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Guarding Against Subscriber Lawsuits

May 23, 2012

Explaining the importance of errors and omission insurance.

Doyle Security Expands Footprint in Upstate N.Y. With 2 Acquisitions

May 22, 2012

Doyle Security and Integration Systems, based here, has expanded its footprint in upstate New York with the acquisitions of Loss Prevention Experts Security & Fire Alarm Systems (LPE) and JMS Alarms.

Homeowner's Alarm System Fails the Day After Being Installed

May 22, 2012

A Berkeley, Mo., man's home was broken into a day after he had an alarm system installed. The installing alarm company said it is an industry standard that police will not be notified if the system goes off in the first 24 to 72 hours.

PBFAA to Commemorate 30th Anniversary at Annual Expo

May 21, 2012

Pennsylvania Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (PBFAA) will celebrate its 30th anniversary during its annual membership meeting, held June 6-7 at the Lancaster Host Resort in Lancaster, Pa.

4 Trends Set to Transform Security Proposition

May 18, 2012

SSI's Editorial Advisory Board member Sandra Jones discusses how security is being sold, accepted and budgeted as a management tool.

Majority of Security Integrators Hesitant to Do Business With IT Distributors

May 17, 2012

According to a new report, less than 40% of North American-based security systems integrators would prefer to deal with IT distributors when purchasing their IP-based video surveillance products.

Adapt to Market Conditions or Suffer Consequences

May 16, 2012

Adding A/V systems to your portfolio can help fend off new competitors.

Smart Business Tips Video: Growing Through Acquisition

May 16, 2012

Should electronic security integration companies acquire their competitors? Can your company afford to purchase another business? PSA Security Network President and CEO Bill Bozeman discusses this hot topic in the latest Smart Business Tips video.

Smart Business Tips: Growing Through Acquisition

May 16, 2012

In the latest edition of Smart Business Tips, PSA Security Network President and CEO Bill Bozeman discusses what security systems integration companies need to do to grow through acquisition.

Corporation vs. LLC: Which Is Best for Your Security Business?

May 11, 2012

Like all firms, installing security contractors must decide on the legal structure of their business. Until recently, most chose between sole proprietor, partnership and incorporation. Now, more owners are choosing to be a limited liability company. Learn the advantages and disadvantages.

New York Times Best-Selling Author to Speak at SIA Government Summit

May 11, 2012

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has tapped New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor to serve as keynote speaker during its 2012 Government Summit, scheduled for June 19-20 in Washington.

Hot Seat: Schneider Electric Strategies and Market Maneuverings

May 10, 2012

SSI caught up with a pair of Schneider Electric executives at ISC West to discuss the firm’s technology offerings, including the Pelco video brand.

SecurTek Acquires Accounts of Alberta Monitoring Provider for $2M

May 10, 2012

SecurTek Monitoring Solutions Inc. announced today it will spend $2 million to acquire the customer accounts of Intercept Security, a provider of residential and commercial monitoring services in Alberta, Canada.

SW24 Launches Enterprise Level Systems Division

May 10, 2012

SecureWatch24 (SW24) announces the formation of a new enterprise level systems division headed by industry veteran Nino Zeccardo.

How to Sell More Fire/Life-Safety Solutions

May 9, 2012

End users typically view fire/life-safety systems as expenditures they would prefer to avoid rather than an investment paying dividends across the organization. Open C-level decision makers’ eyes to show them how today’s solutions not only protect people, assets and facilities, but also ensure compliance, mitigate risk and lend peace of mind.