Most of us are bombarded with constant reminders about the importance of recycling, and I can imagine anyone arguing with the overall concept. And, many of us take it further than bottles, cans and paper — where I live, anything even slightly useful that is placed out at the curb is “recycled” by a passerby [...]
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Recycling Is Green, but It Can Make You Some Green Too…
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The Update Treadmill – Security Sales & Integration
I’m a big fan of the consumer electronics blog Engadget. It publishes a number of news, tips, and rumors on consumer electronics equipment and software, and I have always found the consumer electronics field to be a good barometer for what we’ll be seeing in the commercial and industrial space. After all, it’s the economies [...]
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Tips to Better Manage Project Scheduling – Security Sales & Integration
For many of us, the nature of our business is feast or famine. I have yet to meet a consultant, integrator, manufacturer, or other person in this industry (or any construction-related industry) that didn’t experience the peaks and valleys that can make your life (and your business) a roller coaster. Sure we’d all rather be [...]
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Spending Too Much? Part 1 of Many – Security Sales & Integration
The topic of “overbuying” comes up so many times in our practice that I can’t limit this to just one blog entry — this could easily become a recurring theme. I’m not talking about paying too much, where the competitive process breaks down and the end user pays more than they should have (easily another [...]
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Spelling Counts
We have spent a good portion of the past few days reviewing bid responses for a major CCTV project that our firm is handling. After a fairly detailed request for proposal (RFP) package, multiple walkthrough opportunities, and a comprehensive request for information (RFI) process, we thought that we would get a number of complete, professional, [...]
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Manufacturer Viability: Is It An Issue? – Security Sales & Integration
Many security industry startups have been funded with venture capital and the next round of financing may not be available, given market conditions. Do the proper due diligence to ensure you don’t buy a system made by a company that won’t be around long enough to provide bug fixes and tech support.
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Upgrade or Replace? It Depends – Campus Safety Magazine
May/June 2008 by Robert Grossman – Campus officials face a common dilemma: Should they improve their current electronic security technology or adopt a completely new system? Those who do the proper footwork and planning will have the tools they need to choose the best course of action for their organizations.
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Consultants – Time to End the Confusion, Security Sales & Integration
March 2004 by Robert Grossman, Webster’s Dictionary defines a “consultant” as “a person who gives professional or expert advice.” But, with that definition, isn’t just about everyone a consultant?
