July 2016

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SD&I July 2016 Cover Story: With violence down in hospitals and cyber attacks on the rise, the role of the traditional security integrator in this market is rapidly evolving
SD&I July 2016 Cover Story: With violence down in hospitals and cyber attacks on the rise, the role of the traditional security integrator in this market is rapidly evolving
SD&I July 2016 Cover Story: With violence down in hospitals and cyber attacks on the rise, the role of the traditional security integrator in this market is rapidly evolving
SD&I July 2016 Cover Story: With violence down in hospitals and cyber attacks on the rise, the role of the traditional security integrator in this market is rapidly evolving
SD&I July 2016 Cover Story: With violence down in hospitals and cyber attacks on the rise, the role of the traditional security integrator in this market is rapidly evolving
Healthcare

Market Report: New Attack Vectors in Healthcare

July 14, 2016
SD&I July 2016 Cover Story: With violence down in hospitals and cyber attacks on the rise, the role of the traditional security integrator in this market is rapidly evolving
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SD&I magazine's annual roundup of dealer/integrator recruitment and certification programs offered by manufacturers, monitoring companies and more
SD&I magazine's annual roundup of dealer/integrator recruitment and certification programs offered by manufacturers, monitoring companies and more
SD&I magazine's annual roundup of dealer/integrator recruitment and certification programs offered by manufacturers, monitoring companies and more
SD&I magazine's annual roundup of dealer/integrator recruitment and certification programs offered by manufacturers, monitoring companies and more
SD&I magazine's annual roundup of dealer/integrator recruitment and certification programs offered by manufacturers, monitoring companies and more
Integrators

Partnership Possibilities: 2016 Active Dealer/Integrator Recruitment and Certification Programs

July 14, 2016
SD&I magazine's annual roundup of dealer/integrator recruitment and certification programs offered by manufacturers, monitoring companies and more
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Developing a network of vendor partnerships ensures an integrator’s ability to meet customer needs
Developing a network of vendor partnerships ensures an integrator’s ability to meet customer needs
Developing a network of vendor partnerships ensures an integrator’s ability to meet customer needs
Developing a network of vendor partnerships ensures an integrator’s ability to meet customer needs
Developing a network of vendor partnerships ensures an integrator’s ability to meet customer needs
Integrators

Partnership Possibilities: Create a Community

July 14, 2016
Developing a network of vendor partnerships ensures an integrator’s ability to meet customer needs
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Partnering with community businesses may be the key to customer acquisition in the home security industry
Partnering with community businesses may be the key to customer acquisition in the home security industry
Partnering with community businesses may be the key to customer acquisition in the home security industry
Partnering with community businesses may be the key to customer acquisition in the home security industry
Partnering with community businesses may be the key to customer acquisition in the home security industry
Residential Security Systems - Installation & Service

Partnership Possibilities: Local Connections

July 14, 2016
Partnering with community businesses may be the key to customer acquisition in the home security industry
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How partnerships in the product distribution world can bring benefits to the channel
How partnerships in the product distribution world can bring benefits to the channel
How partnerships in the product distribution world can bring benefits to the channel
How partnerships in the product distribution world can bring benefits to the channel
How partnerships in the product distribution world can bring benefits to the channel
Security Industry Services

Partnership Possibilities: When Distributors Unite

July 14, 2016
How partnerships in the product distribution world can bring benefits to the channel

More content from July 2016

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The rise in retained video data means security must evolve as the entertainment industry did before it.
The rise in retained video data means security must evolve as the entertainment industry did before it.
The rise in retained video data means security must evolve as the entertainment industry did before it.
The rise in retained video data means security must evolve as the entertainment industry did before it.
The rise in retained video data means security must evolve as the entertainment industry did before it.
Video Surveillance Storage

Video Surveillance Storage Trends to Watch

July 14, 2016
The rise in retained video data means security must evolve as the entertainment industry did before it
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Video Surveillance Storage

SD&I Product Spotlight: Video Surveillance Storage

July 14, 2016
NVRs, DVRs, network appliances and more
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Embracing and identifying risks as a reseller are critical to success when it comes to cloud services.
Embracing and identifying risks as a reseller are critical to success when it comes to cloud services.
Embracing and identifying risks as a reseller are critical to success when it comes to cloud services.
Embracing and identifying risks as a reseller are critical to success when it comes to cloud services.
Embracing and identifying risks as a reseller are critical to success when it comes to cloud services.
Hosted/Managed Access Control

Evaluating a Cloud-Based Service

Embracing and identifying risks as a reseller are critical to success
Six challenges to deploying a government PACS solution, and how to overcome them
Six challenges to deploying a government PACS solution, and how to overcome them
Six challenges to deploying a government PACS solution, and how to overcome them
Six challenges to deploying a government PACS solution, and how to overcome them
Six challenges to deploying a government PACS solution, and how to overcome them
Access Control

