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NBFAA News
It’s New, It’s Fresh, It’s NBFAA’s All New Web site
If you haven’t been to NBFAA’s Web site recently, you might want to check it out. After surveying your needs in 2006, the association undertook the arduous task of a complete redesign of the Web site in 2007.
The new site has been reorganized to better serve our key audiences:
The look and feel of the new site should make information more accessible for you and for others who visit www.alarm.org.
Members should continue to use the 2007 passwords when accessing Members Only information, until they receive the new passwords in their 2008 membership materials.
Also, coming in the future, members and chapters will have the ability to access their personal information from the Web site and update it accordingly.
It’s an exciting time at NBFAA with the creation of ESX and our 60th anniversary celebration. The new Web site is an example of our commitment to customer service and member satisfaction.
We welcome your comments and suggestions for the new site. We believe you will find the site helpful and informative, but if you have a suggestion on how it can be even better, you can find all our contact information under Contact Us from the new site.
We’ve got questions, You’ve got answers
We’ve got lots of questions actually. We are frequently asked by media and consumers for specific statistics about our membership, the industry and the technology that is used.
In order to better serve your interests – we will begin surveying our membership regularly through requests in Member Update, Newsline and by e-mail. These surveys will be as simple as answering a single question, to answering several questions. Results of the surveys will be posted both online and in our various publications throughout the year.
We encourage all of our members to participate in the surveys to help ensure the most accurate data possible.
The surveys will start with this issue of Member Update. We thought it would be fun to begin the process by having our inaugural question be light-hearted and interesting. Keep in mind, while the question may seem silly, it is one we have been asked before by both consumers and the media.
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Please describe one of your more unusual requests from a customer. (For example, has a customer ever asked you to install a security system for an odd, or unusual reason? Have they asked you to place security systems in strange places or for strange items?) |
To complete this survey click on the link below or simply e-mail your answer to communications@alarm.org, subject Survey Answer.
2008 NTS Classroom Schedule to be Posted Soon
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Looking for great training opportunities? Well, your wait is almost over. In the coming days, NBFAA will post the complete 2008 NTS training schedule on www.alarm.org. You won’t want to miss the many opportunities available to you this year, and now would also be a good time to take advantage of the many online opportunities available to you including: |
Please use the following to contact NTS:
Send any hard copy correspondence to NTS at the following address:
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- Alarm Technician Level I
- Fire Alarm Installation Methods
- Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician
- CCTV A Complete Review
- Digital Video & Networking
- Fiber Optics Technology
- Biometrics Technology
- Basic Electricity
- More than 2500 Business Skills Courses
- Introduction to Residential Technologies
- Fundamentals of Structured Wiring
- Whole House Audio Technology and Distribution
- Home Theatre Design and Installation
- Residential Telephone and Communications
- Residential Lighting Control
- Home Networking for Installers
- Online CCTV Training
These courses, and more, can be found in the Education and Training Section of www.alarm.org.
NBFAA & Chapter Calendar Highlights
Missouri Members Won’t Want to Miss the Summer Product Show and Training
The Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (MBFAA) will hold their Summer Product Show and Training July 17 – 19 at the Tan-Tara Resort in Osage Beach, Mo.
This will be a weekend where you can socialize, get your team trained, network, display your exhibits and have a great time in the process. Bring your employees so they can earn continuing education unit; bring the entire family for bowling, horseback riding, and golfing. Everyone can enjoy the three different pools, indoor water park, hiking, spa and hot tub, and shopping.
Call MBFAA treasurer, MJ Vance at (314) 644-5255 to secure your exhibit table or e-mail your request for vendor application to mjvance@centerpointtech.com today.
For a current listing of events for 2008, visit NBFAA’s Event Calendar online.
Member Benefit Spotlight
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Industry News You Can Use
SDM 100 Gala to Be Held at ESX
The third annual SDM 100 Gala will be held in conjunction with the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Nashville Renaissance Hotel. The SDM 100 Gala is an elegant social event, honoring the industry’s leading executives from SDM 100 ranked security companies. Last year’s event attracted more than 75 executives and their guests.
Since 1990, SDM has surveyed yearly the largest security dealers operating in the United States, tabulated the results of these surveys, and ranked the firms from largest to smallest in a report called the SDM 100, published each May. In a $29.5 billion industry (based on SDM’s January 2007 Forecast Study), these largest 100 firms captured $6.95 billion in total revenue – about 24 percent market share – and counted 11.3 million subscribers in the most recently reported year.
