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    According to Growers Network, the largest marijuana grow facilities in the U.S. can be found in Florida, Illinois, New York, Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado and New Mexico.
    Joel Griffin
    July 13, 2018
    SD&I Cover Story (July 2018): Security integrators find new revenue opportunities in the booming cannabis industry
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    July 13, 2018
    SD&I magazine’s annual roundup of active authorized dealer/integrator programs
    Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine. Email him your comments and questions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com. Access the current issue, full archives and apply for a free subscription at www.securitybusinessmag.com.
    Paul Rothman
    July 13, 2018
    Fast-growing consumer wearable smart devices have the potential to vastly change the traditional PERS market
    Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
    July 13, 2018
    New products and technologies have emerged to harness the power of Cat-rated cable infrastructure
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    July 13, 2018
    Annual supplement to Security Dealer & Integrator, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger International magazines

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    Security integrators may hold the key to enabling building security management on the go.
    Steven Turney
    July 13, 2018
    Security integrators may hold the key to enabling building security management on the go
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    The security market can more closely tie a credential to a person by leveraging smartphones or connected wearable devices.
    Peter Boriskin
    July 13, 2018
    Combining security layers is the key to creating the elusive “truthful identity”
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    Exterior cameras like the one positioned over the train operator's head, enable the safe monitoring of train platforms and passenger ingress/egress.
    Kevin Shen
    July 13, 2018
    Integrators who can overcome the challenges posed by harsh conditions may find railways to be the path to profits
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    Besides the obvious clutter, there are new intrinsic benefits to pre-fabricated enclosures (right) for both security dealers and end-user customers.
    Michael Bone
    July 13, 2018
    How enclosures engineered for quick-start, professional installations and labor savings can pay dividends for dealers and integrators
    Magna Smart Home is one of the newest ADT dealers.
    Paul Rothman
    July 13, 2018
    Under the leadership of industry veteran Joe Nuccio, the company is focused on training and helping their dealers focus on the rapidly changing world of home security
    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.
    Chris Peterson
    July 13, 2018
    Six ways to maximize your sales efforts online
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    Five things every business owner should know about social media to drive new business in this digital age
    Diana Wolff
    July 13, 2018
    Five things every business owner should know to drive new business in this digital age
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    Business gaps can be filled and profitability can grow if the manufacturer that closes the security gap is trustworthy, committed to the quality of its products, offers thorough training, provides world-class support, and consistently focuses on future research and development.
    John Moa
    July 13, 2018
    Asking and listening to customer needs is the first step to overcome a cluttered security world
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    Ethernet cabling is used to carry not only data between devices but also to carry the necessary electrical power.
    Roscoe Coffman
    July 13, 2018
    Power over Ethernet is an elegant and efficient solution that can result in cost savings on access control systems
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    Given the benefits that could be realized through the implementation of mobile credentialing, smartphones could one day replace access control cards.
    Lisa Corte
    July 13, 2018
    Integrators should embrace emerging technologies and tools that make their jobs easier and their companies more profitable
    Steve Lasky is editorial director of SecurityInwatch.com Media. steveo@securityinfowatch.com.
    Steve Lasky
    July 13, 2018
    There has been no bigger disruptor in the access control systems world than the migration from clunky analog to IP-enabled systems
    U.S. Bank Stadium while working with Hoffman Security Solutions, chose Morse Watchmans’ KeyBank system for cost-effective, highly capable key management throughout their facility.
    July 13, 2018
    Installation of KeyBank improves accountability and security
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    Alarm.com
    June 27, 2018
    Program to connect builders with the company's security dealers
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    June 27, 2018
    Company acquires Allied Security Group of Breckenridge, Colo.
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    Company acquires more than 4,000 accounts via New Jersey and Ohio firm purchases
    In a panel focused on multifactor authentication choices, authentication experts including Paul Grassi, Joel Minton and Col. Tom Clancy outlined innovative alternatives and current initiatives for multi-factor authentication for federal agencies.
