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Military Releases Guidelines for Shooting Down Drones Over Bases

August 9, 2017

In July the Pentagon released a classified policy for disabling or destroying unmanned aircraft that violate military airspace, and on August 4, officials sent additional public information to bases around the country to allow installations to alert communities about the restrictions and the actions military officials are authorized to take, according to an article on Military.com.

North American Video Surveillance Market Expected to Be $35 Billion by 2025

August 3, 2017

According to a report by the market research company Reportbuyer, the North America video surveillance market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.1 percent for the forecast years of 2017-2025 and is estimated to be worth $35 billion by 2025.

Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senators to Introduce Bill to Protect IoT Devices

August 1, 2017

On Augst 1, 2017, a group of U.S. senators plans to introduce legislation designed to address vulnerabilities in Internet-connected devices, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices, according to Reuters.

Albuquerque Announces Security Camera Mapping Network

August 1, 2017

The city of Albuquerque, N.M., announced it would be launching a program that would network existing security cameras at homes and businesses in an initiative called SCAN, or Security Camera Analytical Network, according to the Albuquerque Journal.

IHS: Adoption of Wireless Intrusion Sensors Still Weak in Commercial Sector

August 1, 2017

According to a report by the market research company IHS Markit, while 41 percent of the 68 million wireless intruder alarm sensors sold across the globe in 2016 were wireless, only 4 percent of those wireless sensors were used in the large commercial sector.

State of the Market: Connected Home 2017

With approximately 20 percent penetration into homes, professionally monitored security systems that are now interactive and connected have a lot of room to grow — but many others also seek this opportunity. Market players from all sides agree there is room for everyone in the rapidly expanding connected home space, but will that change?

August 1, 2017

Many describe 2016 as a “pivot point” in the connected home space. While not yet out of the tall weeds, there are signs of organization and cooperation all around.

Starting the ‘SMART’ Right At the Front Door

Connected locks are getting ever more intelligent and intuitive.

Ed Wenck

August 1, 2017

Mike Chorney is president of a residential integration firm in British Columbia, a business named La Scala that’s been around for decades.

It’s Time to Rethink INTERCOMS

Intercoms have been around for decades with little variation in technology. Recently, however, technological advances, coupled with a drive to secure perimeters in light of terrorism and workplace violence, have made intercoms a key part of a complete security system.

Tim A. Scally

August 1, 2017

Having all the most sophisticated security technology inside a building is important; but a more ideal situation is controlling who enters, and thereby eliminating threats before they even get on premises.

Most Popular Brands Among the Top Systems Integrators

Which suppliers do the largest systems integrators use? This Top Systems Integrators brand-usage report lists the manufacturers and distributors that earn their business.

Laura Stepanek

August 1, 2017

Security systems integrators manage a diverse set of projects with demanding requirements. SDM asked each of the 2017 Top Systems Integrator companies to disclose the top manufacturers and top distributors that earn their business, based on volume purchased. The resulting lists, below, demonstrate that these integrators rely on a wide variety of suppliers that offer a wealth of resources.

3 Keys to Selling NVRs & DVRs

Experts share the top selling points (and one important consideration) for working with NVR and DVR solutions.

Derek Rice

August 1, 2017

With cloud-based recording continuing to gain acceptance and traction within the security industry, it can be easy to forget about the growth that’s occurring with the NVR