Mobility & The Network

As the use of mobile devices as home automation controllers grows, so does the ESCs’ need to “own the network.”

August 10, 2012

More and more end users want to use their mobile devices for both personal needs and control of electronic systems in their homes. Successfully using mobile devices that way demands a robust and reliable network configuration for connectivity and roaming throughout the house, bringing the home network front and center for today’s electronic system contractors (ESCs).

Is it Time for More RMR?

Bill Zalud

June 21, 2012

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It may be time to rewire the contractor/project business model with services that include recurring monthly revenue (RMR) beyond monitored security and equipment maintenance and service.

CEDIA Releases HDMI Troubleshooting White Paper

August 18, 2011

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The Indianapolis-based Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) released a new white paper titled HDMI Troubleshooting. It introduces troubleshooting principles for HDMI systems, helping electronic system contractors identify and resolve possible causes of malfunction by inspection or by using test equipment.

So Give Them a HAN; It’ll Pay Off

Bill Zalud

April 21, 2011

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Inside and around homes, in homeowner vehicles and through diverse mobile devices, everything, if not everyone, is starting to talk among themselves.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises surveillance to a whole new level. Analysis of live video, rapid response times to security events and operational cost reductions are a few of the benefits that AI affords.

Strong cyber security is needed at all levels of a security company’s operations, but none more so than in the central station. Whether offering alarm signaling, remote managed services, live video monitoring — or all three, plus more services — it is critical that your infrastructure, procedures and employees are impervious to a breach.

SDM Magazine

2019 June

As the cover asserts, this year may be a tipping point for access control sales — with big data, cloud, cyber and more causing customers to rethink and retool their access control and identity management systems.

Also in June, the latest developments in Central Station Software, the "Most Popular Brands Among the SDM 100", and much more.

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