Deborah L. O’Mara

O’MARA is a journalist with more than two decades experience writing about security, life safety and systems integration, and she is the managing director of DLO Communications in Chicago. She can be reached at dlocommunications@gmail.com or 773.414.3573.

Stay on the Pulse

Deborah L. O’Mara

Opportunity knocks for electrical contractors involved in low-voltage, security and integrated systems contracting. You’re in demand. Offer your customers a litany of services using these six ideas to expand your offerings...

Integrated Systems

Apr 2020

Sending Stronger Signals

Deborah L. O’Mara

Emergency communication systems (ECS) and mass notification systems (MNS) are kindred spirits because they have the same general goal of notifying people of a potentially dangerous situation and getting people out of harm’s...

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Integrated Systems

Mar 2020

Industry Argues the Benefits of Facial Recognition Tech

Deborah L. O’Mara

As facial recognition manufacturers grapple with wide-ranging restrictions and outright bans in cities and states across the country, the physical security industry is stepping up with advocacy and education, focusing on the...

Integrated Systems

Mar 2020

Brand Spankin’ New

Deborah L. O’Mara

As the physical security industry continues to develop technology-rich solutions, leasing is an increasingly viable way to renew, refresh and replace products, courtesy of the digital transformation. Flashback to decades when...

Integrated Systems

Jan 2020

Prepare to Accelerate

Deborah L. O’Mara

With change brought about by new technology, faster computing speeds, artificial intelligence (AI), open integration and more devices entering the IP foray—2019 was momentous. As the digital transformation deepens and the...

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