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UL 827A Opens Up Cloud Service Opportunities

Examining the benefits of the UL 827 standard for monitoring centers and central stations.

January 10, 2022

Many are intrigued with some of the changes that have been introduced and adopted toward consistent services through the COVID-19 pandemic — everything from changes to business logistics to actually augmenting UL standards to accommodate work-from-home (WFH) staffing.

GOVERNMENT SECURITY

Navigating Recent Changes to GSA Schedules

Thanks to a variety of circumstances, opportunities abound in the government sector. To take advantage, though, you’ll first have to familiarize yourself with GSA Schedules.

Courtney Wolfe

October 18, 2021

Security professionals discuss recent changes to GSA Schedules.

Security & the Law

Beware of Management Company Contracts

SECURITY CONTRACTS

October 6, 2021

This Month’s Article will deviate somewhat from our normal review of current litigation cases: as a fairly new entity has arisen in the security industry: the Management Company.

5-Minute Tech Quiz

How Well Do You Know International Fire Code?

INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

Roy Pollack

August 18, 2021

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

5-Minute Tech Quiz

The 2019 Fire Code Update

NFPA 72

Roy Pollack

May 31, 2021

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

Digital Shuffle

Zenitel Releases Cybersecurity Hardening Guide

Zenitel

May 31, 2021

Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars.

FIRE & LIFE SAFETY

Past & Future Changes in Fire Code

Recent and upcoming code changes can have a big impact in how you plan your fire installations. Are you missing some big ones?

Allan Colombo

May 26, 2021

Adhering to changes in fire code on a local basis is not a choice — it’s a “shall,” not a “should.”

Digital Shuffle

Calipsa Releases Whitepaper on Cybersecurity

May 20, 2021

Calipsa, a provider of AI-powered video analytic software for false alarm reduction, has released a whitepaper, “The Essential Guide to Video Surveillance Cybersecurity.”

Digital Shuffle

Guardian Alarm Launches Mobile App

May 20, 2021

Guardian Alarm announced the launch of the MyGuardianAlarm mobile app, a new technology tool that provides convenience and control for home and small business owners.

Security Software

Business Operations Software Proves Its Value Amid Pandemic

Business operations software is more versatile than ever, simplifying and enhancing site surveys, sales quotes, billing, management reporting and more.

Joan Engebretson

May 10, 2021

USING THE RIGHT BUSINESS OPERATIONS SOFTWARE can yield big benefits for security dealers. SDM talked to six security dealers and integrators about this. Here’s what they told us.