ALAS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

ALAS elected a new President

Luis González Nogales, VicePresident of Ultra de Nicaragua (Ultranic) was elected as new ALAS president, with 93% of submitted votes. Luis González is a security specialist with more than 25 years of experience. During this next year (July 2006 – July 2007), he will take over the position of President Elect and will work in conjunction with the current President, Carlos Fernández Valerio, to learn how to manage the association and take over the position in July 2007. You may see Luís González’s curriculum and job proposals for the association by following this link

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Success in the ALAS member assembly

On July 20th during AFSE Miami, the ALAS general member assembly meeting took place. During this event, ALAS President, Carlos Fernández Valerio and ALAS Mexico President Jaime Oliva Reyes reported on the July 2005- July 2006 results. At the same time, the election process was shared as well as the name of the new 2007- 2008 ALAS President Luís González Nogales. You can see the report presented by Carlos Fernández by following this link

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Success at the ALAS and Security Sales in Miami

ALAS and Ventas de Seguridad invited their friends, clients and members to a cocktail which took place at the South Florida Arts Center. About 200 people attended this successful event. We would like to thank all those who attended and would like to invite you to the next function which will take place in July 2007. At the same time, we would like to thank Jeremy Chestler, manager for the South Florida Arts Center for his warm welcome and contribution to this successful event.

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New articles of interest at the ALAS member Forum

Join our forum and unload the latest published articles. Remember that if you have articles of general interest for the industry and you do not mention specific companies or products, you may send these to alas@alas-la.org for approval of possible publications. To join the forum you require an access password. If you do not have one please apply at luzaida.gomez@alas-la.org

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Member logos on the ALAS website

This forum was recently created with the objective to offer our members a virtual space to interact and exchange relevant security information, which is relevant to security professionals in their daily activity or in the implementation of special projects. The members are the ones who elect topics of discussion for debate and sharing of knowledge. This forum is only available to ALAS members which can be accessed with a personalized user name and password. To obtain your user name and password please contact luzaida.gomez@alas-la.org

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Publish your news in the ALAS e-news

With more than 16,000 contacts in all of Latin America, ALAS e-news is a great way of communication among the security industry in the region. ALAS members may publish your information free of charge. Send us your news and product information to alas@alas-la.org. This is another great service offered to ALAS members.

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Online survey

Last month’s question was: “Would you like to participate in the technical Alarms Level 2 course?” We received 150 positive answers and 5 negative.
The current question is: “Did you know the Technical Alarms course offers methods of design, installation, technical elements, management of alarm systems and monitoring systems? Please log into our website a take some seconds to respond.

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Mexican security market

Did you know that the 2005 electronic security market in Mexico was estimated at US $ 390 million? This and other information is available in The study of The Mexican Security Market, which is sponsored by ALAS, SIA and ExpoSeguridad México, is part of a series of regional studies on the electronic security market. This study offers a general view on the security market, the economic situation, living market, import of security products, market data, industrial and construction market, existing opportunities and the situation of public security in Mexico. More than 80 professionals in the electronic security field were interviewed and countless hours of investigation over imports in the region including reports from Mexico and the USA. This study illustrates that the market size in 2005 was about $390 million US dollars. Discover the dimensions, opportunities and the future of the market in Mexico.
For more information, please write to alas@alas-la.org or visit http://www.alas-la.org/estudios.htm

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ALAS Courses for August & September

The following is a list of course for the next two months. This program is subject to change pending on demand and other logistic aspects. If you are interested in any of these courses or would like to organize one for your city, country or company, please contact Carolina Rincon, at carolina.rincon@alas-la.org or phone (305) 433 4765. We still have available spaces so contact us!!

