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    June 6, 2024
    SecurityInfoWatch.com, Security Business and Security Technology Executive (STE) magazines honor the industry’s most innovative and collaborative security projects
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    Despite major headwinds, experts say the virus may not be a death sentence for alarm companies (Security Business magazine cover story, May 2020)
    Paul Rothman
    May 11, 2020
    Despite major headwinds, experts say the virus may not be a death sentence for alarm companies (Security Business magazine cover story, May 2020)
    In just one year, Communications Engineering Corp., has radically adapted its business model to the changing dynamics of commercial security integration under the guidance of CEO Kim Lehrman.
    Paul Rothman
    May 11, 2020
    In just one year, Communications Engineering Corp., has radically adapted its business model to the changing dynamics of commercial security integration
    Rob Simopoulos is the Co-Founder of Defendify, the all-in-one cybersecurity platform that makes cybersecurity possible for Small Business. In his 20+ years in the security industry, he has received awards and recognition from many trusted industry experts and publications. Email him at rsimopoulos@defendify.io.
    Rob Simopoulos
    May 11, 2020
    Adding IT and cybersecurity services may be the key differentiator that enables integrators to continue to earn new business
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    Dahua’s solution couples a thermal imaging camera with a blackbody device, which constantly monitors ambient temperature and provides a consistent and accurate reference temperature to the camera.
    Brian Coulombe
    May 11, 2020
    From access control to thermal and video analytics, here are some solutions integrators can recommend to help healthcare and other vertical markets in need

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    A simple yet effective Connected Living kit combines motion detectors with occupancy and/or contact sensors.
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    May 11, 2020
    A connected living kit that combines sensors and other security technologies may be just what your caregiver customers are looking for
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    Select Security transitioned its customer service team to acclimate to the new normal of the work-from-home model.
    Joseph Mitton
    May 11, 2020
    How Select Security transitioned its customer service team to acclimate to the new normal
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    While software platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and WebEx hava become extremely popular, business owners should be aware of the dangers and develop best practices for security
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    May 11, 2020
    While software has become extremely popular, business owners should be aware of the dangers and develop best practices for security
    Paul Rothman is Editor-in-Chief of Security Business magazine (www.securitybusinessmag.com). Email him your comments or topic suggestions at prothman@securitybusinessmag.com.
    Paul Rothman
    May 11, 2020
    Managers must find ways to maximize virtual meetings while minimizing the mental exhaustion of employees
    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
    May 11, 2020
    11 ways to adapt to the changing selling environment
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    El Monte, Calif.-based E.R.S. Security Alarm Systems Inc., president David Chao is doing some things differently to enable his business to thrive during the pandemic.
    Robert Few
    May 11, 2020
    How an alarm company and a central monitoring provider have steadied their companies in the face of a pandemic
    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.
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    May 11, 2020
    ESX 2020 may be canceled, but you can still see many of the products that would have been on display in Nashville in this exclusive product spotlight from Security Business magazine...
    Hannah McDermott is marketing coordinator for PSA Security Network. Request more info about PSA at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214742.
    Hannah McDermott
    May 11, 2020
    With foot traffic down to nothing, here are three ways to ensure customers can still find your business
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    April 24, 2020
    NAD recommends the company remove claims including dispatch and alarm verification speed
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    Petrina Zaraszczak, Scott Harkins and Mike Maher named to key roles
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    Acquisition expands company's presence in Nebraska
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    Alarm.com
    April 21, 2020
    Annual awards program recognizes companies across the world that provide exceptional customer service
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    Northland Controls has announced a new managed service offering powered by Everbridge.
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    Wilson Bank & Trust, a Tennessee-based independent, community-based bank, has upgraded the security infrastructure at 40 of its locations with Hanwha cameras.
    Hanwha Vision America
    April 21, 2020
    Tennessee-based bank upgrades security infrastructure at 40 of its locations
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    April 21, 2020
    Elevated body temperature measurement using thermal cameras with AI and analytics can assist with detection of people who may have elevated temperatures
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    The 2020 NFPA Conference & Expo has been cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Staff Reports
    April 20, 2020
    Association’s CEO says event will no longer take place due to COVID-19 pandemic
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    April 20, 2020
    Access control management software to improve cloud-based VMS
    Bosch and Sony are ending their sales partnership.
    Joel Griffin
    April 15, 2020
    Sales/marketing partnership with Bosch to end in December
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    April 14, 2020
    Firmware Vault feature helps IT administrators and systems integrators stay up to date with latest camera firmware to ensure they are protected against cyber threats
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    The index tracks the changes in workplace entries from February 24th, when the federal government first requested $1.24 billion to help combat COVID-19.
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    April 13, 2020
    Index shows the need for strong federal regulatory program as America looks to flatten the curve quickly
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    Security Business magazine and SecurityInfoWatch are the media sponsors for the annual OpenXchange Breakfast event at ESX.
    Paul Rothman
    April 13, 2020
    2021 event will take place June 15-18 in Louisville, Kentucky
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    April 9, 2020
    Company says Jim DeVries continue to perform his responsibilities
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    SDS will be the premier distributor of X.Labs’ latest innovation called Feevr, an artificial intelligence (AI) based, non-contact thermal imaging technology that detects individuals in a crowd with an elevated temperature, a practice that is rapidly being adopted by businesses and public venues as they build their safety and security plans for re-opening facilities to the public when it is safe to do so.
    Company expands its life safety portfolio to include body temperature scanning device that uses thermal imaging and artificial intelligence to scan for individuals with an elevated...
    Cisco has entered into an agreement to acquire privately-held Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless backhaul systems.
    April 9, 2020
    Acquisition to strengthen Cisco's wireless solutions for the industrial Internet of Things
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    ISC West 2020 has been postponed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    April 9, 2020
    Show will now take place Oct. 5-8 in Las Vegas
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    Tapplock, a Canada-based maker of smart padlocks, has entered into a settlement with agency over allegations that it falsely claimed it locks were “unbreakable” and that it took reasonable steps to secure user data.
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    April 8, 2020
    Agency had accused the smart lock company of false claiming that its products were ‘unbreakable’
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    April 1, 2020
    May 13-16 event will include industry updates, product and service workshops, and reports on the association’s activities
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