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November 7, 2008 - Volume 4 Issue 23

The next wave for residential A generation that has grown up with technology will be demanding Internet-based applications The digital revolution that has changed the way consumers live, work and play has finally landed - literally - on security dealers’ doorsteps. Some industry insiders, in fact, say that security providers who don’t incorporate advanced technologies into their offerings over the next few years will find themselves locked out of a host of opportunities that extend well beyond the current sphere of traditional security services. Genetec and iView collaborate to help gambling addicts Integration of licence plate recognition with iTrak adds new dimension to casino management Genetec and iView Systems announced partnership and delivery of integrated licence plate recognition for the iTrak Incident Reporting and Risk Management Platform. iViews’ iLPR – Intelligent License Plate Recognition Software employs Genetec’s AutoVu Sharp IP based licence plate recognition camera, delivering advanced digital video processing and plate matching against registered license plates, vehicles and subjects within the iTrak reporting platform. Ask the Expert: Is there a door component that addresses security and life-safety? Sports fans like to engage in hypothetical discussion that asks if a team were started anew, who would be the ideal player to build around? A list of qualifications is usually referenced in the selection: strength, durability, multi-dimensional skills, plays good defense and improves the performance of other teammates. Security professionals no doubt play a similar version of this game, asking themselves and colleagues, what is the one component a security system can be built around? Video Content: Assa Abloy lights the way The company's beacon system guides people safely out of danger situations and towards an exit. Assa Abloy's Mark Sorenti explains the technology.

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Products Low temperatures, three lenses Honeywell has released the IS2500LT low temperature motion detector, which can be used in temperatures as low as -40°C. Three lenses — 35’, 60’ and 100’ — are included. The system features selectable pet immunity, global compliance and false alarm resistance. The motion detector can be used in either residential or commercial locations and have a sleek external housing. Take this GSM anywhere Honeywell has released the 7845i-GSM, which allows communication via the GSM (Global System for Mobile) network combined with the Internet. It communicates using GPRS, but automatically switches to SMS if GPRS is unavailable, and offers data reporting, uploading and downloading to most Honeywell control panels. Features include tamper protection, a built-in power supply, six input zones which can be configured for +V, -V, or EOLR triggering, web-based programming, 256-bit AES encryption, and remote services capability. Multi-channel DVRs with motion intelligence AVerMedia Technologies has released the EB5000 series, part of their Embedded Linux line of DVRs. The EB5000 series offers both eight-channel and 16-channel models. Images are produced by real-time frames per second and D1 resolution.

On deck: Coming up in the November issue of SP&T News Installation focus: Residential Security Technology focus: RFID applications Special topic: Closing sales Company profile: Avigilon Product focus: Cameras In every issue: Ask the Expert Tales from the Trenches CANASA Update Fast Forward Product Previews

Calendar Nov. 11-12, 2008 Securing New Ground Roosevelt Hotel New York City www.securingnewground.com/ Nov. 13, 2008 5th International Sports Security Summit London, U.K. Rushmans Conferences and Events www.sportssecuritysummit.com +44 1264852016 Nov. 20, 2008 ASIS Toronto's 1st Annual Transportation & Trucking Security Summit 8 a.m. â�" 1 p.m. Panemonte Convention Center 220 Humberline Dr. Etobicoke Ontario www.asistoronto.org

Nov. 22, 2008 Underwriters Labratories of Canada - UL University Installation and Classification of Burglar Alarm Systems for Financial and Commercial Premises, Safes, and Vaults: CAN/ULC-S302 workshop Vancouver, B.C. www.uluniversityca.com Nov. 25, 2008 Underwriters Labratories of Canada - UL University Installation and Monitoring of Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Alarm Systems: CAN/ULC-S561 workshop Vancouver, B.C. www.uluniversityca.com Nov. 27, 2008 Underwriters Labratories of Canada - UL University Central and Monitoring Station Burglar Alarm Systems: CAN/ULC-S301 workshop Vancouver, B.C. www.uluniversityca.com January 12, 2009 Preventing Workplace Violence: Assessing and Managing the Risks Ontario Hospital Association Toronto Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place www.oha.com/preventingviolence www.oha.com/healthrisks

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