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Companies You Should Know: HAUS

July 7, 2016

Several years ago, current HAUS CEO David Daniels and partners Mike Thul and John Carlin noticed that almost every industry except for consumer electronics has one or more embedded organizations designed to train members within the industry to run their businesses more efficiently.

New Options for Power Supplies Offer Better Functionality and Revenue Opportunities

July 7, 2016

These are certainly exciting times for the security industry, as the ongoing shift toward networked IP video surveillance, access control and other systems drives constant innovation.

The Security Cross-Over

Olivia Sellke

July 7, 2016

Smart home technology is an ever expanding market — 4K, voice control, Internet-connected thermostats, high resolution audio, the home network — your customers are hearing about many hot topics right now from their local news outlets.

5 Ways to Generate More Sales Leads

Brian Offenberger

July 7, 2016

It’s July. We’re at the halfway point of the year. And because I want 2016 to be your best year ever, I’m devoting this month’s column to sharing five of my favorite ways to generate more sales leads.

The Importance of Being Responsive

David Morgan Alex Chavez

July 7, 2016

Anyone not living under a rock knows websites need to be responsive.

Lux Research Reports Mobile Payments Need Biometrics to Improve User Experience and Adoption

June 20, 2016

Mobile payment systems have been touted as the future of financial transactions, but current systems will need to add biometrics in order to hasten adoption and meet expectations of astronomical growth rates, according to Lux Research.

The Islamic State’s Global Terror Reach

Dean C. Alexander Frank Parenti

June 13, 2016

Omar Mateen, who perpetrated Sunday’s attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando, killing more than 50 persons, and injuring dozens others, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) during a 911 call he made during the incident.

Survey Finds Most IoT Products Have Inadequate Security

June 8, 2016

IOActive Inc., a provider of research-driven security services, released the findings of the IOActive Internet of Things (IoT) Security Survey, completed by senior security professionals earlier this year that revealed less than 10 percent of IoT products have adequate security.

State of the Market: Fire Alarms 2016

In a market that is historically a code-driven ‘have-to’ purchase, small changes can have big impacts; and 2015 saw the continuing of that trend, with strong performance and a very positive outlook for 2016.

Karyn Hodgson

June 1, 2016

For a market characterized as stable, code-driven and conservative, 2015 seemed to be a turning point for many in the fire detection business, marking the true end of the downturn and the return to growth.

Most Popular Brands Among the 2016 SDM 100

Which suppliers do the largest security dealers use? This SDM 100 brand-usage report lists the top 13 manufacturers and top nine distributors that earn the business of the top security companies in the installation and monitoring channel.

Laura Stepanek

June 1, 2016

The security industry looks to the SDM 100 — a report of 100 of the top security companies ranked by their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) — as a wellspring of industry trends and operational best practices.