Residential Security
Big Box Companies Hit the Home Control Market with In-Home Sales Efforts

By Kelly Mascia
On September 18th In Smart Home & Control,System Sales Tips & Marketing Concepts
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Connected Door Locks, Connected Home, Customer Service, Home A/V, Home Audio, Home Automation, Home Control, Installations, IP Devices, Network equipment, Networking Installations, Residential, Residential AV, Residential Security, smarthome, surveillance systems, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave
As you may have seen in the news or on social media recently, big box stores have begun to hire sales teams and are training them to become field representatives to sell many of their products and services which include Home Control, A/V, and Security. These deep-pocket companies believe that having sales personnel who can […]
Increased Efficiency can Help Sell Home Automation alongside Security Systems

By Kelly Mascia
On June 29th In Intrusion
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Home Automation, Installations, Intrusion Alarms, IP Devices, Residential, Residential Security, System Sensor
In a crowded marketplace with non-traditional companies and DIY products being pushed into prospective channels, residential security dealers and low-voltage contractors may be questioning how they can differentiate their system offerings and help their businesses stand out in the market. One facet of residential installations that can provide concrete value for end-users is the addition […]
Smartphone Surveillance as a Great Selling Point for IP-Based Security Camera Systems

By Garrett Savage
On June 16th In IP Surveillance Video,Video Surveillance
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Commercial Security, Installations, IP Address, IP Cameras, IP Devices, Residential Security, surveillance systems, video equipment, Video Surveillance
With the continued rising popularity of IP-based security camera systems showing no signs of slowing down, the capability to remotely monitor and control these systems from a mobile device has become a major draw for customers. The ability to check on their property with a glance at a smartphone or tablet is playing an increasingly […]
Using Unmanaged Network Switches for IP Camera Applications

By Garrett Savage
On March 1st In IP Solutions,IP Surveillance Video
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Commercial Security, Installations, IP Address, IP Cameras, IP Devices, Managed Switches, Network equipment, Network Switches, Residential Security, surveillance systems, Un-managed Switches, Video Surveillance
In many installations security integration companies are putting IP cameras onto separate or parallel networks. In these cases, the installing firm would normally supply network switches to provide connectivity for IP cameras, access control devices, and other security equipment. By putting the security devices on isolated separate cabling and network switches, the security of […]
Industry Trends to Watch in 2016

By ADI Global Distribution
On December 29th In Uncategorized
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Commercial Security, Digital Signage, Digital Signage Installations, Digital Signage Sales, Fire Alarm, Fire Safety Systems, Industry Research, Industry Trends, IP Devices, Life Safety, Residential Security, Smart Home, Surveillance Cameras, surveillance systems
As the old year rolls into 2016, it’s time to consider some of the trends that have the potential to change our industry in the future. While some of these topics may be considered as threats to security and low-voltage contractors, within each potential problem is an opportunity for astute companies to get ahead of […]
Guest Post: Locking Solutions for the Connected Home

By Bryan Lieberman
On June 4th In Access
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Commercial Security, Connected Door Locks, Connected Home, Door Locks, Home Security, Residential Security, Smart Home, Yale, Z-Wave
There has never been a more exciting time in the security industry for the connected home. Before a few years ago, access control and home automation meant tens of thousands of dollars in investment and hours of running wires. With the advent of Z-Wave wireless solutions, security dealers can now offer higher levels of functionality, […]
Tips for Choosing a Home or Commercial Intrusion System

By Marco Cardazzi
On May 27th In Intrusion
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, alarm control panels, Appliance Control, commercial, Commercial Security, Environmental Detectors, Fire Safety, Fire Safety Systems, Interlogix, Intrusion Alarms, IP Cameras, Lifestyle applications, Residential, Residential Security, Security Systems, Sensors, System Sensor, VoIP, wireless security
According to the FBI, every 15 seconds a burglary is committed in the United States. It’s no wonder that home and business owners are installing increasingly sophisticated intrusion systems to help protect their properties. And while today’s intrusion systems offer progressively robust life-safety features, many now include lifestyle and convenience functions such as remote controls […]
Are Your Customers’ DVRs and NVRs Working?

By Kavita Boodram
On April 1st In IP Solutions,Video Surveillance
Tags: ADI, ADI Global, Axis Communications, Bosch, Commercial Security, DVR, IP Cameras, Network equipment, NVR, Residential, Residential Security, Security, Surveillance Cameras, surveillance systems, video equipment, Video Surveillance, Vivotek