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There’s a technology revolution coming our way that will alter the use of electricity as we know it. It has the potential to disrupt the construction, remodel, retrofit and installation industries. In particular, it will change the game for security companies — not only with their product offerings, but also installation processes and services.

The sheer amount of video and other data generated by security and non-security devices today is massive, and its growth is seemingly exponential — with more and more created every day.

Join as Resideo’s Scott Harkins moderates a panel of experts from the security, residential services and HVAC industries to discuss how to navigate during the crisis on April 22, at 2 p.m. ET. 

Security and Safety Things has launched its App Challenge, a contest offering developers the chance to present their solutions to leading industry players and compete for 3 10,000€ in prize money as well as the opportunity to present their winning application on the Security and Safety Things booth at GSX 2020 in September or a similar event depending on the COVID-19 situation. 

GeoView from Connected Technologies brings the power of Google Maps to the Connect ONE cloud-hosted security management platform.

rapidSMS is a service that notifies you instantly of an alarm, providing an app-like experience via text message, which allows you to make critical decisions in real-time.

There was a time not too long ago when choosing the card and reader for an access control installation consisted of which proximity reader style from a limited number of suppliers you liked and how many 125 kHz cards or fobs you needed to purchase.

Alula, a provider of smart security and automation systems for professional installers, announced a free, two-day virtual trade show, to be held on March 24 and March 26, 2020. 

The global smart home market is now predicted to total $101 billion in 2020, down from Omdia’s previous forecast of $120.6 billion. 

Milestone Systems, an open platform video management software (VMS) company, announced that Lars Thinggaard, president and chief executive officer, has decided to leave the company.