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Home » Authors » Heather Klotz-Young

Heather Klotz-Young

Heather is the Senior Editor of SDM Magazine. She can be reached at (630) 962-0096 or klotz-youngh@bnpmedia.com.
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Spanning 32 acres, Kentucky Underground Storage's main facility has millions of cubic feet of subterranean storage space, including specific areas designated to provide specialized protection

Diverse Storage Business Increases Security and Upgrades Surveillance

Heather Klotz-Young
December 17, 2014

 Kentucky Underground Storage Inc. needed to upgrade its surveillance system with American Dynamics’ Illustra cameras and recording solution for increased security and clearer images. 


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Editor's Angle

The Security 'It' Factor

Heather Klotz-Young
December 12, 2014

In 2008, ADS Security was the SDM 2008 Dealer of the Year Honoree. Since then nothing — and everything — has changed at the company, which is the 2014 Dealer of the Year.


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ADS Security SDM Dealer of the Year 2014

SDM 2014 Dealer of the Year

Heather Klotz-Young
December 4, 2014

 ADS Security is a successful oxymoron. The company has a unique ability to combine the stability of a traditional, nationally recognized security company with the freshness of a young company with trending offerings. The results are solid growth, raving fans, and a bright future.  


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Financial Services Beyond the Dollar

Choosing a Financial Partner

Heather Klotz-Young
November 14, 2014

Maximize the support you receive from your financial services partner by focusing on more than the money.


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today's intercoms

ALL 'AYES' ON Today’s Intercoms

Heather Klotz-Young
November 14, 2014

 Integrators are finding that their customers are more interested in intercoms today than ever, because having an IP backbone gives them mobility and interactivity features, and video offers greater situational awareness. 


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Unlimited Technologies team

Fine-Tuned Fitness

Heather Klotz-Young
November 9, 2014

Unlimited Technology, SDM’s 2014 Systems Integrator of the Year, knows it can handle anything and everything its customers and projects demand, because it is built upon a foundation of strong engineering capabilities and internal processes it has developed over the last year.


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Technology @ Work

Dealer Adds Professionalism, Efficiency with New Management Software

Heather Klotz-Young
November 8, 2014

 As anyone who’s ever started or seriously contemplated starting their own business knows the going can be tough, particularly in the beginning. However, the roots of entrepreneurship run deep in Oliver Keeling’s family — his father teaches on the subject at Iowa State University, and several relatives own and operate their own businesses. U.S. Air Force and Army veteran Keeling said he was fortunate to have this strong support system when he left the large national security company where he’d grown comfortable in his role as a local technician and founded Astra Security LLC in July 2013.  


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Editor's Angle

Commitment to Transformation

Heather Klotz-Young
November 8, 2014

Building strength takes a plan, dedication and commitment. Just ask Unlimited Technology, the 2014 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year.


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Thousands Flock to CEDIA EXPO in Denver For Trends, New Products

Heather Klotz-Young
September 18, 2014
At the opening keynote for CEDIA EXPO 2014, held in Denver, Sony Electronics’ Mike Fasulo, president and COO, challenged the crowd to install innovation.
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Building Automation

Why & How Integrators Can Succeed in Building Automation

Security integrators can gain revenue opportunities and deepen customer relationships when integrating security systems with building automation systems. But there’s a learning curve.
Heather Klotz-Young
September 10, 2014

Operational costs savings and energy efficiency are major drivers of BAS installations and retrofits. Industry surveys have determined that building owners and managers are realizing the many financial benefits of intelligent technologies, such as lower energy costs, lower maintenance costs and lower repair and replacement costs.


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