Chris Heaton is the Vice President of Advocacy & Public Affairs for the Electronic Security Association (ESA) On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” into law. While media pundits speculated from liberal and conservative perspectives the impact the most significant tax reform in over 30 years would have on […]

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 12:00 – 2:00 PM, EST As the low-voltage industry continues to increase the rate of the installation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as IP cameras and smart thermostats, your clients’ networks can become vulnerable to a variety of cyber attacks and misuse. This Free Webinar will explain the nature […]

How can we help our clients detect an armed criminal entering their building?  While the security, access control, and surveillance systems we provide can, in some cases, detect real-time criminal activity, it is still a simple matter to conceal a weapon and walk into retail and commercial businesses with mal-intent.  Walk-Through Metal Detectors (WTMD) installed […]

ADI makes Project Registration Easy and passes 100% of the savings onto you! Our Systems Sales and Support Team guides you through the entire process from start to finish. We leverage our strong vendor relationships to get you the best price on the most popular products and brands you trust. Contact your local ADI Branch […]

Whether commercial or residential, Access Control is one of the most critical aspects of a property’s physical security. As long as crime and vandalism exist, there will be a need for physical access control, but with today’s widespread use of mobile digital technology, the need for electronic Access Control systems is rising to new heights. […]

At ADI Global Distribution we understand the importance of completing a project and staying within your customer’s budget. With more than 50 participating manufacturers, ADI’s Project Registration can help you build complete systems at a lower cost. Our Project Registration Program allows dealers to gain exclusive discounts from industry-leading suppliers which is a savings you […]

A recent market research study published by Transparency Market Research predicts huge growth potential for the global video surveillance and Video Systems as a Service (VSaaS) market. The report titled, “Video Surveillance and VSaaS Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 – 2020,” attributes the lift in the market due […]

Thank you to all who answered our poll question on the ADI Global Distribution Blog… Over half of those who answered believe that “Technological Shifts” pose the greatest challenge to companies in the Security Industry. Coming in at a distant second place was “Understanding Customers Needs.” Do you agree? Tell us what you think

In our last blog discussion we detailed some of the legal and licensing issues involved in the selling and installation of life safety systems for schools. Today we’ll finish up that topic with a few more very important points that dealers who are new to this market segment need to know. Public School Board Policies […]

If your traditional business is the installation of intrusion and video surveillance systems, you might be missing a golden opportunity if you don’t include life safety projects in your business plan. There are hundreds of millions of dollars spent annually on fire alarm, mass notification, panic systems, and other technologies by all types of educational […]