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    How to leverage smart technologies to develop a relationship that will drive a residential security integration firm to new heights
    Smart Home

    Build Your Business with Home Builders

    Jeremy McLerran
    Sept. 13, 2019
    How to leverage smart technologies to develop a relationship that will drive a residential security integration firm to new heights (Security Business magazine, Sept. 2019)
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    Smart Home

    9 Residential Game-Changers

    Avi Rosenthal
    Sept. 13, 2019
    A closer look at the trends and technologies transforming the smart home, and how integrators can take advantage
    Photo: Getty Images
    Do-it-with-me is making security experts more important than ever
    Smart Home

    Putting DIY to Work for Professional Integrators

    Russell Vail
    Sept. 13, 2019
    Do-it-with-me is making security experts more important than ever
    Photo: Getty Images
    Often overlooked by homeowners and integrators, power anomalies may be the culprit of smart home and security device failures
    Smart Home

    Building a Home’s Power Foundation

    Lauren Simmen
    Sept. 13, 2019
    Often overlooked by homeowners and integrators, power anomalies may be the culprit of smart home and security device failures
    Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Reach him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter, @RayCoulombe.
    Data Transmission Equipment

    Tech Trends: LoRa Technology Stretches the IoT

    Ray Coulombe
    Sept. 13, 2019
    Long range tech will enable the deployment of IoT security sensors over extended distances

    More content from September 2019

    Bill Hensley is Senior Director of Marketing for Nortek Security & Control. Request more info about the company at www.securityinfowatch.com/10215766.
    Smart Home

    10 Things Security Integrators Need to Know about Home Entertainment Installs

    Bill Hensley
    Sept. 13, 2019
    Entertainment is a logical next step in the connected smart home
    Security Business caught up with Z-Wave Alliance Executive Director Mitchell Klein to stay up to date on the latest trends and news when it comes to Z-Wave.
    Smart Home

    Z-Wave Trends: A Closer Look

    Paul Rothman
    Sept. 13, 2019
    Q&A with Mitchell Klein of the Z-Wave Alliance
    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: Riding out the Perfect Storm

    Chris Peterson
    Sept. 13, 2019
    The current sales climate is making lot of average salespeople rich…but don’t buy into the hype and become complacent
    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.
    Biometrics

    Legal Brief: Biometrics, the Law and Your Company

    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq.
    Sept. 13, 2019
    How a recent ruling against Facebook may impact any business collecting biometric data
    Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Access the current issue, arrchives and subscribe at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
    Facial Recognition Solutions

    Editor's Note: Facial Recognition Face-Off

    Paul Rothman
    Sept. 13, 2019
    With well-funded activists looking to ban the technology, here’s how our industry and integrators can help
    Candice Aragon is the new Director of Marketing for PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    Integrators

    Insider Intelligence: Culture Shock

    Candice Aragon
    Sept. 13, 2019
    Why your company’s brand cannot afford a bad culture
    Security Business New Prods
    Integrators

    Security Business New Products (Sept. 2019)

    Sept. 13, 2019
    The latest new products from security manufacturers
    (Photo courtesy bigstockphoto.com)
    Since January 2018, about 75 new entrants have gained venture capital (VC) investment of over $900 million for physical security solutions in commercial and industrial buildings.
    Video Surveillance

    Physical security startups see influx of VC investment

    Daphne Tomlinson
    Aug. 28, 2019
    New market entrants have received over $900M in funding since January of 2018, Memoori report finds
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    Central Station Alarm Monitoring

    Sonitrol's Sarah Murphy named TMA Manager of the Year

    Sonitrol
    Aug. 28, 2019
    Honor given to Sonitrol of Fresno’s Central Station Manager
    Z Wave
    Smart Home

    Ring joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors

    The Z-Wave Alliance
    Aug. 28, 2019
    Company joins ADT, Alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY, Ingersoll Rand Nexia Intelligence, Jasco Products, Leedarson, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, Silicon Labs and SmartThings as Principal...
    Guardian Protection
    Integrators

    Guardian Protection announces promotions and new hires

    Guardian Protection Services
    Aug. 28, 2019
    John Piroli appointed VP of Residential Business
    Allied Midstate
    Integrators

