All Articles Tagged Security

Robert Archer | 12/13 05:46 AM, 0 Comments

Linear is a well known manufacturer of security products for the residential and commercial markets and recently the Carlsbad, Calif.-based company announced its latest line of security solutions: the new eMerge e3 Series of access control products. The first of these new access control products are the new eMerge Essential and the eMerge Essential Plus embedded browser-based network appliances. Linear says the products are designed to fill the needs of medium sized businesses with the eMerge Essential providing business owners with a 1-door/2-reader access control unit and expansion capabilities that… View this story

Robert Archer | 04/02 07:29 AM,

Typically when the word retrofit is used to describe an electronics installation property owners cringe. The word suggests a lot of hidden installation costs that sometimes can make an upgrade in technology cost prohibitive. Channel Vision's new B-204 IP Camera Balun Over Coax Cable Converter Kit however helps to redefine this stereotypical sales presentation scenario. According to the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based company, the converter kit can actually save up to 40 percent of the costs of a typical retrofit surveillance system upgrade. The kit is designed to allow electronics professionals… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 01/30 05:48 AM, 0 Comments

Channel Vision, a manufacturer of technology for the Well-Connected Home, has announced it is providing a free DDNS service to its surveillance customers called Channel Vision Security. Channel Vision Security is a DNS service that continually tracks the IP address of the system and automatically changes with any IP address change. A connection to the security camera or DVR is never lost due to a change in IP address, whether the system is purposely reset or the internet provider makes the change. Darrel Hauk, president and CEO of Channel Vision,… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 12/23 09:52 AM, 0 Comments

Increased surveillance needs coupled with tight budgets can pose a challenge for those still using analog cameras. To meet this demand, Channel Vision has released its W-4001 Web Camera Server, which is part of its line of IP Surveillance Solution products. The 4-channel camera server has a built-in web server, allowing up to four cameras to be converted to a digital IP Camera and viewed over the network or Web. The unit allows users to keep their existing analog cameras while upgrading to an IP camera system. Video can be… 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

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

Steven Castle | 10/14 06:49 AM, 0 Comments

Telecom giant Verizon has launched its long-anticipated home connectivity and energy management solution, joining huge service providers ADT, Comcast/Xfinity, Alarm.com, Vivint and others in providing basic home control of web-based cameras, wireless thermostats, lights and appliance plug-in modules. Like the other providers, remote control via smartphones is also available. Also like the other providers, Verizon’s Home Monitoring and Control system uses Z-Wave wireless mesh technology and will enable customers to turn down air conditioning or lock doors remotely, see what’s going on at home via networked cameras, and set and… View this story

Rachel Cericola | 10/13 07:00 AM, 0 Comments

Both iPhone and iPad users have been able to tap into ADT Pulse for quite some time. Now, the security company is extending the same courtesy and convenience to Android users. The new offering is called Pulse Beta. It’s specifically for Android users with an ADT Pulse system. If you have that security setup, this should offer some peace of mind. In addition to being able to arm and disarm the system remotely, it also has controls for lighting, cameras and thermostats. Also, if you’re the type that can’t keep… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 10/09 06:49 AM, 0 Comments

BICSI, the 23,000-member telecomm association supporting the information technology systems (ITS), has partnered with PSA Security Network (PSA), an electronic security buying group, to promote IP security training and credentialing. Electronic safety and security technology is rapidly evolving and has integrated beyond the network grid. BICSI’s security credential, the Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) Designer, covers IP convergence, IP video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection systems. As part of the deal, the groups will co-market the security programs of each organization, highlighting PSA’s security-related educational opportunities and BICSI’s ESS… 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