September 2021
Getting the Most Out of The Matrix Interactive
and Calipsa Integration

DICE Corporation president and CEO Cliff Dice and Calipsa’s Brian Baker recently joined The Monitoring Association for a virtual product review. This educational presentation highlighted The New DICE’s Matrix Interactive video monitoring technologies, including cloud video recording, remote guarding, AI video analytics, data center (827), and virtual scheduled guard tours using Calipsa’s event processing of video alerts. Cliff and Brian also answered questions from viewers and discussed the future of video monitoring in a connected world.

If you’re interested in learning more, the complete virtual product review is available online. Our sales representatives can also answer your questions and schedule a personalized demo with your team here.   

Will you be attending the ESA Leadership Summit, the SIA Securing New Ground, or ISC East? If so, contact me so we can schedule some time to meet in person.

Avi Lupo, DICE Corporation Co-President
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
 
October is cybersecurity awareness month. Is your business prepared to withstand a cyberattack? With hacking and data theft becoming one of the costliest and destructive crimes in the modern world, it is essential to think about what you can do to protect your business. Here are five simple steps you should follow to keep your team and data cyber safe:

1.    Back everything up
2.    Protect yourself against viruses, malware, and spyware
3.    Update accounts regularly with strong passwords
4.    Secure your data against physical theft
5.    Train your employees
Product Spotlight
Matrix Accounting
 
Matrix Accounting works seamlessly with your Matrix software and provides powerful tools to manage everything from invoices and dealer billing to payment history and installation notes. Backed by our seamless integrations with Microsoft Dynamics 365, a robust enterprise accounting platform used by thousands of companies around the world, Matrix Accounting offers fully automated reporting and much more. 
Good Reads
Embrace Software Change with These Helpful Tips
We’ve all heard the famous quote, “change is the only constant in life.” But for anyone trying to adapt to something new, that sentiment is easier said than done. Even for those open to change, it still takes time and effort to get accustomed to everything from new technology to a different route to work. And if you think it’s hard for an individual to adjust, getting a large group of people on board at once can seem impossible.

When most companies decide it’s time to invest in new software or make extensive updates to tried-and-true systems, leadership often makes the miscalculation that their teams will handle the transition with nothing more than a few bumps along the way. However, when employees stick to their old ways or are reluctant to adopt a new approach, it can have a devastating impact on everything from productivity to morale. If your organization is considering switching to new software or technology, it is a must to lay the groundwork for successful implementation. Here are a few tips to help your team embrace the change.
Electronic Signatures Improve Efficiency
With advancements in mobile technology and cloud computing, many businesses have committed to moving to paperless solutions for most aspects of their daily operations. Although a paperless office is the ultimate goal, many organizations still rely on old-fashioned physical paperwork for contracts, proposals, and other documents requiring a signature.

Fortunately, efficient and easy-to-implement electronic signature resources are now available and designed to meet a wide range of needs. If you’re looking for ways to drop the pen and paper, start thinking about e-signatures. Here are five benefits of electronic signatures and what you can expect when you make the switch.
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