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    At the time of an incident, end-users were in a heightened state of emotion, but they understood the situation and that the police were doing everything they could. Some alarm monitoring customers felt hopeless watching it all unfold on their cameras, but operators reminded them that the footage was being stored so the police could use it for investigation.
    Aug. 10, 2020
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    No matter how you choose to go to market – custom installations, DIY, or assisting a consumer with a DIWM approach – any security integrator can provide an intimate sales experience.
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    As smart home and security systems go hand-in-hand today, integrators must make sure connected systems are as secure as possible from the latest cybersecurity threats.
    Aug. 10, 2020
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    Z-Wave Alliance Executive Director Mitchell Klein sees a convergence between the DIYers and the consumers who prefer the white glove experience of their entire security system being set up and monitored for them.
    Aug. 10, 2020
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    Making residential sales on-the-spot is still possible, even when in-person sales are not.
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