Dealers and Integrators

Study: Alarm Market To Reach $19.6 Billion By 2011

September 11, 2007

Despite a two percent fall, from $17.8 billion in 2005 to $17.5 billion in 2006, the market for alarm systems, services, and installations is expected to reach $19.6 billion by 2011, according to "U.S. Market for Alarm Systems, Services and Installations”, a new report from market research publisher SBI.


Defending Global Security Market Panel Wednesday At ISC East

September 6, 2007

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and Reed Exhibitions will hold a panel session titled, Defining the Global Security Market, at ISC East on Wednesday, September 12. The one-hour event begins at 9:30 a.m. in Room 1A-06 of the Jacob Javits Convention Center.


NBFAA, Tri-Ed, The Summit Group Offer Business-Focused Training Seminars

September 4, 2007

The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association, Tri-Ed and The Summit Group have aligned to offer the industry comprehensive business training. Courses are focused on realistic, yet powerful, solutions to real life situations for owners, sales managers, customer service representatives and installers.


Online Training Program For PSNA Certification Launches

September 4, 2007

The first in a series of five new courses for security and IT professionals engaged in IP networking and security integration that leads to certification as a Physical Security Network Associate (PSNA) are now available online.


Finalists Announced For NBFAA Leadership Awards

August 16, 2007


Fire-Lite Contest Looking For Unique Fire Alarm System Installations

August 16, 2007


NBFAA Offers Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician Training Online

August 14, 2007


The Trend of Change

By Bob Sawyer · June 2007

Education will play large role for integrators needing to keep pace with convergence

The Trend of Change

CHANGE will continue to be the biggest the biggest trend in the security industry well into 2008. Enterprise security management systems are becoming larger and more integrated. Multi-level convergence is occurring in logical security, IT, data, access control and integrated components. Video management and access control are forming an integrated security management system. The future is leading the industry toward an integration platform that involves access control, video, audio, building control, intrusion and fire protection.


Questions and Answers from the Top

By Rob Miskelly · April 2007

A Conversation with Rob Miskelly

THE security marketplace can be fickle, but for teamNiSCA a tremendous growth in unit sales in 2006 is paving the way for another great year. How does the company do it? Partnerships, along with resources, are extremely important in this industry. We caught up with sales manager Rob Miskelly and asked a few questions about the market and what it will take for a repeat performance.


Product Spotlight

By Security Products Staff · April 2007

From the Product Manager's POV

It's a name you recognize, but maybe not quite as likely in the security industry as perhaps construction or home remodeling. Make no mistake, DeWalt has jumped into the security arena to secure tools and equipment from theft. The household construction business knows the name well and you will too over the long haul. Security Products spent a few minutes with Maureen Silber, product manager for DeWalt to better understand the company’s newest product—MOBILELOCK.


Exclusively Online

Rise of the Digital Certificates

Securely exchanging and storing documents and emails has become a necessity across multiple industries. An increasing number of businesses need to exchange data internally as well as with business partners and customers. The question is: How do you do exchange information easily, efficiently, and securely?

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