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The AG Update: Ep. 53

Written by Brannon Morrison | Apr 17, 2020 5:00:00 PM

Google and Apple’s new partnership will create a COVID tracking app, we weigh the importance of staying up to date on technology within your security business, and take a loot at the benefits of professionally monitoring mPERS devices versus self monitoring...

Links To Resources:

  1. Google and Apple Partner to Create a COVID Tracking App
  2. Why Security Monitoring Dealers Should Stay Updated on the Newest Technology
  3. Professional Medical Alert Monitoring vs. Self Monitoring

Transcript:

Google and Apple Partner to Create a COVID Tracking App

Contact tracing is a huge part of monitoring the spread of any disease, and COVID-19 is no different. Google and Apple are paving the way for the use of personal technology in medicine by tracking who a user comes in to contact with via the Bluetooth connection on their device.

However, this is not without concern. Will the tech giants stop there, or will they continue to monitor their users? Will their privacy policies be transparent? We can only hope that this new app has the best intentions.

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Why Security Monitoring Dealers Should Stay Updated on the Newest Technology

While this may seem like a common business strategy to some, staying up to date on the technology in the security field is largely beneficial for customers or companies alike!

Whether it is simply offering the latest, cutting edge tech that sets you apart from other competitors, or training your staff to become more knowledgeable than the rest, one thing is for sure, if you stay up to date, you won’t fall behind in the rapidly growing technology curve. 

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Professional Medical Alert Monitoring vs. Self Monitoring

Customers want freedom, but more importantly, they’ll want to know their options when it comes to their PERS devices. While self-monitoring may be free of fees, there is a greater risk that you incur. You not only depend on yourself, but on the responsibility of your close friends or family to respond to a call if needed.

By choosing to have a professionally monitored device, that is never the case. There will always be someone watching over you, ready to help 24/7.

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