Security Dealer & Integrator back issues from August 2009:
Leaders Among Us.(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Leaders Among Us By Deborah L. O'Mara In just a short period of time, the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) has moved mountains. For decades, our industry has been known as burg and fire. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it ...
"IP Speak" For Technicians.(Network Expert)
Aug 01, 2009 ... "IP Speak" For Technicians By Steve Surfaro Security technicians need to be fluent in the language of "IP speak" to converse cogently with the physical security, information technology and physical infrastructure communities that interact with the IP-based security ...
The Final Vote on NFPA 72, 2010.(Fire Alarm Expert)
Aug 01, 2009 ... The Final Vote on NFPA 72, 2010 By Greg Kessinger, SET, CFPS The annual NFPA Conference and Expo in Chicago I attended in June consisted of several pay-per-view seminars and committee meetings. The exposition wasn't as well attended as past shows, which was probably ...
Practice Makes Perfect.(In the Field)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Practice Makes Perfect By Dale R. Eller This time of year the NFL's teams return to the practice field for training camp and preparation for another season. Despite winning a Super Bowl, like the Pittsburgh Steelers, or going 0-16 the previous season, each ...
Much More than Security.(Video Expert)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Much More than Security By Keith Fulmer Reading through SD&I magazine recently, I came across an ad that read, "You're not just a security guy ..." I noted to myself how accurate that statement really is (for those focused not only on surviving in these turbulent and ...
Technical Training--Who's on the Bandwagon?(Training Center)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Technical Training--Who's on the Bandwagon? By Connie Moorhead Training is an integral factor for many companies in the security industry and most recently, more and more leading professionals are getting onboard in taking their IP roadshows and training seminars ...
Telephone Demeanor Matters.(Business Management)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Telephone Demeanor Matters By Kathy Pabst Robshaw The security industry is faced with similar challenges that others in the economy are facing right now: reduced profit margins; competition; technology overload; redundant products; and getting and keeping business ....
All in a Name-Smith & Wesson Brings Security Home.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2009 ... All in a Name-Smith & Wesson Brings Security Home By Deborah L. O'Mara New program gives integrators a 'lift' Rich Thompson, president of The Standard Alarm Company, knew he had to do something about capturing his piece of the residential market in ...
Curriculum Calls for Environmental Monitoring.(Features)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Curriculum Calls for Environmental Monitoring By Caroline McGowan Food safety is critical to student well-being Delaware's Milford School District serves approximately 1,200 breakfasts and 2,600 lunches daily to the students located in five area schools ....
Mansion at Peachtree Security Meets Luxury at Its Finest.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Mansion at Peachtree Security Meets Luxury at Its Finest By Kim Rahfaldt Standing tall in the Atlanta skyline, The Mansion on Peachtree, Buckhead, Ga., a luxury boutique 127-room hotel that also offers 45 residences, wasted no time in planning an intricate security ...
Distributed Architecture Relieves Network Traffic.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Distributed Architecture Relieves Network Traffic By Barry Keepence Precious bandwidth benefits from this approach We all know that the benefits of IP-based networked CCTV are significant compared to traditional analog systems. But the real benefit of IP ...
Fiber Optics: Future-Fit and Ready for Convergence.(Feature)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Fiber Optics: Future-Fit and Ready for Convergence By Skip Haight New innovation targets installation ease Fiber optic transmission products are no newcomer to security--they've been in use in the market for some 25 years. What the integrator needs to know ...
Marketing--Where to Start?(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2009 ... Marketing--Where to Start? By Carol Enman Most organizations have a website today ...with static information that was written awhile ago, telling folks that you offer residential and/or commercial services and if you specialize in vertical markets, which is all vital ...