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4 Ways to Distinguish Yourself From the Competition

Brian Offenberger - SDM Magazine
Brian Offenberger
April 1, 2017

One of the things that will turn a security salesperson pale is to hear a prospect say, “I’ve met with two of your competitors and both will do it for less money.” Or, “Nice presentation. We’re going to shop around. We’ll get back to you.”


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Helen M. Heneveld

Tips to Deliver & Document The Connected Home

Helen Heneveld - SDM Magazine
Helen M. Heneveld
April 1, 2017

With so many different systems being installed in a home, and the variety of players involved, one of the big challenges is “getting everyone on board, on the same page, and at the same time.”


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Upper Chichester, a Pennsylvania town-ship

Traffic Cameras Pay Public Safety Dividends for Pennsylvania PD

April 1, 2017

Encompassing approximately 6.7 square miles in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania’s Delaware County, Upper Chichester Township is home to nearly 17,000 residents.


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Who Is Gonna “Own” the IoT?

Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
April 1, 2017
With mounting pressure from huge cable and telephone companies and the explosion of DIY IP cameras and alarm systems, the cold reality is that if we do not change our product and service offerings, our share of the low-end residential and light commercial alarm market is going to shrink if not disappear within the next 10 years.
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Hikvision Canada Launches French Language Website

Hikvision Canada Launches French Language Website

Meg Psiharis
Meg Psiharis
April 1, 2017

Hikvision Canada Inc. launched a French language website to better serve its growing customer base in French-speaking Canada and to continually expand its footprint in the North American security market.


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SDC Launches New Responsive Website

SDC Launches New Responsive Website

Meg Psiharis
Meg Psiharis
April 1, 2017

SDC has redesigned its website to allow users to easily search and find detailed product information, videos, photos, and more from any device.


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NextGen Security Website’s Easy Navigation

NextGen Security Website’s Easy Navigation

Meg Psiharis
Meg Psiharis
April 1, 2017

NextGen Security’s updated website is a navigation dream.


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Peak Alarm Displays Security Museum

Peak Alarm Displays Security Museum

Meg Psiharis
Meg Psiharis
April 1, 2017

Peak Alarm has published around 20 photos of its Alarm Museum located at its Salt Lake City, Utah, office.


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Definitions 101

Roy Pollack
April 1, 2017

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


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Hanwha Debuts  Wisenet X Series Video

Hanwha Debuts Wisenet X Series Video

Meg Psiharis
Meg Psiharis
March 1, 2017

To accompany the release of its Wisenet X Series, Hanwha released both a press release and an informational product video.


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