--- title: CONNECTIONS Blog | Darby Napieralski description: Darby is the Manager - Marketing Communications at Viking Group, Inc. --- [Skip to content](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/darby-napieralski#main-content) [![Viking Logo](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png?width=211&height=50&name=Viking%20PMS287%2072dpi-2.png)](https://www.vikinggroupinc.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation ## Trusted above all.™ # Welcome to the CONNECTIONS Blog Learn, explore, and stay connected. Viking's CONNECTIONS Blog is here to help you stay up-to-date on popular topics pertaining to Viking and the fire protection industry as a whole. Explore some of Viking's highlighted products, events, and resources available and more through these insightful posts provided from industry pros.   Recent Posts:   [![](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/Banner%20Graphics%20and%20Featured%20Images/Blog_Featured-Image-VK970-01.png)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/vk970) [Product Innovations](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/product-innovations), [Product and News](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/product-and-news) ## [Smarter Installations Start Here: Meet the VK970](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/vk970) ![Picture of Darby Napieralski](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ec0dcb566c5ca95fb1538c74b5775e47) [Darby Napieralski](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/darby-napieralski) Jun 23, 2025, 8:31:44 AM In the ever-evolving world of fire protection, trustworthy system performance and efficient installa... [Read more](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/vk970) [![](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/Blog_Featured-Image-Template-01.png)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/elevate-your-fire-protection-game-with-supplynet.com) [SupplyNet.com](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/supplynet-com), [Viking SupplyNet](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/viking-supplynet) ## [Elevate Your Fire Protection Game with SupplyNet.com](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/elevate-your-fire-protection-game-with-supplynet.com) ![Picture of Darby Napieralski](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ec0dcb566c5ca95fb1538c74b5775e47) [Darby Napieralski](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/darby-napieralski) Mar 4, 2024, 9:43:59 AM Welcome to the future of ordering with SupplyNet.com – Viking SupplyNet's cutting-edge eCommerce pla... [Read more](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/elevate-your-fire-protection-game-with-supplynet.com) [![VK495 K3.7 Residential Concealed Pendent](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/Blog_Featured-Image-VK495-Residential-Sept2023.png)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/setting-the-standard-with-robust-residential-sprinkler-solutions) [Product Innovations](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/product-innovations), [Digital Tools](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/digital-tools), [Residential Sprinklers](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/residential-sprinklers) ## [Setting the Standard with Robust Residential Sprinkler Solutions](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/setting-the-standard-with-robust-residential-sprinkler-solutions) ![Picture of Darby Napieralski](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ec0dcb566c5ca95fb1538c74b5775e47) [Darby Napieralski](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/darby-napieralski) Oct 2, 2023, 12:00:00 PM When it comes to protecting your home and loved ones from the devastating effects of fire, nothing b... [Read more](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/setting-the-standard-with-robust-residential-sprinkler-solutions) [![Sprinkler Head Knowledge](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/hubfs/IMG_1438.jpg)](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/how-technical-service-experts-bridge-the-gap-between-product-complexity-and-customer-knowledge) [Product Innovations](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/product-innovations), [Technical Experts](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/technical-experts), [Technical Services](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/tag/technical-services) ## [Technical Services Fills in Gaps Between Product & Customer Knowledge](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/how-technical-service-experts-bridge-the-gap-between-product-complexity-and-customer-knowledge) ![Picture of Darby Napieralski](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/ec0dcb566c5ca95fb1538c74b5775e47) [Darby Napieralski](https://blog.vikinggroupinc.com/author/darby-napieralski) Jan 19, 2023, 1:05:03 PM Technical services teams are at the forefront of customer inquiries, general product questions, and ... 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