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Small Dealers Can Benefit From Industry Roll-ups Boom

4.21.23 – SSI – Ron Davis If I had one person who I could just sit around with and brainstorm ideas, particularly about the security industry, it would have to be Stanley Oppenheim. He’s the owner of DGA Security in New York City, and he and his son own...

Consumer Reports Addresses Privacy of Smart Appliances

4.19.23 – CEPro Consumer Reports says smart appliances are sharing encrypted personal data with the manufacturer, and speculates that smart appliances will have shorter lifespans. Should your clients be concerned about invasion of privacy via their dishwasher,...

Defending Against Next-Gen AI Devices

Using strong digital encryption and cybersecurity best practices must always be top of mind in the shadow of defending against the formidable capabilities and power of AI. Image: tanatpon/stock.adobe.com. 4.21.23 – SSI- Darnell Washington  The ever-increasing...

Saying Aye to AI

While the possibilities are fascinating and exciting (some would say scary), we are on the precipice of a bold new world that demands proceeding with great care, diligence, and mindfulness. Image: LukaszDesign/stock.adobe.com 4.21.23 – SSI – Scott Goldfine AI...

End-User Challenges with Emerging Technologies

4.20.21 – SSI – Paul Boucherle The most frequent failure point I have seen with emerging technologies in pilot programs is the tactic of “fire and forget.” Never assume the pilot program is proceeding as planned. In my previous three columns, I talked...

How to Get an Alert From Your HomePod If a Smoke Alarm Goes Off

How to Get an Alert From Your HomePod If a Smoke Alarm …4.18.23 – Tech Crunch – Thanks to Apple’s Sound Recognition feature, the HomePod mini and second-generation HomePod can send you notifications when they recognize smoke or carbon monoxide alarm...