May 2019

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The end of the ‘free’ system may signal a new beginning for the residential security industry.
Residential Technologies

Consumer Financing: Game Changer?

May 16, 2019
The end of the ‘free’ system may signal a new beginning for the residential security industry (Security Business May 2019 Cover Story)
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Residential Technologies

ESX 2019 Product Preview

May 16, 2019
Take a virtual walk around the show floor with a look at some of the products that will be on display in Indianapolis
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Drone innovator Alex Pachikov will keynote the annual OpenXchange Breakfast at ESX, sponsored by Security Business and SecurityInfoWatch.com.
Alarms & Monitoring

Education, Networking and More Coming to ESX Indianapolis

May 16, 2019
Take a closer look at the events on tap for the three-day event on June 3-6
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Integrators

Big Book Spring 2019

May 16, 2019
The Security Industry's Product Guide
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. He can be reached at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or followed on Twitter, @RayCoulombe.
PoE Solutions

Tech Trends: Power Play

May 16, 2019
The new IEEE 802.3bt-2018 amendment aims to solve the problem of higher power and more efficient Power over Ethernet delivery

More content from May 2019

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Growing security businesses that venture beyond their state borders are faced with complicated rules for charging taxes on goods and services.
Integrators

Navigating State Sales Tax

May 16, 2019
Growing security businesses that venture beyond their state borders are faced with complicated rules for charging taxes on goods and services
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Tips and tricks to creating a lasting identity for your security business
Integrators

Marketing: 7 Ways to Create a Brand

May 16, 2019
Tips and tricks to creating a lasting identity for your security business
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Consistency is one of the keys to ensuring your sales team’s long-term success
Integrators

Five Elements of Winning Sales Proposals

May 16, 2019
Consistency is one of the keys to ensuring your sales team’s long-term success
Chris Peterson is the founder and president of Vector Firm (www.vectorfirm.com), a sales consulting and training company built specifically for the security industry. To request more info about the company, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/12361573.
Integrators

Modern Selling: Manage Distractions

May 16, 2019
Six ways for salespeople to cope with today’s hectic environment
Timothy J. Pastore, Esq., is a Partner in the New York office of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP (www.mmwr.com), where he is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department. Before entering private practice, Mr. Pastore was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Reach him at (212) 551-7707 or by e-mail at tpastore@mmwr.com.
Integrators

Lessons in Litigation: Monitronics Class Action

Legal Brief: How phone-based marketing led to an alleged TCPA violation
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Integrators

Insider Intelligence: Find Your Inner Ben Franklin

May 16, 2019
How one of our founding father’s principles can apply to your daily life
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ISC West

ADT Unveils New Commercial Branding at ISC West

May 16, 2019
Exclusive show floor interview with Chris BenVau, SVP of ADT Commercial
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.
Integrators

Project of the Year 2019 is Open

May 7, 2019
If you teamed with a consulting or engineering firm on a challenging project in the past year, this award is for you
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Authorized Dealer Programs

Interlogix re-launches Security Pro Dealer Program

April 30, 2019
Program offers multiple award levels, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of dealers
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Industry Trade Associations

Global Life Safety Alliance (GLSA) established

April 30, 2019
Non-profit group aims to connect and provide education to the security and life safety community
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Alarms & Monitoring

TMA to support alarm companies' participation in FirstNet

The Monitoring Association (TMA) and AT&T to collaborate on eligibility verification
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Chesapeak, Va., Mayor Richard West, CEO Brian Vanderheyden and board of supervisors member Robert Ike open Richmond Alarm's Chesapeake office.
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Access Control Mobile Apps

Kastle Systems and Rise Buildings partner on mobile app

April 30, 2019
Apps combine digital access control with property management for building staff and occupants
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School Security

Advanced Systems Group installs video surveillance for California schools

April 30, 2019
Systems to protect students in 13 facilities in the San Leandro Unified School District
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Integrators

Security 101 opens three new offices

April 30, 2019
Two New York and one Indianapolis franchises launch
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Remote Hosted Video Storage Solutions

NFDCloud from Rasilient

April 29, 2019
New enterprise cloud storage solution launched at ISC West
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Integrators

Resideo unveils Premier Security Dealer program

April 29, 2019
Launch includes one-stop dedicated dealer portal to help with lead generation and training
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Home Alarm Systems

Interlogix Simon XTi-5i system

April 29, 2019
Self-contained wireless home security system supports more zones and options
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Alarm Signal Communications Equipment

Alula BAT-Connect Communicator

April 29, 2019
SIA New Product Showcase winner enables millions of legacy alarm systems to add video and automation
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Video Management Software/VMS

LenelS2 and Milestone Systems expand strategic partnership

April 29, 2019
Companies announce 10-year agreement for LenelS2 to distribute Milestone products globally
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The AR installation tool helps visualize specs for installation.
Access & Identity

HID Global showcases Augmented Reality installation tool at ISC West

April 29, 2019
Tool to help integrators, installers and consultants deploy and use HID’s access control products
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ISC West

