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Everything relies on the network in today’s world and when combined with RMR it can be a winning formula for your company.

Read the article online or in the SDM May 2018 issue.

The name of the game is RMR, which of course stands for recurring monthly revenue. With this dependable revenue stream, many companies have weathered tough economic times and flourished when times were good again.

Read the article online or in the SDM April 2018 issue.

In case you hadn’t noticed, everything and everyone around you, including your customers, are connected 24/7. You can’t deny it or avoid it; a seismic shift has happened with the digital revolution, and it’s a complex web of connections that has gone worldwide.

Read the article online or in the SDM March 2018 issue.

Communication is something humans have been doing for thousands of years. Why do we talk? We talk to share information, express and exchange ideas, convey our feelings, and connect to better understand each another.

Read the article online or in the SDM February 2018 issue.

Anything and everything tech were alive and well at CES 2018 with 2.75 million square feet of exhibits and over 1000 presenters. Other surprises included a flood on opening day of the show (after 190 days of no rain in Las Vegas) and a two-hour power outage at the convention center on day two.

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As 2017 comes to a close it’s time to think about New Year resolutions for 2018. What are your company’s goals? What changes are needed to reach these goals?

Read the article online or in the SDM December 2017 issue.

Past, present, future — one leads to the next. Today, the security industry is a good business to be in, with diverse growth opportunities. Let’s look at what can be done to stack the odds of future success in your favor.

Read the article online or in the SDM November 2017 issue.

School is back in session and going strong. Report cards provide a snapshot of where students stand. Why not apply the process to business? It’s time to take an “outside look” and get your company’s report card.

Read the article online or in the SDM October 2017 issue.

Word on the street is the installation business delivering the connected home is up and that’s great news. But there’s an additional story I often also hear — it’s a challenge finding technicians to perform the work. Are you facing the same problem?

Read the article online or in the SDM September 2017 issue.

Peace of mind starts with feeling safe and secure, especially at home. Just ask your customers why they hired you to put in a security system.
With so many devices now being attached to the home network, it’s obvious one may begin to feel vulnerable.

Read the article online or in the SDM August 2017 issue.

There’s a problem in our industry, even with all the cool technology advancements and amazing, fun stuff happening every day. It is sad to say, but new — and existing — products don’t always work well together and it’s an issue of interoperability.

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We’ve all had them: trials and tribulations on project installations. The culprit is often poor communication or lack of communication.

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With so many different systems being installed in a home, and the variety of players involved, one of the big challenges is “getting everyone on board, on the same page, and at the same time.”

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What are the “5 P’s” and how can they help you succeed at your next business conference?
Proven strategies to enhance the outcome: Plan, Prep, Proceed, Process, and then Ponder

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“Big” is in, especially when it comes to archived information. Data is a hot commodity today, but this only works when the collected data is extensive, relevant to a situation, and effectively analyzed.

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An online course by Bedrock Learning is designed to help users solve the puzzle of the connected home.

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Over the past 130 or so years there have been tremendous technological advancements. Just look at them all — from the telephone, light bulb, radio and television to the cell phone, flat screen display and streaming media — and they keep on coming.

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In today’s world, listening to music and awesome audio is a mainstay in nearly everyone’s lives. Consider the huge variety of headphones offered today and the affordable soundbars delivering the home theater experience with unbelievable sound. So many devices are fast becoming connected and part of the IoT, Internet of Things. Just look at the dramatic growth in digital content and streaming media.

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