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    A concerted effort among the industry to change how alarm information is received, exchanged and relayed should pay dividends for officer safety, prioritized response, false alarm reduction and more.
    Alarms & Monitoring

    Alarm Classification: The Next Evolution of Monitoring

    Paul Rothman
    May 6, 2022
    A concerted effort among the industry to change how alarm information is received, exchanged and relayed should pay dividends for officer safety, prioritized response, false alarm...
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    As more home-grown PMs enter the field, arming them with strategies and tools to be successful is key for an intgration business juggling multiple projects.
    Integrators

    Project Management: Steps to Success for Integrators

    Jon Polly
    May 6, 2022
    As more home-grown PMs enter the field, arming them with strategies and tools to be successful is key for an intgration business juggling multiple projects
    Leveraging Total Cost of Ownership lays a solid foundation for long-term added value for customers
    Video Surveillance

    How to Sell Video Systems Using TCO

    Bret McGowan
    May 6, 2022
    Leveraging Total Cost of Ownership lays a solid foundation for long-term added value for customers
    Editor’s note: Security Business welcomes security consultant Paul Benne, President of Sentinel Consulting, as our newest Tech Trends contributor. A former firefighter, Mr. Benne is a 35-year veteran in the protective services industry. He is President of Sentinel Consulting, LLC a security consulting and design firm in NYC. Connect with him at www.linkedin.com/in/paulbenne or visit www.sentinelconsulting.us.
    ISC West

    Tech Trends: On the Hunt for ISC West Game-Changers

    Paul F. Benne
    May 6, 2022
    Three products from the show floor that go beyond innovative and into the realm of transformative
    Ryan Joseph is an Executive Recruiter for Recruit Group (https://recruitgrp.com), with a focus on security industry operations, sales, and sales leadership. For help with your security recruiting efforts, contact her at ryan@recruitgrp.com or call (954) 278-8286.
    Integrators

    Recruiting Roadmap: Trade Show Job Interviews

    Ryan Joseph
    May 6, 2022
    Four ways to help to keep the interview process rolling smoothly at major industry events

    More content from May 2022

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    Mobile PERS are becoming a popular option for companies looking to protect delivery drivers and other workers who often do their jobs alone.
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    Mobile PERS for Lone Workers

    Ko Matsuo
    May 6, 2022
    The explosion of delivery and other solo jobs has led to a growing need for companies to protect these employees
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    Top smart home devices include door locks, video doorbells and lightbulbs, with networked cameras and outdoor light fixtures with a video camera close behind.
    Residential Technologies

    How Integrators can Expand a Residential Security Offering

    Andy Feldman
    May 6, 2022
    The latest research revels skyrocketing support for security-adjacent smart home services
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    Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification v2.0 has arrived, and integrators who do work for the DoD need to act now.
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    Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) v2.0 has arrived

    Tony Farinaro
    May 6, 2022
    Integrators and contractors who do work for the DoD need to act now
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    Sponsored

    Industry Influencer Q&A: Sales Software to the Rescue

    May 6, 2022
    Learn how the proper software can ease the pain of supply chain issues, RMR tracking, and more in this sponsored Q&A with Tracy Larson, President of WeSuite
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    Integrators

    Editor's Note: Toot Your Own Horn!

    Paul Rothman
    May 6, 2022
    With the Security Vanguard Awards back and open for entries, send us your most innovative recent security projects to get some well-deserved recognition
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    Integrators

    Big Book Spring 2022

    May 6, 2022
    The Security Industry's Product Guide
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    Residential Technologies

    The Smart Money: Smart Opportunities in the MDU Market

    Jennifer Kent
    May 6, 2022
    Connected solutions improve business efficiency and help drive revenue for integrators serving the multi-family market
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    In addition to the main stage presentations and networking opportunities, ESX includes 35-plus educational sessions across nine tracks.
    Integrators

    ESX Education Preview

    Paul Rothman
    May 6, 2022
    June show to offer learning opportunities for alarm companies, residential integrators and more
    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. Use 'Security Business' as a coupon code to receive a 10% lifetime discount at www.vectorfirmacademy.com. To request more info about the company, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/12361573.
    Integrators

    Modern Selling: How to Ask a Customer About Their Budget

    Chris Peterson
    May 6, 2022
    If you don’t get the answer after these three questions, no one else will either
    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.
    Integrators

    Legal Brief: Subsequent Remedial Measures

    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq.
    May 6, 2022
    The law has your back when making improvements after failure in the security and life safety industry
    Allen Riggs is Chief Financial Officer for PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    Integrators

    Insider Intelligence: The Keys to Building Company Culture

    Allen Riggs
    May 6, 2022
    If you listen to your employees and create a welcoming environment, your top talent will be engaged, happy and successful
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    Access Control

    Johnson Controls acquires Security Enhancement Systems

    Johnson Controls
    April 19, 2022
    Acquisition will enable company to offer keyless access control and data analytics to protect critical infrastructure
    Paxton’s hands-on sessions offer guidance on installation of Net2 and Paxton10 products.
    Access Control

