Keep up to date on the latest news and information posted to SDMmag.com with our RSS feed. https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/15 en-us The unified platform streamlines security operations across the 300-acre Hollywood Park campus while strengthening collaboration between IT and security teams. The unified platform streamlines security operations across the 300-acre Hollywood Park campus while strengthening collaboration between IT and security teams.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105632 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:02:12 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105632-sofi-stadium-unifies-security-operations-with-genetec The tournament will be held at the famous Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, NJ. The tournament will be held at the famous Glen Ridge Country Club in Glen Ridge, NJ.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105630 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:10:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105630-nsca-education-foundation-4th-annual-charity-golf-outing-set-for-aug-17 A tie for the No. 40 spot expands the Class of 2026 to 41 honorees, with 19 representing countries outside the United States. A tie for the No. 40 spot expands the Class of 2026 to 41 honorees, with 19 representing countries outside the United States.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105628 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:44:07 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105628-life-safety-alliance-announces-third-annual-list-of-top-40-global-thought-leaders-in-security-and-life-safety Amico expands HID’s biometric portfolio across a wider spectrum of use cases, deployment sizes and price points, bringing facial recognition within reach for small and medium-sized businesses. Amico expands HID’s biometric portfolio across a wider spectrum of use cases, deployment sizes and price points, bringing facial recognition within reach for small and medium-sized businesses.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105626 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:09:14 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105626-hid-makes-facial-biometrics-more-accessible-with-north-american-availability-of-hid-amico-readers Booth space and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with premium locations expected to go quickly. Booth space and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with premium locations expected to go quickly.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105625 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:02:26 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105625-booth-and-sponsorship-opportunities-open-for-esx-2027 LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) A District Court examines contract language to determine if a policy denial after a fire was warranted. A District Court examines contract language to determine if a policy denial after a fire was warranted.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105624 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:45:20 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105624-clarity-counts-when-policy-language-decides-the-claim This addition marks an important step in bringing fire sprinkler service to Pye-Barker’s security and alarm presence in Connecticut, enhancing service offerings for customers throughout the area. This addition marks an important step in bringing fire sprinkler service to Pye-Barker’s security and alarm presence in Connecticut, enhancing service offerings for customers throughout the area.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105622 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:34:29 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105622-pye-barker-fire-and-safety-acquires-hartford-sprinkler-enhances-connecticut-fire-protection-offerings The transformation of security systems was driven by advancements in networking technology, heightened safety concerns and a growing recognition that protecting people and property requires more dynamic solutions. The transformation of security systems was driven by advancements in networking technology, heightened safety concerns and a growing recognition that protecting people and property requires more dynamic solutions.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14/post/105617 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14-sdm-blog/post/105617-how-security-systems-have-evolved-from-isolated-alarms-to-intelligent-ecosystems Loitering and disturbances account for more than 70% of high-priority restaurant security incidents, while robbery, burglary and theft account for less than 3%, according to the report. Loitering and disturbances account for more than 70% of high-priority restaurant security incidents, while robbery, burglary and theft account for less than 3%, according to the report.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105620 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:22:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105620-new-benchmark-report-by-interface-systems-reveals-what-really-drives-restaurant-security-incidents ADT joins TIME’s list of America’s Best Companies based on employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability transparency. ADT joins TIME’s list of America’s Best Companies based on employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability transparency.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105619 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:13:56 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105619-adt-named-a-best-company-in-america-by-time The expansion adds more locations, more services and streamlined support for national accounts. The expansion adds more locations, more services and streamlined support for national accounts.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105618 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:48:28 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105618-able-fire-prevention-acquires-valley-fire-protection-broadens-multi-state-coverage Remote video monitoring offers significant advantages for modern security operations, but its success depends on delivering actionable, meaningful alerts. Remote video monitoring offers significant advantages for modern security operations, but its success depends on delivering actionable, meaningful alerts.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105616 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:08:12 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105616-logical-remote-video-notifications-and-monitoring The new tri-band 4x4 access point combines premium Wi-Fi 7 performance with intelligent OvrC management for demanding residential and light commercial deployments. The new tri-band 4x4 access point combines premium Wi-Fi 7 performance with intelligent OvrC management for demanding residential and light commercial deployments.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105611 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:42:45 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105611-adi-expands-araknis-wi-fi-7-portfolio-with-premium-830-access-point Purpose-built for security, its new video AI model analyzes data from CCTV footage to understand and automate complex real-time events. Purpose-built for security, its new video AI model analyzes data from CCTV footage to understand and automate complex real-time events.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105610 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:28:57 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105610-eluviant-launches-next-generation-generative-ai-model-for-enterprise-video-surveillance The 2026 Securing New Ground agenda features a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking conversations, industry-defining topics and leading voices driving the future of security. The 2026 Securing New Ground agenda features a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking conversations, industry-defining topics and leading voices driving the future of security.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105609 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:10:26 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105609-security-industry-association-reveals-the-first-look-at-the-sng-2026-agenda wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) In this week's Security News Roundup, Zeus Fire and Security appoints a new CEO and acquires SEi, and RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Pro-Alarm. In this week's Security News Roundup, Zeus Fire and Security appoints a new CEO and acquires SEi, and RapidFire Safety & Security acquires Pro-Alarm.