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    A massive cloud-based security initiative serves as a proof of concept for a new way for integrators to approach the smart city vertical
    Massive cloud-based security initiative serves as a proof of concept for a new way for integrators to approach the smart city vertical
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    How integrators can build a foundation for success in the fast-rising smart cities vertical
    Jon Polly
    July 8, 2020
    How integrators can build a foundation for success in this fast-rising vertical
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    New tax-related legislation will enable integrators to potentially infuse the business with some needed cash.
    Mark E. Battersby
    July 8, 2020
    New legislation to allow carrybacks on losses enables integrators to potentially infuse the business with some needed cash
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    With big tech companies now distancing themselves from facial recognition technology, will it survive social justice reforms?
    With big tech companies now distancing themselves from the technology, will it survive social justice reforms?
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    Take a look at these practical ways for security integrators to adopt the as-a-service revenue model
    Paul Metzheiser
    July 8, 2020
    Practical ways to adopt the as-a-service revenue model

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    Brian Coulombe is Principal and Director of Operations at DVS, a division of Ross & Baruzzini. Contact him at bcoulombe@rossbar.com, through Linked in at www.linkedin.com/in/brian-coulombe, or on Twitter @DVS_RB.
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    July 8, 2020
    Vendors have stepped up to make the often confusing task of designing openings easier
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    July 8, 2020
    Security Business magazine's annual listing of active and recruiting authorized dealer programs
    Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine (www.securitybusinessmag.com). Email him your comments or topic suggestions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com.
    Paul Rothman
    July 8, 2020
    At the risk of sounding cliché, trusted advisors are more important than ever
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    Video analytics can enable integrators to move security technology expenditures from a pure cost center to a profit center.
    Sean Murphy
    July 8, 2020
    Smart security devices can enable integrators to move security technology expenditures from a pure cost center to a profit center
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    July 8, 2020
    Check out the new products featured in the July 2020 issue of Security Business
    Ric McCullough is President of PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    Ric McCullough
    July 8, 2020
    These concepts can focus you and your teams as we continue down this mostly unexplored work environment path
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    Integration software platforms may hold the key to tying old systems with new ones when it comes to government security.
    Erin Phelps
    July 8, 2020
    Integration software platforms may hold the key to tying old systems with new ones
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    If you are thinking of selling your business, here’s how a business broker might be able to help
    Wes Lewinson
    July 8, 2020
    If you are thinking of selling your business, here’s how a business broker might be able to help
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    July 8, 2020
    A bonus publication to Security Business, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger magazines.
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    The role of access control in the modern era of converged infrastructure is set to become one of the most challenging discussions in the security industry for the next decade.
    Pierre Bourgeix
    July 8, 2020
    The new paradigm of access control is leading to a need for a clear definition of identity-driven access management
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    New opportunities for today’s locksmiths are driven by advanced door and access control technologies.
    John Moa
    July 7, 2020
    As the market for digital security products and services grow traditional locksmith services face new options
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    Biometrics like facial recognition are integrating themselves into the fabric of a new approach to post-COVID-19 access control.
    Joel Griffin
    July 7, 2020
    Experts say touchless modalities will likely grow while fingerprint, other touch-based solutions will see their use decline
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    Steve Lasky
    July 7, 2020
    Editor's note from the 2020 Access Control Trends & Technology bonus publication
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    As school districts around the United States plan for the upcoming fall sessions, there is little doubt that it will not be business as usual.
    Steve Lasky
    July 7, 2020
    Strategic safety and security protocols will mandate how schools implement security systems (A technology roundtable sponsored by dormakaba)
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    With the ease of set-up, use and management, card-based access control systems are the most secure way to give access to the right person at the right time.
    Jeffrey E. Barnhart
    July 7, 2020
    Enhanced card security is characterized by advanced technologies like biometrics, Bluetooth and mobile apps
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    A variety of widely adopted access control and other trusted identity technologies will play a key role in facilitating these measures and best practices for safe re-openings.
    Mark Robinton
    July 7, 2020
    Proactive measures and best practices will help normalize organizational operations during the global pandemic
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    June 25, 2020
    In-person event canceled after being twice rescheduled
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    Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America (PIPSA) will branded as simply i-PRO moving forward.
