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Introducing: PEQ

Jim Johnson
August 21, 2014
Jim Johnson, executive vice president and general manager at Icontrol, released the following blog sharing the company’s thoughts on the addition of a DIY product targeting the consumer space.
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Yale Locks & Hardware To Donate 10 Percent of Online Purchases To Habitat for Humanity

July 22, 2014
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Yale Locks & Hardware has partnered with Habitat for Humanity on a 90-day program to donate 10 percent of purchases on its shopping site www.yale2you.com to help Habitat create affordable housing, while also offering homeowners a 10 percent discount on purchases.


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Frank De Fina Exits Samsung Techwin America

May 29, 2014
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SDMwishes the very best to Frank De Fina, executive vice president of Samsung Techwin, Ridgefield Park, N.J., who is leaving the company at the end of this week for personal reasons. 

 The split is “amicable,” according to De Fina, who has more than 30 years industry experience, including a 26-year run at Panasonic, where he eventually became president of Panasonic System Solutions.  


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IESA in the News

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May 13, 2014
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 Kudos to Kevin Lehan of the Illinois Electronic Security Association for being featured on WGN-TV Chicago on May 9, on one of its Midday News Segments. 


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The Last Man Standing – a Salute to John Burton

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April 10, 2014
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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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Clinton Electronics' Anti-Spider Solution

Are Spiders a Nuisance for Your CCTV?

February 25, 2014
A shout out to Clinton Electronics, headquartered in Loves Park, Ill., for multi-tasking. The company both a) solved a common CCTV nuisance (spiders) and b) made us smile with its video announcing a solution.
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December 31, 2013
Honeywell's original song showcases holiday spirit...and the heart of the security industry.
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Surveillance Cameras Provide Crucial Information on Paul Walker Car Crash

Sabrina Gasulla
December 17, 2013

Vitek camera captured the street in which the crash occurred as well as the point of contact and devastating fire.


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Is Security Equipment to Blame? NBC Reporter Exposes School Security Flaws

Heather Klotz-Young
December 11, 2013
NBC had a brilliant idea to explore the state of school security. It was a simple premise: what happens when we try to walk in to a school?
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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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