ALAS News

ALAS education partner 2007

ALAS is proud to announce that it has chosen Kode Technologies, from Valencia, Venezuela, as its education partner 2007. Kode provided great logistical help to ALAS to hold 8 courses in different cities of Venezuela, and this represents a tremendous support to the association. On his side, ALAS granted Kode 16 free seats in these courses, worth US $2.400. ALAS will also send a special recognition souvenir to Kode and thanks Javier Lupi, Kode general manager, and Zuleima Rodriguez, management assistant, for the great support to ALAS during 2007. We hope to continue this work in 2008 and we encourage all the ALAS members to organize courses during this year.

ALAS launches commemorative documentary

ALAS is launching a commemorative documentary of it first 10 years of existence. The
video features interviews with some of the people that have been key in the progress of ALAS during the last 10 years. They comment on the first day of ALAS, main achievements and difficulties, as well as the future 10 years. As one of the interviewed states "documenting history is a way of projecting one self to the future" and this documentary aims to show to the whole security industry that ALAS will continue working for a better and more professional security industry. You can watch the video by following this link

Organize ALAS courses in 2008

In 2008, ALAS would like to have courses available in more countries/cities, therefore it is imperative for us to have member support. Do not miss the opportunity of hosting an ALAS course in your country, be recognized as a firm who supports the education of the industry and receive the numerous benefits that ALAS provides to the local support which include free courses to two employees in your company. It is free to become an ALAS course sponsor and you will receive opportunities such as establishing new contacts. We are now taking course reservations for any month during the year on the following fields of electronic security.

• Alarm Technician Level 1
• Alarm Technician Level 2
• Access Control
• CCTV Level 1
• CCTV Level 2
• Perimeter Security
• Fire Detection & Alarm

If your company is interested in organizing any of the above courses, please send an email to carolina.rincon@alas-la.org and indicate the month, city & country.

Cash discounts for members

As an ALAS member you will receive $ 50 for each person that subscribes to an ALAS course. These cash discounts will accumulate & can be used to cover some or all of the cost of your annual membership. Take advantage and allow ALAS to provide you with the opportunity to certify yourself in electronic security. To obtain more information write to Luz Aída Gómez, ALAS member coordinator at luzaida.gomez@alas-la.org

Not an ALAS member yet?

You can become an ALAS member by simply completing the membership application located on the website. Fees depend on your company category. Please fax to (305) 735 2082 or email Luz Aída Gómez at luzaida.gomez@alas-la.org  If you need assistance, feel free to contact Luz Aida directly at 305 433 4765 or send her an email.

MEXICO - Next course

ALAS Mexico has scheduled the following course on electronic security:CCTV I Certification

Date:          February  21 and 22
Time:          9:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Location:     Hotel Holiday Inn Trade Center   
Address:     Av. Revolución No. 583
                  Col. San Pedro de los Pinos
                  C.P. 03800, México, D.F.
Instructor:   Ing. Ismael Almada 
Includes:     Course manual, certificate of attendance, final examination and                                       certification to those who pass.
Price:          Members US $ 205.00, plus VAT
                  Non members US $ 250.00, plus VAT

BRASIL - ALAS Brasil, your partner for education

Publicize the ALAS courses within your company and amongst your work team. The aim is to train your technicians and engineers to become more professional. ALAS member companies and the electronic security market will be able to count with ALAS certified professionals. This represents a gain for your company and your employees. To get more information on the ALAS courses scheduled for Brazil, you can write to Lilian Art at lilian.art@alas-la.org

ALAS courses schedules for the first 3 moths of 2008 include:

February
In São Paulo
12 and 13 - CCTV I
19 and  20 - IP for CCTV professionals
26 and 27 - Alarms I

March
In Rio de Janeiro
1 and 2 - Alarmas I

In São Paulo
5 and 6 - Access control
11 and 12 - CCTV I
18 and 19 - IP for CCTV professionals
25 and 26 - Alarms I

April
In Rio de Janeiro
10 and 11 - CCTV I

In São Paulo
2 and 3 - Access
9 and 10 - CCTV I
16 and 17 - IP for CCTV professionals
23 and 24 - Alarms I

Details about location, time and prices will be informed soon.

