Archive for July 2021
Developing the Security Solutions of the Future: Focusing on Intervention and Prevention to Add Value and Effectiveness
Traditional professional and do-it-yourself (DIY) alarm systems are too limited to address today’s challenges of protecting people and property. To meet these challenges, systems must evolve from the detection of security breaches to active intervention and, ultimately, prevention. Although technologies exist that allow systems to provide active intervention, there are a number of obstacles to…
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What Recurring Monthly Revenue Means for Integrators: As Use of the Cloud Expands, So Do Opportunities for RMR
The recurring monthly revenue concept in the security industry was once defined as integrators monitoring and managing monthly contracts with end users. With the increase of cloud-based technology, however, the RMR definition has expanded. Companies no longer just sell systems, they also provide services. With these advancements in cloud technologies, not only do integrators benefit,…
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Video Intercoms in a Post-Pandemic World: How Residential Security Systems Have Taken On New Functions
During the past year and a half, our homes have become much more than living spaces. They are schools, gyms, workspaces and so much more. Investing in a comprehensive security solution is as important as ever, and providers and integrators should be ready to discuss a system that not only enhances security but also offers…
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The Key to Modern Access Control: How Biometric Solutions Can Offer Both Security and Convenience
Meeting the security challenges of modern office environments is a complex and long-standing issue for many organizations. Businesses use a range of enterprise technologies to boost productivity, connect employees, and accommodate a more distributed and flexible workforce. However, with greater flexibility come increasing security demands – both in and outside the office. Employers and employees…
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Touchless Entry Is Here to Stay: How Modifications to Building Access Promote Both Security and Safety
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on nearly every aspect of our lives, including how people interact and perform their jobs and even how buildings are designed. The goal of all these changes? Reducing human-to-human contact and, thus, slowing or stopping the spread of the virus. As a result, businesses are challenged to…
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Moving Video Security to the Cloud: How Cloud Technology Can Offer Functionality and Flexibility
The use of the cloud is increasing globally as more organizations look to reap the benefits of this flexible and scalable service-based business model. The growth of cloud-based business functions allows for security-as-a-service (SaaS) options that had previously been unavailable, especially for small to medium-sized businesses. A recent global video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) report by Data…
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The Year That Changed Security: How the Pandemic Shaped the Use of Technology in 2020 and Going Forward
To say that the year 2020 was challenging is a huge understatement. In March of last year, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life around the world. Regular business operations and the economy came to a halt. Businesses such as those in retail, stadiums, casinos, hotels and restaurants were particularly hard hit. Unemployment spiraled, as did frustration…
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SIA New Member Profile: Credo Cyber Consulting LLC
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Credo Cyber Consulting LLC specializes in cyber and physical security consulting and training, helping organizations build comprehensive security programs rooted in their business objectives. The company is headquartered in the New York metropolitan area and works with regional, national and global accounts. SIA spoke with Antoinette King, founder of…
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Support the SIA Women in Security Forum’s Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback
At ISC West 2021, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum is calling upon our friends in the security industry and beyond to participate in the WISF Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, an initiative supporting Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s efforts to help women achieve financial independence. By supporting the Essentials 4 Job…
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SIA New Member Profile: Techmaven
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Techmaven is a woman-owned company that provides design, engineering, consulting, installation and service for its clientele. The company is headquartered on Long Island in Setauket, New York, and serves clients across the United States and internationally. SIA spoke with Techmaven President Amanda Meltzer about the company, the security industry…
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