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Home » Authors » Joan Engebretson

Joan Engebretson

Joan Engebretson is a contributing writer for SDM Magazine.

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Selling PSIM: Sophisticated Security Management Need Sophisticated Sales Techniques

Joan Engebretson
May 1, 2010
The Greater Manchester Control Room used CNL’s IPSecurityCenter to protect the annual Labour Party Conference.Physical security information management (PSIM) is an important new technology solution that enables end user organizations
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VIDEO ON THE FRONT LINES

Joan Engebretson
April 1, 2010
SightLogix perimeter protection surrounds the 21-acre BAPS religious and cultural center in Chino Hills, Calif. Perimeter intrusion detection helps organizations secure expansive perimeters while reducing staff requirements and the need for
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Surveillance App Is a Win-Win for Homeowner, Installer

Joan Engebretson
March 1, 2010
When show business executive Michael Lambert rented out one of his two homes — a beach house in upscale Malibu, Calif. — he wanted to find a way to keep
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Surveillance App Is a Win-Win for Homeowner, Installer

Joan Engebretson
March 1, 2010
MobileCamViewer software lets entertainment executive Michael Lambert view live video of his beach home using his iPhone.When show business executive Michael Lambert rented out one of his two homes —
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End of the Digital Dialer?

Joan Engebretson
March 1, 2010
Once cellular-based alarm systems are installed, they are highly reliable because they usually can communicate with multiple cell towers, manufacturers say.Some alarm dealers have begun to steer customers towards systems
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What's a Security Dashboard?

Joan Engebretson
March 1, 2010
PSIM-based systems synthesize inputs from multiple systems for faster operator response.Software-as-a-service can provide dashboard control for multiple customer locations.  The term “dashboard” is relatively new to the security industry. But
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Wireless Security Success Stories

Joan Engebretson
February 1, 2010
Wireless was the logical choice to protect the historic building in the Palos Verde Unified School District.A Natural Fit for a Historic BuildingWhen Riverside, Calif.-based ICS Service was asked to
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EYE ON THE DOOR

Joan Engebretson
February 1, 2010
Public view monitors are normally suspended from a ceiling and face retail customers as they enter a store, reminding them that surveillance video is being used. Little kids wave when they
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Business Services: Fleet Management

Joan Engebretson
January 1, 2010
With many companies in the industry operating at narrower margins than in the past, controlling expenses is more important than ever for
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Financing for Security: A MIXED BAG

Joan Engebretson
December 1, 2009
The financing squeeze that started one to two years ago has affected virtually every industry — and security is no exception. But security dealers have not been impacted as severely
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