We love providing great solutions to our customers, and we love it even more when the equipment stops or helps apprehend criminals. Two weeks ago a man was dumping trash into the Big Blue River in New Castle, Indiana. ASI recently installed a surveillance system at Water Pollution Control which is located near the river. One of their long range cameras looks toward the river. After hearing of the incident, employees were able to find it on the DVR and make a DVD recording of the man. The man's vehicle was identified. He has since been prosecuted and fined. We are happy to have assisted in his apprehension. Hopefully this will deter would be litterers from dumping in the river. For more info on what we did for Water Pollution Control you can view the case study or their video testimonial. Has your ASI system ever helped you prevent or catch a crime?

In 1992 a young entrepenuer Rodney Anderson began his locksmithing business in New Castle Indiana. He offered a full lineup of services auto, home, commercial, safes, etc. As he went about his day to day tasks he began to be approached by a few of his clients inquiring about surveillance cameras, keyless entry and security alarm systems. He did not offer any of those services and did not have a clue how to help his clients fill their needs. Rodney has an older brother Ron Anderson who worked in the recording industry for Polygram Records. Ron had a degree in electronics engineering and several years experience. Some time in 1993 Ron was downsized out of his job. One day while the brothers were visiting, Rodney explained the issue of his clients requesting electronic services that he could not perform. He asked Ron if he would be interested in joining him in the company and bringing his electronic background into the mix. Since he was between jobs, Ron thought it would be something worth trying. The two brot ...

I wanted to tell you about a new product we are offering. With the recent increase in copper theft from HVAC units, we have been receiving calls asking if we have a solution. After some quick research we were able to find the best solution for the best price. We now have an excellent and cost-effective way to prevent copper theft. Our HVAC kit works by weaving a wire through the condenser of your HVAC unit. The wire is ran through a resistor. If the wire is cut your home alarm system will go off. The kit also includes two tilt sensors. If the air conditioning unit is moved the alarm will also sound. That allows us to monitor your HVAC unit for two different kinds of damage. This kit can be added on to any home security system. We are always looking for new solutions as burglars are getting more creative. Copper theft is nothing new, but there has been a recent spike in the amount of HVAC units being damaged for copper. They will cause $2000.00 of damage to get $20.00 worth of copper. Protect yourself from t ...

There is a plague attempting to destroy our industry and confuse our customers. The myth is that hardwired security equipment is a thing of the past. Many companies are touting that the future is completely wireless.  That hardwired security is dead. After listening to this for three years I decided to weigh in on the subject. A competitive company has recently been going door to door telling our customers that their equipment is outdated because it is not completely wireless. Not only does it bother me that they are attempting to steal my clients… I am concerned with the way they do it. The real reason these guys want to install wireless equipment is because they can install it quickly. Since they are an out of State company they want put as many systems on the ground as possible while they are here. But I’m losing focus, this is not a blog about door knocking security companies. I could write a book about that too. The fact is that wireless equipment is very reliable. It is a great solutio ...

ASI is happy to announce that we will be partnering with a local consignment shop, The Pearl, for an August promotion. Kellie, the owner of The Pearl, wrote a post about her business, giving back to the community, and the promotion. We wanted to share it with you. Read what Kellie had to say below. I absolutely love owning a consignment shop! Being the owner/operator of New Castle's newest consignment shop, The Pearl, has been quite rewarding! The Pearl is a fashion consignment shop at its best for women & teen gals on a budget. It is truly a win / win business. I offer items at low prices keeping money in our community, and I offer the opportunity for citizens of our community to make a little extra cash. Everyone is struggling right now, and any little way to save or make money is a blessing. The store has the very mod, chic, feminine atmosphere of an upscale boutique without the upscale prices! I offer quality name brand clothes, (00-Plus sizes) shoes, purses, jewelry & accessories with pri ...

          We recently welcomed Westview Animal Clinic of Muncie to our list of happy clients. When Brandon, the sales representative for the job, told me their story I felt like I should write about it. This story is a good example of how we do business. Brandon met Debbie from the Animal Clinic at BNI. BNI is a business-networking group, and if you aren’t involved in BNI I suggest you join a local chapter. Debbie mentioned that she was having serious issues with her security system. The company who installed the system put in smoke detectors, and they were causing constant false alarms. The dander from the animals was setting the photoelectric beam in the smoke detectors off.  In Delaware County the police and fire departments charge a hefty fee for false alarms. Debbie was at a loss. The clinic couldn’t afford to continue paying false alarm fees, but removing the smoke detectors would put the animals in danger. After a quick consultation Brandon ...

Are you anxious about unauthorized access to your IT department after hours, strangers being seen in your building, or want to make sure that your employees are working where and when they say they are? Then let me explain how Biometric Access Control is the right solution for you.                                                                                                                            Her ...

Yeah, I know my way around your house because I was just here working last week. I even unlocked a window to let myself back in later. I always knock first. If you’re home I’ll offer to clean your carpets. If not... well, you get the idea. Facebook, twitter, or foursquare told me you weren’t home. I know how to use a computer. I may carry a clipboard or a rake. Anything to look like a service guy and not a burglar. I notice when your newspapers or mail pile up. It's like an open invitation. Sometimes I can see if your alarm system is on from the window. You better hope it is. I like lights in your house when you’re gone. It makes it easy for me to see what to take. Your neighbors probably don’t know if I’m supposed to be at your house or not. I could look like a plumber. Don’t count on them to call you. Would you call them? You’re right about that safe, I don’t have time to crack it. But I will take it with ...

Is There A Difference Between Cost And Price?   Have you ever ask yourself that question? Have you ever considered the differences? Let’s say the cost of Widget A is $1000 and the cost of Widget B is $500. Up front there is a price difference between the two Widgets of $500. Which of the two Widgets actually cost more? Widget A or Widget B?   Well, let’s examine the scenario a little closer. Widget A comes from a local provider, while Widget B would be supplied by a provider an hour away. Widget A is made in North America. Widget B is made somewhere in the Far East. The provider of Widget A handles the entire process in house. The provider of Widget B subcontracts all of the process out to third party vendors. Widget A has monthly expenses of $30. Widget B has monthly expenses of $37.       Expense example over 36 months of ownership between Widget A and Widget B     WIDGET A             & ...

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