Access Control: Fulfilling FICAM

Six challenges to deploying a government PACS solution, and how to overcome them
Eric Pritchard is a Philadelphia Lawyer who spends his workday making the world safe for electronic security providers. Reach him at epritchard@kleinbard.com. This column does not constitute legal advice; please contact an attorney with questions.
Eric Pritchard is a Philadelphia Lawyer who spends his workday making the world safe for electronic security providers. Reach him at epritchard@kleinbard.com. This column does not constitute legal advice; please contact an attorney with questions.
Eric Pritchard is a Philadelphia Lawyer who spends his workday making the world safe for electronic security providers. Reach him at epritchard@kleinbard.com. This column does not constitute legal advice; please contact an attorney with questions.
Eric Pritchard is a Philadelphia Lawyer who spends his workday making the world safe for electronic security providers. Reach him at epritchard@kleinbard.com. This column does not constitute legal advice; please contact an attorney with questions.
Eric Pritchard is a Philadelphia Lawyer who spends his workday making the world safe for electronic security providers. Reach him at epritchard@kleinbard.com. This column does not constitute legal advice; please contact an attorney with questions.
Residential Technologies

Legal Watch: The PERS Path to Profits

July 14, 2016
A standard alarm contract just won’t suffice when it comes to Personal Emergency Response Systems
Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at greg@firealarm.org.
Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at greg@firealarm.org.
Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at greg@firealarm.org.
Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at greg@firealarm.org.
Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at greg@firealarm.org.
Door Hardware

Fire & Life Safety: Locking Down Door Codes

Rule clarifications for door locking and release as it relates to fire alarm systems
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Video Surveillance

Tech Trends: The Power to Learn

July 14, 2016
It is still early, but security manufacturers are actively building deep learning capabilities into video products
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Integrators

Overtime Pay Changes Official

New FLSA minimum wage and overtime rules go into effect Dec. 1 — here's what you need to know
Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Email him your comments and questions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com. Access the current issue, full archives and apply for a free subscription at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Email him your comments and questions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com. Access the current issue, full archives and apply for a free subscription at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Email him your comments and questions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com. Access the current issue, full archives and apply for a free subscription at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Email him your comments and questions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com. Access the current issue, full archives and apply for a free subscription at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Email him your comments and questions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com. Access the current issue, full archives and apply for a free subscription at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
Residential Security Systems - Installation & Service

Editor's Note: No Big Deal?

July 14, 2016
Research says telecoms and cable providers are finding the security road a tough one to travel
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Access Control

Access Control Trends & Technologies 2016

July 14, 2016
A special bonus supplement to Locksmith Ledger International, Security Dealer & Integrator, and Security Technology Executive magazines
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Central Station Alarm Monitoring

CSAA to rename as The Monitoring Association

July 13, 2016
Member vote for change at ESX 2016 show
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Following weeks of speculation, connected home security platform provider Icontrol Networks on Thursday confirmed it is being acquired by Comcast and Alarm.com. Comcast is buying the Austin, Texas-based company’s “Converge” software platform, which it currently uses to power its Xfinity Home touchscreen panel and back-end servers; while Alarm.com will acquire Icontrol’s Connect and Piper business units.
Following weeks of speculation, connected home security platform provider Icontrol Networks on Thursday confirmed it is being acquired by Comcast and Alarm.com. Comcast is buying the Austin, Texas-based company’s “Converge” software platform, which it currently uses to power its Xfinity Home touchscreen panel and back-end servers; while Alarm.com will acquire Icontrol’s Connect and Piper business units.
Following weeks of speculation, connected home security platform provider Icontrol Networks on Thursday confirmed it is being acquired by Comcast and Alarm.com. Comcast is buying the Austin, Texas-based company’s “Converge” software platform, which it currently uses to power its Xfinity Home touchscreen panel and back-end servers; while Alarm.com will acquire Icontrol’s Connect and Piper business units.
Following weeks of speculation, connected home security platform provider Icontrol Networks on Thursday confirmed it is being acquired by Comcast and Alarm.com. Comcast is buying the Austin, Texas-based company’s “Converge” software platform, which it currently uses to power its Xfinity Home touchscreen panel and back-end servers; while Alarm.com will acquire Icontrol’s Connect and Piper business units.
Following weeks of speculation, connected home security platform provider Icontrol Networks on Thursday confirmed it is being acquired by Comcast and Alarm.com. Comcast is buying the Austin, Texas-based company’s “Converge” software platform, which it currently uses to power its Xfinity Home touchscreen panel and back-end servers; while Alarm.com will acquire Icontrol’s Connect and Piper business units.
Alarms & Monitoring