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Member - Products

OnGuard 2008

Lenel Systems International, an ALAS Corporate Sponsor, has made available OnGuard 2008 (version 6.0). This product integrates the support to multilevel company applications among other improvements with the OnGuard package. OnGuard Entreprise, Lenel’s patented solution of multiple servers for companies in different geographical locations, has improved with OnGuard 2008. Previous versions were based on two levels, with one or more regional servers managing the autonomous subsystem and a central server responsible for the administration and central reporting. OnGuard 2008 expands on this to support multilevel company applications allowing for monitoring of alarms and other devices from multiple region levels at the same time and optimizing the data synchronization among different locations. OnGuard 2008 also supports interregional alarm monitoring, video and easy entrance to the system from anywhere. To obtain more information on this product and Lenel go to www.lenel.com

Monitors

Samsung | GVI Security is a world manufacturer of CCTV equipment, and an ALAS Corporate Sponsor. The company informs that their monitors have an incorporated source in them that allows for continuous monitoring, which differentiates them from monitors that are not designed to operate for 24 hours. This unique image technology improves the quality of video from any source and allows for audio reproduction.  Also, these monitors are protected by glass which allows greater resistance to damage & prolongs the life of the monitor. It also has BNC entries, S-Video & VGA entry. To obtain more information on these and other Samsung / GVI Security products visit www.samsung-security.com

Local Security Network (LSN) BOSCH

The local security network from Bosch, an ALAS Corporate Sponsor, offers the best technology in its class, this company informs. It caters to present & future user needs in a flexible and economical manner. The LSM technology unites different systems, alarm, fire & intrusion. Accepting over 70 types of fire sensors, intrusion and modules from a variety of applications. LSN technology offers an attainable level of security:
1.Minimal installation needs
2. It is not necessary to replace cables to extend the network
3. The alarm reports & false alarms are precise and can help reduce cost by eliminating police calls, fire department and security companies
4. The exclusive diagnostic functions allow for easy identification and substitute detectors in case of malfunction (although this is highly improbable)
The LSN technology allows you to configure the network based on need: open wave or a combination of both. This allows all direction digital transmission with a constant exchange of data among the sensors and central control. Consult with your local BOSCH representative for availability, as some products are not available in all countries. You may also consult www.boschsecurity.com for additional information.

HID Global adds to the line of multiCLASS products

HID Global, an ALAS Corporate Sponsor, is a trusted leader in providing access and ID management solutions for the delivery of secure identity. They announced the launch of new additions to the multiCLASS line of readers. In doing this HID Global has reaffirmed their commitment to support the 13,56 MHz technologies. The company offers the most variety in contactless ID cards with more than 40,000 sales establishments worldwide. The multiCLASS readers are approved by the GSA U.S. General Services Administration. The new additions to the multiCLASS line are:
RP15: A new reader designed to simplify the replacement of MiniProx readers, easy installation for clients with MiniProx for high efficiency contactless ID cards.
RPK40: A reader with a multiple technology reader that combines the use of contactless cards with a personal id number (NIP) in order to support the identification authentication. To obtain more information on these & other HID products go to www.hidcorp.com

Rosslare launches HomeLogiX

Rosslare Security, worldwide supplier of intrusion and access control systems and an ALAS member, announced the launch of HomeLogiX, a wireless alarm system for residential applications or small commercial applications. This system has 40 intercom zones with totally programmable keyboard transmission, ability for flexible event response, a logic programmer and personalized zones. It also counts with an interactive voice menu that easily identifies the owner of the mobile phone and allows navigation via voice menu, which makes possible the managing of the automated control, two-way voice direction and status report. The high capacity 40 zone is managed by zone categories predefined that interact with a large family of Rosslare wireless devices. The HomeLogiX is designed to be user friendly and has individual text. To obtain more information on this & other products go to www.rosslaresecurity.com

