Publically traded security firms experienced a mostly tumultuous 2012 before staging a strong stock recovery, closing the year well positioned relative to major U.S. indexes. Industry participants remain hopeful the market can hold onto its Q4 gains.
In an industry not known for formalized training programs, Protection 1 is raising the bar with its unique management trainee program. Recruiting from among its ranks as well as college campuses, P1’s immersive regimen prepares participants for management and sales positions in the region of their choice. Learn what’s in it for you to join up or create a similar program for your own company.
Individually, they are successful businesspeople who operate security integration firms throughout the country. But together, in the form of Security-Net, they are a group that can leverage their expertise, buying power and geographic reach to compete with the leading national integrators.
A slowdown in domestic growth and the globalization of the business world have led many companies and industries to look overseas for new opportunities. While that has not been very common among security integrators, Intelligent Security Systems is breaking the mold. Learn how the company is establishing itself abroad, in particular Latin America, with sage advice on doing the same.
New research lays out challenges top managers from installing/monitoring firms face in leading their respective businesses. Exclusive survey results have been shared with SSI to coincide with this month’s ESA Leadership Summit in Orlando, Fla. Find out managements’ sweet – and sour – spots.