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Despite heated competition posed by Amazon in the residential security space, commercial-focused integrators may find the company holds the key to dramatically changing the way they do business
Integrators
The Flip Side of Amazon
April 7, 2020
Check out this exclusive COVID-19 integrator roundtable from Security Business magazine, which appeared in the April 2020 issue.
Integrators
Security Business Magazine Integrator Roundtable: COVID-19
April 7, 2020
Kirk MacDowell is the founder and president of MacGuard Security Advisors Inc., a business consulting firm for the electronic security industry. For more information about the company, or to receive a free business consultation, visit www.macguard.com.
Integrators
Residential Security Sales in the COVID-19 Age
April 7, 2020
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From SBA loans to tax relief, companies facing loss of business and employees should look to these potential safety nets
Integrators
A Business Guide to Virus Survival
April 7, 2020
More content from April 2020
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
[email protected]
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Integrators
Coronavirus: Practical Tips for Employers
Legal advice on questions to ask employees, ADA compliance and more
April 7, 2020
Cops Central
Alarms & Monitoring
Monitoring Centers Respond to COVID-19
Pandemic underscores the value of redundancy when it comes to alarm response
April 7, 2020
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As the current environment escalates security threats to retailers, integrators can help with a variety of solutions
Retail
Retail Security: Shrinking the Shrink
As the current environment escalates security threats to retailers, integrators can help with a variety of solutions
April 7, 2020
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Telecommuting and quarantines mean a shift in job interview techniques
Integrators
Your Business: The Video Interview Alternative
Telecommuting and quarantines mean a shift in job interview techniques
April 7, 2020
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Integrators can capitalize on the upcoming discontinuation of 3G and CDMA.
Alarm Signal Communications Equipment
Sunsets Create a Business Opportunity
How integrators can capitalize on the upcoming discontinuation of 3G and CDMA
April 7, 2020
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Integrators should know the basics and understand the role that network segmentation plays in preventing data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Network Segmentation: The First Line of Defense
Integrators should know the basics and understand the role it plays in preventing data breaches to help SMB customers
April 7, 2020
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Reach him at
[email protected]
, through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter, @RayCoulombe.
Integrators
Tech Trends: Reality Check
How Virtual and Augmented Reality technology can dramatically change the security industry
April 7, 2020
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: Why Introverts are Great at Networking
It may seem counter-intuitive, but being less social has its advantages
April 7, 2020
Candice Aragon is the Director of Marketing for PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
Integrators
Insider Intelligence: Optimizing Performance Reviews
Four tips to ensure reviews are embraced rather than dreaded
April 7, 2020
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Integrators
Editor's Note: Don't Forget the Non-Profits
Industry associations are being hit as hard by COVID-19 as many businesses
March 27, 2020
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ADT has temporarily halted all door-to-door sales due to COVID-19 concerns.
Alarms & Monitoring
ADT temporarily halts door-to-door sales
Company ceases direct sales reps from selling door-to-door and requests the same for its Authorized Dealers
March 24, 2020
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Integrators
Securitas Electronic Security joins Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF)
Partnership to provide LP certification course scholarships for SES to distribute to retailers, internal associates and others
March 24, 2020
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Industry Trade Associations
SIAC’s Glen Mowrey receives NCACP award
North Carolina association honors Mowrey with lifetime achievement award
March 24, 2020
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Industry Trade Associations
Pierre Trapanese named Chairman of SIA Executive Committee
Organization also names 2020 executive committee and five new members of Board of Directors
March 24, 2020
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Integrators
STANLEY Security appoints Kara Pelecky Chief Information Officer
Most recently, Pelecky spent seven years as the Vice President and CIO for The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC)
March 24, 2020
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Integrators
Jensen Hughes names Pankaj Duggal President and COO
Duggal joins Jensen Hughes from global engineering firm Jacobs
March 24, 2020
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Integrators
Optiv Security opens Canadian Security Operations Center
Integrator's SOC will optimize security operations with a local team of cybersecurity experts
March 24, 2020
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Network Video Encoders & Decoders
American Fibertek acquired by Donna Poulos
Company to emphasize that its products are American-made
March 24, 2020
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Alarms & Monitoring
ESA, TMA, SIA issue joint statement on COVID and essential workers
DHS includes multiple categories of security industry workers as essential
March 23, 2020
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Industry Trade Associations
Security Industry Association and ASIS International form new partnership
The partnership will begin by addressing two primary areas of focus – business operations and advocacy – as well as content development and coordination
March 23, 2020
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George Fletcher and ADT have been recognized by Mission 500 for their outstanding achievements.
