Newsletter | April 30, 2012

04.30.12 -- What Every Integrator Should Know About IP Video

What Every Integrator Should Know About IP Video By Mike Monocello, chief editor

		I recently spent three days in Las Vegas for ISC West, one of the physical security (video surveillance and access control) industry’s largest trade shows. During that time, I talked with many manufacturers and saw a lot of different products and solutions. After seeing it all — or at least as much as I could because the show is so large — I came home with three key takeaways that are relevant to IT integrators like yourself. Read more.

Articles

3 Curious Facts About The IP Video Industry
We ran a survey about a month ago to IT integrators like you to learn more about their adoption of IP video surveillance technologies. The results put a spotlight on three interesting trends. I followed up with about a dozen of these readers to better understand what’s happening in this space. Read more.

A Smarter Way To Mind The Store: IP-Surveillance
IP (Internet Protocol) video surveillance gives retailers new tools and capabilities for improving loss prevention and store performance. Learn more.

2012 Trends In Retail
Solutions providers thinking beyond the point of sale stand to reap huge rewards in this dynamic and rapidly evolving market. Full article.

2012 Trends In Education
Education is a top vertical among Business Solutions' audience, and considering the latest research in both K-12 and higher education, VARs are going to be playing a key role in education's future. Full article.

Why Your Distributor Is An Invaluable Vendor Management Resource
While attending Ingram Micro’s SMBA Invitational event last week, I met with several small to midsize VARs and MSPs that shared some of their business challenges with me. One recurring theme that emerged time and time again was vendor management. Read more.

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