Access control technology and integration is being pushed farther from the building these days. What do integrators need to know to avoid pitfalls and capitalize on this new opportunity?
Artificial intelligence, easier payment methods and other software advances can streamline dealer operations and offer greater flexibility in a competitive marketplace.
It was a good year — for many even a great one. But more and more, when it comes to access control it is a tale of two markets: the small business and small/medium enterprise SMB/SME market and the large enterprise.
Software programs help security integrators engage customers with intuitive experience.
April 1, 2017
End user dashboards are software-based, Web-based or cloud-hosted programs offered by security integrators, which allow their commercial end user customers to manage their security systems in a holistic manner.
Although wireless cameras are not going to replace wired cameras en masse anytime soon, recent improvements have made them a very attractive option for certain applications.
Security dealers that sell PERS will want to keep close tabs on developments in medical monitoring in order to be better prepared for how the market may change as a result of increased convergence.
I’d like to briefly talk to you about electromagnets. Let me preface by stating that I am in no way a scientist, but I did spend a few hours watching “Mr. Wizard” on TV in my younger days.
As integrated systems become more common in security, one of the more recent buzzwords gaining traction in the industry is “unified systems.” There is a general understanding that this has something to do with systems that work together well, but first things first: What, exactly, is a unified system?
The general outlook across the industry is highly optimistic as dealers and manufacturers ride the wave of integrated technologies and consumer interest to more and more growth.
Here’s the good news: Not a single person interviewed for this article said business was flat or declined in 2016, or expected it to decline in 2017. In fact, many reported double-digit growth and a continued strong business outlook, both residentially and commercially.