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Technical Alarm course level 1 in Brazil

ALAS Brazil will launch the Level 1 Alarm course. The manual has been translated to Portuguese and will be presented by Carlos Guzmán Díaz. The course will take place as part of the academic program of ISC Brazil, from August 30 to September 1. To receive more information & to register, please send an e-mail to carolina.rincon@alas-la.org

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MEXICAN CHAPTER NEWS

Technological Meeting

ALAS Mexico celebrated their first Technological Encounter on March 29 at the Centro Libanés, in Mexico City. As sponsor of this event, Pelco hosted a conference “Challenges for the digital future of CCTV”, and exhibited their latest advances on a table top at the table set for that purspose. Other 5 table tops displayed complementary services for the sector. The Technological Meeting was created by ALAS Mexico to gather manufacturers, distributors, consultants and end users for business opportunities. 91 people went to this event and enjoyed appetizers and Spanish wine!!

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ALAS Mexico trains BBVA Bancomer staff

The ALAS chapter in Mexico was selected to train BBVA Bancomer security staff. The courses offered by ALAS cover the needs of the client (content as well as quality). For more information on special courses ALAS Mexico offers, contact Alicia Herrera at (5255) 9148 66 52 or via email at direccion@alas.org.mx

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Fire Detection course

The first Fire Detection course took place in Mexico City on June 26 & June 27. The ALAS instructor was Eduardo Eguiluz who lectured to 24 participants who were impressed with the level of professionalism and quality of this course.

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BRAZIL

ISC Brazil: you cannot miss it!

From August 30 to September 1, Alcantara Machado & Reed Exhibitions organize the ISC BRAZIL – International Security and Conference Expo, the first event for the electronic security industry in Brazil, which unites providers, product representatives, and national & international services. The electronic security industry has shown rapid growth worldwide and Brazil has demonstrated superior development in this area. The numbers exceed US$920 million and indicate an annual growth rate of 10%. With the support from Abinee (Associação Brasileira da Indústria Elétrica e Eletrônica), ALAS (Asociación Latinoamericana de Seguridad) y SIA (Security Industry Association), the first edition of ISC BRAZIL will present the most recent products, latest technology, opportunities to establish new contacts, new tendencies, conferences and certification programs. This event will take place at the Transamerica Expo Centre. More that 40 companies have confirmed their attendance, among others, Ansett, Bosch, Datacard, Evoli/Globecard, GE, HDL, Kodo, Lenel, PC Microchip, Rapiscan, SONY, Sosun, Sunell, Telemática, Toshiba St. Germain. Directed at specific professionals and public & private decision makers who are related directly or indirectly with the Electronic Security applications for personal, patrimonial, individual or collective protection. This event will take place in conjunction with the International Congress ISC Brazil 2006 and the different seminars and workshops. For more information go to www.iscexpo.com.br

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UNITED STATES

HID Global expands its staff in Latin America

The manufacturer of access control systems has expanded sales, marketing and technical support team in the region. Under the direction of the Latin American and Caribbean Sales Director Humberto de La Vega, the regional sales managers have initiated their activities in the region Alejandro Espinosa Figueroa (Mexico y Central America), Manuel Escobar Rodríguez (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Perú and Bolivia), Gustavo Gassmann (Brazil) and Sergio Mazzoni (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay). For customer service Leticia Gosserez in Mexico and Patricia Rizzi in Brazil have been named. Also, Jorge Villicaña will support technical sales in the region, training and client support for specific developments. Ligia Apparicio will manage marketing. “The new executives form a young, talented and customer focused team” announced Mark Scaparro, Executive Sales Vice president of HID Global. “With this new team, our company will offer unprecedented customer service and technical support to our new & existing clients in the region” advised Humberto de La Vega.

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DCT launched a new application

Digital Communications Technologies (DCT), a leading manufacturer of alarm monitoring systems and vehicle tracking through cellular platforms 3G GSM/GPRS & CDMA1X, with more than 9 years of industry experience, presents their new application for monitoring and administering vehicles through the internet and GPS – GSM/GPRS which is already available to all their clients. This application works from any computer connected to the internet without the need to install any additional software and is 100% compatible to their communication line ANTARES GPS. As Ignacio Escallón, Sales Director, informed, DCT counts with detailed maps of Canada, USA, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia y and all European countries and is currently working to expand to their clients in Central and South America. For more information on how to access this service, contact us at www.digitalcomtech.com

