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Laura Stepanek

Laura Stepanek is a SDM contributing writer. Laura was the Editor of SDM from 2001-2020 and first joined the publication in 1984. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Barat College of DePaul University.

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ADT Executives to Receive SIAC's William N. Moody Excellence Award

Laura Stepanek
June 17, 2008
It was announced this week that several long-time employees of ADT Security Services, the nation's No. 1 electronic security services provider, will be presented with the Security Industry Alarm Coalition's
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Stanley Works Announces Acquisition of Sonitrol Corp. for $275 Million

Laura Stepanek
June 11, 2008
Stanley Works also announces sale of CST/Berger for $205 million and plans to prune several small, non-strategic product lines during the remainder of 2008   The Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK) this evening announced
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ESX to Debut this Month in Nashville

Laura Stepanek
June 5, 2008
From June 25 through 27 in Nashville, a first of its kind event will be held – the Electronic Security Expo (ESX). ESX 2008 is all about the success of
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TSS Int'l Opens New Corporate Headquarters

Laura Stepanek
May 22, 2008
To further enhance its ability to serve clients throughout the security industry, TSS International has announced the opening of brand new corporate offices. Located just outside of Philadelphia, Pa., the
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NOTIFIER to Showcase Mass Notification & UL 864 Ninth Edition Listed Fire Systems at NFPA

Laura Stepanek
May 21, 2008
NOTIFIER, a world leading manufacturer of commercial fire alarm technology and systems, will exhibit its new Mass Notification solutions product line and its UL 864 Ninth Edition listed ONYX® Series
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MicroTek Electronics & KBC Networks Merge

Laura Stepanek
May 12, 2008
MicroTek Electronics Inc., Lake Forest, Calif., a manufacturer of wireless Ethernet, video, audio and data products, announced on May 8 that it had merged with KBC Networks Inc., a manufacturer of
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Inovonics Presenting Commercial Wireless Security Seminar at PSA TEC this Thursday

Laura Stepanek
May 5, 2008
Inovonics Wireless Corporation, Louisville, Colo., specialist in commercial-grade wireless security products, will be presenting a PSA TEC educational seminar on the application of wireless security in commercial environments on Thursday, May
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2008 SDM 100: Double Digits

Laura Stepanek
May 1, 2008
What do you remember about 1991? In May of that year, SDM marked publication of the first annual SDM 100, a ranking by revenue of the largest security installation companies
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The Stories behind the Numbers

Laura Stepanek
May 1, 2008
Publishing the 18th annual SDM 100 this month was a humbling project. Of course there are always hours and hours of data collection, data entry, analysis and writing involved; but
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ADI & The National Training Center Offer NICET Fire Alarm Training

Laura Stepanek
April 28, 2008
2-Day Course Prepares Dealers for Certification Test ADI today announced it is teaming up with the National Training Center (NTC) to deliver NICET Level 1 & 2 Fire Alarm Preparation
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