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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.
Alarms & Monitoring
Security’s Role in Civil Unrest
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.
Integrators
Upselling: A Way of Business Life
Aug. 10, 2020
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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.
Residential Technologies
Residential Encryption Gains Traction
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.
Residential Technologies
How to Make Smart Home Installs Easier
Aug. 10, 2020
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Making residential sales on-the-spot is still possible, even when in-person sales are not.
Residential Technologies
Residential: Software is for Closers
Aug. 10, 2020
More content from August 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.
Security Fencing
Tech Trends: Swing for the Fences
There is much more than chain links when it comes to creating a holistic perimeter security solution
Aug. 10, 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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Video Surveillance
Legal Brief: Surveillance and the Fourth Amendment
Recent appeal validates use of video despite the privacy issues raised
Aug. 10, 2020
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Integrators
New Products from Security Business (August 2020)
Click the download button below to access recently released security products from a variety of manufacturers
Aug. 10, 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: Sales is on the Front Lines of Recovery
Five ways that salespeople can expedite opening the economy and get it booming again
Aug. 10, 2020
Walmart, the world largest retailer, initiated a mask requirement on July 15.
Retail
Editor's Note: Thank You, Retailers
The power of capitalism and a united front is enough to overcome some of the pettiest government nonsense
Aug. 10, 2020
Stuart Clapp is Supervisor of Inside Sales for PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
Integrators
Insider Intelligence: Occam’s Razor
How to apply the keep it simple principle to your professional life
Aug. 10, 2020
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Security Business magazine covers the annual CES show in its February issue. See our 2020 coverage at https://www.securityinfowatch.com/magazine/48390
CES Show
CES 2021 announces it will be 100% digital
Huge Las Vegas technology trade show will be held virtually from Jan. 6-9, 2021
July 28, 2020
Jamie Vos is GM of Wash.-based Security Solutions NW.
Industry Trade Associations
Jamie Vos assumes role of ESA President
GM of Wash.-based Security Solutions NW succeeds Chris Mosley
July 23, 2020
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Authorized Dealer Programs
Pro-Vigil launches new partner program
Program simplifies selling by combining remote video monitoring service with personalized partner engagement
July 23, 2020
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Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies
Kansas investment firm acquires Security Control Systems Inc.
Company to continue to be based in Houston, Texas
July 23, 2020
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Industry Trade Associations
ESA Leadership Summit goes virtual
Digital-only event set for Sept. 29 through Oct. 1
July 23, 2020
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Openpath recently closed a Series C funding round of $36M, led by Greycroft, with participation from Okta Ventures, LPC Ventures, Allegion Ventures and Sentre, including follow-on from existing investors.
Access Control
Openpath secures $36M in new financing
New round, led by Greycroft, brings total funding to $63M to date
July 22, 2020
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Access & Identity
Kwikset introduces ‘COVID-19 Dealer Support Program’
Will provide dealers and distributors with actionable advice and support to help spur sales during pandemic
July 22, 2020
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Access & Identity
ASSA ABLOY joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors
Company locks in on open standards
July 22, 2020
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Alarm Signal Communications Equipment
NAPCO announces project at Rutgers University
450 Starlink commercial fire alarm communicators installed on campus
July 22, 2020
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Home Alarm Systems
Brinks Home Security acquires 114K accounts from Protect America
Accounts to be transitioned over in the coming weeks
July 22, 2020
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GSX
ASIS announces expansive education program for GSX+
100-plus scheduled and on-demand sessions address challenges faced by security management professionals
July 21, 2020
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Integrators
Allied Universal acquires Chicago-based Phoenix Systems & Service
Acquisition to expand footprint of company’s Technology Services Division
July 20, 2020
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently issued a ruling affirming that the City of Sandy Springs, Ga., can issue fines to alarm companies for false alarms caused by their customers.
Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection
Appeals court upholds Sandy Springs alarm ordinance
11th Circuit agrees with lower court's finding that ordinance is a 'perfectly reasonable regulation'
July 20, 2020
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Most cannabis businesses already have video surveillance in place to comply with security regulations, but what they may not know is how that system can help them now like never before.