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Verint Systems seeks managers in Latin America

The manufacturer of security and integration application software is seeking two candidates. The first is an engineer for country applications and a development manager for Mexico and Central America. The first is directed to an engineering graduate with at least 4 years of country engineering or sales experience. Network design and preparation of technical propositions, agreement documentation and technical development plans for strategic accounts. Also, excellent oral & written communication, M Office & MS Visio, practical experience in OS of MS, knowledge of general design and CCTV, access control, knowledge of NAS, SAN & RAID and wireless networks 802.11. The candidate will be able to work from home, identifying client needs and providing strategic and technical support to the sales force among others.
The second position is for a Development Manager and it includes technical studies as well as a minimum of 15 years experience in the management of international projects and the development of business within the industry. Excellent communication skills in Spanish as a first language and English as second language. Problem solving and personal motivation. The candidate will be the main contact in a specified region and will administer all the business propositions for this market including quality control, technical preparation of new orders, organizing of courses for the commercial members in Mexico, product communication among others. Candidates can send their resume to kris.hornung@verint.com

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MEXICO

Expo Security México virtual tour

Expo Security Mexico has made available the Mexican fair virtual tour, which took place in April. This tour contains interviews from the directors and executives of the companies at the expo who discuss their company strategies and products. The tour also includes a summary of the new products by make, category and video presentations of the technical and academic presentations held during the expo. You can access this tour by going to www.exposeguridadmexico.com

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The following list of companies who recently increased our membership. The Association would like to thank these new members for their trust and we would like to invite them to participate in the developing activities.

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ALAS thanks ISTC for its support

ALAS would like to thank International Security & Trading Corporation (ISTC) for their support in organizing the CCTV 2 course which took place in Miami on July 17 & 18. ISTC provided the equipment required for the practical side of this course. ISCT is an ALAS member

CCTV level 1 in Dominican Republic

ALAS presents the list of people who received their certification for the CCTV course which took place on May 4 & 5 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We would like to thank Seguritec, an ALAS member, for their support in this event.

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CCTV level 1 course in Panama

ALAS presents the list of people who received their certification for the CCTV course which took place on May 29 & 30 in Panama City. We would like to thank Security Solutions, COMPSIS, ALAS members, for their support in this event.

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Technical Alarm Course in Venezuela

ALAS presents the list of people who received their certification on the Technical Alarm level 1 course which took place on June 12 &13 in Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela. We would like to thank Protección Electrónica, PROELCA, an ALAS member, for their support in this event.

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CCTV level 1 course in Peru

ALAS presents a list of people who received their certification for the CCTV level 1 course which took place on June 27 & 28 in Lima, Peru. We would like to thank J & V Alarmas, an ALAS member, for their support in this event.

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Solar energy for security applications

SoListo offers the system Power Ready of SunWize® which produces continuous energy and is reliable for security applications including cameras, detectors, watch patrol equipment, perimeter and emergency phones security equipment. These sources of energy electro-solar are integrated to 12, 24 o 48 VDC, between 0, 25 & 140 amp-hours per day. These systems are available completed and preassembled to reduce installation time. The standard system includes battery charger which compensates temperature and protects against over currents as per the NEC code. For more information go to www.solisto.com or contact Dean Middleton, SoListo Sales Manager at solisto@earthlink.net

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Technological solution for security and personal control

At the Fire & Security Expo, ARMA launched their system with 4 compatible modules that offer security and total access control, time and assistance, visitor control and credential identification. The time and assistance module responds to the demands of the legal labor frame in Latin American countries. With complete software in English and Spanish, the system operates with smart card identification technology, proximity, biometrics, access control and the most advanced hardware. Also, the arquitecture allows for easy installation and configuration. “The ARMA solutions were made for the benefit of the contractor at an affordable price” Francisco García, vice president of sales and marketing said. With the launch of this product, they will deal with the Latin American, Caribbean, and the South Eastern region of the USA markets.

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