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Member - News

 

UNITED STATES

Lenel names new general manager

Lenel Systems International, an ALAS Corporate Sponsor, recently announced the appointment of Luis Orbegoso is its new Vice-president and General Manager. Orbegoso will be responsible for designing development policies and the execution of plans for the company’s growth, including the organic growth in the domestic market, accelerating the international expansion and improving customer service worldwide. Lenel, leading provider of software and integrated systems for commercial & government markets, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Luis Orbegoso joined UTC Fire & Security in September of  2007 as Vice-president of product management. Prior to that he was with General Electric Company and held responsibility for technology sales, marketing and general management. "I am very happy to join the world class Lenel” said Orbegoso. "Lenel’s reputation for innovative products and technologically advanced solutions are well known within the industry. My objective is to strengthen ties with current partners and to better know the needs of our clustomer”. Orbegoso is a mechanical engineer who graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has an MBA from Northwestern University. You can obtain additional information on Lenel & UTC Fire & Security at www.utcfireandsecurity.com & www.lenel.com

Vicon is looking for representatives in Latin America

Vicon (www.vicon-cctv.com), a leading manufacturer of CCTV systems and an ALAS member, is looking for direct manufacturer representatives for the markets of the Caribbean, Central America, Brazil and the Andean countries. Those companies interested are to send their requests to MBustamante@VICON-CCTV.com

 

Rokonet is looking for a Manager in Mexico

Rokonet Industries USA – Risco group, international manufacturer of advanced security systems and an ALAS member, is looking for a business & sales manager for Mexico. In this function, the person would be supervising sales; ensuring sales plans are meeting revenue and developing new business and projects. The position is based in Mexico City. Those interested need to meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in the electronic security or alarm fields
- Experience in the distribution channels, integrators or large installing companies
- Technical background in electronic and integration systems
- Negotiation strengths, oral & written
- Degree in electronics or business (MBA is an advantage)
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
Those interested can send their resume to sam@riscogroupusa.comTo obtain more information on the Risco group and their systems, visit www.riscogroup.com

Avantitek, main distributor of Everfocus in Latin America

Avantitek an affiliated company to Kode Technologies, a recognized distributor of electronic security systems for close to 20 years in Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico & Miami, and an ALAS member, is since last October the main distributor of Everfocus in Latin America., From Miami, Avantitek will service new and existing distributors and will also provide technical support for solutions. The company will also develop CCTV projects together with integrators from the region, which can allow for direct distribution from Taiwan depending on the wingspan of the job. Avantitek priority will be the development of their distribution chain starting in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Costa Rica, and  expanding to other nations in Central and South America. They will also work in the development of the certification program of Everfocus, that will include different training sessions (virtual and live). Currently, Everfocus is in 10th place for worldwide manufacturers of CCTV and 25th among the manufacturers of electronic security technology, which includes solutions for access control, alarms, and fire detection. You can get in touch with Avantitek as follows: 7620 NW 25 St. Suite 9 & 10, Miami, Florida 33122, phone (305) 808 3210 - Fax: (305) 994 8192, www.avantitek.com

ScanSource invites you to ScanTeach 2008

ScanSource, an ALAS member, is pleased to invite resellers and integrators of security solutions and technology point of sale to the very first ScanTeach 2008. The event will take place on February 21 at the Hilton Hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The agenda includes interesting seminars, question & answer sessions with knowledgeable people of the industry, an assortment of the latest technology in security markets, automatic data collection, point of sale and printer credentials.  ScanTeach will visit other cities in 2008: Medellín, Colombia; Mexico City, Mexico; San José, Costa Rica; Santiago, Chile among others. For more details you can contact Yudith Monsalve from Scansource at yudith.monsalve@scansource.com or call (305) 398 5148.

