Fire/Life Safety

ADI, National Training Center Offer NICET Fire Alarm Prep Courses

May 7, 2008

ADI, a global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, recently announced it is teaming up with the National Training Center (NTC) to deliver NICET Level 1 & 2 Fire Alarm Preparation Courses at ADI branches across the country.


Breakthroughs in Video Analytics

April 30, 2008

The use of video analytics is growing rapidly in the surveillance market. It has proven indispensable in high-end security projects, and is becoming increasingly popular in commercial jobs for a wide range of applications.


A Burning Need

By Beth Welch · April 2008

A scalable, two-wire fire system protects federal, state facilities

A Burning Need

The protection of life and property within government facilities nationwide requires a proven solution that’s flexible, yet cost-effective. Using the E3 Series® emergency evacuation system by Gamewell-FCI, two facilities—different in both form and function—got all the protection they required.


Design Dynamics

By David George · April 2008

Building use dictates fire and life safety dimensions

A comprehensive fire and life safety design requires a cohesive blend of alarm and detection capabilities, an appropriate suppression system and a number of other building construction features related to occupancy, facility type and use of space. Planning, an often overlooked component, is integral to keeping occupants safe.


New Incident Command Kit Enables Portable Radio Networks

April 9, 2008

RELM Wireless Corp. recently announced its Incident Command Kit enabling public safety officers and first responders to get preprogrammed radios and to establish temporary radio networks in a matter of minutes when power and communications have been disabled or in areas beyond home network coverage


NBFAA Forms Political Action Committee

April 7, 2008

The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association has formed a political action committee to support U.S. congressional candidates who are advocates of issues and legislation for the electronic life safety and security industry.


Digital Acoustics Launches New Modular IP Paging, Intercom Series

April 2, 2008

Digital Acoustics, producer of IP-based intercom and paging solutions, recently announced the availability of the IP7 series, the company’s IP/Ethernet audio solution. The company will showcase the product at Booth 13127 at ISC West.


Knowledge is Power

By Paul Rizzuto · April 2008

Information is essential in selecting the appropriate power supplies

Knowledge is Power

It is critical to consider power requirements and integration to ensure power solutions are appropriate for a project.


George Mason University Installs Emergency Communication Portal

March 28, 2008

Global Security Systems LLC (GSS) recently announced that George Mason University is the first university in the nation to install ALERT FM for emergency alerting on its campuses. ALERT FM, an FM radio-based alert and messaging system, will provide redundancy to the university's existing emergency communications systems.


DHS, Emergency Interoperability Consortium Announce Alliance To Help First Responders

March 26, 2008

An agreement between the Emergency Interoperability Consortium (EIC) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been signed to help further the continued development of data sharing standards for the emergency response community.


New Products

Alarms

External Sounder

Texecom’s Odyssey 5 Compact is designed for installations requiring discreet alarm-sounding technology. Measuring 18.9 x 18.6 x 6 centimeters, the compact housing optimizes lens contrast to maximize the visual impact of the 270-degree strobe. The product is EN 50131 Grade 3 compliant and contains an advanced microprocessor, IP-65 sealed electronics and twin piezo sounders, producing 115 dB. An alternative version, the Odyssey 5E Compact, uses a single piezo sounder, producing 109 dB, and has an IP-44 sealed electronics module.

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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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