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Smart Insights 2019
Smart Insights

AC Versus DC Power

Helen Heneveld - SDM Magazine
Helen M. Heneveld
September 2, 2019

In the late 1880s to 1890s there was a battle going on known as the “War of the Currents.” The fight was impassioned, as it would set the stage for the electrical grid in the U.S.


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Sales Stars 2019
Sales Stars

2 Tips to Sell More Camera Systems

Brian Offenberger - SDM Magazine
Brian Offenberger
September 2, 2019

This month I have two tips to help you sell more camera systems. I have a tip for residential sellers and one for commercial sellers. 


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Marketing Madmen 2019
Marketing Madmen

Think AI is Just for Security? Think Again

Alex Chavez
David Morgan
David Morgan
September 2, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken our industry to a whole new level, becoming a force multiplier for video monitoring by filtering out false alarms.


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Security  Law 2019
Security & The Law

Prominent Liability Clause Protects an Alarm Company That Failed to Respond

ALARM CONTRACTS
Lessing E. Gold
September 2, 2019

An interesting case in Georgia arose when a brother brought an action against a home security company for failing to properly notify.


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Editor’s Angle

How to Get Smart About Business Intelligence

Laura Stepanek
September 2, 2019

If you don’t think business intelligence should be part of your plan because your customers aren’t yet asking about it, you’d better rethink that so you can get on top of the trend.


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Silver Echo, Nightstand HiRes

6 Key Trends in Smart Locks

Plus seven developments that could be coming over the horizon.
Joan Engebretson
August 13, 2019

Smart home capabilities are the sizzle that can help sell the security system steak. And smart locks are among the most sizzling smart home options. Here are six key developments in this area — and seven more that could be coming over the horizon.


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5 min quiz 2019
5-Minute Tech Quiz

Do You Know the Standards for the Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems?

Roy Pollack
August 5, 2019

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.


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Tech Solutions

Allied Universal Launches AI-Driven Workforce Management Technology to ‘Predict & Prevent’

HELIAUS is a new mobile AI platform that equips security professionals with tools that enable them to shift from detect and respond, to predict and prevent.
August 5, 2019

Allied Universal announced the launch of HELIAUS, an advanced artificial intelligence platform designed to improve safety and reduce risk by enhancing on-site guarding services. 


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Digital Shuffle

SDM Offers Webinar on Artificial Intelligence in Surveillance

SDM
August 5, 2019

Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to take surveillance to a whole new level.


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Grants Guide
Digital Shuffle

SIA Releases 2019 Federal Grants Guide

Security Industry Association (SIA)
August 5, 2019

Each year, the federal government makes investments in critical capabilities to meet security requirements, which the security industry strives to provide.


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