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    Integrators and contractors who work with the government should prepare to comply with new cybersecurity requirements of the CMMC.
    Integrators and contractors who work with the government should prepare to comply with new cybersecurity requirements
    Nov. 10, 2020
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    Whether managing a fleet or a counter-drone solution, the technologies can create RMR and other business opportunities for integrators
    Whether managing a fleet or a counter-drone solution, the technologies can create RMR and other business opportunities for integrators
    Nov. 10, 2020
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    IP intercom systems can help ease the burden that the pandemic has placed on end-users in the multi-tenant buildings market.
    How IP intercom systems can help ease the burden that the pandemic has placed on end-users in this market
    Nov. 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.
    Even a loss can be an opportunity to learn and lay the groundwork for future wins
    Nov. 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 tpastore@mmwr.com.
    As integrators adjust to new working conditions, industry-related rulings take a pause
    Nov. 10, 2020
    Security Business New Prods
    The latest new products from security manufacturers
    Nov. 10, 2020
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    Wave to open switches are just a part of the Safer2Open line from ASSA ABLOY.
    ASSA ABLOY and Allegion discuss COVID-related technology options and strategies at virtual event
    Nov. 10, 2020
    Julie Rolles is Training Manager for PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    The current environment can make it difficult to keep a positive attitude...use these five tips to make it easier
    Nov. 10, 2020
    PSA Security Network CEO Bill Bozeman explained how Amazon is attempting to attract integrators to be their installation force during the recent PSA Adapt Conference.
    While COVID dominated most of the business discussions, news of Amazon's continued push into the security integration industry made news at virtual event
    Nov. 9, 2020
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    While many industry observers were concerned a decade ago about the reentry of cable and telcos into the market, the increased competition from these firms pales in comparison with the disruption brought about by do-it-yourself technologies that are now being leveraged by tech giants Google, Amazon and others, as another touchpoint into the home.
    Experts discuss challenges, opportunities in the smart home security market during Snap Pro Live event
    Oct. 22, 2020
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    The Nest Secure was a DIY combination of alarm, keypad and door/window sensors.
    Company tight-lipped on whether move is related to its new stake and collaboration with ADT
    Oct. 22, 2020
    Powerhouse Alliance
    With the addition of seven locations, the 11 distributor members will stock 55 locations in total across the continental U.S.
    Oct. 22, 2020
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    Recategorization designed to help security integrators more easily identify which video surveillance solutions are better suited for small vs. enterprise applications.
    Oct. 22, 2020
    Surveillance Secure
    Rapidly growing commercial security franchise concept expanding operations in Maryland
    Oct. 22, 2020
    Dormakaba
    Combination of in-person and virtual options available
    Oct. 22, 2020
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    Artificial intelligence tops list for first time, impact of COVID gives rise to touchless/frictionless access solutions
    Oct. 21, 2020
    Brinks Home Security Settles Lawsuit With Edge
    The lawsuit is one of several filed by Brinks Home Security in recent months in order to protect its customers
    Oct. 20, 2020
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    New site supports objective and goals of organization
    Oct. 20, 2020
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    The Alarm.com Smart Water Valve+Meter is now available to service providers partnered with Alarm.com and its subsidiaries.
    Z-Wave shutoff valve combines innovative technology with high-quality plumbing hardware
    Oct. 20, 2020
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    Peter Boriskin to continue in his role as organization’s treasurer
    Oct. 20, 2020
    The latest guidelines are available at no cost on the PASS website along with a matching checklist tool, and PASS encourages education professionals, public safety personnel and security solutions providers to take advantage of these free resources.
    Fifth-edition guidelines expanded to address evolving security challenges facing today’s schools
    Oct. 19, 2020
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    SIA has named Andrew Lanning as the 2020 recipient of the SIA Progress Award.
    Integrated Security Technologies co-founder will be recognized during Securing New Ground
    Oct. 16, 2020
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    SIA has selected Min Kyriannis as the 2020 recipient of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award.
    Kyriannis will be recognized for her leadership in security industry collaboration during Securing New Ground on Oct. 21
    Oct. 16, 2020
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    Feenics President Denis Hébert has been named as the 2020 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award.
    Feenics president recognized for efforts to strategically shape SIA's future
    Oct. 16, 2020
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    Company is currently the only VMS vendor in the world to have achieved this certification
    Oct. 16, 2020
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    Beyond fostering diversity and inclusion just because it is the right thing to do from a moral perspective, according to Willem Ryan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at AlertEnterprise, there are actually metrics for building a business case for gender and ethnic diversity in organizations.
    ISC West panel explores how the industry can broaden its appeal to women and minorities
    Oct. 16, 2020
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    Collaborative efforts between systems integrators and contractors have kept large projects on track during the pandemic.
    VIP Systems has managed to keep its business strong during the pandemic by working closely with its contractors
    Oct. 14, 2020
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    RS2. Vanderbilt and Open Options to launch ACT ID leveraging WaveLynx’s multi-technology readers
    Oct. 14, 2020
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    Brent Duncan has been promoted to President and COO of Interface Security Systems.
    Company has seen a 165 percent increase in new customer acquisitions under Duncan’s leadership as Chief Revenue Officer
    Oct. 14, 2020
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    ADI recently opened a new branch location in Scarborough, Ontario.
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    Anixter is now distributing the Safe Zone Gunshot Detection System in North America.
    Appointment provides additional market support for solution designed to save the minutes that can save lives in an active shooter incident
    Oct. 14, 2020
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    The CMMC highlights the growing concern among U.S. national security officials of possible cybersecurity breaches from Chinese sources
    Oct. 12, 2020
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    Professionally installed and monitored security, life safety and smart home control system now available in North America
    Oct. 8, 2020
    Longtime security business owner and former CSAA President Howard 'Bud' Wulforst was honored with ESA's Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award at the ESA Leadership Summit on Wednesday.
    Longtime security business owner named Weinstock Person of the Year
    Oct. 1, 2020
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    Draft specification paves the way for increased interoperability of IP cameras or analytics applications with video management systems
    Sept. 29, 2020
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    Hanwha Techwin America has received the UL CAP (Cybersecurity Assurance Program) certification for its recently-launched range of IP cameras featuring Wisenet 7 SoC (System on Chip).
    Company is one of just a few camera manufacturers globally to be granted this certification
    Sept. 29, 2020
    Napco Fire Link
    Enables solution to be programmed from any smart device
    Sept. 29, 2020
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    The 'Ring Always Home Cam,' pictured above, was one of several new product launches from Ring last week.
    Company also debuts new line of automotive security products
    Sept. 28, 2020
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    Purchase aligns with company’s goal of doubling the size of its security solutions and electronic security business
    Sept. 28, 2020
    A look at the panelists from Tuesday's GSX+ session, 'Security 2030 and Beyond'
    Live from GSX: COVID and other factors have essentially pressed the fast-forward button on our industry
    Sept. 23, 2020
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    Also referred to as post-Millennials, the iGeneration or the Homeland Generation, Gen Zers were born between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s. With approximately 69 million members of Gen Z in the U.S., they are more numerous than their Millennial precursors, and they are just now moving into the work force.
    Education session focuses on attracting a new generation of security employees
    Sept. 22, 2020