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Steve Karantzoulidis, Web/Senior Editor

Steven A. Karantzoulidis is the Web Editor for Security Sales & Integration. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Communication and has a background in Film, A/V and Social Media.

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Steve Karantzoulidis's Latest Opinion Posts

Read: Is This Camera-less DIY System the Future of Home Security?

Is This Camera-less DIY System the Future of Home Security?

Minut uses passive infrared heat detection to detect living things, in addition to tracking changes in the environment such as temperature or noise disturbances.

Read: Editor’s Choice: Steve’s Favorite Articles, Videos & Slideshows From 2019

Editor’s Choice: Steve’s Favorite Articles, Videos & Slideshows From 2019

SSI Web/Senior Editor Steve K. shares his faves from 2019, which range from smart home hacks, to robot assaults and everything in between.

Read: Brinks Home Security Promo Aims for Laughs Over Scares

Brinks Home Security Promo Aims for Laughs Over Scares

Brinks’ silly new video aims to attract new customers by displaying its trustworthiness — instead of relying on scare tactics.

Read: 9 Mobile-Friendly Solutions Security Pros Can Offer

9 Mobile-Friendly Solutions Security Pros Can Offer

Whether it’s to gain a new stream of RMR or offer a better customer experience, mobile-friendly solutions are something that should be seriously considered by security pros.

Read: 7 Awesome Pens Given Away at ISC West 2018

7 Awesome Pens Given Away at ISC West 2018

Cool promo items should be part of every company’s marketing plan, even if it’s something as simple as a pen. Web Editor Steve K shares seven that caught his eye at ISC West.

Steve Karantzoulidis's Latest Posts

Read: Brinks to Cease Monitoring of Nest Secure Security System

Brinks to Cease Monitoring of Nest Secure Security System

Google stopped producing the Nest Secure system in October 2020 but continues to support its users.

Read: SSI’s Top 10 Security Stories From 2022

SSI’s Top 10 Security Stories From 2022

SSI’s most viewed stories from 2022 include topics such as M&A, lawsuits and new products, featuring companies like Securitas, ADT, and many more.

Read: 10 of the Biggest M&A Activity Stories From 2022

10 of the Biggest M&A Activity Stories From 2022

M&A activity continued to rebound in 2022, with the security industry seeing a trio of billon dollar-plus deals.

Read: The Top 10 Surveillance Videos of 2022

The Top 10 Surveillance Videos of 2022

A giant skeleton theft, Guy Fieri’s stolen Lamborghini, an assault by a Taco Bell employee and more make up the most viewed surveillance videos of 2022.

Read: 8 Headliner-Worthy Security Product Applications: Inside the 2022 SSA Winners

8 Headliner-Worthy Security Product Applications: Inside the 2022 SSA Winners

SSI’s 2022 Security Solutions Awards program showcases ovation-worthy projects serving integrators and customers in the areas of access control, video surveillance, monitoring and more.

Read: Fortune Brands to Acquire Yale, August, Emtek From ASSA ABLOY for $800M

Fortune Brands to Acquire Yale, August, Emtek From ASSA ABLOY for $800M

ASSA ABLOY sought the sale following antitrust concerns from the Department of Justice over its acquisition of Spectrum Brands’ Hardware and Home Improvement business.

Read: Top 10 Security Stories From November 2022: Latest Hikvision/Dahua Ban, ADT Establishes AI Director

Top 10 Security Stories From November 2022: Latest Hikvision/Dahua Ban, ADT Establishes AI Director

November’s most popular security news, features and events includes the FCC’s ban on “untrustworthy communications equipment,” Resideo CONNECT coverage and more.

Read: Man Realizes He Has Unauthorized Access to Brinks Home Customer Data

Man Realizes He Has Unauthorized Access to Brinks Home Customer Data

An Edmonton man had access to data of roughly 100 customers for nearly a year before Brinks heeded his warnings.

Read: Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Thieves Perform $2.15M Jewelry Heist

Top 9 Surveillance Videos of the Week: Thieves Perform $2.15M Jewelry Heist

Other top surveillance videos include a vehicle cartwheeling through the air before catching on fire, a security guard detaining a man armed with an assault rifle and more.

Read: Milestone Shines Spotlight on Business Outcomes, Adapting to Partners at MIPS 2022

Milestone Shines Spotlight on Business Outcomes, Adapting to Partners at MIPS 2022

Milestone’s MIPS 2022 partner summit emphasized how the video technology provider is focusing on solving specific challenges and better assisting its partners.

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