Alarm systems at risk: UL establishes a higher security requirement for magnetic switches (CNET)

Underwriters Laboratories recently updated UL 634 to address the insecurity of current magnetic switches that are used in alarm systems.

ESPA Survey Gives First-Ever Industry View of Careers for Electronic Systems Technicians (Broadcast Newsroom)

The Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA) announced the results of the industry's first-ever survey of electronics systems technicians (ESTs) and their views of their careers and training.

iHome on the Move at CES 2009 with New Portable Speaker Systems for iPhone & iPod Users (Centre Daily Times)

If you are like most iPhone and iPod users, you’d rather stay home than travel without your beloved device. iHome, a leading provider of innovative iPod & iPhone speaker solutions, completely understands that passion and is introducing a new line of portable speaker solutions at CES 2009 to keep those on the go, on-time and in-tune.

Flood alarms part of SES feasibility study (The Advertiser)

Kurri Landcare’s flood warning systems in Weston and Abermain have attracted the interest of a research project being conducted by two Australian universities.

City of Canandaigua adds fees to raise cash (MPNnow.com)

Canandaigua will raise additional funds through water meter and fire alarm charges.