Little changes go a long way. Do you know the nuances of making an alarm system energy efficient? Batteries, controls, installation techniques — test your knowledge in this special “green”-focused quiz in honor of Earth Day.

Protecting Assets: The Client and the Company

March 19, 2013

By Roy Pollack

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Every business needs a solid asset protection plan, protecting both clients and the company. How well do you and your employees know this area of your business?

Do You Have the Math Skills for Security?

February 8, 2013

By Roy Pollack

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Throughout our existence math plays a vital role. Even the security industry has its own math-related skills. Do your skills add up?

Storing Video

January 4, 2013

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Video storage is one of the fastest-changing technologies. Are you staying current?

Verification and False Alarms

December 13, 2012

By Roy Pollack

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Do your alarm management efforts make the grade? Test your knowledge about verification and false alarms.

Have You Graduated To Addressable?

November 14, 2012

By Roy Pollack

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Take this quiz on addressable fire alarms.

Doors and Locking Systems Quiz

October 18, 2012

By Roy Pollack

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Test your knowledge of doors and locking systems with this month's quiz.

Mass Notification Systems

September 11, 2012

By Roy Pollack

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Are you up to date on your Mass Notification Systems (MNS) knowledge?

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CENTRAL STATION SERVICES

Accurately dispatching alarms is, beyond a doubt, the most critical service a central station provides. After that, the service providing the most value for my company and customers is:

Giving my customers high-quality customer service when they call.

Helping technicians troubleshoot signal transmission issues when setting up accounts.

Providing back office support (database improvements, reports, e-mail/fax alerts, answering billing questions, etc.)

Pushing notifications to customers, such as notifications for signals such as low battery and trouble, service calls, etc.

Offering new managed services (video, access, etc.)

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