching a spot monitor at a multi-family facility,” says Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. “Eagle Eye QL Stream dramatically improves the customer experience, delivering the high-quality video organizations need to improve operational efficiency and accelerate response times in a security event.” Eagle Eye QL Organizes Video Feeds Developed to improve ...

Ajax Systems is thrilled to announce that two of its products, MotionCam (PhOD) and MotionCam Outdoor (PhOD), have been named winners at the prestigious 2023 Australian Security Industry Awards. The devices were recognized in the Product of the Year –… from Ajax Systems | Official website https://ajax.systems/blog/australian-security-industry-awards-2023/ via CCTV Engineer

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Newport Aquarium in Newport, Ky., is home to thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures, including playful penguins, rare white alligators, and smiling sharks and stingrays. To keep the animals, visitors, and staff safe, Newport Aquarium wanted to replace their old security system with an easy-to-use and high-security access control solution. Sec-Tron, an experienced access control integrator, recommended Paxton ’s flagship access control system Net2 to provide a simple and scalable security solution. Net2 is a PC-based access control system that offers centralized administration that is designed to integrate with other access control systems, so site managers can enjoy more streamlined security for their building. With more than 35 years of security industry experience, Sec-Tron specializes in providing custom access control solutions to commercial and industrial sites. Related: Paxton Secures Highlands Grow Facility With Net2 Access Control...

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario—Camden Door Controls, has just introduced its newest series of strikes: The newly announced Camden CX-ED1689L and CX-ED1799L Grade 1 fire rated electric strikes for mortise and cylindrical locksets. According to the Canadian company, its latest product solutions offer the best strike quality and features, with the added value of built-in latch monitoring and ‘universal’ performance. Camden Door Controls explains the CX-ED1689L is a low-profile Grade 1 fire rated strike with both latch and strike monitor switches included. The CX-ED1799L is a Grade 1 fire rated strike with dual lock monitors and strike monitor switches included. The company notes that both the CX-ED1689L-4 and CX-ED1799L-8 strikes are packaged with four or eight stainless steel faceplates respectively. The newly announced door strikes feature field selectable voltage (12/24 volt, AC/ DC), fail safe or fail secure operation, and are non-handed. Camden Door Controls notes that strike bodies and in...

MONUMENT, Colo. — Connected Technologies LLC , maker of the award-winning Connect ONE cloud management platform , is celebrating its 15 th year in business, attributing its success and continually evolving product to listening to its dealers and bringing valuable services to their customers. Co-founded in 2008 by managing partners Mike Simon and Dan Simon, the father-son duo set out to develop an interface that would allow dealers to grow their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) while providing services to encompass as many projects as possible – from residential to an industrial manufacturing plant and everything in between. Connect ONE offers intrusion, access control, video surveillance, weather and environmental monitoring, energy management and fire alarm reporting, leveraged through one platform and a single interface. As part of the anniversary and its goal to continue to add services, the company released a fresh new look, design and tagline: Unified Intelligence. Connect ONE...