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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
Integrators
Mexico City, Secured City
July 8, 2020
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How integrators can build a foundation for success in the fast-rising smart cities vertical
Integrators
Emerging Market: Smart Cities
July 8, 2020
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New tax-related legislation will enable integrators to potentially infuse the business with some needed cash.
Integrators
How to Find COVID Tax Relief
July 8, 2020
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With big tech companies now distancing themselves from facial recognition technology, will it survive social justice reforms?
Facial Recognition Solutions
Legal Brief: Facial Recognition Again Under Fire
July 8, 2020
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Take a look at these practical ways for security integrators to adopt the as-a-service revenue model
Integrators
How Integrators Can Adopt SaaS
July 8, 2020
More content from July 2020
Brian Coulombe is Principal and Director of Operations at DVS, a division of Ross & Baruzzini. Contact him at
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, through Linked in at www.linkedin.com/in/brian-coulombe, or on Twitter @DVS_RB.
Door Hardware
Tech Trends: The Door Hardware Dilemma
Vendors have stepped up to make the often confusing task of designing openings easier
July 8, 2020
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Partnership Possibilities 2020
Security Business magazine's annual listing of active and recruiting authorized dealer programs
July 8, 2020
Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine (www.securitybusinessmag.com). Email him your comments or topic suggestions at
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Integrators
Editor's Note: It Has Always Been a Matter of Trust
At the risk of sounding cliché, trusted advisors are more important than ever
July 8, 2020
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Video analytics can enable integrators to move security technology expenditures from a pure cost center to a profit center.
Video Analytics
How Video Analytics Boost Value
Smart security devices can enable integrators to move security technology expenditures from a pure cost center to a profit center
July 8, 2020
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Integrators
New Products from Security Business magazine
Check out the new products featured in the July 2020 issue of Security Business
July 8, 2020
Ric McCullough is President of PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
Integrators
Insider Intelligence: Use CARE when Working from Home
These concepts can focus you and your teams as we continue down this mostly unexplored work environment path
July 8, 2020
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Integration software platforms may hold the key to tying old systems with new ones when it comes to government security.
Government
Modernizing Legacy Government Security Systems
Integration software platforms may hold the key to tying old systems with new ones
July 8, 2020
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If you are thinking of selling your business, here’s how a business broker might be able to help
Integrators
How to Value Your Security Business
If you are thinking of selling your business, here’s how a business broker might be able to help
July 8, 2020
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Access & Identity
Access Control Trends & Technology 2020
A bonus publication to Security Business, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger magazines.
July 8, 2020
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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.
Access & Identity
A New World of Technology Convergence Set for Access Control Industry
The new paradigm of access control is leading to a need for a clear definition of identity-driven access management
July 8, 2020
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New opportunities for today’s locksmiths are driven by advanced door and access control technologies.
Locks
New Technologies Drive Evolving Lock Market
As the market for digital security products and services grow traditional locksmith services face new options
July 7, 2020
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Biometrics like facial recognition are integrating themselves into the fabric of a new approach to post-COVID-19 access control.
Biometrics
The Role of Biometrics in a Post COVID-19 World
Experts say touchless modalities will likely grow while fingerprint, other touch-based solutions will see their use decline
July 7, 2020
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COVID-19
In Crisis Technology Mode
Editor's note from the 2020 Access Control Trends & Technology bonus publication
July 7, 2020
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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.
Access & Identity
With a New School Year Comes a New Normal
Strategic safety and security protocols will mandate how schools implement security systems (A technology roundtable sponsored by dormakaba)
July 7, 2020
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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.
Access & Identity
For Solid Access Control, Security Begins with Trust
Enhanced card security is characterized by advanced technologies like biometrics, Bluetooth and mobile apps
July 7, 2020
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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.
Access & Identity
How to Use Trusted Identity Technologies to Safely Re-Open Workplaces
Proactive measures and best practices will help normalize organizational operations during the global pandemic
July 7, 2020
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COVID-19
ISC West moves to all-virtual format
In-person event canceled after being twice rescheduled
June 25, 2020
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Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Corporation of America (PIPSA) will branded as simply i-PRO moving forward.
Video Surveillance
Panasonic to be branded as i-PRO
Company to take a fresh approach to the market in wake of spin-off
June 24, 2020
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A strong security program based upon experience, best practices, and standards must be developed and implemented.