    June 27, 2018
    Secure Technology Alliance event featured federal policy and technology standards for shaping the future of secure identity and access
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    Advanced artificial intelligence capabilities now available with entry-level camera lines
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    June 27, 2018
    Lerner most recently served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Pivot3
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    PowerHouse Alliance
    June 27, 2018
    Company is the 13th regional wholesale distributor to join the alliance
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    Classrooms to be secured with more than 200 Trilogy Networx Locks
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    August Home
    June 27, 2018
    Companies plan to integrate the August Smart Lock Pro into the Alarm.com platform
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    Daniel Chau, Dahua Overseas Marketing Director joined Udo Scalla of TÜV Rheinland and Adam Brown of Synopsys at an IFSEC panel.
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    June 27, 2018
    Daniel Chau, Dahua Overseas Marketing Director joined Udo Scalla of TÜV Rheinland and Adam Brown of Synopsys
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    Extended service plan includes maintenance for all security solutions
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    Highlight's from Convergint's STEP Up for Schools initiative on June 8.
    Company efforts include security camera installations, cleaning and repairing exterior cameras, maintenance, beautification and other upgrades as part of its 17th annual social...
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    Mission 500 is seeking nominees for its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Award and Humanitarian Award.
    Mission 500
    June 27, 2018
    Security companies urged to donate or volunteer
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    PSA Security Network
    June 27, 2018
    CFS to support integrators with B2B lease financing solutions and programs
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    Vivint
    June 27, 2018
    Hwang has played a pivotal role in building the company’s cloud-based smart home platform
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    June 27, 2018
    The KastleAlert offering is a mobile, crowdsourced emergency mass communications (EMC) platform
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    ESX keynote speaker Scott Stratten cuts the ribbon to open the expo portion of the show. He is joined by conference director George DeMarco, outgoing ESA president Angela White, current TMA president Ivan Spector, newly named ESA president Chris Mosley and TMA Executive Director Jay Hauhn.
    Paul Rothman
    June 26, 2018
    Products honored and awards bestowed while dealers talk residential and smart home in Nashville
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    The Bosch Building Technologies division is partnering with AnyVision Interactive Technologies Ltd. and acquiring a 9 percent stake in the Israeli AI-based person- and object-recognition start-up.
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    Professional designations from BICSI are valued globally and are recognized throughout the ICT industry
    Arteco Video Event Management Software (VEMS) is now integrated with ZKBioSecurity management software platform through Arteco’s Open Connector, an integration platform that streamlines interoperability between third-party systems and the Arteco VEMS platform.
    Arteco Vision Systems
    June 14, 2018
    The combination of these two leading solutions enables users to gain additional levels of intelligence from their security infrastructure
    Per Mar Security Services’ Alarm Monitoring Agent, Linda Bell.
    Five Diamond Certification is granted to monitoring centers that meet the five points of excellence
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    ASIS International
    June 14, 2018
    Future-focused remarks to address global risks, threats, and need for holistic approach to security risk management
    ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.
    ASSA ABLOY
    June 13, 2018
    With contactless student IDs, students and faculty will be able to use their iPhones and Apple Watches to open doors in buildings
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    Entrust Datacard
    June 13, 2018
    The Technology Alliance Partnership will create a comprehensive card design, issuance and management system
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    Designed to allow vehicles to share license plate data while out on patrol, Plate Link acts as a force multiplier for parking enforcement officers (PEOs), allowing them to administer shared permits and time-limited parking bylaws across multiple zones more efficiently.
    Genetec
    June 7, 2018
    Vehicle to vehicle communication simplifies patrol planning and increases enforcement efficiency
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    For the 10th year in a row, Milestone Systems is the No. 1 global VMS vendor by company revenue, according to market research from business intelligence provider IHS Markit.
    Milestone Systems
    June 7, 2018
    Company saw revenue growth of 21 percent over 2016, compared to 8 percent for the overall market
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    From left to right: Iverify’s Marty Brakel, National Account Manager; David Heller, Chief Sales Officer; and Bill Guenther, National Account Manager, accepting their March Networks Rising Star channel partner award.
    March Networks
    May 31, 2018
    Company recently honored 12 of its certified solution partners
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    Whether you’re a large corporation, small company, organization or government agency – a security breach can deal crippling damage to one’s brand and reputation, as well as leave consumers as prey to scenarios like identity theft, virtual robbery or even physical injury. Yet despite new technology, protocols and security best practices, breaches – both virtual and physical – are an all-too-common scenario.
    Michael Elias
    April 26, 2018
    Cybersecurity threats can impact your data but a physical breach can threaten lives and assets