Takahashi’s journey into the security industry isn’t necessarily a conventional one, as he explains it. He never thought an out-ofcollege entry level position would turn into a career.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 01, 2017
There are few who would argue that security technology offerings have changed and matured at an incredible pace over the last 10 to 15 years.
If you know GardaWorld, it’s likely because you’ve been behind one of their ubiquitous and hard to miss red and white armored trucks as they go about the business of being North America’s largest cash-handling service provider.
- By Daniel Bachmann
- May 01, 2017
If you attended ISC West last month, you already know the tradeshow was a smashing success.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 01, 2017
Everyone has a partnership in some form or fashion. Usually, one partner supports the other, and the two together make a strong and formidable bond.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 01, 2017
Qolsys IQ Panel 2 is Latest Product in MONI’s Curated Product Portfolio; All-in-one Security and Smart Home Platform Provides Customers with Enhanced Security and Control
In free-enterprise systems, common economic theory dictates that business resources—meaning time, money and labor— should be allocated in the manner that obtains maximum profits.
- By Kevin Lehan
- Apr 01, 2017
Over the last several years, the security industry has seen the range of recurring monthly revenue (RMR) grow by a great deal.
- By Chris Soda
- Apr 01, 2017
The security industry is dynamic and ever-changing. Technological advancements continually enhance the quality of the video surveillance images we see and the data we glean from them.
- By Brian Wiser
- Apr 01, 2017
Located in the heart of New York City, Idesco Corp. and IDSecurityOnline. com LLC, offer a physical presence in Manhattan that stock inventory, maintain a staff of trained technicians and have a showroom open to the public to educate and inform customers as well as perform free on site security consultations.
- By Monique Merhige
- Apr 01, 2017
Dealers and systems integrators who specialize in selling alarm equipment know that once the sale is made, the transaction may be complete, but the customer relationship is just beginning.
- By Jim McMullen
- Apr 01, 2017
Safe City initiatives are one of the best ways to build an efficient, proactive security posture that strives to enhance safety and propel increased collaboration between city officials, security leaders, law enforcement and first responders.
- By Kevin Wine
- Apr 01, 2017
A study commissioned by Intel found that roughly 16 percent of Americans now own at least one smart home device, but nearly 70 percent of those surveyed believe smart homes will be as commonplace as smartphones in the next 10 years.
- By Jay Darfler
- Apr 01, 2017
If there is anything I’ve learned in my one year at ISC West it’s how to pack for the event.
When the largest credit union based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands off the coast of British Columbia decided to deploy a March Networks enterprise-wide video surveillance system in 2013, the opportunity to take advantage of advanced functionality was top of mind.
The live webpage will frequently update with content from the show floor.
- By Matt Holden
- Mar 23, 2017
In the business world it seems like the big money is going after the bigger players. You know, you sell a security installation at one fast food joint, and pretty soon the entire country is yours for the taking.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2017
Back in the day when the security industry was still maturing, the typical sales channel for the manufacturer consisted of a rep organization with assigned territories and dealers in the region, national account partners, distribution organizations and occasionally a buying club.
- By Bart Didden
- Mar 01, 2017
Spring evokes images of freshness—spring cleaning, after all, is meant to encourage people to re-organize, refresh and start anew.
- By Lindsay Lougée
- Mar 01, 2017
You’ve seen them all over town: those little blue trucks moving from one security job to the next. Their installations and technicians are well known for using and understanding the latest technology and equipment.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Mar 01, 2017