    Allied Universal acquires Midstate Security

    Staff Reports
    Aug. 27, 2019
    Michigan-based company added to technology services business launched with earlier Securadyne acqusition
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    Video Surveillance

    Dahua partners with Pepper to bring heightened security to its video IoT devices

    Aug. 23, 2019
    Pepper platform powers connected devices around the world, delivering highly secure and private connected services
    (Photo courtesy COPS Monitoring)
    Eric Scrivana has been appointed to the newly created position of Operations Project Manager at COPS Monitoring.
    Central Station Alarm Monitoring

    COPS Monitoring promotes Eric Scrivana to Newly Created Management Position

    COPS Monitoring
    Aug. 23, 2019
    Scrivana to focus on maintaining high quality and consistency of services at company’s monitoring stations
    (Photo courtesy bigstockphoto.com)
    The FiRa Consortium wants to build on the IEEE standard 802.15.4/4z,for low-data-rate wireless connectivity and create an interoperability standard that can be used for access control and other applications.
    Access Control

    FiRa Consortium aims to deliver on the dream of seamless access control

    Joel Griffin
    Aug. 23, 2019
    Group of manufacturers looks to educate the industry about the benefits of Ultra-Wideband tech
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    Access Control

    Paxton joins 'Secured by Design’ initiative after gaining coveted UK police accreditation

    Paxton Access Inc.
    Aug. 19, 2019
    Initiative awards Police Preferred Specification accreditation to products that meet certain security requirements
    Allegion announced last week that Schlage AD electronic locks, NDE networked wireless locks, LE networked wireless locks and MT multi-technology readers now support contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet.
    Wireless Access Control Solutions

    Allegion supports contactless students IDs for higher education campuses

    Aug. 19, 2019
    Allegion and CBORD leverage DESFire technology for enhanced flexibility and a seamless end-user experience on iPhone and Apple Watch
    Identiv has expanded its distributor relationship with Anixter and has signed representation firm 1 Volt, expanding the footprint of its Enterphone and Liberty Access Control product lines across the U.S. market.
    Access Control

    Identiv expands footprint of Enterphone and Liberty access control product lines across the U.S. market

    Identiv
    Aug. 19, 2019
    Company grows relationship with distributor Anixter and signs representation firm 1 Volt
    (Photo courtesy IDIS)
    IDIS has announced Emily’s Place, as the first recipient of a comprehensive donation of company’s award-winning technology as part of its “Create a Better World” campaign. Emily’s Place, which provides a shared living environment for women and children for up to 24 months, empowers residents to permanently break from an abusive past through committed and active engagement that includes counselling, case management, internal programs, and the mapping of measurable goals for personal development and a successful transformation of their lives.
    Video Surveillance

    Non-profit Emily’s Place is the first beneficiary of IDIS’ ‘Create a Better World’ effort

    IDIS
    Aug. 16, 2019
    Company’s donation of technology from its next-generation video surveillance Total Solution supports the facility’s efforts to provide a safe environment for those looking to ...
    (Photo courtesy Avigilon)
    Motorola Solutions and Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, today announced that they have been selected to help protect Georgetown County School District (“GCSD”) in South Carolina, USA.
    Video Surveillance

    Motorola Solutions and Avigilon selected to help protect students in S.C. school district

    Avigilon by Motorola Solutions
    Aug. 16, 2019
    Georgetown County deploys a complete video security and critical communications solution to enhance safety for students, staff and faculty across its 20 locations
    (Image courtesy bigstockphoto.com)
    The ban that prohibits the purchase and installation of video surveillance equipment from Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera Communications in federal installations went into effect this week.
    Video Surveillance

    Life after the NDAA

    Joel Griffin
    Aug. 16, 2019
    Security industry seeks clarity as federal ban on Hikvision, Dahua products takes effect
    (Photo courtesy bigstockphoto.com)
    While organizations have been doing their best to find creative solutions to the problem, the industry continues to struggle to meet the current and future demand for cybersecurity talent.
    Cybersecurity

