Spotlight on Security’s Unsung Heroes: A Conversation with Ancel Ramos

Spotlight on Security’s Unsung Heroes: A Conversation with Ancel Ramos

In security, the true champions often work behind the scenes, their contributions crucial, yet rarely in the limelight. Today, we're shining a spotlight on one such individual, Ancel Ramos, Security Projects Programmer with Preferred Technologies (Pref-Tech). Ancel’s path into the...
Navigating the Remote Monitoring Debate: Balancing Innovation & Vulnerabilities

Navigating the Remote Monitoring Debate: Balancing Innovation & Vulnerabilities

The evolution of security surveillance has seen a remarkable shift with the emergence of remote monitoring centers, offering a dual narrative of transformation and deliberation within the industry. As these centers become central to modern security frameworks, the discourse around...
Key Findings of the 2024 Security Compensation Study

Key Findings of the 2024 Security Compensation Study

Diverse Company Size: A key finding of the security compensation study is that the size of companies in the security industry varies widely. From the Study: “Organizations in the $5 – $50 million range were the most common revenue size...
FAST Announces the Winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards

FAST Announces the Winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards

The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards, now in its second year. This prestigious initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the...
Northeast Integrator Partners with Snap One to Modernize One of the City’s Most Iconic Sports Bars

Northeast Integrator Partners with Snap One to Modernize One of the City’s Most Iconic Sports Bars

A full suite of security, lighting, AV and control systems from Snap One brings the legendary stomping grounds into the 21st century. The owners of Scores sports bar in downtown Boston had some big shoes to fill when they purchased...
How to Provide Video Monitoring Without Added Labor and Reduce False Alarm Penalties

How to Provide Video Monitoring Without Added Labor and Reduce False Alarm Penalties

Video cameras record evidence of what happened, providing days and days of video to comb through if a security event occurs. They show us what happened, but usually only after the fact. Video monitoring is a useful service monitoring centers...
SIAC Advisory Council Empowers Industry Leaders

SIAC Advisory Council Empowers Industry Leaders

The electronic security industry faces a unique challenge. Whether you are a local or regional provider or a national organization your business is governed by tens of thousands of local communities at the city and county level. These governing bodies...
Holly Borgmann Honored with ESA’s Sara E. Jackson Award for Outstanding Leadership & Advocacy

Holly Borgmann Honored with ESA’s Sara E. Jackson Award for Outstanding Leadership & Advocacy

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) proudly announces Holly Borgmann, Vice President, Government Affairs at ADT, as the esteemed recipient of the Sara E. Jackson Award for 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals who exemplify extraordinary leadership and dedication in advancing...
Recognizing Industry Dedication: Kirk MacDowell Honored as ESA’s 2023 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year

Recognizing Industry Dedication: Kirk MacDowell Honored as ESA’s 2023 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) proudly announces Kirk MacDowell, President of MacGuard Security Advisors, as the esteemed recipient of the 2023 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who exemplify extraordinary dedication and leadership...
Beliefs are the Core of Selling

Beliefs are the Core of Selling

I’ve been thinking about what I like and don’t like in the sales process. I love winning and strongly dislike losing- doesn’t everyone? But I especially don’t like losing when I know the solution and I am offering what is...