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105607 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105607-snr-zeus-appoints-new-ceo-and-acquires-sei-rapidfire-acquires-pro-alarm Advanced edge-computing analytics enabled the council to implement a future-proof technology that not only delivers high-quality security and safety but also provides valuable data insights for business and community planning. Advanced edge-computing analytics enabled the council to implement a future-proof technology that not only delivers high-quality security and safety but also provides valuable data insights for business and community planning.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105606 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:58:04 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105606-barnet-council-enhances-video-edge-computing-with-i-pro Building access through mobile wallet enables a frictionless user experience by taking processing requests, approvals, updates and revocations from days to minute. Building access through mobile wallet enables a frictionless user experience by taking processing requests, approvals, updates and revocations from days to minute.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105605 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:48:48 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105605-kodaa-and-hid-mobile-wallet-gains-momentum-for-building-access-as-landmark-101-collins-street-tower-proves-the-model The new Washington facility provides capacity to manufacture more than 30,000 radars annually, strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. The new Washington facility provides capacity to manufacture more than 30,000 radars annually, strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105604 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:27:33 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105604-echodyne-opens-new-manufacturing-facility-to-meet-surging-global-demand-for-advanced-mesa-radar Building on ModuLaser technology, MiniLaser pairs advanced diagnostics and flexible configuration options to deliver a sensitive detection solution that is technician-friendly and cost-effective. Building on ModuLaser technology, MiniLaser pairs advanced diagnostics and flexible configuration options to deliver a sensitive detection solution that is technician-friendly and cost-effective.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105601 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:48:36 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105601-kidde-commercial-introduces-the-minilaser-smoke-detector-for-single-zone-installations The new Ring Mobile Security Tower is purpose-built for businesses of all sizes anywhere outdoor security is needed. The Ring Elite 360 4K camera is designed for overhead ceiling mounting. The new Ring Mobile Security Tower is purpose-built for businesses of all sizes anywhere outdoor security is needed. The Ring Elite 360 4K camera is designed for overhead ceiling mounting.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105600 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:25:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105600-the-ring-mobile-security-tower-and-elite-360-4k-camera-offer-accessible-security-for-businesses The transaction is expected to be accretive to MSA Safety’s adjusted earnings per share in the first full year of ownership and was financed using cash on hand and borrowings under MSA’s existing credit facility. The transaction is expected to be accretive to MSA Safety’s adjusted earnings per share in the first full year of ownership and was financed using cash on hand and borrowings under MSA’s existing credit facility.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105597 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:48:11 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105597-msa-safety-completes-acquisition-of-autronica-fire-and-security The inaugural members of the Advisory Council include Michael Barnes, founder, Barnes & Associates; Kirk MacDowell, president, MacGuard Security Advisors; Scott R. Elkins, executive chairman, Zeus Fire and Security; and Ken Francis, executive vice president, DMP. The inaugural members of the Advisory Council include Michael Barnes, founder, Barnes & Associates; Kirk MacDowell, president, MacGuard Security Advisors; Scott R. Elkins, executive chairman, Zeus Fire and Security; and Ken Francis, executive vice president, DMP.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105596 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:58:37 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105596-esa-announces-industry-research-center-advisory-council-to-help-shape-the-future-of-security-industry-intelligence Walmart customers will have access to a curated selection of SimpliSafe’s products to build the customized, whole-home protection package that’s right for them. Walmart customers will have access to a curated selection of SimpliSafe’s products to build the customized, whole-home protection package that’s right for them.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105592 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:09:57 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105592-simplisafe-expands-retail-presence-at-walmart wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) What does the future of security look like? According to Jeremy White, it starts with embracing change. What does the future of security look like? According to Jeremy White, it starts with embracing change.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105591 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:31:44 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105591-remote-video-monitoring-ai-and-legacy-lessons-from-pro-vigils-20-years-in-business hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) In a market defined by AI, convergence and economic pressures, the industry’s leading security integrators are demonstrating that specialization is a path to growth. In a market defined by AI, convergence and economic pressures, the industry’s leading security integrators are demonstrating that specialization is a path to growth.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105546 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105546-sdms-2026-top-systems-integrators-find-their-lane hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) The 2026 SDM Top Systems Integrator Report spotlights companies that are successfully adapting to shifting customer expectations, rapid advances in AI, and continued economic pressures. The 2026 SDM Top Systems Integrator Report spotlights companies that are successfully adapting to shifting customer expectations, rapid advances in AI, and continued economic pressures.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105542 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105542-sdm-top-systems-integrators-report-the-specialists hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) A number of companies from the 2026 SDM Top Systems Integrators Report shared their most successful projects completed in 2025. A number of companies from the 2026 SDM Top Systems Integrators Report shared their most successful projects completed in 2025.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105589 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:49 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105589-top-2025-systems-integration-projects The financing will support accelerated product innovation, expansion across key verticals and continued team growth. The financing will support accelerated product innovation, expansion across key verticals and continued team growth.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105590 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:06:30 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105590-hakimo-secures-12m-round-to-reach-32m-in-total-funding ResponseTECH will join Pye-Barker’s existing teams in Maryland to provide comprehensive life safety services to a broader customer base. ResponseTECH will join Pye-Barker’s existing teams in Maryland to provide comprehensive life safety services to a broader customer base.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105588 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:04:25 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105588-pye-barker-fire-and-safety-announces-responsetech-acquisition-in-maryland