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Differentiate Yourself From DIY

David Engebretson
David Engebretson
July 2, 2018

One of the themes I have been presenting in my classes and speeches is the “professional” products and services that our industry can provide clients. It should be obvious to anyone that the flood of do-it-yourself (DIY) products  combined with the megadollar advertising budgets of their manufacturers are enabling consumers to DIY their alarm and video.


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New Network Switches to Consider

While the Cat’s Away…
Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
June 4, 2018
I recently received a new network switch from Interlogix/IFS, the ES2402-8P-2C. While this network switch performs in a similar manner to others, there are some unique features that can make this switch quite useful for medium-sized IP surveillance and security networks.
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The Benefits of Upgrading Older Security Systems With Newer Z-Wave Capabilities

What Goes Around Comes Around
Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
May 9, 2018
Recently I had the opportunity to connect a Honeywell Tuxedo Touch console to my home alarm and use Z-Wave locks and various devices.
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The Z-Wave Toolbox Shows The Secrets

Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
April 2, 2018
Z-Wave is a wildly popular wireless communication method for low-bandwidth devices and controls such as locks, lighting and thermostats.
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Watch Out for Cyber Security Issues With IoT

Mo’ IoT, Mo’ Problems
Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
March 1, 2018
Simply put, we are installing products that may include hardware and software flaws that can surface years later, with potentially dramatic damage to clients’ networks and their stored data.
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West Penn Wire Fiber Connectors Easy to Install

Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
February 1, 2018
In my extensive testing of these connectors I have found that they are extremely easy to install, and the laser light verification works great.
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Security Network Monitoring = RMR

Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
January 1, 2018
A company called Domotz has delivered a device and a service that not only monitors all of the devices on a LAN, but also notifies users about new and perhaps unauthorized devices connecting to the network, and more.
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Cloud-Based Energy Monitoring

The Telltale TV
Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
December 1, 2017
The heart of the BlueBOLT product line is the cloud monitoring and control software, which receives usage and connectivity information from the various BlueBOLT enabled devices.
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Securing IoT Devices

The Irma of the Internet?
Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
November 1, 2017
I see the equivalent of hurricane Irma coming to our industry with the massive installation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Mag Daddy Clamps Save Installers Time and Money

Dave Engebretson
Dave Engebretson
October 7, 2017
Mag Daddy produces a variety of wire holders and camera mounts that utilize these powerful magnets to provide immediate installation of J hooks, bridal rings and cameras onto metal surfaces such as I-beams.
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