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A Company of Leaders

Laura Stepanek
December 16, 2003
As soon as Vector Security Inc.’s application for SDM’s Dealer of the Year Award arrived at our offices, the editors knew this company had a story to tell. The application
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Dealer of the Year: A Company of Leaders

Laura Stepanek
December 15, 2003
In 1992, when John Murphy joined Vector Security as president, the firm ranked No. 20 on the SDM 100, with $20 million in total revenue. Since that time, Murphy has
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Planning an Installation

David Engebretson
December 11, 2003
When selecting a cabling media for an installation, a systems integrator can choose from standard copper, twisted pair (Category 5), or fiber optic cable types. When might the proper selection
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How to Install Connectors

December 11, 2003
To complete the path between a fiber optic transmitter and its receiver, technicians must install connectors at both ends of a fiber optic strand. Any problems with a connector, such
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The Basics

David Engebretson
December 11, 2003
Successful security system integration can employ various communications methods, such as hardwired copper cable, wireless transmission, and fiber optics. Fiber provides enormous flexibility for security applications, and is abundantly installed
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Tools and Techniques

David Engebretson
December 11, 2003
When performing repairs around a home, a common tool such as a screwdriver, adjustable wrench, or hammer can get the job done. But when replacing a broken window, special tools
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Testers and Their Uses

David Engebretson
December 11, 2003
Fiber optic technology offers a lot of flexibility for transmitting video surveillance and access control information. Fiber cables are abundantly installed in corporate and commercial facilities throughout the world, making
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Turn 'Dark' Fiber into Light Work

David Engebretson
December 11, 2003
Concerns for security have greatly increased since the attacks of September 11, and a greater number of commercial clients are inquiring about video surveillance and access control systems. Often these
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Grow Your Money Tree

Laura Stepanek
September 7, 2001
Hank Henderson's business goals were straightforward: He wanted to grow his subscriber account base by increasing his residential sales and possibly by acquiring a competitor. "We are in the carriage
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New Directions: Corporate Integration

Karyn Hodgson
September 6, 2001
In his 42 years of service to the business his father started in 1958, Counte Cooley, president/owner of Electronic Sales Company Inc., Gainesville, Ga., has seen a lot of trends
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