Cannabis Security
Setting the Baseline for Security Planning in the Cannabis Industry
Security best practices are an essential element for establishing a cannabis operation
June 23, 2020
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Alarms & Monitoring
ADT's Nakatani named fifth president of PPVAR
He succeeds Joey Rao-Russell in guiding the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response
June 23, 2020
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GSX
GSX 2020 converted to an online event
Virtual conference named 'Global Security Exchange Plus,' will take place Sept. 21-25
June 22, 2020
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Integrators
PSA names two integrator execs to Board of Directors
Bret Bongard is president of LVC Companies and Louis Boulgarides is president and CEO of Ollivier Corporation
June 19, 2020
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A look inside the SES monitoring center.
Alarms & Monitoring
Securitas named TMA's Monitoring Center of the Year
Company heads up TMA Excellence Awards, with employees from AvantGuard and Alarm Detection Systems also honored
June 19, 2020
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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.
Threat Detection, Imaging & Inspection
Layered security solutions adapted to battle COVID-19
As organizations and businesses prepare for reopening, AI emerges as a useful detection tool
June 19, 2020
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.
Facial Recognition Solutions
SAFR Facial Recognition now runs on AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP)
Edge AI processing lowers the cost of deploying Facial Recognition for touchless access and security; mask detection another plus feature
June 18, 2020
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Smart Home
Parks' Connections Conference goes virtual
Research firm combines U.S. and Europe events to create a full connected home event featuring virtual sessions, research and networking
June 18, 2020
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Smart Home
SnapAV announces inaugural global partner event
Snap Pro Live to feature virtual and local in-store sessions with training, keynotes, networking and more
June 18, 2020
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Video Surveillance
Motorola completes IndigoVision acquisition
Products to complement Motorola’s existing video portfolio
June 18, 2020
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Integrators
PSA adds SiteOwl, Mobile Pro Systems and Visual Mobile Technologies to its vendor list
All three companies added during the month of June
June 17, 2020
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COVID-19
Annual CONSULT Conference canceled
Nashville event nixed in favor of 2021 event in San Antonio; Boxerbaum Award submissions still to be accepted
June 15, 2020
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Video Management Software/VMS
XProtect on Amazon Web Services now available in AWS Marketplace
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
June 12, 2020
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Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Owen Security Solutions acquires Georgia branch of Priority One Security
Move boosts company's Northwest Georgia customers over 8,000
June 10, 2020
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Access Control
OSDP approved as an international standard
IEC approves access control communications standard, will be published as IEC 60839-11-5 in July 2020
June 10, 2020
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This graphic shows the number of monitored alarm accounts globally from 2017 to 2021.
Residential Technologies
Omdia: Residential alarm market to see reduced 2020 revenues due to COVID-19
Industry’s global revenue forecast reduced by 3 percentage points because of pandemic
June 9, 2020
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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.
Retail
Dollar Tree taps ADT Commercial for locations nationwide
Company to provide security solutions and monitoring services at the majority of U.S. Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations
June 8, 2020
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Each P-Guard robot is equipped with two VIVOTEK MS9390-HV 180 degree panoramic network cameras.
Video Surveillance
VIVOTEK joins Enova Robotics police robot project to Enforce COVID-19 lockdown in Tunisia
Each ‘P-Guard’ robot delivers 360-degree, zero blind-spot surround imagery by using two VIVOTEK MS9390-HV cameras
June 5, 2020
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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)
COVID-19
Trump signs update to Paycheck Protection bill
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act lets businesses qualify for loan forgiveness up to $10 million if they meet certain criteria
June 5, 2020
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Smart Home
Essence Group joins the Zigbee Alliance to develop open standards for smart home devices
Project Connected Home over IP intends to simplify development for device manufacturers and increase compatibility for consumers
June 5, 2020
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Video Surveillance
Mission 500 launches M500 club to drive participation in new virtual events
Virtual fundraising strategy implemented to assist families in need
June 2, 2020
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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.
Smart Home
Report: Adoption of home control systems sees 38 percent year-over-year growth rate
New research shows that the security channel has been vital in promoting the value of smart home tech
June 2, 2020
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New online training from Paxton gives installers even more options
Training consists of bite-sized modules arranged by product
May 29, 2020
The next CEDIA Expo will be held in Sept. 2021 in Indianapolis
COVID-19
CEDIA Expo Canceled
Residential technology show was scheduled for September in Denver; program to be held virtually
May 28, 2020
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ISC West remains scheduled for October 5-8 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
COVID-19
Reed Exhibitions forms Health & Safety Task Force
Group to develop and implement policies and best practices around COVID-19 response and prevention for ISC West
May 28, 2020