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IMS: U.S. fire market takes a hit in 2009
By Martha Entwistle - 03.18.2010
AUSTIN, Texas—In a fire market that was down globally an estimated three percent in 2009, the U.S. fire market fared worse, with sales down an estimated five- to seven percent, Justin Siller, market analyst for IMS, told Security Systems News. IMS ...Read more
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What do Tri-Ed customers think of merger with Northern?
By L. Samuel Pfeifle - 03.18.2010
WOODBURY, N.Y.—By virtue of its nearly 40 branch locations, it’s fair to say that Tri-Ed’s face-to-face interaction with its customers is considerably larger than Northern Video’s. Though Northern Video touches its customers at road shows and trainings, Tri-Ed has a ... Read more
Cornerstone leverages technology to help centrals get paid
By Daniel Gelinas - 03.18.2010
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.—In a economy that has been tough on nearly every sector of the security marketplace, billing and collections has perhaps never been more important. Responding to dealer need, Cornerstone Billing Solutions has launched services like Billing Plus collections support ... Read more
Equity firm buys Tri-Ed, Northern Video
Combined company to operate as Tri-Northern Security Distribution
By L. Samuel Pfeifle - 03.17.2010
Updated with quotes from Imperial Capital's John Mack, March 19. DALLAS—Brazos Private Equity Partners, LLC, a private investment firm based here managing $1.4 billion of equity capital, announced this week the acquisition of two prominent electronic security distribution companies, Tri-Ed Distribution ... Read more
S2 now available on Mercury panels
Network, web-based option now ready for retrofit market
By L. Samuel Pfeifle - 03.16.2010
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—S2 Security, an IP-based access control manufacturer, announced today its software now integrates with Mercury Security access control panels, those used by the likes of Lenel, RS2 and others on an OEM basis. This is the first time the ... Read more
Henry Bros. struggles through 2009, but sees light on horizon for 2010
By L. Samuel Pfeifle - 03.16.2010
FAIR LAWN, N.J.—Two-thousand-eight was a banner year for Henry Bros. Electronics. The company turned a profit for the first time in years, grew its revenues eight percent, and was ranked 32 by Fortune Magazine on its list of the fastest ... Read more
 
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Equity firm buys Tri-Ed, Northern Video
Questions and answers on UTC's GE Security buy
Former Firstline CEO gets back into security, and more
L1 for sale?
Honeywell puts large parcel up for bid
Edwards Service renamed Carter Brothers Fire & Life Safety
Pivot3 closes $25m in new funding
City rolls false medical alert penalties into false alarm ordinance
What do Tri-Ed customers think of merger with Northern?
Fire merger in Massachusetts
Commercial & Systems Integrators
Henry Bros. struggles through 2009, but sees light on horizon for 2010
Andrews gets more integrated, with D3
Vicom gets into the long-distance biz
Fire Systems Installation
New CO detector mandate provides test case
Edwards Service renamed Carter Brothers Fire & Life Safety
EMCOR acquires Scalise, a $70m. firm
Monitoring
Cornerstone leverages technology to help centrals get paid
Mainstreaming of managed access finally here?
City rolls false medical alert penalties into false alarm ordinance
Residential Systems
Residential video centerpiece of new Texana dealer program
Texana acquires Security Depot
Habitec grows in Michigan with Citizen buy
Suppliers
Mace exploring sale of digital media division
Questions and answers on UTC's GE Security buy
L1 for sale?
 
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2009 Central Station Source Book
Getting into VaaS...p2 Are you talking their language?...p6
2009 Video Surveillance Source Book
The Video Ward p.2... Analog: Still King of the Hill p4...
2009 IP Technology White Paper
2008 IP Technology White Paper
How low can you go? Do IP cameras have a problem in low-light conditions?...p3 Mainstreaming IP monitoring. Can traditional central stations leverage IP for high-end video and guard tours?...p7 IP home security gets hip. New players, new ad campaigns make residential systems fun...p4
CALENDAR

March 2010
2-4 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
San Antonio, TX

3-3 Axis Communications Webinar
12:00 to 1:00 EST HDTV in Surveillance Systems
www.axis.com/us/academy

4-4 Axis Communications Webinar
4:00 to 4:30 EST Sales & Support Programs www.axis.com/us/academy

8-8 Axis Communications Webinar
12:00 - 1:00 EST H.264 Compression Method
www.axis.com/us/academy

9-11 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Chelmsford, MA

12-12 Axis Communications Webinar
12:00 - 1:00 pm EST New Product Introduction: AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder
www.axis.com/us/academy

16-18 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Columbus, OH

19-19 Axis Communications Webinar
12:00 - 1:00 EST Axis Communications New Product Introduction: AXIS Q1910 Network Thermal Camera
www.axis.com/us/academy

19-19 Axis Communications Webinar
4:00 to 4:30 EST Sales & Support Programs www.axis.com/us/academy

22-22 Axis Communications Webinar
12:00 - 1:00 pm EST New Product Introduction: AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder
www.axis.com/us/academy

25-25 Axis Communications Webinar
12:00 - 1:00 EST Axis Communications Product Introductions www.axis.com/us/academy

30-30 AXIS Communications Academy: 1-day Advanced AXIS Camera Station 3.1
Chelmsford, MA

30-1 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Philadelphia, PA

31-31 AXIS Communications Academy: 1-day Advanced Encoder Training
Chelmsford, MA


April 2010
6-8 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Chelmsford, MA

13-15 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Seattle, WA

20-22 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Biloxi, MS

27-29 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Minneapolis, MN

30-30 AXIS Communications Academy: 1-day Advanced AXIS Camera Station 3.1
Minneapolis, MN


May 2010
4-6 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Chelmsford, MA

11-13 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Sacramento, CA

18-20 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Norfolk, VA

25-27 Axis Communications’ Academy 3-day Fundamentals Training
Newark, NJ

25-25 AXIS Communications Academy: 1-day Advanced Encoder Training
Chelmsford, MA

26-26 AXIS Communications Academy: 1-day Advanced AXIS Camera Station 3.1
Chelmsford, MA


June 2010
7-10 NFPA Conference & Expo
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information: www.nfpa.org/conference
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