Security integrators have traditionally been slightly ambivalent toward wireless access control; but end user attitudes, better technology, and increased revenue opportunities make this technology one that it’s time to get to know better.
This year the Central Station Alarm Association, a 67-year-old organization representing the interests of companies that operate monitoring centers, will change its name.
Proper use of personal protection equipment, ladders, lifts and scaffolding are critical to keeping security technicians safe. It’s also important to follow regulations pertaining to hazardous chemicals, electrical safety, and fall protection.
Just about all security dealers now offer interactive services. Are you doing everything you could be to maximize their value for your customers and your business?
The last few years have brought significant advances in 180- and 360-degree panoramic camera technology, along with increasingly affordable price points.
Voice-controlled digital assistants such as Amazon Echo are catching on quickly. Among other things, these products can control security systems. Here’s what this means for security dealers.
Digital voice controlled assistants such as Amazon’s Echo and Dot offerings and Google Home were a hot item this past holiday season — and they will begin playing an increasingly important role in controlling security systems this year.
Leveraging new technologies and business models will provide an opportunity for security dealers, installers and integrators who work in the security lock and door hardware space.
According to the IHS Markit Physical Security Equipment and Services report of September 2016, the global access control market is positioned to grow from $3.69 billion in 2015 to $5.16 billion in 2020.
The video surveillance market is on a steady course of growth for now and into the foreseeable future. With a slight uptick in growth this year and not many surprises on the horizon, steady as she goes seems to be the safe bet.