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Monitoring Matters: Alarm Industry Innovation Needed Now More Than Ever

Monitoring Matters: Alarm Industry Innovation Needed Now More Than Ever

The alarm industry is stuck in a time warp compared to some others across the technology landscape. It’s time to innovate.
Parks Associates: 30% of internet households own either a smart camera or a smart video doorbell

Parks Associates: 30% of internet households own either a smart camera or a smart video doorbell

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Survey: U.S. Business and Consumers Plan to Increase Tech Spending

Survey: U.S. Business and Consumers Plan to Increase Tech Spending

A new survey indicates that U.S. businesses and consumers had an overall positive attitude towards their technology spending plans in the first quarter of 2024, the second consecutive quarter of positive intent after more than a year of negative results.
5.6.24 NESA National Monitor

5.6.24 NESA National Monitor

Public Safety Updates Smart devices sending flurry of errant 9-1-1 calls5.1.24 – WRC – Washington DC - ...

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Between Us Pros: Getting Customers to Drink Your Kool-Aid

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The journey from longtime media member to marketing leader has been equal parts exciting, fascinating and frustrating.
SimplSafe rolls out live guard protection for outside threats

SimplSafe rolls out live guard protection for outside threats

Smart-home security system maker SimpliSafe is rolling out an expansion of its live guard protection program by adding technology to stop crime outside the home.
G-MAK Fog Machine and Home Edition

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With its smart integration capabilities and user-friendly interface, the Home Edition offers flexible protection tailored to individual needs, providing homeowners with peace of mind.
Employees are your biggest cybersecurity threat

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IT departments can update software, but they can’t patch people.
New Congressional Bill to explore using AI to secure U.S. border

New Congressional Bill to explore using AI to secure U.S. border

The DHS bill looks into "new, innovative and disruptive" technologies to integrate into border security operations, including AI.

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Smart devices sending flurry of errant 9-1-1 calls

Dispatchers around the Washington, D.C. area are reporting accidental 9-1-1 calls from iPhones and other Apple devices that can be triggered by dropping the device. Because the devices can report genuine emergencies, dispatchers will send first responders to the scene if they cannot determine if the call is fake.