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5 Home-Tech Takeaways    Jennifer Mallett, CEO,   Level Up Your Home   5 Takeaways of where we are today 1. Expertise in technology sales and home service   is key to bridging the gap between current technology promises in the smart home and what actually happens — especially as it relates to interoperability. Custom integrators know more about this topic than security, insurance and manufacturers! It begs the question: How can we become more involved and our voice represented at industry conferences? I hope to see the   CEDIA   channel represented more next year through attendance and participation at the event. It’s a time investment for individual businesses, but very much worth the time. We have an opportunity to be a part of the early stages of IoT so we can facilitate easier installs and basic needs of our clients that are being missed – as well as the overall go-to market strategy as whole. 2. The service provider industry ...

The days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping — are you ready for winter? More importantly, is your home? There are many things to consider when preparing your home for winter to keep your family safe and warm.  First, regular maintenance and cleaning not only helps to  increase your home’s value , but can also save you money in the long run. According to  Houselogic , a site for homeowners created by the National Association of Realtors, you can lose 10 percent of your home’s total value if you let it fall into disrepair. That can translate to a $15,000 to $20,000 loss.  Second, taking care of your home means more protection for you and your family! Some of the most  common causes of home fires  involve behaviors that sky-rocket in the wintertime. More time spent indoors, more cooking, and more use of home heating equipment means higher risk of fires and  carbon monoxide poisoning .  Stoked for Fire Safety, Part 1: Ev...

PITTSBURGH – December 6, 2021 – Guardian Protection is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rampart Security Systems in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Rampart has operated for 35 years, professionally installing monitored commercial and residential security systems. The acquisition includes 3,600 accounts and will increase Guardian’s customer base in its Western Pennsylvania footprint. Guardian Protection President Bryan Cipoletti commented, “Like Guardian, Rampart Security Systems is family-owned and deeply committed to the communities it serves and protects. This acquisition represents an opportunity for us to grow in a smart and profitable way and aligns with the strategic goals on which we’ve been executing the past few years. We will continue to look for additional acquisition opportunities as we leverage our vision to grow Guardian.” As part of the acquisition, Rampart customers will transition from Rampart’s third-party monitoring center to Guardian’s U.L.-certified Five Diamond...