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Vertical Markets

Healthcare, Education & Offices, Oh My!

For security dealers and integrators, navigating these top verticals has become harder than ever during the coronavirus crisis, but there are benefits to finding a niche.
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Courtney Wolfe
November 2, 2020
In the midst of these tumultuous times, you may (wisely) be wondering how to set yourself apart from competitors. Finding a niche — maybe one in healthcare, education or the commercial office space — might be the solution you’re looking for.
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Editor's Angle

The More Things Change…

INDUSTRY TRENDS & EVENTS
Karyn Hodgson
November 2, 2020

Everyone has heard the old adage, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” In an industry and a year marked by seemingly constant upheaval and change, it can feel like nothing is the same. But is that true?


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SNG

Securing New Ground Covers a Variety of Industry Issues in Two-Day Virtual Event

Karyn Hodgson
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Courtney Wolfe
October 26, 2020

Securing New Ground 2020, like virtually every other industry event this year took place, well, virtually — for three hours each day on October 21 and 22. But within that format it managed to cover a lot of ground, as it always does. 


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PSA Leadership

4 Lessons from Life & Kaleidoscopes

Ric McCullough
Ric McCullough
October 26, 2020

Ten years ago, I spoke at a national meeting of sales teams and executives. This was my last formal presentation to a company that I helped grow over the previous 27 years. The speech I gave was about kaleidoscopes and their relevance to business and leadership.


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VenProject

VenProject Helps Security Professionals Grow Their Business

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Courtney Wolfe
October 22, 2020

VenProject is a project board designed to help vendors, consulting firms and subcontractors grow their businesses. In the platform, security systems integrators can complete compliance forms and questionnaires and securely share credentials with prospecting or existing customers; also post projects, find projects, manage subcontractors and track document expiration dates. 


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SECURITY DRONES & ROBOTS

Welcome to the Future

As remote monitoring becomes more important than ever with the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, drones and robots become less of an ideal for the future, and more of a reality.
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Courtney Wolfe
October 19, 2020

Drones and robots have always had sci-fi appeal. Even before the technologies were advanced enough to be very useful in security deployments, the interest was there — everyone wants to check out the new shiny toy.


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Adapt

Integrators Learn How to Navigate the New State of the Industry at PSA Adapt 2020

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Courtney Wolfe
October 13, 2020

PSA Adapt 2020 — PSA’s version of the online industry conference — took place Oct. 6-8, providing three days of leadership-driven education for PSA and USAV members and partners.


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ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY Launches Suite of Hands-Free Solutions to Help Life Resume

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Courtney Wolfe
October 12, 2020

Available across a variety of products, these solutions can reduce touchpoints without compromising functionality in a range of facilities, including healthcare, education, office buildings and other high traffic spaces where decreasing the spread of germs is essential to public safety.


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VIDEO STORAGE

The More Things Change With Storage, the More They Stay the Same

While current events, new technologies and evolving end user needs create challenges for security integrators, remembering the basics is the way to go
Derek Rice
October 12, 2020

Integrators face many challenges in today’s world. Some of them have been around for a long time, while others only joined the party recently.


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SDM Industry Voices

Next-Gen Wi-Fi HaLow Poised to Power Tomorrow’s Wireless Security Cameras

Shahar Feldman
October 8, 2020

Traditional Wi-Fi technology does not meet the needs of tomorrow — that’s where HaLow comes in.


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