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2021 March

Our March issue takes a look at "COVID-19 & The Security Industry: One Year Later", along with "Security Readers & Credentials Evolve" and also "Artificial Intelligence".

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COVID-19 & The Security Industry: One Year Later


Security professionals proved why they were essential in a year full of challenges caused by a worldwide pandemic.
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Courtney Wolfe
March 1, 2021
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SOMEHOW, A YEAR HAS PASSED since the mysterious coronavirus spread to the United States and changed everything as we know it. At first, it seemed like the pause in business would only last a couple weeks. But soon, weeks turned into months, and now here we are, a year later, completely changed as an industry.


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Smart Home

Smart Home Solutions

Security has the best opportunity to leverage change, but security dealers will need to take a proactive stance.
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Helen M. Heneveld
February 24, 2021
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What a year 2020 was! The security industry, both residential and commercial, rode a roller coaster and began a transformation. Lifestyles and work activities were turned upside down with the onslaught and wide spread of COVID-19.


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Artificial Intelligence

Pandemic requirements and mature technology make now the perfect time for integrators to get comfortable with artificial intelligence.
Derek Rice
March 15, 2021
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Pandemic requirements, mature technology make now the perfect time for integrators to get comfortable with artificial intelligence


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Security Readers & Credentials Evolve

Options in the world of access control readers and credentials continue to grow — but which is best for your project?
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Courtney Wolfe
March 8, 2021
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How access control readers and credentials have evolved in recent years, and how COVID-19 has impacted the market.


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Integration Spotlight

LinkedIn Is Your Secret Weapon

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March 1, 2021
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Networking in a world gone virtual is no easy task. Here, PSA Director of Marketing Candice Aragon explains how LinkedIn can help.


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5-Minute Tech Quiz

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Roy Pollack
March 1, 2021
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Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.


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IDIS Publishes eBook on Securing Cannabis Facilities

March 1, 2021
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IDIS America has published an educational eBook, “Understanding Video Tech Requirements for Cannabis Retail and Production,” following its success in the sector over the last two years.


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Viking Electronics Releases 2021 Product Catalog

March 1, 2021
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Viking Electronics Inc. announced the release of its new 2021 Product Catalog.


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Alula Launches Pro Training Portal for 3G/CDMA Sunset Prep

March 1, 2021
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Alula announced the launch of its new Alula Pro Training Portal.


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NMC Unveils New Website to Amplify the User Experience

March 1, 2021
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National Monitoring Center (NMC) recently unveiled its new website, designed to support its strategic goal to provide an exceptional experience to dealers and integrators.


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The Camera in the Fog

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Dave Engebretson
March 1, 2021
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Dealing with the issue of non-functional video cameras


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Why Security Companies Need to Master Digital Marketing

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March 1, 2021
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Alex Chavez and David Morgan of Security Dealer Marketing, a full-service marketing agency for the security industry, share tips and tricks to help dealers and integrators reach a larger audience.


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Restaurant’s Misrepresentation Leads to Denial of Coverage After Fire

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Lessing E. Gold
March 1, 2021
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A family restaurant misrepresented their fire mitigation safeguards to their insurance company, and were denied coverage after a fire.


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Editor's Angle

COVID-19 at One Year: Do We Still Call It the 'New Normal'?

The New Normal
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Karyn Hodgson
March 1, 2021
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FOR MOST OF US HERE IN THE UNITED STATES, March marks one year since our lives — both personally and professionally — turned upside down as the result of a disease scientists called COVID-19.


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