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Steve Karantzoulidis
Steve Karantzoulidis is the web editor for CE Pro sister publication Security Sales & Integration.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Helps Shape Access Control Market
Security experts share how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the access control market, adding emphasis toward touchless solutions and contact tracing.
2021’s Safest and Most Dangerous Cities in America
Wallethub’s latest report on the safest and least safe states examines 53 key safety indicators, and can provide integrators with info on which areas are primed for home security sales and which to avoid.
Will the Global Chip Shortage Result in an Influx of Fake Components?
Industry experts suggest integrators should be on the lookout for an increase in fake components flooding the marketplace now that genuine chips are harder to come by.
ADT Faces Class Action Lawsuit Related to Spying Technician
ADT fired the technician in question last year after the company learned that he added his personal email address to customers’ accounts during service visits.
Environmental Monitoring May Be the Next Great RMR Opportunity for Integrators
Security integrators should take a close look at the opportunities provided by environmental monitoring solutions, as it represents a high need, growing and potentially lucrative path for businesses.
2020’s Safest and Most Dangerous Cities in America
A recent report by WalletHub compared over 180 U.S. cities across over 40 factors to determine the safest places to live in 2020.
How Integrators Can Help Thwart Porch Pirates Before They Plunder
Thanks to advancements in video cameras and doorbells, integrators are uniquely positioned to help fight the ongoing ‘porch piracy’ trend. Find out about the latest features and opportunities in this area from those who know best.
Honeywell Helps Battle Coronavirus by Converting Factory to Produce N95 Masks
In just five weeks, Honeywell converted one of its factories to help produce potentially lifesaving N95 masks for medical workers battling the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Detectable Via AI Security Cameras, Athena Claims
Thanks to thermal imaging technology, Athena Security is able to scan people for elevated body temperature, an early indicator of coronavirus.
Nest Users Will Soon Be Required to Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Google has decided that as of Spring 2020, all Nest users will be required to enable two-factor authentication to ‘greatly reduce the likelihood of an unauthorized person gaining access to your Nest account.’
Ring Security Camera Hack Discovered, Customers May Be at Risk
According to several recent news reports, a tool circulating on hacker forums may be able to compromise smart home cameras from Ring.
