ALAS News

Unisol International joins ALAS as a Corporate Sponsor

ALAS welcomes Unisol International as its new Corporate Sponsor and thanks this great company for its support & the recognition this signifies. This company, distributor of equipment and electronic security systems, supports the day to day work of the association to professionalize the security industry in our region. You can obtain more information on Unisol International at www.unisolinternational.com

ALAS gave thousands of dollars to their members in 2007

During 2007, ALAS gave their members US $20,650 in discounts for participating in their courses. ALAS members receive a discount of US $50 for each person they refer to our courses in Latin America. At the same time, companies who supported the association received 109 spots to the value of US $16,350 to attend these courses. The member companies who support ALAS receive 2 spots for courses. The total amount of discounts and scholarships during 2007 is US $37,000. We invite you to become an ALAS member and support our initiative. We also invite you to participate & help organize courses. To obtain more information write to Carolina Rincón at carolina.rincon@alas-la.org

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 marelby.amado@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 marelby.amado@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:

March
10 y 11 - Alarms I
17 y 18 - Access Control
27 y 28 - IP for CCTV professionals

April
7 y 8 - CCTV I
14 y 15 - Access Control
18 y 19 - Alarms I

May
8 y 9 - IP for CCTV professionals
12 y 13 - Access Control
29 y 30 - Alarmas I

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

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Member - Products

Anixter

Anixter, an ALAS Corporate Sponsor, informs that It is a complete source of physical infrastructure supplies, cable support, energy administration, voice and network products, test equipment, tools & supplies, OSP & BEP. It is essential that in any given building both the people and the building is secure. Anixter offers all the necessary products and they can be installed in a fast & efficient manner. Security products include camera cases, mounting and lenses, digital recorders, coders & decoders, monitors, controllers & keyboards, door access control equipment, detection and intrusion alarm products, energy supply & energy protection, racks & consoles & transmission equipment among others. To obtain more information on these products and how to obtain them contact 55 - 5366 2200 or 01800 228 3000. You can also write to Juan Carlos Alonzo at juancarlos.alonzo@anixter.com; Andrés Macias, andres.macias@anixter.com; or Héctor Solano, hector.solano@anixter.com

Vari-Focal Dome Camera

Samsung | GVI Security, an ALAS Corporate Sponsor, launched its new SCC-B5352 high resolution Vari-Focal Dome Camera from Samsung Electronics is a perfect solution for your low profile surveillance needs at a competitive cost. The 540 TVL of resolution dome with 2.5-6mm auto iris lens lets you observe activity from a great distance and with clear picture. This camera features a 3-axis design that allows mounting on vertical, horizontal and inclined surfaces. Additional features include: electronic day night, minimum scene illumination: 0.0009 lux @ 15 IRE with sense-up x 128, digital noise reduction, digital signal processor, dynamic defect reduction and auto white balance. For more information, visit http://www.samsung-security.com

Wireless devices

Bosch Security Systems, an ALAS Corporate Sponsor, has included support for the latest wireless generation of Inovonics EchoStream, to the panels of their series GV2 for commercial and industrial use. This platform uses spectrum technology expanded in 900 Mhz. The wireless devices, intrusion detectors, smoke detectors, key ring emergency and the repeater of Innovonics EchoStream, can be integrated to the control panel G series using Bosch interface modules D8125INV. These modules offer up to 238 wireless points for each Bosch G series panel.  These panels are scalable and easy to use. The key characteristic of this equipment is the integration allowed between intrusion, fire systems and access control components all in one system. The D9412GV2 version has up to 131 programmable exits. Offers access control for up to 8 doors, 996 cards, 8 independent programmable areas, each one with perimeter / interior partitions. The version based on NetCom, offers high speed, data transmission security and control. The GV2 series includes 3 modules- - D7212GV2, D7412GV2 e D9412GV2 – that can be adapted to the different installation needs depending on size. To obtain more information on this product go to www.boschsecurity.com

Network Camera

Hikvision, an ALAS member, and world wide manufacturer of CCTV systems, announces the launch of the groundbreaking DS-2CD852F 2 megapixel network camera. This camera combines both the features of traditional analog camera and net DVS (Digital Video Server), is specially designed for remote surveillance.  Due to the embedded Linux operating system and the latest DaVinci hardware platform of TI, the system operates with high scheduling efficiency. Furthermore, the firmware is burned in the flash, which makes the product small, reliable and highly stable. Other features include video compression technology, high compression rate, flexible operation, high performance Ti DSP chip, electronic PTZ, bi audio alarm, various network functions, support absolute TCP/IP protocol suite, support video & audio among others. To obtain more information on this product write to overseabusiness@hikvision.com or go to www.hikvision.com

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Member - News

 

UNITED STATES

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.

