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What has 1,709 exhibitors packed into 82,000m² spanning 8 buildings – and helps us bring you the best of the best?

Hint: This AV & Systems Integration Show is the biggest in the world and takes place annually in Barcelona, Spain. It is the place to learn, network, and uncover trends.

Give up? Fair enough.

It’s the ISE (Integrated Systems Europe).

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Why Automated Security Systems Are a Smart Investment - And What You Should Know First

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Quick quiz. What’s the number one reason people install security systems?

A) To make sure your daughter’s latest Sephora order isn’t pilfered from your front stoop.

B) To ensure that the Picasso above the fireplace remains there.

C) So that your kids and grandkids are protected.

If you chose C…Congrats. You win the prize of being able to say you aced the Balaklava Security Quiz.

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3 Must-Have Smart Home Security Features

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Calm Your Fears with Balaklava By Your Side

There’s no need to stress about your home in the Waterloo, Ontario area when you’re not there or after you go to bed. The security professionals at Balaklava are here to offer peace of mind with a smart home security system, featuring innovative technologies such as surveillance cameras with thermal imaging and artificial intelligence, motion sensors, smart locks and more!

Keep reading below to learn three must-have solutions you need to consider for your new or upgraded smart home security setup. 

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