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Why You Should Take the Time To Explain What a Security System is to Your Customers

January 2, 2019

Most of us take for granted the fact that we talk, sell and live security every day. But what about potential customers?


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ADHESION CONTRACTS

How Far Can Limited Liability Go?

January 2, 2019

In Tennessee, a  plaintiff entered into a contract with an alarm company to provide alarm monitoring services for their apartment.


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Welcome to the "New" SDM!

In addition to the debut of a new design, this issue of SDM features the 37th annual Industry Forecast Study of financial performance of the security industry.
Laura Stepanek
January 2, 2019

We have a new look! This is the first issue introducing the redesign of both SDM and our twice-annual supplement, Monitoring Today.


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5-Minute Tech Quiz

The Code of Communications Systems

Roy Pollack
December 3, 2018

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


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Guardian

Guardian’s Home Matters Blog Shares True Customer Stories, Safety Info, Lifestyle Tips

December 3, 2018

Guardian Protection Services is sharing content on a variety of topics to attract customers to its blog.


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G4S

G4S Launches Online Security Risk IQ Survey & Magazine

December 3, 2018

Guardian Protection Services is sharing content on a variety of topics to attract customers to its blog.


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Parks Associates Releases White Paper on Fire Prevention Solutions

December 3, 2018

Parks Associates’ new complimentary white paper on IoT home safety and fire prevention solutions examines issues surrounding electrical fires in U.S. homes and consumer demand for fire prevention products and services.


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Afaa

Automatic Fire Alarm Association Goes Live With New Website

December 3, 2018

The AFAA launched its new website, and there are some different features to take note of.


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Structure Works - Security Installation - 2

IDEAL Puts It All Together With The Securitest Camera Tester

Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
December 3, 2018

As our industry continues to march toward the interconnectivity of various IP, analog and other types of devices, there is a universal need for testing devices that will ensure connectivity, power consumption and other metrics that will determine whether a device will function and how it will work.


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Structure Works - Security Installation - 2

How Structure Works Became Yale’s Security Integrator

December 3, 2018

Structure Works, Dover Plains, N.Y., is a security organization that focuses on two priorities: the customer and operational excellence.


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