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February 19, 2009 - Volume 5 Issue 4
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Cameras on school buses raise privacy concerns A growing number of Canadian school boards are placing surveillance cameras aboard the buses that transport children to and from their facilities, but privacy advocates are urging caution when it comes to filming minors. Managing the whole project, not just the install With security system projects becoming increasingly complex, it’s tough to find project managers with the appropriate technical knowledge and management background to ensure everything is delivered on time, on budget and without a hitch. Part of the problem stems from the fact that, unlike other industries such as construction and software development, the security industry has not yet embraced project management as the structured discipline it is known for in other sectors such as information technology. Applying analytics Forty-five years ago Sonitrol was founded by a police officer that felt there had to be a better way to monitor a business and reduce the number of false alarms. He thought motion detection systems were the weak link in the alarm industry and developed the first sound-based alarm system. Today, Sonitrol’s audio detection technology has become the choice of large retail customers such as Canadian Tire, as well as school boards and manufacturing facilities. But over the years intelligent remote surveillance has remained an area that called for improved technology. SP&T News Poll: How do you plan to grow your business this year? |
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Sensor is weather resistant
Honeywell has released a wireless outdoor motion detector, the 5800PIR-OD. The detector minimizes installation efforts, as it is both battery-operated and wireless. It has a range adjustable to 12 metres and animal immunity, and requires that two passive infrared sensors be tripped before triggering the alarm. The sensor is weather resistant and can operate at a temperature range of -200 to 500 degrees Celsius Honeywell International |
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Electric latch retraction
SDC has released a new electric latch retraction exit device with a current draw of one Amp at 12/24VDC. Uses include temporary or maintained fail-secure electric latch retraction with selected devices. It is compatible with SDC 1 Amp power supplies. Security Door Controls |
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Makes programming easier
Bosch Security Systems, has announced the DX4010V2 Serial Interface Module, which allows local programming of compatible intrusion control panels using Bosch Remote Programming Software and a PC laptop. Bosch Security Systems |
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On deck: Coming up in the March issue of SP&T News Installation focus: Technology focus: Special topic: Product focus: Company Profile: In every issue: |
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Calendar Feb. 26 2009 March 3, 2009 March 5, 2009 March 13, 2009 March 25, 2009 April 1-3, 2009 April 21-22, 2009 April 21-22, 2009 April 27-29, 2009 April 27-29, 2009 April 28-30, 2009 May 21-22, 2009 June 10, 2009 |
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