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3 Predictions for the Security Industry in 2019

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Tracey Boucher
January 29, 2019

As 2019 begins, it is important for leaders in the security industry to pause and take time to reflect on the last year: How has the industry evolved over the last 12 months in regards to technology, solutions and services? What trends and changes should we expect to see this year?


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CEDIA Expo 2018 Recap: Mass Market Embraces Technologies – Make Money with Services

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Helen M. Heneveld
September 19, 2018

Once again nearly 20,000 professionals zealous about audio, video, smart home technologies, and electronics in general, converged September 6-8, at the San Diego Convention Center for CEDIA Expo 2018 .


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How to Turn New Profits With Security Entrances

Greg Schreiber
December 21, 2017
Selling security entrances provides the opportunity for integrators to build a strong relationship with customers and produce significant new revenue.
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Guest Blog: A Message From Select Security's Patrick Egan on Hurricane Harvey Efforts

August 30, 2017


Patrick Egan, founder and owner of Select Security, released the following statement regarding Hurricane Harvey victim relief and how you can help:


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The Case for Verified Alarms

Past performance and future technologies will drive the need for verified alarms going forward.
Julie Beach
December 8, 2015

The trend toward alarm verification in the security industry is now more relevant than ever, with studies showing that on average 98% of alarms are false in nature.


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There’s Something to Be Said About Being an Exhibitionist

Janet Fenner
October 13, 2015

So that headline got your attention quickly! It was a shameless ploy to get you to read at least these first few sentences — and it obviously worked. 


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Partner With Your Bank: The Relationship Will Pay Dividends

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February 17, 2015
With so little time and so much to do, Americans have become fixated on efficiency.


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The Last Man Standing – a Salute to John Burton

David Engebretson
April 10, 2014
In today’s lightning-fast business environment where jobs, careers and companies rarely make it past single annual digits, John’s longevity in our industry is truly an accomplishment. How many people do you know who have worked in our industry for the same company for four decades?
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Verified Response List Continues to Shrink

August 24, 2013
SIAC's blog focused on how the verified response list continues to shrink nationwide — and why the industry must remain engaged with local officials. Read why.
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Video Surveillance Cameras: The Good, the Bad, and the Hype and Lessons from Boston

June 24, 2013
After this terrible tragedy, some have asked, “But does this now mean that cameras will now be everywhere? What about privacy?” It’s hard to believe that in the year 2013 that question is still being asked.
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