All Articles Tagged CCTV

Jason Knott | 12/27 10:24 AM, 3 Comments

The LAPD is dumping Google's Gmail email service, saying it could not meet the security needs of the the police department. Does Gmail's failure to meet security needs bring into question the legitimacy of cloud-based security applications where video surveillance images are recorded and stored offsite, primarily for financial reasons? Google had wooed the LAPD into the system in 2009 promising lower costs and higher security for its 13,000 employees. According to the LA Times, city officials said Gmail "does not have the technical ability to comply with the city's… View this story

Jason Knott | 11/17 05:02 AM, 3 Comments

Integrators could not ask for a better marketing tool than this YouTube video. A woman uses her home IP surveillance camera to see two men burglarizing her home. Her 911 call is overlayed with the video, which is compelling to watch. Make sure to watch, and have your clients watch, the entire 3 minutes, 41 seconds. It has a happy ending. View this story

CE Pro Editors | 11/10 11:16 AM, 0 Comments

Savant Systems LLC has announced the addition of Y-cam to its Partners In Excellence cooperative program. The initiative has been targeted to achieve global compatibility between Savant’s control systems and a diverse group of manufacturers from the audio, video, lighting control, HVAC, and security industries, as well as devices and subsystems from many related markets. Founded in 2005, Y-cam is a provider of affordable and easy-to-use remote monitoring products for residential and small business applications. Y-cam has generated a following within the Mac community for delivering a standalone camera that… View this story

Jason Knott | 10/28 07:30 AM, 0 Comments

Earlier in 2011, as SnapAV prepared for its entrance into the surveillance category, it conducted extensive research among its dealer base. The company found that surveillance was an important and growing area of business, with 89 percent of its dealers using surveillance products, and nearly 60 percent having a surveillance project at least four times each year. This summer, SnapAV launched its Wirepath line of DVRs and cameras supported by a free iPhone app. Since its market debut, SnapAV reports rapid adoption of the products, with dealers citing an increase… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 10/14 08:41 AM, 0 Comments

Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution is continuing its expansion with a new branch in Atlanta, Ga. Staffed by industry veterans Derek Criswell and Billy Partin, the new Atlanta branch is located at 3621 Clearview Parkway, Doraville, GA 30340 (Tel: 888.874.3336). Robb Morrison, bringing years of industry experience, is responsible for Business Development in the Atlanta market. The branch is fully stocked and features a state-of-the-art showroom to display Tri-Ed / Northern Videos’ impressive inventory of security and sound and communications products. The branch offers same-day shipping to the entire Georgia… View this story

Jason Knott | 10/04 07:48 AM, 0 Comments

Tri-Ed/Northern Video is continuing its expansion with the acquisition of Video Security Specialists (VSS), a West Coast CCTV distributor. Tri-Ed/Northern Video will maintain the two VSS offices in Burbank and Corona, California and will integrate the Las Vegas office and sales team into the Tri-Ed/Northern Video branch in Vegas. “We are very excited to increase our North American footprint and continue to exceed the expectations of security professionals in these markets,” notes Pat Comunale, president and COO. “We welcome the VSS sales staff to the Tri-Ed / Northern Video team.”… View this story

Jason Knott | 09/29 07:55 AM, 1 Comment

Linear LLC, a division of Nortek, has announced the formation of its new Business Development Group, which will support several new markets and existing customers interested in customized product solutions ranging from individual components to private labeling (OEM), and new product design and development (ODM). “We’re making this group official,” says Todd Hokunson, vice president of the Business Development Group. “Linear has informally provided OEM services for many years, but with a growing volume in requests from customers and the changing market landscape, Linear decided to leverage and formalize these… View this story

Darrel Hauk | 08/31 12:56 PM, 0 Comments

Residential CCTV is growing by leaps and bounds. While the economy is making many people uncertain in their business life, there is a growing trend towards providing greater security and diligence over one’s domain(s). While security cameras used to be optional for businesses, they’ve become standard to protect assets and verify alarms. Insurance companies now demand cameras have backup recording software with a minimum of a week capability to historically review events. Meanwhile, residential camera systems are growing in frequency. In the past, commercial CCTV made up about 97 percent… View this story

Jason Knott | 08/23 01:18 PM, 5 Comments

Don't complain about your local alarm response ordinance until you've heard about the new, super-tough law in Detroit. As of August 15, the Detroit police department will not respond to an electronic alarm signal unless one of the following three scenarios has occurred: 1. Visual verification from someone on the scene (either the homeowner or the alarm company) that a burglary has occurred or is in progress and that police department response is warranted. 2. There has been remote video or audio verification by the central station that a crime… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 08/23 09:17 AM, 0 Comments

Channel Vision has announced the addition of Darryl “DB” Peters as its newest inside account representative. In this position he will be responsible for serving accounts in a technical sales capacity for the company. A 25-year industry veteran, Peters comes to Channel Vision with experience from prominent A/V dealers including, Synergy Audio Video Systems in Tustin, Calif. and Genesis Audio Video in Lake Forest, Calif. While at Synergy, Peters served as a lead installer, where he designed and installed lighting control systems and Lutron shading systems. Prior to that role,… View this story