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Physical Security 2011 Best Channel Products
By Sue Bresee, publisher
Once again, I'd like to take a moment to thank the thousands of VARs who made time to take the survey in May and give us the data needed to create this special report. Without your dedication and thoughtful consideration, we wouldn't be able to produce such a valid, unique study. The Best Channel Products survey this year turned out to be one of our most widely participated in surveys. Thank you!
Click here to read the Survey Methodology.
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Access Control
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
Seven products were nominated in this category. In the end, two had scores that earned them top honors. Amongst voters, these two winners did particularly well in the category of Ease Of Upgrade.
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IP Video Cameras
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
Two products scored high enough amongst seven nominees to be named Best Channel Products. Both products scored highest in Features/Functionality and in a VAR's Ability To Service the products.
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DVRs/NVRs
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
The scoring made it clear that VAR's Ability To Service was a high point for these two Best Channel Products.
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Video Management Software
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
There were seven products nominated in this category, of which two had scores higher than the rest. These Best Channel Products had particularly high scores in the area of features and functionality.
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Executive Commentary
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A Eulogy For Analog Surveillance
By Scott Schafer, senior VP, sales & marketing, Arecont Vision
Analog video systems are as familiar and comfortable to security integrators and end-users as an old pair of shoes. As we all know from experience, analog systems have never been perfect, but industry professionals have been forgiving of their limitations because there was no viable alternative.
Full article...
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From The Editor
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Benchmark Your Managed Services Success
By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
One of the biggest complaints about managed services is the difficulty of completely changing the trajectory of a break/fix company to the managed services business model.
Full article...
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Special Report
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BSM Partner Program Insider
The 2011 Partner Program Insider gives you articles on hot trends and technologies you might not be selling, as well as a section of partner programs to help you choose the right partner. Together, the Partner Program Insider is your guide to find your next revenue source and partner who can help you succeed.
Learn more...
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Shows and Events
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VARTECH
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| August 15-17, 2011 | Miami |
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ASIS
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| September 19-22, 2011 | Orlando, FL |
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ISC Solutions
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| November 3-4, 2011 | New York |
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