    Paxton announces 2022 in-person training opportunities

    Paxton Access Inc.
    April 18, 2022
    hands-on sessions offer guidance on the installation of Paxton’s networked access control system Net2, as well as Paxton10
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    Industry Trade Associations

    SIA finalizes the itinerary for its May 24-25 GovSummit 2022 event

    Security Industry Association (SIA)
    April 18, 2022
    SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics
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    According to a new survey, 60% of Americans reported being concerned about the safety and security of loved ones in a hospital or medical facility, and 88% said that individuals in such facilities should feel as safe as they do in airports and/or airplanes.
    Healthcare

    Report: Majority of Americans concerned about the safety of healthcare facilities

    Joel Griffin
    April 14, 2022
    New survey provides insights on U.S. public perception regarding workplace violence in hospitals
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    According to the CSA, cybercriminals have developed custom-made tools to specifically target the machines in question.
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    U.S. warns of cyberthreat to specific industrial machines

    Dennis Scimeca
    April 14, 2022
    The malware specifically looks for some models of Schneider Electric and OMRON PLCs
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    Integrators

    Snap One reaffirms commitment to integrator partners

    Snap One
    April 14, 2022
    Solutions provider extends partnerships with all four major CEDIA U.S. buying groups
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    ASSA ABLOY designated as a Vizient environmentally preferred supplier

    ASSA ABLOY
    April 14, 2022
    Vizient works with hospital members and providers to reduce harmful human and environmental health impacts
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    Integrators

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires B Safe Security

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
    April 13, 2022
    Acquisition to provide company with a geographic footprint in Delaware and New Jersey, expand their presence in Pennsylvania and Maryland
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    Integrators

    Sciens Building Solutions acquires LV Solutions

    April 12, 2022
    Acquisition further expands company’s platform across the U.S. providing even further customer reach in Central Florida
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    Inovonics announces mobile duress API integration with Genetec Security Center

    Inovonics Wireless Corporation
    April 11, 2022
    Integration enables Security Center users to pinpoint duress pendant activation locations directly within the operator's interface for improved emergency response
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    Parks Associates: Home Security System Ownership: Professional vs. Self-Installation.
    Residential Technologies

    Parks Associates: 50% of all security systems sold in past year were DIY

    April 11, 2022
    Research firm predicts that DIY could soon surpass the professional installation market
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    Integrators

    Report: Home technology industry now exceeds $20B

    CEDIA
    April 6, 2022
    CEDIA's annual Integrated Home Market Analysis Survey confirms industry strength bolstered by consumers' investment in their homes
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    Integrators

    Guardian Alarm acquires Sievers Security

    Guardian Alarm
    April 6, 2022
    Combined companies to become one of the largest providers of security and fire alarm services in the Cleveland area
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    The core of the Internet was expanded to keep up with demand, with high-speed networking and computer virtualization facilitating and accelerating its growth.
    Physical Hardening

    Real Words or Buzzwords: Edge Computing and the evolving internet

    Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III
    April 5, 2022
    Almost 15 billion personal mobile devices and over 22 billion IoT devices operating daily worldwide have shifted the Internet’s “center of gravity” from its core to its edge –...
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    Protective Operations & Guard Services

    Allied Universal acquires Attenti Group

    Allied Universal
    April 5, 2022
    Company to be combined with G4S Monitoring Technologies to create 'Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring Services'
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    Fire & Life Safety

    Altus Fire and Life Safety acquires Croker

    April 4, 2022
    Terms of the deal not disclosed
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    Residential Technologies

    Resideo completes acquisition of Newell Brands' Connected Home & Security business

    April 1, 2022
    Deal brings First Alert fire and life safety products into the Resideo portfolio
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    The AXIS Speed Monitor application can be combined with the company’s radar solution and one of their visual or thermal cameras to monitor traffic speeds in places like school zones.
    Video Surveillance

    Axis pushes further into IoT

    Joel Griffin
    March 31, 2022
    Company unveils new generation of connected security devices during ISC West 2022
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    LOUD Security Systems President John Loud, pictured above, will receive the William N. Moody Award at the 2022 Electronic Security EXPO Public Safety and Networking Luncheon in Fort Worth, Texas.
    Alarms & Monitoring

    John Loud to receive Moody Award from SIAC

    SIAC
    March 30, 2022
    Loud recognized for his leadership and success in fighting alarm company fines in Georgia
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    Endeavor Business Media and Resource Innovation Institute announce inaugural Resilient Harvests Conference

    Endeavor Business Media
    March 29, 2022
    Conference focused on policies, programs & practices to advance efficient greenhouse & vertical farming
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    Video Surveillance

    i-PRO launches a new name and a new promise

    i-PRO Americas Inc.
    March 23, 2022
    A New Name and a Renewed Industry Commitment Reinforced With a Wide Range of New Camera and System Solution Introductions