The link between manufacturers of fire and security systems and the professionals monitoring CCTV feeds in the control room, installers perform a vital role. They do more than just install CCTV, intruder alarms, access control systems, fire alarms and other systems; they also help customers design a system fit for purpose for their needs – in terms of number and type of cameras, their position, the choice of NVR, VMS and back-up storage, and so on.
Also known as engineers, they increasingly position themselves as ‘integrators’ of increasingly interoperable, disparate systems.
Technological change is transforming physical-security technologies and with it the installer’s role. Continual education is therefore paramount if they are to adapt their business models to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Cybersecurity, for instance, is a major priority as installers upskill, and many are moving beyond merely selling boxes of equipment to a service-based model amid the rise of the cloud and remote maintenance.
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The Morphing Integrator: The Role of the Security Systems Integrator Evolves
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Specifying and Installing Fire-Rated Partitions and Doors
IP Integration in Fire Safety: FIA
Building Information Modelling: Merits and Limitations for Installers
Overpromising & Underdelivering: How Cutting-Edge Tech Is Often a Waste of Money
Pros and Cons of choosing a Small vs Large Integrator
Physical Security Information Management: an integrator’s view
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