“SDM Magazine Gala 100 is a welcome addition to the new ESX event,” said George Gunning, NBFAA President and CEO of USA Alarm Systems, Inc. in California. “We are honored that SDM has chosen to bring their gala here and be a part of this industry-owned event created for the sole purpose of giving back to the industry.”
“We are pleased to have SDM Magazine hosting its prestigious SDM 100 Gala at the inaugural ESX,” added Bud Wulforst, president of the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and president of A-1 Security Ltd. “ESX offers education programming, special events and an exposition of the highest value for installation and monitoring companies.”
“ESX is an exciting new event venture for CSAA and NBFAA and, with its pure focus on installing and monitoring company education and inspiration, a perfect fit for the SDM 100 Gala,” said Mark McCourt, publisher of SDM magazine. “We’re looking forward to a great event!”
Member News
North American Video Installs IP Security in New Jersey Schools, Earns Cisco Premier Partner Certification
Five schools within New Jersey’s Brick Township Public School District have graduated to a wide area network (WAN)-based Internet protocol (IP) video surveillance system that will help to improve the safety and security environment for the schools’ students, staff and visitors.
Effective security measures like this implemented by local officials have earned Brick, N.J. a fifth place ranking on the list of safest cities in America. The new IP-based security system was designed and installed by North American Video (NAV) along with Net Q Multimedia.
All five schools are connected on a WAN and the system records 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More importantly, it offers real time secure Internet viewing access to local police, fire and school administration officials so they can respond in a more informed manner in the event of an incident requiring their intervention.
NAV was also recently named a Cisco Premier Certified Partner in the U. S. after meeting all criteria established by Cisco for personnel and support requirements. In so doing, NAV has demonstrated that they are qualified to sell, install, and support Cisco solutions.
Cisco Certified Partners offer validated skills in one or more technology specialties, ranging from core routing and switching infrastructure and unified communications, to wireless local access network (LAN) deployment and multi-level security. NAV staff has earned multiple Cisco certifications and partake in ongoing specialized training as well as training on Cisco Lifecycle Services methodologies to help them improve deployments and improve client satisfaction.
As a Cisco Certified Partner, NAV will be required to measure customer satisfaction and will be independently audited by Cisco to ensure a uniform standard of excellence is maintained. Re-certification is required on a yearly basis.
ADT, Oklahoma Association Work Together to Improve School Security
ADT Security Services announced recently it has reached an agreement with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) to work together to create and deliver workshops and other information vehicles aimed at helping the OSSBA’s 569 current and prospective member school districts further secure their campuses.
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Member Product News
Napco Introduces Latest NetLink TCP/IP Central Station Receiver
Napco’s NetLink Internet-based Central Station Receiver is part of their growing family of NetLink alarm reporting products. Their NetLink Receiver is rack-mounted, enabling cost-effective, secure Internet alarm reporting.
The receiver addresses the increasing need for central stations to adopt new technologies such as Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. In full compliance with Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Central Station applications requiring primary and mirrored backup receivers, two NetLink UL Receivers can be installed at the same cost as a single traditional receiver.
NBFAA and Members in the News
NBFAA in the News
Stay Safe This Holiday Season
The Shreveport Times
While some residents continue to cross out gifts on their shopping lists and others prepare to travel during the holidays, law enforcement agencies and alarm system companies are urging families to stay alert about the safety and security of their property during the busy holiday season.
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Fog Technology Effective, But Safety Concerns Linger
KNDU-TV, KNDO-TV, Washington
An executive with Moon Security in Pasco, Michael Miller will soon serve as incoming president of the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA). He says fog is an effective tool, but it raises concerns.
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Recent Press Releases
National Association to Honor Security Industry Teamwork
There is still time to submit your entry for one of the top industry honors. The NBFAA has announced the extension of the deadline for the First Line of Defense award program to March 14, 2007.
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NBFAA & CSAA Create Alarm Industry Expo, LLC
NBFAA and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) announced today the formal signing of an agreement which has created a new joint venture named Alarm Industry Expo, LLC. The new organization’s first undertaking is the ownership and production of the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in conjunction with EH Events.
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NBFAA President George Gunning (Left-Middle) shakes hands with CSAA President Bud Wulforst (Right-Middle) as they sign an agreement creating the Alarm Industry Expo, LLC. Also present are CSAA Vice President of Industry Affairs Ralph Sevinor (Left), and NBFAA Vice President/President Elect Mike Miller. |
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