While most people already know this, there may be some who haven’t yet learned one of the most absolute truths for dealers and integrators in the security industry: recurring monthly revenue (RMR) is the key to success.
Movable cameras require rolling in a portable solution that can see, hear, speak, detect and deter — and rolling it out without a trace when its job is complete.
Movable cameras, or mobile security units, fill the needs of several types of situations. Temporary work areas such as construction sites require a surveillance solution to protect people and assets during work hours and after
Call it a CX world ― that’s for customer experience. Or you can call it UX for user experience. Regardless, you must call it a goal for the business growth and success of the connected home and the Internet of Things (IoT).
At the recent Synnex Strategic Partner Summit, held in May during the 2016 BMW Charity Pro-Am (which is presented by Synnex Corp.) in Greenville, S.C., integrators were treated to three days of championship golf, networking opportunities, entertainment — and of course a little business mixed in.
In a market that is historically a code-driven ‘have-to’ purchase, small changes can have big impacts; and 2015 saw the continuing of that trend, with strong performance and a very positive outlook for 2016.
For a market characterized as stable, code-driven and conservative, 2015 seemed to be a turning point for many in the fire detection business, marking the true end of the downturn and the return to growth.
Fire alarm technology doesn’t move very fast, and there are very good reasons for this. Because fire is about saving lives, codes and standards dictate what is allowable, and it takes time to make sure each new development is absolutely safe.
Whether consisting of products, services or a combination of both, we’ve come to expect bundles. Cable providers offer bundles of any combination of TV, Internet and phone services, complete with the equipment to make everything work.
Which suppliers do the largest security dealers use? This SDM 100 brand-usage report lists the top 13 manufacturers and top nine distributors that earn the business of the top security companies in the installation and monitoring channel.
The security industry looks to the SDM 100 — a report of 100 of the top security companies ranked by their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) — as a wellspring of industry trends and operational best practices.