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Home » Authors » Maggie McFadden

Maggie McFadden

SDM Managing Editor
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Streamlining Processes in Port Security

Unification and operational efficiencies are the current trend in port facilities across Canada.
Maggie McFadden
August 1, 2016

With terrorist attacks in recent years recognizable by city name —


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Authorized Dealer Programs: What Is Their Impact on the Industry?

Authorized Dealer Programs: What Is Their Impact on the Industry?
Maggie McFadden
January 1, 2015

A large percentage of security dealers participate in authorized dealer programs,which have evolved to feature more long-term incentives. 


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WORKING WITH REP FIRMS
Leaning on Their Knowledge and Support

Maggie McFadden
April 1, 2008
Working with a manufacturer’s representative firm can be a needed advantage for dealers or integrators aiming to make their next sale. But what exactly is a manufacturer’s rep firm and
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Heavy Metal
The Allure of Copper Theft and How to Stop It

Maggie McFadden
April 1, 2008
It seems to be an epidemic, crossing market lines and state lines. It is a problem that the U.S. Department of Energy has estimated is costing more than $1 billion
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Access Control: Sowing Security in Rural Areas

Maggie McFadden
April 1, 2008
Barns and buildings in rural areas of farmland often are not equipped with phone lines, making cellular or possibly radio-communicated alarm systems a usable option for land owners.About two million
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Situation Management: Armed and Ready

Maggie McFadden
March 1, 2008
Situation management software allows control room personnel to streamline responses to events and provides a significant level of accountability to staff.An alarm occurs at a power plant — a fence
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A Diamond-Worthy Strategy

Maggie McFadden
March 1, 2008
The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Irving, Texas, announced that Honeywell Security, Syosset, N.Y., became the first-ever Diamond-level Executive Strategic Partner with the non-profit organization. The partnership program,
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Firstline Security Files Chapter 11

Maggie McFadden
March 1, 2008
Orem, Utah-based Firstline Security reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 25, 2008. Firstline Security ranked 25th on the SDM 100 in 2006, but did not make the rankings
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DEALER CONFERENCE DRAWS 850-PLUS - First Alert Is Ready

Maggie McFadden
January 1, 2008
This year’s First Alert Professional conference drew more than 850 dealer partners and attendees to the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. The theme of this year’s Honeywell
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Integrator Aims for Blue Chip Customers

Maggie McFadden
December 1, 2007
www.securitassystems.com Securitas Systems has acquired PEI Systems Inc., a large electronic security systems integrators in the New York Metropolitan area. Securitas Systems is a worldwide integrator with operations in more
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