Mission 500 annual 5K/2K raises more than $145K at ISC West 2019

April 29, 2019
Funds raised will support child-focused programs across the country
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Three teams raced against the clock to create the most deployable application for an American football stadium using the new Security and Safety things system, SAST OS (Operating system).
ISC West

SAST hosts live 'hackathon' at ISC West

April 29, 2019
Event designed to illustrate how easy apps and solutions can be developed using SAST OS
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The PSIA's interoperability demo at ISC West 2019.
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Video Surveillance

Dahua Specialty Surveillance Solutions

April 25, 2019
Products include Under Vehicle Surveillance System, Enterprise-Level Digital Surveillance Software, Enterprise Video Storage and License Plate Capture cameras.
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Video Surveillance

Dahua announces Control 4 product integration

April 19, 2019
Dahua IP cameras, Pro and Lite series NVRs and HDCVI XVRs to be integrated with the Control4 Composer HE 2.9.0 automation system
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Access Control

ACRE continues to expand with RS2 acquisition

April 18, 2019
CEO Grillo explains that the move strengthens the access control portfolio of the company
PowerG wireless devices are the first to be certified with ULC levels 1, 2 and 3 Commercial Burglary Approval (ULC-S304-16) when installed with PowerSeries Neo or PowerSeries Pro security systems.
Power Systems & Supplies

Johnson Controls announces PowerG achieves top ULC certification

PowerG wireless devices are the first to be certified with ULC levels 1, 2 and 3 Commercial Burglary Approval
AMAG Technology, Senior Director of Global Sales, Justin Wilmas and President, Kurt Takahashi (right) congratulate OHM Security President/Manager, Maurice Daoust (middle) on his Eagle Award for Eastern Canada.
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

AMAG Technology recognizes top customers

April 17, 2019
AMAG held its annual Eagle Awards ceremony April 11 in Las Vegas to honor its top performing resellers for 2018
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Access Control

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: Open Options

April 12, 2019
Company's VP of Sales and Business development weighs in on the impact of consolidation and their hybrid approach to the market
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Installation Tools & Equipment

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: Altronix

April 12, 2019
Company saves integrators time and money with new rackmount models of its Trove Access and Power Integration Series
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Access & Identity

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: HID Safe

April 12, 2019
Company's VP of Product Don Campbell provides an overview of HID Safe Enterprise, discusses PIAM trends
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Video Surveillance Storage

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: Micron Technology, Inc.

April 12, 2019
Why edge storage is poised to be a game-changer for the surveillance market moving forward
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Key Control

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: Morse Watchmans

April 12, 2019
Company demonstrates wide range of key, asset management solutions at annual tradeshow
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Badging & Visitor Management Systems and Software

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: SilverShield

April 12, 2019
Company's CTO provides an overview of their cloud-based, multi-platform visitor and incident management solution
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Access & Identity

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: AlertEnterprise

April 12, 2019
How AI and convergence are altering the access and identity management landscape
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Hosted/Managed Video Surveillance

March Networks Insight Hosted Video Surveillance Service

April 12, 2019
Helps security integrators stay up-to-date on the health of their customers’ video surveillance networks
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Honeywell this week announced a first-of-its-kind technology integration with Intel that will enable new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its MAXPRO connected security platform.
Video Analytics

Honeywell partners with Intel Vision to add AI capabilities to its video surveillance portfolio

April 12, 2019
Technology accelerates video processing power, improves detection accuracy to reduce false alarms, increases operator productivity and meets privacy compliance requirements for...
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Cameras

Avigilon's H5A camera line

New AI-powered camera line to feature Avigilon’s most advanced video analytics technology
ASSA ABLOY Chief Technology Officer Peter Boriskin delivers remarks at ISC West 2019.
Access & Identity

SIW Radio: Live From ISC West 2019

April 12, 2019
ASSA ABLOY CTO Peter Boriskin discusses technology drivers that are changing access control
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Cargo Security Locks & Equipment

Video: ShadowTrack 24/7 makes asset and cargo tracking smarter

April 12, 2019
Company's president discusses how their business has evolved at ISC West 2019
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Reconasense demonstrated multiple sensors revealing an event’s story on detailed location overlay maps at ISC West 2019.
Video Surveillance

Tech notes from Day 2 of ISC West 2019

April 12, 2019
While AI grabs most of today’s headlines, innovation can be found across the board in the industry
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Video Surveillance

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: Bosch Security and Safety Systems

April 11, 2019
An inside look at how the company is improving efficiency and simplifying installations for integrators
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Access Control

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: STid

April 11, 2019
Company exec discusses why mobile credentials are ready for prime time
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Business Services for Security Dealers & Integrators

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: WeSuite

April 11, 2019
How an automated sales and proposal system can help integrators improve their bottom line
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Integrated Security Management Systems & PSIM

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: Interlogix

April 11, 2019
An inside look at the company's new TruProtect unified security management system
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Sensors & Detectors - Combination Sensors

