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ISC Schedule / ADT latest attack on integrity of real security
March 18, 2023
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Schedule for Group Discussion Meetings at ISC [subject to dealer interest]  Meetings are limited to 6 dealers.  Contact Stacy Spector,Esq at 1 516 747 6700 x 304 or SSpector@Kirschenbaumesq.com to reserve a spot.  Private meetings with Ken Kirschenbaum are still available – contact Stacy for appointment.  All meetings scheduled at Palazzo Prestige Lounge unless otherwise noted.
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Group Meeting Schedule:  Note changes in schedule:
Wednesday, March 29 at 10:00am-11:00am: Finance Group Discussion with Jim Wooster, Alarm Financial Services
Wednesday, March 29 at 3:30pm-4:00pm: Meeting with Mitch Reitman, Employee Retention Credit and other tax issues

Thursday, March 30 at 9:30 - 10:30am at ESA meeting room: Bassano Suite 2705 by convention floor:  Liability, insurance, horror stories, claims and other issues from perspective of Claims Administrator [Bart] and Alarm Defense Attorney [Ken].  Ken Kirschenbaum and Bart Didden.  This promises to be entertaining and informative.  You don't want to miss this. informative.  All invited.  No reservation needed
Thursday, March 30 at 10:45 am -11:15 am: Central Station Group Meeting with COPS Monitoring at COPS booth
Thursday, March 30 2023 at 11:30 am to 12pm Central Station Group meeting at Rapid Response Monitoring at Rapid Response booth
Thursday, March 30 at 11:00am-11:45: Alarm Brokers Group meeting with Rory Russell, Acquisition & Funding Services
Thursday, March 30 at 1:00pm-1:45pm: Contracts Group Meeting with Ken Kirschenbaum   Fully Booked [call Stacy for private or meeting time]
Thursday, March 30 at 2:00pm-2:45pm: Insurance E&O Group Meeting with Shawn Iverson, The Insurance Center  Fully Booked
Thursday, March 30 at 3:00pm-3:45pm: Sale or Purchase of Business Group Meeting with Ken Kirschenbaum  Fully Booked [call Stacy for private or meeting time]
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Private Meeting Schedule:  Still a few open times for private meetings.  Call Stacy 516 747 6700 x 304.  Tuesday March 28 has open time
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ADT latest attack on integrity of real security
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Ken
          Have you seen ADT latest attack on integrity of real security as reported in CEPro on March 9, 2023?  ADT selling Nest products at COSTCO and installing the equipment.
Alan
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Response
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          It wasn’t too long ago that the alarm industry was up in arms over DIY products and particularly the “red coat” alarm companies who promoted, installed or monitored the DIY equipment.  As a matter of fact [or my imagination] before that the alarm industry was on defcon alert because wireless equipment, cameras, remote switches, etc] was being promoted, sold and monitored.  The demise of the alarm industry and the RMR model was prematurely announced; we’re all still here, and I might add, for the most part, thriving. 
          I don’t think ADT is attacking “real security” and I don’t think that hard wired systems are necessarily better or worse than wireless systems.  All systems have limitations and flaws and that’s why the use of proper contracts is so important.  Keep eye open for the ISC special contract sale that will be available March 27 to March 31.
          Hope to see you in Vegas.
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Here is the CEPro article
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CEPro March 9, 2023
ADT Now Selling Smart Home Systems at Costco
ADT offers 9-piece and 13-piece professionally installed smart home solutions with Google Nest devices to Costco members.

Costco customers can now add ADT smart home security systems to their shopping lists as ADT (NYSE: ADT) has announced a new partnership with the giant warehouse retailer to offer its members professionally installed smart home solutions that include Google Nest products.  

Costco members can now order a professionally installed smart home security system from ADT, the No. 1 company in the CE Pro 100, at Costco.com. There are two ADT package choices: a nine-device option or an 13-piece option.

The nine-piece system includes an outdoor Nest Cam, Nest Mini Smart Speaker, ADT Command panel, four door/window contacts and two motion sensors. surveillance camera, voice control, multiple motion sectors. The 13-piece solution adds one more Outdoor Nest Cam surveillance camera, two more door/window contacts, and a Nest Doorbell.

Both offerings require installation by an ADT technician and they come with a two-year monitoring agreement at $49.99 per month, which is a discount for Costco members of $10 per month. The deal also includes a 40% to 50% discount on the hardware.   

Once the system is purchased, an ADT security professional will call the customer to schedule a day and time to deliver, then install and set up the new system.
https://www.cepro.com/news/adt-costco-smart-home/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=mc&utm_campaign=380515
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Ken Kirschenbaum,Esq
Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum PC
Attorneys at Law
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