Video Surveillance
Mission 500 announces 2020 Humanitarian and Corporate Social Responsibility Awards
George Fletcher and ADT recognized for their outstanding achievements
March 20, 2020
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Video Surveillance
AV Costar expands ConteraIP Megapixel Camera Series
New single, dual and multi-sensor cameras added to growing family
March 18, 2020
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Interface Security Systems has announced a new strategic partnership with OpenEye.
Alarms & Monitoring
Interface Security Systems forms strategic partnership with OpenEye
OpenEye’s Web Services Platform integrated with Interface’s interactive monitoring service
March 18, 2020
Quantum Corporation has completed its acquisition of the ActiveScale object storage business from Western Digital Technologies.
Video Surveillance Storage
Quantum completes acquisition of Western Digital’s ActiveScale object storage business
Strategic, accretive acquisition extends company’s portfolio for managing video and video-like data
March 18, 2020
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SureView Systems recently announced that the company will be split into two separate businesses: a central station business that will rebranded as Immix, the name of the company’s software platform, and a command center business that will retain the SureView name for both the company and the product.
Alarms & Monitoring
SureView Systems split into two separate companies
Central station business to be rebranded as Immix, command center business to retain SureView name
March 12, 2020
RemoteLock has been added to PSA Security Network’s Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) Program.
Access & Identity
RemoteLock added to PSA Security Network's Managed Security Services Provider Program
Partnership will make company’s cloud-based software, smart locks available to the PSA integrator network
March 10, 2020
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Lucas Burroughs has joined Vector Security Networks as National Accounts Manager.
Integrators
Vector Security Networks hires Lucas Burroughs as National Accounts Manager
Burroughs brings long history of success in the telecommunications industry
March 10, 2020
Jeff Berg, formerly the Vice President of Finance at DSS, is now the Chief Financial Officer for both companies.
Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Jeff Berg and Andrew Maggio assume new leadership roles at Dunbar Security Solutions and Dunbar Security Products
Berg and Maggio promoted to CFO and COO, respectively, continuing their commitment to Dunbar’s legacy as the “Most Trusted Name in Security”
March 9, 2020
SnapAV appoints Jana Sherer as Business Development Manager for the Security Market
Integrators
SnapAV appoints Jana Sherer as Business Development Manager for the Security Market
The former National Account Director for Interlogix will implement initiatives designed to support SnapAV’s increased focus on the security market
March 9, 2020
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Alarms & Monitoring
COPS Monitoring services in Nashville uninterrupted by tornado
Company encourages donations to Red Cross to help those affected by the deadly storm
March 6, 2020
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Jeff Gardner is stepping down from his position as president and CEO of Brinks Home Security.
Integrators
Jeff Gardner steps down as president and CEO of Brinks Home Security
William Niles named interim CEO
March 5, 2020
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Integrators
Alex Dunn stepping down as president of Vivint Smart Home
Company announces several upper management changes
March 5, 2020
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Integrators
Minuteman Security Technologies acquires Norris
Acquisition expands independent integrator's presence in New England
March 4, 2020
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Integrators
B Safe Security acquires Diamond Electronics
Purchase gives company greater depth of coverage in northern New Jersey
March 3, 2020
Brivo has acquired Parakeet Technologies, a provider of smart building solutions which include sensors, thermostats, wireless locks and lighting controls.
Hosted/Managed Access Control
Brivo acquires Parakeet Technologies
Acquisition to add smart building capabilities to company's portfolio
March 3, 2020