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Home automation: There’s an app for that |
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Written by Vawn Himmelsbach
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 17:43 |
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While dealers have been offering home automation to clients for several years, it tends to be somewhat exclusive — but that’s changing as a new generation of customers is looking for an app for their iPhone, BlackBerry or other mobile device.
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Cairn Control Systems announces new operations manager |
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Home Automation -
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Written by Staff
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Friday, 31 July 2009 10:19 |
Cairn Control Systems Inc., a security and automation systems integrator, recently announced the appointment of Don Maxey to the position of Operations Manager. In this position, Maxey will oversee the day to day operations of the business as well as manage projects.
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iControl Networks raises $23 million from investors ADT, Cisco, Comcast, GE and Intel Capital |
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Home Automation -
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Written by Staff
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Friday, 24 July 2009 11:07 |
iControl Networks announced July 22 the completion of a $23 million
Series C investment, bringing its total venture and strategic capital
funding to more than $45 million.
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Developer to sell "security smart" homes |
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Home Automation -
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Written by Jennifer Brown
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Monday, 30 March 2009 09:41 |
A Toronto developer has opened sales offices at Mountain Trails in Collingwood, touting the development as the first smart neighbourhood in Canada where every townhome will include automated technology to control temperature and lighting levels, monitor home security, smoke detection, and a water sensor to detect flooding, as well as enabling energy management.
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Vancouver-area integrator plans to prosper by thinking green |
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Home Automation -
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Written by Peter Caulfield
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Tuesday, 17 March 2009 14:03 |
Vortechs Electronics Design Ltd., a Coquitlam, British Columbia-based security and home automation products installation service, grew and prospered, along with many of the other system integrators in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, when times were good. But economic conditions have deteriorated since then and Vortechs, like most other companies in the security business, is feeling the pinch.
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Fast Forward records in QuickTime |
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Home Automation -
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Written by Staff
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Wednesday, 07 January 2009 12:19 |
Fast Forward Video has announced the NDT 200 portable digital video recorder, a replacement for tape-based recording devices. The NDT 200 records in QuickTime format onto a serial ATA removable hard drive, uses a touch pad interface with large push button controls and includes a USB 2.0 port for easy information transfers. In comparison to previous versions, the NDT 200 has an enhanced user interface and greater resistance to vibration.
Other features include selectable compression ratios, dual-channel audio and S-Video inputs and outputs. The recorder is powered through an external low-voltage DC input.
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www.ffv.com
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Smash-and-grab in-car safe |
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Home Automation -
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Written by Staff
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Wednesday, 16 July 2008 16:14 |
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Sentry Safe has launched the new AS-1 autosafe, an in-car safe which
anchors under a seat or in a truck, and which was designed to protect
against smash-and-grab vehicle crimes.
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New apartment alarm security |
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Home Automation -
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Written by Carolyn Yates
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 16:39 |
Napco now offers the Freedom F8KIT1, a series of apartment security applications including a panel, multifunction Freedom LED Touchpad with built-in pet PIR and UL siren, iFob Silencer and AC transformer. The kit doesn’t require codes, is key-based, and has a low rate of false alarms.
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Dealers should consider automating for the future |
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Home Automation -
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Written by Vawn Himmelsbach
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Wednesday, 21 May 2008 10:31 |
While some say home automation is the next big thing, it hasn’t seen tremendous growth, thanks to its cost and complexity – not to mention a downturn in the U.S. housing market. Despite this, some security dealers are finding ways to bring on additional revenue by adopting home automation product lines, though understanding the market and new technologies are critical to success.
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AVAD expands presence in Canada with Calgary facility |
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Home Automation -
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Written by SP&T News
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Tuesday, 20 May 2008 14:21 |
AVAD, LLC, a distributor of custom home electronics, has expanded its presence in Canada with the opening of its Calgary facility—its second Canadian location. The new facility will feature AVAD’s blend of best brands, in-depth training and service to western Canadian custom installers and retailers.
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