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Growing the Recurring Monthly Revenue Pipeline

Recurring monthly revenue (RMR) is a great way to keep a business operating even if sales are down or projects are delayed. Here are some ways to implement RMR into your business.

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The Talent Struggle: Hiring and Retaining Talent in the Security Industry

Finding and keeping talented employees is a big challenge right now for the security industry. Here are some ways to attract and keep employees.

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The Color of Green: Security in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis creates a contrast of benevolent opposition; those that have tried it and those that have not. In addition, cannabis is deemed illegal by the federal government, but it is legal in individual states. Today, global sales are expected to reach $33.6 billion by 2025. With COVID-19, the use of […]

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Following the Footpath to Next Generation 911 Communications

“911, do you need Police, Fire, or Medic? Please hold.” Then, “where are you calling from?” These are words that no one wants to hear in the middle of an emergency. Anyone who has had to call 911 wants immediate service with emergency services onsite right then. When most people […]

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Guards, Guns, Gates… and Artificial Intelligence?

The security industry for many years has been split into two very distinct silos, security officers and security equipment. Interaction is typically a cursory monitoring of a property using cameras or reviewing incident data, but rarely trusted as an alternative for physical bodies. Security officers have traditionally been responsible for being a physical presence for deterrence and for being trained to de-escalate situations on behalf of […]

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Growing the Recurring Monthly Revenue Pipeline

Recurring monthly revenue (RMR) is a great way to keep a business operating even if sales are down or projects are delayed. Here are some ways to implement RMR into your business.

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The Talent Struggle: Hiring and Retaining Talent in the Security Industry

Finding and keeping talented employees is a big challenge right now for the security industry. Here are some ways to attract and keep employees.

Read Article

The Color of Green: Security in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis creates a contrast of benevolent opposition; those that have tried it and those that have not. In addition, cannabis is deemed illegal by the federal government, but it is legal in individual states. Today, global sales are expected to reach $33.6 billion by 2025. With COVID-19, the use of […]

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Following the Footpath to Next Generation 911 Communications

“911, do you need Police, Fire, or Medic? Please hold.” Then, “where are you calling from?” These are words that no one wants to hear in the middle of an emergency. Anyone who has had to call 911 wants immediate service with emergency services onsite right then. When most people […]

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Guards, Guns, Gates… and Artificial Intelligence?

The security industry for many years has been split into two very distinct silos, security officers and security equipment. Interaction is typically a cursory monitoring of a property using cameras or reviewing incident data, but rarely trusted as an alternative for physical bodies. Security officers have traditionally been responsible for being a physical presence for deterrence and for being trained to de-escalate situations on behalf of […]

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Telesitter, the Electronic Sentry of Healthcare

Any security integrator who has spent time in healthcare has come across a Computer on Wheels (COW) where nurses can take notes, check vitals, administer medications, and more. COWs have been the mobility client for nurses everywhere. It would make sense that a COW could be more than just a mobility client, but rather a […]

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Alarm Monitoring Companies Find Success Amid Pandemic

During the pandemic, many alarm monitoring employees discovered they were essential workers because of the need to monitor countless alarm systems across the country. Like the rest of the world, alarm monitoring companies had to quickly shift to a new strategy, and many were able to successfully do so. Read more from our blog.

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Cybersecurity Approaches for the System Integrator

Companies are spending vast amounts of money every year to prevent being the next statistic of cyberattack. Security system integrators have limited options on how to approach cybersecurity for their customers. Here are some of those options.

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The Human Credential: Biometrics Use in the Security Industry

The security industry is continually innovating to meet new and unexpected needs. This is the basis for innovation. One way the security industry has innovated is biometrics. Learn more about the history, legal ramifications, and the future of biometrics in the security industry from our blog.

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Mass Notification in Today’s World

April 20th, 1999, two young men walked into Columbine High School and forever changed the world. Then came April 16th, 2007 (Virginia Tech), December 14th, 2012 (Sandy Hook), and April 30th, 2019 (UNC-Charlotte); and sadly, there are many more days in recent years. School shootings are just one of the many scenarios that society has experienced as of late where mass notification […]

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