Yoggie Security Systems Announces General Availability of the Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro

Yoggie Security Systems(TM) today announced that the Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro(TM), a revolutionary credit-card sized security appliance that brings all corporate-class security applications within the reach of mobile and remote workers, is now available for purchase from world wide distributors and via Yoggie Security System's eStore https://www.yoggie.com/GetYoggieNow.asp.
The successful outcome of beta trials performed during the last couple of months by several leading enterprise-sized companies, has proved the product's stability and functional readiness. Companies participating in these trials have welcomed the release of Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro(TM) to general availability. Encouraged by the successful evaluation trials, these early adopters already have Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro(TM) units installed and ready for deployment to end-users.

Expands List of Next Generation Phone Services Providers That Can Support Security System Monitoring

ADT Security Services, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, today announced that more than 25 IP-based telephone services providers located throughout the United States have confirmed their phone networks meet the characteristics required by ADT to be a primary method of transmitting alarm signals to ADT's Customer Monitoring Centers.
Together, the companies represent nearly all of the digital phone services markets and provide coverage to nearly every region of the United States.
ADT also announced it is expanding its Voice over Internet Protocol/Digital Phone policy to cover burglar alarm monitoring for business customers following its successful roll out to residential customers in late 2006. ADT is among the first nationwide security services companies to allow business burglar alarm monitoring using qualified VoIP/digital phone service providers as a primary method of alarm signal transmission.

Burglars break in through rooftops

Albany -- Burglars are going to great heights to break-into Albany businesses, through the roof. Business-owners along West Broad Avenue reported to police at least three different attempted roof-top burglaries in the past week.
The latest roof-top break-in police responded to is at Daddy Records on West Broad Avenue. It happened sometime late Thursday night to early Friday morning.
The burglars entered through the roof and made a big hole in the ceiling to gain access to the store. It is the same way burglars entered into the 229 Fashions store, right up the road.
The owner of 229 Fashions Tim Shelton says it's not easy starting a business in Albany from the ground up. And the challenges are magnified when criminals strike.
"It hurt you know because I work real hard.

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The Importance of Smoke Detectors

Two people are alive and well this afternoon thanks to working smoke detectors. The alarms helped two people inside escape from a burning home in Chesterfield. The fire started around 11:30 Thursday night in the 11200 block of Kingfisher Terrace. When firefighters arrived on scene, flames were shooting through the walls and roof. The house appears to be a complete loss. Luckily both people inside were able to make it out, unharmed.
Smoke detectors can keep you alive. The Home Safety Council says when installing them, make sure they are inside all bedrooms of your home. Remember the detectors should be mounted high on your ceilings or wall. Don't intall smoke alarms near windows, doors or ducts where drafts could interfere with thier operation. Test detectors each month and put new batteries in your smoke alarms at least once a year.

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