While security technology is advancing quickly, communities should be cautious about being on the bleeding edge of new products. That sleek, next-generation telephone entry system might look impressive on paper, but in Southwest Florida it may struggle with heat, humidity, lightning, or power fluctuations. Being the very first property in the area to install a new platform often means discovering the problems before the manufacturer does.

Join us for a great conversation with Ruth Ann Powell of Key Security Systems, where we dive into the world of community security, technology, and how associations can better protect themselves. Ruth Ann shares her journey from a career in nutrition to managing HR and marketing in her family’s second-generation security company—covering everything from locksmithing to advanced electronic access, surveillance cameras, license plate readers, and gate systems.

In many Southwest Florida condominiums, elevators open directly into residents’ private units — making elevator security just as critical...