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Security. Re-imaged.

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine  October 2024 Edition. —– We live in an era where everything around us is becoming smarter – our cars, phones, appliances, and even our lights. Yet, there’s one critical element in our daily lives that seems to have been left…

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Demystifying Smart Tech: A Quick Glossary for Installers

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine  September 2024 Edition. —– As the fenestration industry evolves, the integration of smart technology into windows and doors is rapidly becoming the new standard.  For installers, this shift presents a dual challenge: keeping up with technological advancements and clearly communicating…

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The Fenestration Smart Journey: An Update

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine  July/August 2024 Edition. —– In my first ever column for Total Installer, I asked the question “Are you on the Smart Journey yet?” and introduced you all to our theory about the direction we thought our sector would go.  Almost…

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Cars vs Homes: The Smart Security Similarities

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine May 2024 Edition. —– You know what fascinates me? How easily we’ve accepted (and now expect) advanced smart technology in our cars. Today, seeing a car park itself is a fairly familiar view in any car park, yet only a few…

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A Window of Opportunity

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine April 2024 Edition. —– As the recent long Easter weekend fades into the distance, and this year’s bank holiday season starts rolling in, I’ve got to thinking about the importance of opportunity and timing.  For some folks, bank holidays represent a…

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Forget your Customers, How Secure are YOU?

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine March 2024 Edition. —– In the rapidly evolving sector of smart security and fenestration within the UK, there’s loads of discussion around safeguarding the homeowner’s domain with the latest and greatest in smart technology.  However, among this buzz, there’s a crucial…

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The Buzz is Building.

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine February 2024 Edition. —– In the landscape of innovation, certain moments stand out as pivotal in how we perceive and interact with technology.  “You are very fortunate if, during your career, you get the opportunity to launch a product that fundamentally…

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Consumer Behavior and Smart Security: Lessons from Online Retail for the Fenestration Industry

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine January 2024 Edition. —– First and foremost, can I start by wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year! I’m sure the coming year will see lots of ups and downs for us all, but taking lessons from the past,…

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Smart Security for the Whole Home

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine November/December 2023 Edition. —– Picture this: With your mum now living alone, you decided to install a state-of-the-art Smart lock and a video doorbell on her front door, in the belief it would enhance her security, and give you the peace-of-mind…

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Once Bitten, Twice Shy. How to Make the Smart Choice.

This article by Ryan Bromley, Co-Founder of Kubu Smart Security 🔒 was first published in Total Installer Magazine September 2023 Edition. —– In the rapidly evolving world of door and window installation, staying ahead of the curve is more than just a business strategy — it’s a necessity.  As homes become smarter, so do the expectations of homeowners. They’re…