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Peter Giacalone

Peter Giacalone is President of Giacalone Associates, an independent security consulting firm.

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Peter Giacalone's Latest Opinion Posts

Read: Monitoring Matters: AI, Analytics and Machine Learning—What’s the Difference?

Monitoring Matters: AI, Analytics and Machine Learning—What’s the Difference?

Given how much hype and attention AI has had recently in so many ways, it can be hard to differentiate what’s real from what’s not.

Read: Monitoring Matters: Wireless Video Isn’t Only for Residential Uses Anymore

Monitoring Matters: Wireless Video Isn’t Only for Residential Uses Anymore

High-quality video products, integrated along with fundamental intelligence, have really proven to be an accelerant in growing remote video.

Read: Monitoring Matters: PERS and Lifestyle Management Opportunities

Monitoring Matters: PERS and Lifestyle Management Opportunities

The introduction and adoption of evolving technologies created a window for global organizations to move in and leave traditionalists behind.

Read: Why You Should Embrace Unified Communications as a Service

Why You Should Embrace Unified Communications as a Service

Unified communications as a service allows onsite and remote users to collaborate seamlessly between devices and platforms — ideal for security dealers and monitoring centers.

Read: Why Security Dealers Should Always Offer a Demo

Why Security Dealers Should Always Offer a Demo

Consultant Peter Giacalone has witnessed dealers who’ve utilized demonstrations as part of their in-home sales presentation generate an increase in their closing ratios.

Peter Giacalone's Latest Posts

Read: Monitoring Matters: AI, Analytics and Machine Learning—What’s the Difference?

Monitoring Matters: AI, Analytics and Machine Learning—What’s the Difference?

Given how much hype and attention AI has had recently in so many ways, it can be hard to differentiate what’s real from what’s not.

Read: Monitoring Matters: Wireless Video Isn’t Only for Residential Uses Anymore

Monitoring Matters: Wireless Video Isn’t Only for Residential Uses Anymore

High-quality video products, integrated along with fundamental intelligence, have really proven to be an accelerant in growing remote video.

Read: Monitoring Matters: PERS and Lifestyle Management Opportunities

Monitoring Matters: PERS and Lifestyle Management Opportunities

The introduction and adoption of evolving technologies created a window for global organizations to move in and leave traditionalists behind.

Read: Cybersecurity Best Practices May Involve Partnering With 3rd-Party Pros  

Cybersecurity Best Practices May Involve Partnering With 3rd-Party Pros  

Maintain cybersecurity best practices is essential, however, what do you do if your business doesn’t have the bandwidth or capabilities of addressing these guidelines on its own?

Read: Sensing a Disruption in the Home

Sensing a Disruption in the Home

The influx of tech and applications into smart home and security environments using AI is picking up steam. Here’s how presence detection will move the needle.

Read: Technology Matters on Higher Level for A.M.E. Churches

Technology Matters on Higher Level for A.M.E. Churches

“Although it is our job to design and provide meaningful security every day, this project has more meaning than any that come to mind,” says Dean Rommes, president, SNAP Integrations.

Read: Are You a True Technology Provider? 

Are You a True Technology Provider? 

The digital world creates broader monitoring opportunities, enabling evolution to be a comprehensive integrator vs. a legacy ‘alarm company.’ 

Read: Why It’s Time to Consider Offering Presence Detection

Why It’s Time to Consider Offering Presence Detection

Some of the key benefits of the various platforms include the sensing, monitoring and notification of lifestyles and behavior, individual device identification, and enhanced aging in place and medical alert systems.

Read: Comprehending Central Station as a Service: A Guide to Success

Comprehending Central Station as a Service: A Guide to Success

Emerging hybrid and hosted central station services are bringing valuable options to the forefront for security dealers. Find out how and why CSaaS is changing the monitoring landscape.

Read: Why Integrators Must Ditch the Silo Approach and Sell Whole ‘Ecosystems’

Why Integrators Must Ditch the Silo Approach and Sell Whole ‘Ecosystems’

Monitoring sits at the nucleus of myriad technology propositions and business models. Focusing on augmentation of systems can increase customer retention and average lifespan of a subscriber.

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