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By Rodney Bosch
In an exclusive roundtable, executives from four installing security contractors shed light on how their firms successfully navigated the recession to emerge primed for future growth. Find out how they adapted to changing market conditions, among other strategic moves.
By Bill Bozeman
The global and national economic outlook is not strong and security dealers need to adapt to this reality for the foreseeable future. I see no research that shows 2013 will be a banner year for growth and prosperity.
By Scott Goldfine
A review of 2012 headlines as you take on 2013.
By Scott Goldfine
SSI’s 2013 Industry Forecast brings to bear the collective insight and wisdom of 20 security authorities from every facet of the business. Although it’s not all pretty, the picture they paint is rife with riches for plucky and professional providers. Tap into their knowledge and learn how to prosper.
By Ann Geissler
Health care is an industry with both high immunity to the whims of the economy and a high need for security and operational management solutions. Learn how to approach these customers, what they are looking for, and the caveats therein, as well as sales tactics, technologies, system designs and regulations relevant to success.
By Jason Ouellette
With a growing number of employees and facilities to manage, Greenville Hospital System (GHS) decided it needed to streamline its access control and security systems on an enterprise level.
By Ann Geissler
Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.serves as an example of how a security integrator can provide value by connecting several systems and creating increased efficiency and productivity in a health-care setting.
By Manny Nylen
Installing security contractors looking to take the leap into video management software (VMS) sales will need to begin with a strong educational foundation. Long-term customer relationships can be built with an instructive, consultative sales approach that positions the integrator as a subject matter expert.
By Jon Siann
Solar-powered, wireless video surveillance systems can now provide a cost-effective means of securing outdoor settings that traditionally involve expensive trenching. Find out how technological advances have negated concerns surrounding these systems and the benefits they offer.
By Shane Clary
Although NFPA codes may be foremost in most fire technicians’ minds and practices when it comes to how they install and service safety systems, there are other important documents that come into play. At the top of that list are the codes emanating from the International Code Council (ICC).
By Rodney Bosch
As Hurricane Sandy wrought massive storm surges and lethal winds along the northeast on Oct. 29, members of the region’s electronic security community were among those facing the brunt of the super storm’s wrath.
By Ken Kirschenbaum
Ken Kirschenbaum analyzes "acts of God" provisions in standard form contracts.
By Peter Giacalone
Why creating subscriber touch points builds lasting relationships.
Getting closer to customers is a top priority for most any business. Today’s companies are increasingly building social media programs to do just that. But are customers as enthusiastic?
By Bob Dolph
Technological advancements in communication protocols and transmission methods are allowing building systems to achieve connectivity and functionality like never before. Learn how to provide clients with total system solutions that optimize the capabilities of security as well as its value proposition.
By Ron Davis
Find out what mantra Vivint CEO Todd Pedersen lives by.
By Paul Boucherle
Thanks to technology and economics, today’s security landscape shifts faster than ever before. Being successful means you can’t keep your head buried in the ground like an ostrich but rather must stay abreast of key trends. Three significant ones are examined here.