BY PETER P. GIACALONE The electronic security & life safety industry has always been very hardware centric. Reflecting over the decades, the great progress demonstrated by the industry has revolved around new hardware or at least new hardware features. Standards such as Z-Wave and Zigbee, along with other advances in interoperability, have accelerated this progress,…
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https://www.securitysales.com/columns/unified-communications-service/ Unified communications as a service allows onsite and remote users to collaborate seamlessly between devices and platforms — ideal for security dealers and monitoring centers.
Read MoreTechnology in the form of easy-to-install home security systems will offer a safe haven and more control in the home. “Smart home integration can now offer more than just protection thanks to app-based access to lights, thermostats, garage doors and locks,” says Peter Giacalone, President of Giacalone Associates.
Read MoreSD-WAN (software defined wide area networking) offers greater active-active redundancy and diversity over straight MPLS while adding some cost savings.
Read MoreA close-up look into how Bermuda Security Group selected a wholesale monitoring provider to deploy a state-of-the-art automation platform illustrates the newfound benefits available to security dealers to strike the right strategic partnership.
Read MoreThe former world headquarters of the renown Bell Labs is now the new HQ for security consulting firm Giacalone Associates.
Read MoreProper cyber hygiene isn’t rocket science. Take these precautions to keep your security systems and your clients’ devices safe from hackers.
Read MoreWithout question we’ve all experienced how the electronic security industry has changed over the past decade. In addition to the great advances in hardware, systems, software, communications channels and services, shifts have rapidly become the norm in other areas of the industry that are not necessarily related to the technology and systems.
Read MoreThe 2018 Gold Book is loaded with industry information to help installing security systems dealers and integrators keep up with market changes and succeed.
Read MorePeter Giacalone explains how to properly vet companies when looking at online reviews, as well as how to ensure your employees leave positive ones.
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