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: IPVideo Corporation

April 11, 2019
Company's president chats with SIW about their latest vaping/smoking and concealed weapons detection tech
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Alarm System Control Panels

ISC West 2019 Show Floor Spotlight: Nortek Security & Control

April 11, 2019
Company makes cybersecurity, ease of installation a top priority with its new eSeries panels and sensors
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Integrators

Select Security is the top selection in the Security Business Fast50

April 11, 2019
Magazine's annual ranking of the top 50 fastest-growing security integrators unveiled at ISC West awards ceremony sponsored by SIA
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ISC West

Hikvision addresses NDAA progress, cybersecurity and more in ISC roundtable

April 11, 2019
Company's theme for the show is a focus on its customer's success
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IPVideo Corporation received the Best New Product honor for its HALO IOT Smart Sensor, submitted in the Environmental Monitoring Systems category.
Video Surveillance

SIA announces 2019 New Product Showcase award winners

IPVideo Corporation takes top honors in SIA's annual awards program recognizing innovative security products at ISC West
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Zeroeyes provides real-time display of site maps, camera assets, perimeter intruders bearing weapons, close up views of the weapon itself and reversed visual spectra of active assailants.
Video Analytics

Tech notes from Day 1 of ISC West 2019

April 11, 2019
A look at some of the emerging technology and companies at this year’s show
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Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President for the Americas at Axis Communications, addresses members of the media at ISC West 2019 on Wednesday.
IP Network Surveillance Cameras

Axis launches new chipset, places emphasis on smart city deployments at ISC West 2019

April 11, 2019
Company discusses how it plans to power its next generation of products at tradeshow
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The Safe Zone Detection booth at ISC West 2019.
Gunshot Detection

Gunshot detection for the masses

April 11, 2019
Shot Tracer, startup Safe Zone showcase affordable gunshot detection tech at ISC West 2019
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A look inside the Nexkey booth at ISC West 2019.
Access Control Software & Management Systems

First-time exhibitor Q&A: Nexkey

April 11, 2019
Company’s CEO discusses what makes their access control solution unique in the marketplace
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The Qognify booth at ISC West 2019.
Video Management Software/VMS

Qognify looks to redefine itself in the VMS market

April 11, 2019
Company VP chats with SIW about their market strategy in the wake of last year’s acquisition of OnSSI, SeeTec
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Originally developed with school campuses in mind, SilverShield is applicable to a wide range of vertical markets, such as healthcare and corporate offices, and offers lockdown initiation, incident management, and other features in addition to visitor management.
Badging & Visitor Management Systems and Software

First-time exhibitor Q&A: SilverShield

April 11, 2019
CTO Robin Baker sits down with SIW to discuss the company’s origins and what sets their visitor management system apart
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New NetWay products from Altronix on display at ISC West 2019 include three new 8-port Midspans with more power, a Gigabit (1Gb) Ethernet repeater for extended cable runs, and a versatile 5-port Ethernet switch that significantly reduces installation and equipment costs.
Data Transmission Equipment

Altronix expands NetWay Series delivering more power and flexibility

April 10, 2019
New 8-Port midspans, PoE+ Gb repeater and 5-Port Ethernet switch available now
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Alarm.com's Enterprise Access Control and Enterprise Live Video enhancements consolidate access control and video monitoring for multiple sites, saving time and improving awareness without compromising security or control.
Integrators

Alarm.com announces multi-location business access and video solutions

April 9, 2019
Enterprise Access Control and Enterprise Live Video consolidate employee access and live video stream monitoring for multiple locations into centralized, easily-managed interfaces...
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Cameras

Panasonic new video additions

April 8, 2019
Panasonic will exhibit new integrated products and services to help dealers and integrators expand their product offerings at ISC West 2019
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Cook & Boardman Group, a specialty distributor of commercial door entry solutions, announced this week that it has acquired A3 Communications, Inc. Brian Thomas, pictured above, will continue to serve as A3's president.
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

A3 Communications acquired by Cook & Boardman Group

April 2, 2019
Brian Thomas to continue to serve as A3's president, terms of the deal not disclosed
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SimpliSafe announced on Tuesday that its home security systems are now available for purchase in the United Kingdom.
Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection

SimpliSafe expands to the UK

April 2, 2019
British citizens will now have access to company's DIY home security products
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Bosch will showcase how its offerings deliver value to integrators and end users by enhancing security, improving efficiency, and solving common challenges at ISC West 2019.
Cameras

Solutions focus at ISC West: Bosch helps customers enhance security and improve business operations

Company to launch new fixed domes camera series, preview its improved Installer Services Portal
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Megapixel Surveillance Cameras

Hanwha’s Wisenet PNM-9000VD 5MP Multi-Directional Camera

April 2, 2019
Featuring modular lens design, triple codec support with H.265, high frame-rate, WDR, and built-in analytics
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Alarm System Control Panels

2GIG eSeries Security and Control Ecosystem

March 8, 2019
Includes fully encrypted sensors, control panels and intuitive interfaces