    How to address the cybersecurity talent shortage

    Nimmy Reichenberg
    Aug. 14, 2019
    Organizations need to start thinking outside the box when it comes to searching for job candidates
    (Photo courtesy bigstockphoto.com)
    Illinois Gov. JB Prtizker last week signed into law a bill that requires hotels and casinos in the state to outfit employees who work isolated locations with panic buttons.
    Panic Buttons

    Hotels, casinos required to provide employees with panic buttons under new Ill. law

    Aug. 13, 2019
    Businesses also mandated to develop and follow written anti-sexual harassment policy
    Photo: Ring
    Ring for Business enables users to monitor locations remotely from a single app.
    Alarms & Monitoring

    Ring launches "for business" offering

    Staff Reports
    Aug. 9, 2019
    Full DIY system for businesses includes Ring Alarm and video doorbells
    (Image courtesy Genetec)
    Genetec is now offering multiple FICAM-(Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management) certified options for its Security Center Synergis access control system.
    Access Control

    Genetec strengthens its access control offering for the U.S. federal market

    Genetec
    Aug. 8, 2019
    Close collaboration with technology partners Mercury Security and HID Global enables Genetec to bring non-proprietary FICAM-certified solutions to the U.S. federal market
    Everbridge has acquired NC4 for approximately $83 million in cash and company stock
    Emergency Management Software

    Everbridge acquires NC4 for $83M

    Aug. 7, 2019
    Combined company to provide end-to-end threat assessment and incident communications and management platform
    (Image courtesy bigstockphoto.com)
    The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China means the price of security products and their associated components will continue to rise as new tariffs are levied and other tariff levels increase.
    Video Surveillance

    Security product components in the crosshairs once again as U.S.-China trade war escalates

    Steve Surfaro
    Aug. 6, 2019
    Trump ups ante in trade war, announces 10 percent tariff on remaining $300B in Chinese imports
    Resideo
    Authorized Dealer Programs

    Resideo names new VP and GM of ADI North America

    Resideo
    Aug. 5, 2019
    Bob Appleby will join its ADI Global Distribution business
    Leviton has partnered with Alarm.com as an approved provider of certain Z-Wave lighting controls for Alarm.com installations.
    Smart Home

    Leviton partners with Alarm.com for new Z-Wave lighting controls

    Leviton
    Aug. 2, 2019
    Leviton Decora Smart with Z-Wave Technology lighting controls can now integrate with Alarm.com installations
    (Photo courtesy Potter Electric Signal Company)
    Potter Electric Signal Company has appointed Gerald Connolly as CEO.
    Fire & Life Safety

    Potter Electric appoints Gerald Connolly as CEO

    Potter Electric Signal Company
    Aug. 2, 2019
    Bernie Lears moves into new role as company continues rapid growth
    (Photos courtesy Security-Net)
    From l-r: Adam Kimball, senior vice president, operations for FE Moran Security Solutions, and Abe Schwab, vice president of CSS.
    Integrators

    Security-Net expands geographic reach, welcomes two new members

    Security-Net
    Aug. 2, 2019
    Addition of FE Moran Security Solutions and Care Security Systems increases Security-Net’s membership to 20
    (Image courtesy GSX)
    ASIS International has announced the recipients of its 2019 Innovative Product Awards (IPA) for the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019.
    Security Executives

    ASIS International announces recipients of GSX 2019 Innovative Product Awards

    ASIS International
    July 30, 2019
    Award highlights innovative, cutting-edge, and forward-thinking security solutions
    (Photo courtesy Mission 500)
    Students at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Florida will once again have essential school supplies, provided by the Mission 500 annual “Back to School Backpack Event.”
    Video Surveillance

    Security professionals bring school supplies to children in need at Mission 500’s Florida backpack event

    Mission 500
    July 30, 2019
    Industry pros to help assemble 700 backpacks filled with school supplies as part of annual event
    Eagle Eye Networks and DMP recently announced the integration of DMP’s Virtual Keypad app with Eagle Eye Network’s Cloud VMS.
    Hosted/Managed Video Surveillance

    Eagle Eye Networks and DMP announce cloud to cloud video integration with DMP Virtual Keypad

    Eagle Eye Networks
    July 30, 2019
    Integration serves as a unified platform that provides access to Eagle Eye Camera feeds from the same Virtual Keypad environment that DMP users are already using