The Communicator Volume 2.21 Issue December 2025 |
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| Dear Members and Friends of CASIA, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This time of year, is always a great opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and appreciate the strength of our association and the people who make it successful. We are looking ahead with excitement to our Annual Meeting on January 15th at Eli’s on Whitney, which is shaping up to be a great way to kick off the new year. |
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Our guest speaker, Andy Markowski with Statehouse Partners, LLC, will provide a valuable legislative update, and our Executive Director, Shannon Few, will share a State of the Association report outlining where we are headed and what members can expect in 2026!
I also want to take a moment to thank everyone who joined us for our Holiday Party a couple weeks ago. The turnout was fantastic, the food at Carmine’s di Vega was outstanding, and the atmosphere truly reflected the camaraderie that makes this association special. Based on that great experience, we’re excited to announce that our March and April membership meetings will also be held at Carmine’s di Vega, and it will once again host our 2026 Holiday Party.
With our 2026 event schedule fully planned and ready to execute, we’re confident the coming year will bring more strong engagement, meaningful connections, and successful events. Thank you all for your continued support and involvement! We look forward to seeing you in January and throughout the year ahead! Wishing you and your families a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season. |
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Sincerely, Jim Carey CASIA President |
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Please Join Us in Welcoming Behrens Watkins! |
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| We are excited to welcome Behrens Watkins to the team as our Membership & Training Sales Executive! Behrens brings a strong background in sales, relationship building, and community outreach.
In his new role, Behrens will focus on promoting and selling training programs, recruiting new members, driving event attendance, and building strong relationships with prospective members. We’re thrilled to have him join the team and bring his high energy and “hungry-to-win” mentality with him! Please join us in giving Behrens a warm welcome, we look forward to the positive impact he will make! Mobile: 850-585-8461
Email: Behrens.Watkins@casiact.org |
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| As we wrap up the year, we want to wish our CASIA members and training clients a joyful holiday season and very Happy, Prosperous New Year! Thank you for the dedication, expertise, and collaboration you bring to our industry throughout the year. We’re proud of the work we’ve accomplished together and look forward to building even more in the year ahead. Wishing you and your families a safe, peaceful, and happy holiday season!
Our offices will be closed on December 25th & January 1st. |
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Please Join Us for our Annual Membership Meeting featuring guest Speaker Andy Markowski our lobbyist who will cover a legislative update for us. We will also cover CASIA's 2025 highlights and a State of our Association update!! |
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Holiday Party! We had a wonderful evening filled with great food, meaningful connections, and plenty of laughter!
A special thank you to everyone who donated a gift for Boys Village, your generosity and kindness truly make a difference and do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for all of our amazing members! |
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ADI and Snap One have come together to create a unified destination for Security, AV, and Networking professionals in Connecticut. From WattBox power management with OvrC remote monitoring to end-to-end system solutions, we help integrators deploy smarter, more reliable systems with local support and inventory. |
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CASIA's All-New Online Training powered by Alarm Academy has Launched More New Courses!! The Freshest Industry Content, Affordable Courses, and
Career-Boosting Education for Security & Life Safety Professionals
Be Sure to Check Out the Details on Our New Bundled Packages Below! We Make Training Your Team Affordable & Effective! |
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Training Spotlight:
New Bundled Online Course Packages! |
Our New Bundled Online Course Packages offer you the very best value for your team! Every business is different and requires different combinations of training. We have developed options for your new technicians as well as anyone joining your company that is new to our industry! |
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Choose from 8 options all discounted at 50%+ in savings versus buying the courses individually!
Need help navigating which packages are best for your various team members? Schedule a call here with Behrens Watkins today!
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Smart Video Products: Business Models & Features |
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Research from Parks Associates |
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"Smart video is the most widely adopted smart home category and the frontline of security, privacy, AI, and ecosystem battles. Industry players need clear, current insights into consumer demand, emerging features, competitive differentiation, and monetization pathways to navigate a rapidly shifting landscape. - Hardware is commoditizing fast, with every major brand expanding portfolios across indoor, outdoor, battery, floodlight, and ultra-budget lines, turning the market into a coverage and ecosystem game.
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AI has become the core differentiator as video devices shift from passive recording to proactive security and intelligent event interpretation.
- Ecosystem competition and partnerships intensify, raising the stakes for consumer ownership and service revenue.
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Subscriptions now define the business model, with major brands raising prices, expanding storage tiers, and introducing AI-enhanced service layers to grow recurring revenue."
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Have You Logged into the CASIA Website Yet? |
Our website is full of Member Resources, Access to CASIA's Alarm Academy online training and so much more! If you didn't receive our welcome email inviting you to login to the site, please reach out to Shannon Few at shannon.few@casiact.org to ensure we have all of your current contact information so we can keep you informed! When you login and update your profile information, it will make your online experience with us super easy moving forward when you need to register for our events, training, and take advantage of member benefits! |
Special Thanks to Our Premier Partners!! |
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