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Making the Most of Your ISC West Experience

March 19, 2013

We have filled this issue with articles that will complement your trade show experience, leading off with ‘State of the Market: Alarm Systems.’

Spring is nearly here, and with the welcome change of season comes the equally anticipated ISC West trade show. Expectations among attendees are usually high and ISC West never disappoints. Security integrators typically finish the week in Las Vegas with having expanded their professional networks, met with vendors to resolve issues and forge new partnerships, and gained ideas for increasing revenue and improving profits.

Tips for Adding Lighting & Shades to Your Offerings

Adding lighting and shade controls to an alarm system can enhance security for homeowners. By finding the approach that best fits their business model, dealers can transition into these lucrative categories.

Cassie Peterson

March 13, 2013

Because light is a natural deterrent to crime, adding lighting controls and automation to a security system can improve the effectiveness of the alarm system while providing customers with a product that enriches their lives. “Homeowners are seeing the value of the lifestyle aspect in daily life, as well as security, which is equally important,” says Rob Puric, director, product management and marketing, Honeywell Security and Communications, based in Melville, N.Y.

Silent Knight Protects Major Pennsylvania Transit Authority Hub

More Online: SDM February, Page 84

February 4, 2013

Silent Knight by Honeywell, Northford, Conn., announced its IntelliKnight 5820XL fire alarm system was chosen by the nation’s sixth largest public transportation system, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), to protect an expansive maintenance facility.

Intercom Combines Live Video & Home Automation Control

July 27, 2012

The VMC1 video security intercom from Linear LLC combines intercom, live video and basic home control, giving homeowners multiple communication and security features in one package.

Wire-Free Home Protection System

March 26, 2012

The Burglar Stopper wire-free home protection system (STI-WS100SG2) is controlled by a smart panel, which receives information from wireless sensors placed in various locations throughout the protected area.

The Dead & the Quick

Dave Engebretson

February 24, 2012

As technology marches on, one of the “new normal” rules of the game is that while a product/device/software set might be cool today, pretty soon it is either obsolete or has died.

Do You Know Your Detectors?

Roy Pollack

February 24, 2012

Test your knowledge on detector standards and new technologies with this month's quiz.

Profit Model Drives Insurers to Stricter Loss Control — With Eyes on Security Tech & Processes

Keith Jentoft

November 14, 2011

The Insurance Loss Control Association represents the loss control professionals in the insurance industry — the eyes and ears of the underwriters. As investment income has plummeted in the past decade, the insurance industry profitability model has undergone a radical change. Moving from the back seat, loss control is now the focal point in the drive for profitability.

When Selling the Cell

Getting the price right is key to operating a successful customer-conversion program from POTS to wireless alarm signal transmission. Add-ons can help maximize cellular system appeal and profitability.

Joan Engebretson

August 15, 2011

As more and more homeowners opt to forego traditional phone service in favor of cellular service or VoIP, alarm systems with cellular communication are being installed like never before. Some dealers are encouraging all customers to use cellular, even when they have a traditional phone line, because that option minimizes potential future headaches if the customer should cancel voice service at some point in the future.

2011 SDM 100: Facts and Figures

May 12, 2011

Take a look at the facts and figures featured in the SDM 100 report for 2011: There’s much to smile about this year, as more than eight in 10 of SDM 100 companies (82 percent) thinks 2011 will bestow increased revenues compared with last year.