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• Survey: Walking Alone at Night is the Greatest Safety Fear of Women Nationwide

  A comprehensive new national survey commissioned by LogicMark, a provider of personal safety devices, related to women’s safety exposes a stark reality: walking alone at night dominates their concerns, with 67% of respondents identifying it as their primary fear –- significantly outpacing traveling in unfamiliar areas (55%) or navigating parking garages (42%). Findings reveal that safety concerns have become deeply embedded in women’s daily routines, with 38% forced to take precautionary measures every single day to feel secure. more

• Study: Video Doorbells Have a 71% Service Attach Rate

  Parks Associates recently announced a new white paper, Consumer IoT Product Development: Managing Costs, Optimizing Revenues, which provides companies with a business-planning blueprint to evaluate how a consumer IoT solution will perform across its lifetime. Subscription services, such as video storage and professional monitoring, can be critical for covering ongoing cloud and support costs more

• Surveillance Cameras Provide Peace of Mind for New Florida Homeowners

  Managing a large estate is never easy. Tack on 2 acres of property and keeping track of the comings and goings of family and visitors becomes nearly impossible. Needless to say, the new owner of a $10 million spec home in Florida was eager for a simple way to monitor and manage his 15,000-square-foot residence, 2,800-square-foot clubhouse and expansive outdoor areas. more

• myQ Expands Ecosystem with Launch of First Smart Indoor Camera

  The myQ Smart Indoor Camera is the latest evolution in the myQ Smart Access Ecosystem from Chamberlain Group, the global leader in intelligent access. With the new myQ Smart Indoor Camera, you'll be able to keep an eye on the inside of your home from anywhere, anytime – all through the myQ app. more

• NRF Report Shows Organized Retail Crime a Growing Threat for Retailers

  Organized retail crime (ORC) is a perpetual and burgeoning problem for the U.S. retail industry, and evidence suggests it is growing in both scope and complexity, according to a new report released today by the National Retail Federation. more

• Making Rental Property a Smart Home

  Necessity may be the mother of invention, but Rently is the mother of inventing self-guided touring for rental properties. more

• Tips for Homeowners

  Now that summer vacations have come to an end and the skies are getting dark earlier, it’s a good time for homeowners to take a look at their home’s security. more

• ADT Technician Sentenced for Hacking Home Security Footage

  A home security technician was sentenced recently to 52 months in federal prison for repeatedly hacking into customers’ video feeds, announced Prerak Shah, acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District. more

• Connected Doesn’t Mean Protected

  Connectivity is more than just a buzzword to those who design and install security, communications, fire alarm and other electronic systems. more

• Steering the Conversation

  When navigating the Smart City market, it is wise to speak to the priorities and concerns of diverse stakeholders, many of whom might lie outside the security integrator’s traditional business. more

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