Now that we know this economic disruption isn’t going away soon, how will the industry be affected?

The plea is the same for every skilled trade industry: “We need qualified workers.” And it’s been going on for a while. It’s not just in the security industry; this is true for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and construction workers.

Sometimes the best practices for greater sales are the ones you are not doing. And why would you omit a marketing practice that will make you more money?

A recent case involving false alarm fees was heard and decided in Suffolk County, New York. The plaintiff, Suffolk County, sought to recover $800 from the defendants for alleged violations of the county code involving “false alarm fee assessments.”

When I started out in the security industry, I had the good fortune of being hired and subsequently mentored by SDM’s chief editor at the time, Susan Whitehurst.

Alula, a provider of smart home security and automation systems for professional installers, announced the addition of Warren Hill as director of partner development.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held a hearing on a lawsuit challenging an ordinance being enforced in Sandy Springs, Ga., which allows alarm companies to be fined for false alarms generated by their customers.

Verdafero Inc. announced the launch of a new Utility Monitoring & Analysis service module for the global commercial security monitoring market.

With a tight labor market making retention a priority, proper onboarding and training programs could be the difference between making 2020 a fantastic year or a flop.

Parks Associates is offering a free whitepaper that examines strategies to deliver a smart home experience that incorporates support, security, privacy protection and a variety of personalized value prepositions.