Distributors / Systems Integrators

PSA Announces New National Deployment Program

PSA Security Network, the world?s largest electronic security cooperative, has announced a National Deployment Program (NDP) uniting PSA integrators in acquiring, installing, and servicing nationwide projects. The program consists of a network of certified PSA security integrators who are vetted against 120 different qualification criteria and listed in a repository database with mapping capabilities. Manufacturers, […]

Drive Video Management Software (VMS) Revenue With Integration Services

Security continues to be a hot topic in the channel as the threat landscape continues to grow. In addition to opportunities to sell network security solutions and services, physical security is another big opportunity. I had the privilege recently of speaking with Chuck Moeling, executive vice president of Interface Security Systems Holdings, which was ranked 7th […]

Vigitron’s High Power PoE Midspan Now Available Through UK’s Pro-Vision Distribution

Pro-Vision Distribution, the UK distributor of branded CCTV and access control equipment, is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers Vigitron?s Vi2216LT 16 port midspan. The MaxiiPower™ Model Vi2216LT is a 16-port high power PoE midspan that’s compatible with 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet networks. Simon Davies, Internal Sales Manager for Pro-Vision told us, “The Vi2216LT […]

Louroe Electronics Participates In 2014 Trade Winds Mission – The Americas

Louroe Electronics, industry leader in audio security, announced their involvement in the 2014 Trade Winds: The Americas initiative, a business development conference and trade mission taking place in Central and South America from May 15 – May 23. The program allows American businesses to expand trade with their counterparts in Colombia, Panama, Chile, Ecuador, and […]

IQinVision Signs Norbain As European Distribution Partner

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP-cameras, announced it has signed an agreement with Norbain to join the ranks of IQinVision Distribution Partners. The agreement designates that Norbain, Reading, UK, will distribute IQinVision?s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region. “We are excited about our new partnership with Norbain,” said Rob Ledenko, IQinVision EVP […]

PSA Security Announces New Partner And New Solutions From VIDEOTEC

PSA Security Network is excited to announce a new vendor partnership with VIDEOTEC. Videotec’s integrated outdoor CCTV applications have been distributed for more than twenty-five years and are currently being used in thousands of prestigious security projects worldwide, including important traffic and urban monitoring installations and very high-risk oil and gas and on/offshore marine environments. […]

Key Management Changes Signal Continued Growth At Tri-Ed

TRI-ED Distribution continues to evolve as a world-class distributor and is pleased to announce several exciting management changes and promotions. Mark Ingram is joining TRI-ED as Vice President of U.S. Sales. An industry veteran over the past several decades, Ingram has carved out a long and very successful career in the security industry. Most recently, […]

Exacq Signs Distribution Agreement With UK’s DVS

DVS, the UK’s fastest growing specialist distributor of IP surveillance equipment, has signed a distribution agreement with Exacq which will see it provide the exacqVision range of NVR and hybrid video recording and management products to UK installers and integrators – including the newly released ELP series. Shaun Bowie, DVS’s managing director, said the addition […]

Top Systems Integrators Report

    TSI Report New   The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report ranks, by total annual revenue, the largest U.S. firms that contract electronic security projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and other non-residential markets. For ranking purposes, these are businesses that derive more than half of their revenue from the sale, design/engineering, installation and service of multi-technology electronic security systems, such as access control and identification, video surveillance, alarms, perimeter security, and other network-based technologies. The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report has been published since 1996.   How to Purchase the Top Systems Integrators Report Directory The SDM Top Systems Integrators Directory has the information needed to target products and services to the systems integration market. It contains additional data beyond that published in the print edition and online, including contact names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, Web site URLs, branch office locations, targeted vertical markets, and more. The SDM Top Systems Integrators Directory comes in Microsoft Excel format. The cost of the report is $595. To order,  visit the SDM Store or, contact Heidi Fusaro at 630-518-5470 or by e-mail to [email protected] .

Norbain Provides Sony Ipela E IP-Cameras

11-12-2013 Norbain is now offering customers the new Sony E series IP cameras ideal for entry to mid level applications including retail, education and banking. In addition, two new V series cameras expand the mid-level and high end models. Each member of the E series incorporates improvements in core camera functionality to provide optimal images even in the most challenging security scenarios. The latest advances in view-DR dynamic range enhancing technology deliver detail even when imaging brightly backlit figures. Noise reduction is significantly enhanced and low light sensitivity is tremendously improved to more than twice that of Sony’s previous pace-setting cameras. Together, these enable high performance for both day and night applications. This surpasses cameras built with technologies that can only perform in either day or night use. Together, these enable high performance for both day and night applications. This surpasses cameras built with technologies that can only perform in either day or night use. All new models incorporate image stabilisation to reduce camera shake caused by wind and vibrations in mounting platforms, which blur images and wash out details. This new feature automatically compensates for such conditions, ensuring that E series cameras deliver imaging excellence at all times. The 10 new cameras in the E Series offer a comprehensive line-up of fixed, mini dome, vandal-proof mini dome and outdoor, rugged mini dome models. These are designed to be used for everyday video surveillance needs. Each IP camera delivers high performance, unprecedented flexibility and cost-efficiency. Interview of the month […]

There Is Still Value In ScanSource

For some people, ScanSource ( SCSC ) may appear as though its merry days are over, while for others, they believe there is still some significant amount of value left in this leading specialty technology products distributor. In my opinion, both could be right. I cannot dismiss the fact that ScanSource’s business, which spreads across two major segments, Barcode & Security and Communication & Services, could be boosted by various catalysts, such as increased demand for value added products, and the recent reorganization of its business units from geographical to product-based segments, among others. On the other hand, the company’s revenues seem to be slowing, while margins remain low. Additionally, The company’s stock is trading at new all time highs in terms of P/E, which means, unless there is an improvement on earnings, then it is highly unlikely that the shares could rise any further. Additionally, ScanSource’s shares are approaching its multi-year all time highs, achieved when it traded pretty cheap in terms of P/E. ScanSource, The Business As noted, ScanSource operates across two major business segments, the Barcode & Security segment, which focuses on automatic identification and data capture, as well as Point of sale [POS] and electronic physical security technologies. Communications & Services on the other hand, focuses on communication technologies and services, which include voice and data products like voice recognition and call center management, and IP (internet protocol) communication applications among others. However, note that ScanSource is by no means a vendor of any of […]

RESEARCH: United States Security Industry: $350 Billion

ASIS International and the Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) jointly released an extensive benchmark study of the private security industry?s expansion over the past decade and its projected future growth. “The United States Security Industry: Size and Scope, Insights, Trends, and Data” presents an analysis of the security products and services market, as well […]

Tri-Ed Technology Roadshow

Tri-Ed is pleased to continue its comprehensive Technology Roadshow training program throughout 2013. Dealers and integrators will want to mark their calendars for the Tri-Ed Roadshow coming to Dallas on Thursday, September 12th. This is a one-day event will be held at the Dallas Addison Marriott located at 4901 Dallas Parkway. The Roadshow kicks off […]