ALAS supports Mission 500

Every single day lack of nutrition and treatable sickness cost the lives of more than 25,000 children worldwide. This means that every 3 seconds a child dies. To fight this tragedy, a group of industry related people created Mission 500, with volunteers and no administrative cost. The funds are transferred to World Vision who knows how to better distribute and administer this important cause. This institution has excellent history with over 50 years experience in this field. For every dollar given 87 cents goes directly to those children in need. With over 100 countries, World Vision influences the lives of more than 2 million children providing basic benefits such as food, clothing, health, education, housing, drinkable water, sickness control and prevention among others. Working in conjunction with local community leaders, their philosophy is to teach the less fortunate to become self sufficient. In order to do this, money is needed and you can make a difference with each dollar you give. To support a child only costs US$30,00 per month, only US$1 per day to feed, dress, educate and take care of the health of a child. To date, Mission 500 has over 140 sponsored children. Some of the sponsoring companies are Altronix, Access Technologies Inc., Expo Seguridad Mexico, GE Security Latin America, HID Global, LRG Marketing Communications, Samsung GVI, Security Products magazine &  SIA (The Security Industry Association). In addition, over 30 industry professionals have personally agreed to sponsor children via this program. To obtain more information on how to support Mission 500, go to www.mission500.org

 

MEXICO

Expo Seguridad Mexico increases its visitors & exhibitors

Expo Seguridad México will celebrate its sixth edition as one of the industries most important exhibitions in Latin America. This year government entities will be participating and will enrich this event taking place at Centro Banamex in Mexico City on April 22 - 24. Giprex México, is the company responsible for this event which has grown 175% more exhibitors since the first edition held in 2003. The main security equipment manufacturers, distributors and integrators will meet at this expo to offer solutions, strategies and security initiatives based on the latest technology. In 2008 it is expected that the number of exhibitors (which was 190 last year) as well as the number of visitors will grow by 150% since the first edition with over 18 countries, including Central America and the Caribbean. The Agencia de Seguridad Estatal of the state of Mexico is just one of the entities that will participate in this event and exhibitors that will lecture on security topics. 

ALAS and the magazine Ventas de Seguridad, one of the main industry publications in Latin America, as well as other security associations support this event which is sponsored by the four main electronic security systems in Mexico: Inalarm, Magocard, Sermex, Syscom, and international corporations such as Bosch, DSC, GE Security & Samsung GVI. The essential identification systems and shields, automation of buildings and residential homes, fire detection, monitoring equipment & services will be available at the expo as well as the training to efficiently operate these. The most recognized manufacturers worldwide in security, experts and professional advisors will be in direct contact with the public presenting security solutions for risk administration with the highest level of technology, in conjunction with the training needed to satisfy the requirements of potential clients who will attend this event. With over 40 high level conferences held during this event including ALAS certification courses, which are recognized internationally, where topics such as new market technologies and tendencies will be discussed.  

This event will include live intrusion system demonstrations, communication & transmission equipment, communication security, CCTV, fire detection, security entries, vehicle tracking, access control, biometrics and explosive detection. Pre-register at no cost prior to April 21 2008 at www.exposeguridadmexico.com

Safety Mexico Expo

Safety México Expo will take place at the same time as the sixth edition of Expo Seguridad México in the D room of the Centro Banamex. The security market industry is rapidly growing thanks to the economic growth in Mexico over the last 5 years. Products & solutions included in this event are height protection equipment, personal protection, rescue equipment, labor hygiene, management of high risk material, certification programs, fall protection, industrial clothing and foot ware, occupational health and consulting & training services. Some of the world leaders in the field of industrial & occupational security have confirmed that they will participate in this event. To name a few....3M, AEARO Safety, BST, BW, Draeger Safety, Industrial Scientific, Kimberly Clark, Moldex, MCR Safety, North Safety, Proveedora Vallen, Rayhsa, Scott Health and Safety / Tyco and  Sperian Protection. Also, several state people such as the Secretaria del Trabajo y Previsión Social, Protección Civil del DF, Agencia de Seguridad Estatal del Estado de México, Protección Civil del Estado de México y Protección Civil Federal. To obtain more information on sales in Mexico, contact Lili Ordaz, lili.ordaz@giprex.com, or call +52 (55) 3185.9810, cell # (55) 9198.6843. For international sales contact Jurgen Oliver, jurgen.oliver@giprex.com  or call 1 305 984 0605. Preregister without fee prior to April 21 2008 at www.safetymexico.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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Education

 

ALAS courses in February & March 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 18 - 19	CCTV 1	São Paulo, Brasil
February  19 - 20	Perimeter Security	Bogota, Colombia (cerrado)
February  20 - 21	IP for CCTV proffessionals	São Paulo, Brasil
February  21 - 22	Alarms Level 1	Lima, Peru
February  21 - 22	CCTV 1	México D.F., México
February   21 - 22	CCTV 1	Bogota, Colombia (cerrado)
February  25  - 26	Alarms Level 2	Lima, Peru
February  26 - 27	CCTV 2	Bogota, Colombia (cerrado)
February  28 - 29	Alarms Level 1	México D.F., México
March  6 - 7	Access Control	Bogota, Colombia
March  27 - 28	CCTV 1	Bogota, Colombia

 

CCTV level 1 course in Brazil

The following is a list of people who received their certification in the above course which took place on November 29 & 30 in São Paulo, Brazil.

CCTV level 1 course in Brazil

The following is a list of people who received their certification in the above course which took place on November 27 & 28 in São Paulo, Brazil

ALARM course level 1, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

The following is a list of people who were certified in the above course which took place on November 23 & 24 of 2007 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. We would like to thank SYSESA, an ALAS member, for their support to organize this course.

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