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Friday, January 27, 2012

Grant Rummell Reflects on 23 Years Running Nortek CE Brands

Under Grant Rummell's leadership, Nortek and its Linear subsidiaries acquired an impressive stable of custom- and consumer-electronics brands.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 01/27 at 10:13 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Security, (2) Comments, Permalink

Comcast: ZigBee Set-Top Box is Gateway to Home Control

Using ZigBee RF4CE, Comcast launches Xfinity set-top boxes and remotes with wireless RF to expand control of other home devices.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 01/27 at 06:22 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Security, Universal Remotes, Energy Management, (3) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, January 26, 2012

IC Realtime Security Cameras with Pixim Chip Extend Recording Time 45%

New imaging solution based on Pixim Seawolf chip optimized specifically to work with IC Realtime’s new line of I-Sniper DVRs and NVRs.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 01/26 at 09:18 AM
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Friday, January 13, 2012

Schlage LiNK Rebrands as Nexia Home Intelligence

Ingersoll Rand rebrands Schlage LiNK as Nexia Home Intelligence System and adds Pella shade control to go with Trane HVAC control.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 01/13 at 07:11 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Security, Energy Management, Events, CES, (0) Comments, Permalink

Monday, January 09, 2012

Home Automation at CES 2012: Where to Find It

Complete guide to home automation vendors, demos and products at CES 2012, including energy management, lighting control, remote monitoring, whole-house control and more.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 01/09 at 11:39 AM
News, Product News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Security, Universal Remotes, Energy Management, Events, CES, (3) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, January 05, 2012

Top 2012 Trend: Low-Cost, Self-Contained Home Automation/Security Systems

2Gig, Interlogix, Honeywell, Alarm.com, others are popularizing self-contained wireless home automation/security systems that install quickly and collect RMR.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 01/05 at 08:58 AM
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012

ZyXEL Enters IP Camera Surveillance Market

ZyXEL Communications has launched into the IP camera surveillance market with two CloudEnabled Iow-cost security cameras.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 01/04 at 08:10 AM
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The Cloud: Why 2012 Will Be a Breakout Year

A look at why more CE pros are turning to the cloud to manage security, phone systems, thermostats and other technologies.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 01/04 at 05:34 AM
News, Product News, Business Resources, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Security, (2) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Legally Binding Digital Contracts for Security Debut

DFI Software debuts legally binding alarm monitoring and installation contracts for the security industry.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 12/29 at 12:29 PM
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

LAPD Drops Gmail, Questions Cloud-based Security

Security consultant says cloud-based security is going through a 'confusing time' as LAPD dumps Google Gmail due to security concerns.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 12/27 at 10:24 AM
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Monday, December 19, 2011

New Bill Language Staves Off Alarm Industry Worries

The language in H.R. 3630 and S. 1466 has been changed, and non-human-initiated calls to 9-1-1 centers are not authorized or required.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 12/19 at 12:19 PM
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Friday, December 16, 2011

Security Industry Issues Call to Action to Stop HR3630

Dealers are asked to call Senators to stop bill, which is labeled as a "grave threat to the alarm industry," that allows unverified alarm signals to go directly to 9-1-1.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 12/16 at 10:03 AM
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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Alarm Dealer Gets $56K in Funding to Train Employees

American Alarm and Communications receives $56,805 from the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund for training in customer service, project management and sales.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 12/15 at 06:27 AM
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

HR3630 Passes; Damage to Alarm Industry ‘Beyond Description’

House passes HR3630, which allows security systems, PERS and other automated devices to text or dial 911 directly, bypassing alarm central stations. Senate debate begins.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 12/14 at 09:42 AM
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

FCC Spectrum Reform Bill Creates False Alarm Nightmare

Under auspices of allowing 9-1-1 response to texts, JOBS Act allows alarm systems to directly call 9-1-1 and bypass central screening, wreaking havoc on response.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 12/13 at 09:24 AM
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