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Rodney Bosch, Senior Editor

Although Bosch’s name is quite familiar to those in the security industry, his previous experience has been in daily newspaper journalism. Prior to joining SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION in 2006, he spent 15 years with the Los Angeles Times, where he performed a wide assortment of editorial responsibilities, including feature and metro department assignments as well as content producing for latimes.com. Bosch is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a degree in Mass Communication & Journalism. In 2007, he successfully completed the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association’s National Training School coursework to become a Certified Level I Alarm Technician.

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Rodney Bosch's Latest Opinion Posts

Read: PSA to Amazon: Not Interested One Bit in Becoming Your Labor Force

PSA to Amazon: Not Interested One Bit in Becoming Your Labor Force

During ADAPT 2020, PSA CEO Bill Bozeman laid bare his disdain with Amazon’s idea that integrators could serve as the tech behemoth’s installation arm.

Read: Case of the Missing Yard Signs: Brinks Makes Good on Technician’s Disregard

Case of the Missing Yard Signs: Brinks Makes Good on Technician’s Disregard

A technician for a Brinks authorized dealer inexplicably jettisons a pair of yard signs at a customer’s residence, but all’s well that ends well.

Read: Why Employing More Women in Leadership Roles Drives Innovation

Why Employing More Women in Leadership Roles Drives Innovation

Research shows a statistically significant relationship between management diversity and innovation, as companies with higher levels of gender diversity achieve more revenue from new products and services.

Read: Are Mass Video Surveillance Privacy Concerns Easing Amid Virtues?

Are Mass Video Surveillance Privacy Concerns Easing Amid Virtues?

Our planet is essentially under surveillance around the clock with security cameras, satellites, drones and more. Privacy concerns are undeniable, but all those imaging technologies are having a positive effect too.

Read: Consider Cybersecurity Conferences to Identify Strategic Partners

Consider Cybersecurity Conferences to Identify Strategic Partners

For installing security contractors looking to add cybersecurity services to their portfolios, cyber conferences can be a great start.

Rodney Bosch's Latest Posts

Read: FCC: Russian Antivirus Software Kaspersky Poses National Security Threat

FCC: Russian Antivirus Software Kaspersky Poses National Security Threat

Kaspersky is the first cybersecurity firm to end up on the FCC’s threat list. Two more Chinese telecom companies were also added.

Read: Where Security Dealers Can Find Opportunity Amid Stiff Headwinds

Where Security Dealers Can Find Opportunity Amid Stiff Headwinds

Bob Appleby, V.P. and G.M. for ADI North America, joins the conversation to help make sense of supply chain challenges and much more.

Read: SBA Extends Deferment for Existing COVID EIDL Program Borrowers

SBA Extends Deferment for Existing COVID EIDL Program Borrowers

COVID EIDL borrowers now have a total deferment of 30 months from the date of the note. Loan interest will accrue during the deferment.

Read: Pics & Takeaways: DMP Executive Roundtable Ripe With VOC

Pics & Takeaways: DMP Executive Roundtable Ripe With VOC

The biannual event excels at creating a voice-of-the-customer forum, helping DMP and its partners hone their product and service offerings.

Read: ADT Posts Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

ADT Posts Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

ADT said full-year results met or exceeded full-year guidance, with total revenue and adjusted EBITDA above the high end of ranges provided.

Read: AT&T Floats Temporary Workaround to 3G Sunset

AT&T Floats Temporary Workaround to 3G Sunset

AT&T reached an agreement with T-Mobile to create a roaming bridge that could extend 3G service until July 1 for some alarm companies.

Read: Expect Semiconductor Shortage to Persist Well Into 2022, Report Says

Expect Semiconductor Shortage to Persist Well Into 2022, Report Says

A U.S. Commerce Department survey of chipmakers has determined “there is a significant, persistent mismatch in supply and demand for chips.”

Read: 2021’s Security Tech Trend Takeaways

2021’s Security Tech Trend Takeaways

SSI taps subject-matter experts from the supplier community to weed out the hyperbole and identify the predominant security technologies introduced during the year, plus top vertical markets and pandemic impacts.

Read: Supply Chain Misery Cuts Deep Across the Security Industry

Supply Chain Misery Cuts Deep Across the Security Industry

Integrators and manufacturers lament supply chain struggles as equipment shortages are forecast to last throughout 2022.

Read: Pics, Tips & Insights From 2021 SSI & Total Tech Summits

Pics, Tips & Insights From 2021 SSI & Total Tech Summits

Total Tech Summit was hosted Nov. 17-19 in Orlando, uniting hundreds of integrators from the security, commercial and custom electronic industries.

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