It’s been bandied about for 30 years — just about as long as I’ve been in this industry — but it’s still a hot topic and I have yet to see a solid solution. Interoperability is a key issue that keeps coming up.
The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is quickly becoming the “UNevent,” redefining the traditional purpose of industry shows within the electronic security and life safety channel, the organization described in its ESX 2018 wrap-up. The event, held June 19-22 in Nashville, stated its mission was “to bring leaders together to learn more, share more and interact more.”
NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, released updated Labor Installation Standard guidelines for 2018, providing information that systems integrators can use to accurately estimate labor units — the biggest factor impacting project profitability.
The Education Fund was established in 2005 by Keith and Mary Ladd, owners of The Protection Bureau, for the benefit of children of current employees who enroll in formal programs for post-high school education.
Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Iowa, received Honeywell Platinum Authorized Dealer status for 2018. The award states certification in all aspects of sales and service of the complete product line of Honeywell Security and Fire products.
ESX has announced the winners of its 2018 Innovation Awards program, which recognizes outstanding products and services that drive the electronic security and life safety industry forward.
Too many company owners I encounter build their website, put it online and then hope and pray that it works. They buy some ad space, do some marketing and wonder if it works. They don't hold these things accountable for producing profit. They never test to find out what works best.
Technology is also able to keep people living at home without moving to a care facility. This has led to the “Aging in Place” movement and it is gaining momentum given the explosive growth of the senior population.
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