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March 23, 2026

Bouncie vs. Linxup vs. Surety Business Fleet: Best GPS Tracker for Small Business?

Comparing Bouncie, Linxup, and Surety Business Fleet (Alarm.com) for small business GPS fleet tracking. Features, pricing, and which is right for your fleet.

March 20, 2026

What Is Vehicle Telematics? A Plain-English Guide for Small Business Owners

Learn what vehicle telematics is, how it works, and why small business owners are using GPS + OBD-II fleet tracking to cut costs and manage drivers — with Alarm.com Connected Fleet via Surety Business.

March 11, 2026

Press Release: Surety Business Launches Plug-and-Play Fleet Tracking for Small Businesses

Surety Business introduces GPS fleet tracking powered by Alarm.com Connected Fleet—starting at $12/vehicle/month with no contracts, no wiring, and no technician required.

March 9, 2026

Alarm.com Shooter Detection Systems (SDS): Gunshot Detection for SMB Safety

DHS SAFETY Act Certified gunshot detection for small and mid-sized businesses. 0.5-second alerts, 99.99% accuracy, self-installed and month-to-month from Surety Business.

March 6, 2026

Alarm.com Video Intercom Mobile Directory: Modern Visitor Management for SMBs

Upgrade your Alarm.com business system with Video Intercom Mobile Directory—no new hardware needed. QR codes, app directory, video calls, and remote unlocks for seamless SMB visitor access.

March 5, 2026

Alarm.com Connected Fleet: SMB Fleet Tracking Simplified

Discover Alarm.com Connected Fleet GPS tracking, fuel reports & savings for SMBs ($8-$12/vehicle/mo). Vs Geotab, Samsara – easy self-managed via Surety Business.

March 3, 2026

Unlock SMB Insights: Alarm.com Smarter Business Reports for 2026 Operations

Discover how Alarm.com Smarter Business Reports deliver actionable insights on activity trends, staffing, energy use. Empower SMBs with data-driven security & ops. Via Surety Business.

February 27, 2026

Smart Access Control for Small Businesses: Ditch the Keys, Keep Control

How modern access control systems replace physical keys, automate door schedules, and integrate with cameras and alarms — all managed from your phone.

February 25, 2026

The Restaurant Owner's Guide to Smart Security Systems

From after-hours break-ins to employee theft and false alarms, here's how Alarm.com solves the security problems restaurants actually face — without contracts or high prices.

February 23, 2026

How Retail Stores Can Automate Opening and Closing with a Smart Security System

Most retail security failures are operational — forgotten alarms, shared PINs, copied keys. Here's how smart open/close automation and per-employee access control fix that.