PSA-TEC @ ISC
From basic technical training to advanced management and new IT and technological advancements, PSA®-TEC proudly boasts the industry’s finest education for security systems integrators. The PSA Security Network and PSA-TEC® are proud to bring you two valuable sessions at ISC West:
PSA01: Network Essentials:
How to Effectively Deploy a Network-Centric Physical Security System
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Room: 204
Moderated by: Bill Bozeman, PSA Security Network
What certifications do you need? What language should you speak? What skills should you have? This two-hour session provides a roadmap for educating your staff on network essentials. Hear what end-users are looking for, learn how the network impacts your business strategy, and plan your team’s training program. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of where you are and how to position your company for success. This session will feature presentations by Pro2Call, a network education provider with several years experience in successful training for physical security systems integrators, The Protection Bureau, a systems integration company that has successfully adapted to the network-centric customer, and Ray Coulombe, and Ray Coulombe, a co-founder of several companies and industry consultant who has pioneered new technologies in the physical security community since 1990.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn necessary skill-sets for network applications including Access Control, IP Video, Storage, Cabling/Infrastructure.
- Understand Internal strategy- training vs. acquisition.
- Recognize end-user presentation necessities and pitfalls.
PSA02: Becoming Door Savvy: Take the Fear Out of Owning the Door
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Room: 204
Moderated by: John Hunepohl, Assa Abloy
Leaving money on the table is not good for business. By installing a door contact, card reader, maglock or strike, you own the door. When a door is not functioning properly and needs maintenance, it’s you they call. Sub-contracting this work is a practice of the past. Attend this session and learn how to capitalize on this relevant and profitable opportunity.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore methods of ingress and egress.
- Learn profitable door maintenance models and how to overcome code compliance issues.
- Determine when to train your staff vs. acquire new talent.