Re: How Many Years Have You Been in the Industry?

[Robert L Bass <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I can relate to that ! VoIP is coming and coming on
> strong.  Even the phone companies recognize that
> and are introducing their own versions of VoIP.

True indeed.  In another recent thread it was mentioned that some
phone companies are switching to VoIP for their long distance
services.  This has already impacted some alarm dealers and
certainly will impact the entire industry over the next few years
as the service matures.

For companies that have the smarts this will bring an opportunity
to sell additional equipment and services.  For the rest it will
be a blanket-shaker.  When all settles down they'll be dust on
the floor.

Many small alarm companies are far from cutting edge.  They
continue pushing whatever hardware the distributor offers at the
lowest price possible without any thought for the future.
Relatively few technicians take even trade association courses,
let alone bother studying new technology.  These are the guys who
will be caught with their draws around their ankles.  From what I
hear you saying, your son is likely to be one of the people
shaking the blanket.  :^)

Hope he's ten times as successful as his old man.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

Bass Burglar Alarms
The Online DIY Store
http://www.BassBurglarAlarms.com

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