Icontrol Networks sold to Comcast and Alarm.com

June 23, 2016
Comcast acquires 'Converge' platform, Alarm.com purchases 'Connect' and 'Piper' business units
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According to the 2016 National Retail Security Survey, conducted by the University of Florida in partnership with the National Retail Federation, while losses from shrink increased from $44 billion in 2014 to $45.2 billion last year, inventory shrink as a percentage of retail sales actually remained the same as the year before. At 1.38 percent, they are the two lowest shrink percentages recorded in the survey’s 25-year history.
According to the 2016 National Retail Security Survey, conducted by the University of Florida in partnership with the National Retail Federation, while losses from shrink increased from $44 billion in 2014 to $45.2 billion last year, inventory shrink as a percentage of retail sales actually remained the same as the year before. At 1.38 percent, they are the two lowest shrink percentages recorded in the survey’s 25-year history.
According to the 2016 National Retail Security Survey, conducted by the University of Florida in partnership with the National Retail Federation, while losses from shrink increased from $44 billion in 2014 to $45.2 billion last year, inventory shrink as a percentage of retail sales actually remained the same as the year before. At 1.38 percent, they are the two lowest shrink percentages recorded in the survey’s 25-year history.
According to the 2016 National Retail Security Survey, conducted by the University of Florida in partnership with the National Retail Federation, while losses from shrink increased from $44 billion in 2014 to $45.2 billion last year, inventory shrink as a percentage of retail sales actually remained the same as the year before. At 1.38 percent, they are the two lowest shrink percentages recorded in the survey’s 25-year history.
According to the 2016 National Retail Security Survey, conducted by the University of Florida in partnership with the National Retail Federation, while losses from shrink increased from $44 billion in 2014 to $45.2 billion last year, inventory shrink as a percentage of retail sales actually remained the same as the year before. At 1.38 percent, they are the two lowest shrink percentages recorded in the survey’s 25-year history.
Security Executives

Retail shrink rates remain at historically low levels, survey finds

June 17, 2016
Losses from shoplifting top employee theft for second consecutive year
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Integrators

Electronic Security Association announces 'ESA Insurance Solutions'

Association partners with GDP Advisors to offer a host of additional insurance solutions to members
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Former ESA President and Weinstock Award winner John Knox on Marshall Marinace: 'You have given so much of yourself for the betterment of this industry.'
Former ESA President and Weinstock Award winner John Knox on Marshall Marinace: 'You have given so much of yourself for the betterment of this industry.'
Former ESA President and Weinstock Award winner John Knox on Marshall Marinace: 'You have given so much of yourself for the betterment of this industry.'
Former ESA President and Weinstock Award winner John Knox on Marshall Marinace: 'You have given so much of yourself for the betterment of this industry.'
Former ESA President and Weinstock Award winner John Knox on Marshall Marinace: 'You have given so much of yourself for the betterment of this industry.'
Integrators

Marinace honored at ESX

June 10, 2016
Lifetime Achievement recipient highlights a multitude of awards and honors at Ft. Worth event
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Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

Convergint Technologies closes fifth acquisition

This marks the fifth acquisition that Convergint has completed in as many months
To say that his prior industry experience has prepared Matt Barnette for his new role as President of Mercury Security would be an understatement.
To say that his prior industry experience has prepared Matt Barnette for his new role as President of Mercury Security would be an understatement.
To say that his prior industry experience has prepared Matt Barnette for his new role as President of Mercury Security would be an understatement.
To say that his prior industry experience has prepared Matt Barnette for his new role as President of Mercury Security would be an understatement.
To say that his prior industry experience has prepared Matt Barnette for his new role as President of Mercury Security would be an understatement.
Access Control

Mercury rises with new leadership

June 3, 2016
Industry veteran Matt Barnette assumes the helm at company
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The Better Business Bureau, in conjunction with the Central Station Alarm Association and Electronic Security Association, are looking to raise consumer awareness about deceptive sales tactics in anticipation of what is expected to be a busy door-to-door sales season this summer.
The Better Business Bureau, in conjunction with the Central Station Alarm Association and Electronic Security Association, are looking to raise consumer awareness about deceptive sales tactics in anticipation of what is expected to be a busy door-to-door sales season this summer.
The Better Business Bureau, in conjunction with the Central Station Alarm Association and Electronic Security Association, are looking to raise consumer awareness about deceptive sales tactics in anticipation of what is expected to be a busy door-to-door sales season this summer.
The Better Business Bureau, in conjunction with the Central Station Alarm Association and Electronic Security Association, are looking to raise consumer awareness about deceptive sales tactics in anticipation of what is expected to be a busy door-to-door sales season this summer.
The Better Business Bureau, in conjunction with the Central Station Alarm Association and Electronic Security Association, are looking to raise consumer awareness about deceptive sales tactics in anticipation of what is expected to be a busy door-to-door sales season this summer.
Integrators

Sounding the alarm on deceptive sales

May 27, 2016
Industry braces for what is expected to be a busy door-knocking season