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IoT’s Role in the Evolution of Home and Commercial Security | Alarm.com’s Steve Chazin

IoT For All Podcast · 2 Mar 2021 · 28m

What this episode covers

Steve Chazin, VP of Products at Alarm.com, discusses the evolution of home and commercial security from wired systems to IoT-enabled platforms. He details Alarm.com's 'wellness' initiatives, including the WellCam for remote elder care and contactless doorbell solutions, and explains how the company leverages data to detect health anomalies like urinary tract infections or falls. Chazin also addresses the security challenges of DIY smart home devices versus professional systems and advises startups to partner with established B2B2C providers to overcome consumer trust and adoption hurdles.

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companies scaling up

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Alarm.com, ADT, Microstrategy, Apple, Cisco, Salesforce
Products
WellCam

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