    Joel Griffin
    June 24, 2020
    Company to take a fresh approach to the market in wake of spin-off
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    A strong security program based upon experience, best practices, and standards must be developed and implemented.
    Security best practices are an essential element for establishing a cannabis operation
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    Staff Reports
    June 23, 2020
    He succeeds Joey Rao-Russell in guiding the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response
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    Staff Reports
    June 22, 2020
    Virtual conference named 'Global Security Exchange Plus,' will take place Sept. 21-25
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    June 19, 2020
    Bret Bongard is president of LVC Companies and Louis Boulgarides is president and CEO of Ollivier Corporation
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    A look inside the SES monitoring center.
    Staff Reports
    June 19, 2020
    Company heads up TMA Excellence Awards, with employees from AvantGuard and Alarm Detection Systems also honored
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    The PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Covert Threat Detection Platform can identify the people who fall outside the criteria range and they also feature a module to detect whether people are wearing masks, which in areas where they may be mandated -- like food processing plants – is a key determinant.
    Steve Lasky
    June 19, 2020
    As organizations and businesses prepare for reopening, AI emerges as a useful detection tool
    SAFR Inside enables network cameras like the AXIS Q1615 Mk III to reduce video processing server overhead and achieve new lows in total cost of ownership.
    Edge AI processing lowers the cost of deploying Facial Recognition for touchless access and security; mask detection another plus feature
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    June 18, 2020
    Research firm combines U.S. and Europe events to create a full connected home event featuring virtual sessions, research and networking
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    June 18, 2020
    Snap Pro Live to feature virtual and local in-store sessions with training, keynotes, networking and more
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    Motorola Solutions
    June 18, 2020
    Products to complement Motorola’s existing video portfolio
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    Staff Reports
    June 15, 2020
    Nashville event nixed in favor of 2021 event in San Antonio; Boxerbaum Award submissions still to be accepted
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    Milestone Systems
    June 12, 2020
    Customers with a cloud-first strategy and those looking for a hybrid VMS solution can now deploy a pre-configured XProtect as an elastic solution
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    IEC approves access control communications standard, will be published as IEC 60839-11-5 in July 2020
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    This graphic shows the number of monitored alarm accounts globally from 2017 to 2021.
    Staff Reports
    June 9, 2020
    Industry’s global revenue forecast reduced by 3 percentage points because of pandemic
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    ADT Commercial has won a contract to provide security technology and monitoring services for Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores nationwide.
    Staff Reports
    June 8, 2020
    Company to provide security solutions and monitoring services at the majority of U.S. Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations
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    Each P-Guard robot is equipped with two VIVOTEK MS9390-HV 180 degree panoramic network cameras.
    Vivotek Inc.
    June 5, 2020
    Each ‘P-Guard’ robot delivers 360-degree, zero blind-spot surround imagery by using two VIVOTEK MS9390-HV cameras
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    Matt 'Kush' Kusher stands outside his restaurant KUSH in Wynwood, Miami, Fla., April 29, 2020. Kusher and other restaurant owners are struggling after being denied funds from the first Paycheck Protection Program, PPP, and need the help from the second roll out to prevent from closing their businesses. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS)
    June 5, 2020
    Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act lets businesses qualify for loan forgiveness up to $10 million if they meet certain criteria
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    June 5, 2020
    Project Connected Home over IP intends to simplify development for device manufacturers and increase compatibility for consumers
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    June 2, 2020
    Virtual fundraising strategy implemented to assist families in need
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    According to a recent survey conducted by Parks Associates at the end of 2019, adoption of home control systems saw a 38% year-over-year growth rate.
    Staff Reports
    June 2, 2020
    New research shows that the security channel has been vital in promoting the value of smart home tech
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    Paxton Access Inc.
    May 29, 2020
    Training consists of bite-sized modules arranged by product
    The next CEDIA Expo will be held in Sept. 2021 in Indianapolis
    Staff Reports
    May 28, 2020
    Residential technology show was scheduled for September in Denver; program to be held virtually
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    ISC West remains scheduled for October 5-8 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
    Staff Reports
    May 28, 2020
    Group to develop and implement policies and best practices around COVID-19 response and prevention for ISC West