ScanSource gets certified

Keeping with their commitment to provide IP solutions for the electronic security market, ScanSource, an ALAS member, proudly announces their certification as an authorized distributor of IP solutions for ENDURA, Pelco. EDURA offers a platform to build IP solutions (hybrid & digital) from a camera in a location to thousands of cameras in multiple locations. Fore more information you may contact Nicolás Hurtado at 305-398-5171 or at nicolas.hurtado@scansource.com

Inter-M becomes and ALAS member

This company, a manufacturer of equipment based in Seoul, Korea, proudly announced that it has become an ALAS member. Inter-M has over 25 years of experience in the design and engineering of electronic systems, sound and video products known worldwide. Soon, Inter-M will make available a new family of CCTV cameras autonomous and IP and multichannel DVR for the market in México, Central America & South America. The Inter – M international sales director Javier Navarro is available if you would like to establish contact with new representatives in the above-mentioned territories. You may contact Javier at javier@inter-m.net or call (562) 321 0313 in California, United States. You may also visit the website for more information www.inter-m.net

 

MEXICO

Sixth Edition of Expo Seguridad Mexico

Expo Seguridad Mexico will take place from April 22 - 26 of 2008 at the Banamex convention center in Mexico City. With more exhibitors, more visitors, 12.000 square meters of exhibits, a complete program of conferences and a variety of special events. Expo Seguridad Mexico is the main electronic security event in Latin America. The event started in 2003 and in the past 5 years has united the Mexican electronic security industry like no other event. This has become an international event with visitors from different countries which attended the 2007 version. The 2008 version will be attended by the following confirmed companies: Andover Controls, Bosch, DSC, GE Security, Honeywell, HID, Indala, Infinova, Lenel, Panasonic, Pelco, Rainbow, RCI, Samsung, Tamron, Tyco, Vicon and many more. Expo Security Mexico is organized by Giprex, sponsored by ALAS & Ventas de Seguridad, and supported by national & international firms such as the following main distributors of electronic security in Mexico: INALARM, MAGOCAD, SERMEX & SYSCOM. The sixth edition of ESM 2008 will also have the support of its International Corporate Sponsors: BOSCH, DSC, GE SEGURITY y SAMSUNG GVI. To obtain additional information on the Expo, please visit www.exposeguridadmexico.com

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Membership renewal

ALAS would like to thank the following companies for renewing their membership in the past month and for continuing to support the projects of the association:

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New ALAS member

The following is a list of companies that recently became ALAS members. The association thanks you for your support and invites you to participate in the activities we develop:

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Other News

Black Hat DC held in February

Black Hat DC will be held in Washington DC from February 18 to February 21. This is the main worldwide event for specialists in the field of computing security. Black Hat DC will include practical training courses, short seminars and lots of new information focused in wireless security. Attending this event will allow the opportunity to interact & establish new contacts with over 400 delegates and also view products from the most important providers. The ALAS members will receive a US $100 discount for attending the short seminars and to receive this offer you only have to insert the code BHDC8AP in the window marked "codes and coupons” on the registration section of the website. All this information is available at www.blackhat.com

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Education

 

ALAS courses February 2008

The following program is subject to change depending on demand for these courses and other logistical aspects. If you are interested in any of these courses or would like a special course organized in your company, city or country, please contact Carolina Rincon, ALAS Education at carolina.rincon@alas-la.org or call (305) 396 4927. We still have availability so contact us!!  

Date	Course	City, Country
February 7 & 8	Perimeter Security	Santo Dom, Rep. Dom
February 11 & 12	Technical Alarms Level 1	Maracaibo, Venezuela
February 21 & 22	Technical Alarms Level 1	Lima, Peru
February 25 & 26	Technical Alarms Level 2	Lima, Peru

CCTV Level 1 course in Santiago, Dominican Republic

The following is a list of people who received their certification in the above course which took place on October 25 & 26 2007 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. We would like to thank ADESE, an ALAS member, for their support to hold this course

 

 

Alarm level 1 course, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The following is a list of people who received their certification in the above course which took place on December 5 & 6 2007 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We would like to thank CASEL, an ALAS member, for their support to hold this course:

CCTV level 1 in Mexico

The following is a list of people who received their certification in the above course, which took place on October 18, & 19 of 2007 in Mexico.

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