Automation

Read: SimpliSafe Strikes Deal to Sell Controlling Interest to Hellman & Friedman

SimpliSafe Strikes Deal to Sell Controlling Interest to Hellman & Friedman

Although terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the agreement reportedly values SimpliSafe, with two million customers, at about $1 billion.

Read: Top 10 Security Stories From June 2018

Top 10 Security Stories From June 2018

The most popular security news, articles, features and events you may have missed from the month of June on SSI online.

Read: Disruptive Go-to-Market Strategies for Residential Security

Disruptive Go-to-Market Strategies for Residential Security

As consumers become more accustomed to the affordability and flexibility of DIY security systems, now may be a good time to review your strategy.

Read: Security Providers That Only Offer Basic Services Suffer Reduced Customer Loyalty

Security Providers That Only Offer Basic Services Suffer Reduced Customer Loyalty

The latest research from Parks Associates shows the importance that interactive services play in customers recommending a company’s products or services to others.

Read: Smart Lock Segmentation Study Reveals Demand for Conversion Kits

Smart Lock Segmentation Study Reveals Demand for Conversion Kits

A consumer audience segmentation study by Kwikset reveals the demand for smart locks that work with existing deadbolts.

Read: Domestic Abusers Use Smart Home Tech to Harass, Control Victims

Domestic Abusers Use Smart Home Tech to Harass, Control Victims

Home security cameras, smart locks, thermostats and other IoT devices are increasingly being exploited by domestic abusers to watch, listen in, confuse and intimidate their victims and family members.

Read: Security Integration Companies Reveal Sales Staff Salaries, Commission Rates — 2018 SSI Salary Study

Security Integration Companies Reveal Sales Staff Salaries, Commission Rates — 2018 SSI Salary Study

SSI’s 2018 Wage & Salary Study shows the average sales commission for a new customer installation, predicted wage increase and much more.

Read: Nortek Security & Control Releases 2GIG Dual-Source Water Leak Detector

Nortek Security & Control Releases 2GIG Dual-Source Water Leak Detector

The patent-pending 2GIG Water Leak Detector, when placed under a water source, will send notifications to a homeowner’s smartphone or security panel if it detects either drips or pooled water.

Read: How Security Integrators Can Progress in the Home A/V Market

How Security Integrators Can Progress in the Home A/V Market

The new construction home market has heated up and along with it builders are being advised to seek out skilled, low voltage integrators for A/V and smart home technology. Here’s how to ramp up your A/V acumen.

Read: Amazon May Begin Offering Homeowners Insurance — Here’s What It Means for Security, IoT

Amazon May Begin Offering Homeowners Insurance — Here’s What It Means for Security, IoT

Amazon is contemplating selling homeowners insurance, a report says. If true, the company will rely on its lineup of technologies such as the Ring Alarm security and home automation system to mine customer data.

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