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Things have changed for everyone since March when the pandemic caused many closures in businesses, government offices, schools, churches and other public locations. As my primary business is providing hands-on training classes in fiber optics and IP networking, COVID-19 has caused my 2020 schedule to be wiped clean.

The coronavirus is impacting business operations and sales in the security industry. It is also dramatically influencing consumer behavior and spending. Parks Associates just released insights based on this summer’s consumer surveys, and found that while spending cuts due to COVID-19 affect most product categories, consumers continue spending on technology for productivity and entertainment.

Have your sales flatlined at your company? Are you unable to revive them? Do you feel like you couldn’t sell an air conditioner in Arizona in July?

“What’s the deal with …” is so synonymous with the 90’s observational comedy Seinfeld that you can probably hear Jerry Seinfeld’s voice just reading it. The show often posed the question in relation to things in everyday life that, in some ways, don’t make sense.

A jury trial in Hawaii found that the defendants — a fire alarm company and its owners — breached a contract with their bonding company.

To say that security professionals’ plates are full at the moment would be an understatement. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the industry has stepped up to play a vital role in keeping people safe, secure and even healthy through uncertain and scary times.

Wizards District Gaming was crowned the 2020 NBA 2K League Champions after defeating Warriors Gaming Squad in game four of a best-of-five game series by a score of 70-55. 

Allied Universal today announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Service Works Inc. (SWI), a security and IT infrastructure integrator in the tristate area offering turnkey and custom solutions to clients nationwide. 

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected 12 recipients for the inaugural SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship — a program developed  by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for a diverse security workforce.