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# Alex Flitton
Alex Flitton started working for AvantGuard in May of 2016. As the principal content writer, he has written numerous articles surrounding each of the industries AvantGuard caters to. His experience performing research and producing content has made him into an up-and-coming industry expert.
Alex Flitton started working for AvantGuard in May of 2016. As the principal content writer, he has written numerous articles surrounding each of the industries AvantGuard caters to. His experience performing research and producing content has made him into an up-and-coming industry expert.
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### [The AG Update: Ep. 19](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/the-ag-update-ep-19)
Jun 28, 2019 8:05:00 AM
2 min read
### [The AG Update: Ep. 18](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/the-ag-update-ep-18)
Jun 21, 2019 8:05:00 AM
2 min read
[PERS/Medical](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/tag/pers-medical)
### [The Top 4 Webinars For PERS Businesses](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/the-top-4-webinars-for-pers-businesses)
Jun 19, 2019 8:05:00 AM
3 min read
### [The AG Update: Ep. 17](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/the-ag-update-ep-17)
Jun 14, 2019 8:05:00 AM
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[Business Development](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/tag/business-development)
### [5 Ways To Keep Up Office Morale](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/5-ways-to-keep-up-office-morale)
Jun 13, 2019 8:05:00 AM
2 min read
### [The AG Update: Ep. 16](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/the-ag-update-ep-16)
Jun 7, 2019 8:05:00 AM
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[Security/Fire](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/tag/security-fire)
### [NFPA 72 - 2019: 4 Changes To Note](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/what-to-know-about-nfpa-2019)
Jun 5, 2019 11:02:19 AM
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### [The AG Update: Ep. 15](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/the-ag-update-ep-15)
May 31, 2019 8:05:00 AM
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### [The AG Update: Ep. 14](https://www.agmonitoring.com/blog/industry-news/the-ag-update-ep-14)
May 24, 2019 8:05:00 AM
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