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John Nemerofsky
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6 Steps to Improve Integrators’ Cybersecurity Skills

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John Nemerofsky
April 15, 2022

John Nemerofsky of Sage Integration explains six steps physical security integrators can and should take immediately.


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How to Innovate Your Organization for a Safer, More Efficient Environment

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Matthieu Le Taillandier
February 17, 2022

Organizations are expanding their focus beyond solving immediate health and safety challenges and are looking to utilize security technology to also drive operational efficiencies, find cost savings, and optimize logistics.


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The Advantages of Security Services Delivered as a Saas

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Simon Morgan
February 3, 2022

As more security services move to the cloud and are delivered in a Software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, many of the advantages this new approach provides customers may be overlooked.


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AV’s Impact on the Security Industry: Opportunities for Integrators

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Mark Corbin
January 5, 2022

Security pros are getting asked more and more often if they can install audio, recommend a strong network, and set up some lighting scenes in addition setting up monitoring and access control for MDU properties.


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Do You Have A Plan for Employee Mental Health?

December 10, 2021

As society has become more aware and accepting of mental health issues, the security monitoring industry is no different. The care and concern of monitoring staff should be of utmost importance to company leadership. 


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Hiring Security Professionals in Today’s Market

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December 10, 2021

Many industries across the country are struggling to find qualified employees. The security industry is no exception. 


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Next-Gen PSIMs Throughout the Security Operation

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Simon Morgan
December 1, 2021

Many integrators and consultants advocate easy-to-use, next-generation PSIM (physical security information management) software as the solution for overburdened operators. 


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New Advances in Event-Driven Video Analytics

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Brian Baker
October 18, 2021

The benefits to video analytics software is immediate, including fewer missed true alarms, less monitoring staff burnout and a reduction in the hefty false alarm fines many local first responder organizations charge.


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Why Successful Integrators Embrace Continuous, Hybrid Education

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Thomas Badger
October 13, 2021

Though there was once a time when industry certification meant physically showing up at a vendor’s training event for a five-day crash course on all things hardware and software, today’s education landscape is nothing like it used to be.


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How Integrators can Build RMR With Cloud Video Surveillance

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Joanna Santander
October 12, 2021

The pandemic increased the demand for cloud video surveillance given the need for remote access to footage, presenting a further opportunity to earn RMR.


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