Hosted video services are one of the most promising areas for installing security contractors. Yet questions persist about how these services work and the technology’s benefits. Here are straightforward answers on how hosted video can increase RMR, reduce installation/service costs, and improve customer satisfaction and retention.
The industry has become enamored by the prospect of managed access control providing a path to recurring revenue bliss. The potential is real. Get an overview of how to succeed in this realm, including challenges, opportunities, types of services and partnering options.
Remote connectivity to home alarm systems is allowing dealers to offer new types of services to their entire customer base. Two-way voice functionality between the central station and the client is driving additional revenue.
Upselling end users’ access control can begin by moving manual lock users to pushbutton locks. This starts weaning customers off key-based locks and into higher revenue, more profitable electronic locks. With such a migration, the customer obtains increased access control security and flexibility. Also, property managers are learning to love managed services.