Cannabis Security
6 ways to secure cannabis growth in uncertain times
How a reliable IP video surveillance system can help your dispensary weather the economic impacts of COVID-19
July 20, 2020
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Wireless solutions have consistently offered many benefits, and now we can further leverage this technology to foster social distancing as facilities prepare to re-open.
Locks
How wireless locks can help foster social distancing on job sites
Reduced complexity, time savings and simplified coordination among the advantages wireless solutions can provide
July 17, 2020
TMA announced this week that its 2020 Annual Meeting and Ops-Tech (formerly known as Fall Operations Management Seminar and Technology Summit) event will be converted into virtual meetings in the wake of the recent surge in COVID cases across the U.S.
Central Station Alarm Monitoring
TMA's 2020 fall events converted to virtual format
Move comes as cases of COVID-19 surge across the U.S.
July 17, 2020
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Integrators
GHS Interactive Security rebrands as Vio Security
Private equity company acquires residential integrator and monitoring company
July 17, 2020
Permar Security
Integrators
Per Mar expands services to include COVID mitigation
Integrator expands products to include temperature screening and more
July 17, 2020
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Alarms & Monitoring
Private Equity Group partners with parent company of AvantGuard Monitoring and Freeus
BV Investment acquires stake in monitoring and PERS providers
July 17, 2020
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Chip Shiver and Mike Pope.
Integrators
Sonitrol of SW Ohio acquires Sonitrol of Butler County
Acquisition adds over 1,500 new customers to company’s rolls
July 16, 2020
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Jeff Klein has joined Potter Electric Signal Company as President of its Fire & Security division.
Fire & Life Safety
Potter announces new president of Fire and Security division
Jeff Klein joins company bringing years of experience to the position
July 16, 2020
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According to the annual National Retail Security Survey, shrink averaged 1.62% of sales during 2019, a new all-time high in the survey’s history.
Retail
Report: Retail shrink hit an all-time high in 2019
National Retail Security Survey finds losses from shrink topped $61B last year
July 15, 2020
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Integrators that want to continue doing business with the federal government must eliminate all Hikvision and Dahua products from their supply chains by Aug. 13, 2020, under a new interim Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Integrators
Feds give integrators deadline to sever ties with Hikvision, Dahua
Cost of complying with rule could cost contractors more than $80B
July 14, 2020
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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has adopted a new Membership Code of Ethics, which requires member organizations to adhere to a set of nine principles in their businesses.
Video Surveillance
SIA's new 'Code of Ethics' holds members to a high standard
As the use of security tech comes under fire, association looks to hold companies accountable for unethical practices
July 10, 2020
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Integrators
PSA announces STEPS program partnership
Program aimed at helping bring people back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic
July 9, 2020
The Leica BLK247 provides professionals in security or building operations with a second line of defense that alerts them to unauthorized or abnormal activity as it is happening.
ISC West
Leica Geosystems Named Best New Product in SIA NPS
3D surveillance and monitoring device takes top honors in New Product Showcase Awards
July 9, 2020
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Integrators
Advantech acquired by Cook & Boardman
Delaware-based integrator to operate as a part of A3 Communications
July 1, 2020
The Deep Vision AI software was designed specifically for today’s mid-market and large enterprise-class customers, a growing global partner ecosystem as well as federal, state and local government customers worldwide.
Video Analytics
IntelliSite Corporation acquires Deep Vision AI
Adds thousands of licensed users, deep learning, established partnerships and AI-based computer vision technology
June 30, 2020
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Video Management Software/VMS
Quanergy secures first AI-powered 3D LiDAR integration with Genetec
Collaboration adds operational intelligence to manage social distancing for occupancy density and flow management
June 30, 2020
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Hanwha Techwin America recently announced a new occupancy monitoring system and mask detection analytic for its P series AI cameras.
Video Analytics
Hanwha Techwin announces new occupancy monitoring system and mask detection features
Industry-first solution helps ensure occupancy levels stay below preset limits and masks are worn as businesses re-open
June 30, 2020