*Originally Published on SecuritySales.com When lockdown orders began to be issued, certain areas did not directly list fire alarm and life-safety systems as being “essential.” Here’s how security associations stepped up. This month’s article was to be the final installment on the proposed changes for the 2022 edition of NFPA 72, The National Fire Alarm […]

*Originally published on CommercialIntegrator.com Healthcare command centers contribute to the efficiency of emergency responses, which is especially important during a pandemic. Over the past several weeks, we have been discussing how various mission critical environments are responding to COVID-19. In this installment, we will discuss command centers in healthcare environments, which are on the frontlines of the […]

*Originally published on CEPro.com New research reveals consumers want in-garage delivery of all packages going forward. The average home has 29 packages delivered per year. The novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak is presenting several new opportunities for integrators – from voice control to indoor air quality – but smart garage doors might be the most low-hanging fruit opportunity […]

*Originally published on SecuritySales.com Lancaster EMS is the busiest emergency medical services provider in Lancaster County, Pa., serving more than 260,000 residents in 21 municipalities. LANCASTER, Pa. — As a show of appreciation for Lancaster Emergency Medical Services Association (LEMSA), Vector Security will donate meals to employees on May 1. The meal donation will feed approximately 80 […]

*Originally published on CommercialIntegrator.com Broader use and acceptance of technology and more embracing of working from home are among the long-term benefits of coronavirus Most of the so-called non-essential U.S. workforce has been conducting business from the comfort of their homes since at least mid-March and most state officials expect their stay-at-home orders to extend for a […]

*Originally published on SecuritySales.com Honeywell’s hand sanitizer will be donated to government agencies who will then distribute the product to institutions combating the novel coronavirus. MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. — Honeywell is temporarily shifting manufacturing operations at two chemical manufacturing facilities to produce and donate hand sanitizer to government agencies in response to shortages created by […]

*Previously published on CEPro.com While the coronavirus has taken its toll on many security integrators, those who stay customer-centric may find ways to strengthen their position. Consumers are craving safety in a world that seems increasingly dangerous. And while they’re eager to use sophisticated technology to secure their families and their homes, they’re not likely […]

*Originally Published on CommercialIntegrator.com Parts of the US and elsewhere are reopening after the COVID-19 quarantine, but daily life will still be different for a while — including for integrators. By now, we all know COVID-19 has had an impact on virtually every business and has forced us all into our makeshift home offices. Experts […]

*Originally published on CEPro.com Paycheck Protection Program & Health Care Act includes $310B for small business paycheck protection and $60B in economic disaster loans. Starting April 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., integrators can once again begin applying to their lending institutions to access the additional $370 billion in coronavirus funds made available for small businesses to […]

*Originally published on CEPro.com Interactive map from Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies shows remodeling spending will shrink in 24 major metro markets but grow in 15 metros. Remodeling spending is a major driver for custom integrators, with 54% of revenue coming from existing homes. So, what is will be the short-term effect from the novel coronavirus […]