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Security Dealer Poll Finds 69 Percent of Canadians Consider Home Security Valuable

August 5, 2016

According to AlarmForce Industries' home security poll conducted by Environic Research, 69 percent of Canadians believe that home security systems add value to their homes.

Upgraded Screening Measures Result In More Arrests at Border

August 5, 2016

Now that officers have the ability to screen travellers against Canadian police records, the new screening measures have resulted in more people being detained and/or arrested at Canadian border crossings.

Give ‘Em What They’re Looking For

David Morgan Alex Chavez

August 3, 2016

Over the last 12 months we’ve seen a nationwide trend among our dealers of potential customers performing more and more security-related searches.

State of the Market: Connected Home 2016

The connected home space is one of “activity but uncertainty” today. The security industry holds the advantage right now, with a built-in revenue model and expertise in integration; but the challenge will be not losing that edge as outside competition starts to figure it out.

Karyn Hodgson

August 3, 2016

Talking about the connected home today can be a challenge when you are faced with the question “What is the connected home?”

Book Recommendations From the Security Industry

Check out these books, written by professionals in the security industry, and add them to your fall reading list.

Laura Stepanek

August 2, 2016

Lately I’ve been exposed to several books, which have been published over the past year or so, about some unique aspect of security — I wanted to share them with you.

Whitepaper on 2G Examines Future Of Alarm Industry

August 2, 2016

In a newly released whitepaper, “What is 2G and How Does It Affect Me?” ipDatatel examines the alarm industry’s past, present and future, touching on topics from the current 2G situation to the Internet of Things.

Napco Offers Protection Ahead of 2G Deadline

August 1, 2016

Napco Security Technologies Inc. announced that it has enhanced its Napco StarLink 2G-Radio Replacement Tradeup Program, with free StarLink Verizon Certified CDMA or AT&T 3/4G Intrusion Radios and Commercial Fire Communicators, from just $29.95 net — and a new $100 tradeup incentive.

Security Alarm Services in Canada to Grow Marginally Over Next 5 Years

Maggie Shein

August 1, 2016

Over the next five years security alarm services industry revenue in Canada is expected to increase slowly at an average annual rate of 1.7 percent to $1.1 billion, which includes 1.0 percent anticipated growth in 2016 alone, according to a recent report from market research firm IBISWorld.

Congratulations to Canada!

Diane Ritchey

August 1, 2016

Canada is a world-class country that offers a captivating array of scenic, cultural, urban, and intellectual wonders.

Genetec Wins NCS4’s Golden Eagle Award

July 19, 2016

Genetec was honored with the fourth annual NCS4 Golden Eagle Award at the 2016 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, held during the week of July 10 in Phoenix, Ariz. Genetec won for its security solution at BB&T Ballpark located in Charlotte, N.C.