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Mission 500 Has Gone Social

August 14, 2014

Mission 500 is happy to announce its presence on Twitter, Linked In, and Facebook.

An Integrator’s Guide to Pricing and Selling Cloud Video Storage

Storage in the cloud comes with its own set of challenges. SDM investigates options and developing best practices for this growing opportunity.

Derek Rice

August 14, 2014

Regardless of the basis on which cloud storage is charged for, remembering the basic model is perhaps the most important factor.

Millions Invested in Eagle Eye Networks’ Cloud Video by Michael Dell & Former Symantec CEO

July 31, 2014

EagleEyeNetworksInc. announcedthatMSDCapitalL.P.,the private investmentfirmforMichael S.Dellandhis family, hasmadeamulti-milliondollargrowth capital investment in Eagle EyeNetworks.TheSeriesBfunds will beusedto furtherexpand theEagleEyesecuritycameravideo management system(VMS)infrastructuretomeettherapidlygrowingcustomerdemand.

B. Safe Inc. Adds to Local Coverage in Eastern Pennsylvania

July 24, 2014

B. Safe Inc., Wilmington, Del., a regional provider of security and fire alarms to Del., Md., N.J., and Pa., has acquired Alarm Surveillance Technologies Corp. (AST) out of Ambler, Pa.

After a Successful Spring Trip to Capitol Hill, ESA Gears up for Fall Legislation

Maya Dollarhide

July 24, 2014

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) hosted a “Day on Capitol Hill” featuring Congressional speakers, briefings, and visits for more than 50 association and industry attendees in Washington D.C., April 28-29.

SDM's 2014 Top Systems Integrators Report

While challenges persist, great improvement was seen between 2012 and 2013, and it continues into 2014.

Laura Stepanek

July 15, 2014

Revenue classified as North American systems integration revenue rose from $6.29 billion in 2012 to $7.36 billion in 2013 — even though seven fewer companies are included in the report. However, for comparison purposes, SDM measures the top 100 companies’ 2012 integration revenue ($6.25 billion) against the top 100’s 2013 integration revenue ($7.33 billion).

Addressing the Challenges of Ultra HD/4K

Ultra HD/4K resolutions are going to be a major factor in pushing screen sizes to larger and larger dimensions.

Olivia Sellke

July 15, 2014

When Ultra HD/4K first arrived on the tech scene two initial concerns were offered, the first being available content. Sure, the 4K resolution sounds great but if the content is not 4K than what’s the point?

Objective Evaluations of Client Relationships Can Increase Revenue

In 2011, I attended my company’s leadership meeting to plan for 2012.

Paul Cronin

July 15, 2014

Our CIO is a member of Mensa, which means his IQ is in the top 2 percent of the population. There are approximately 110,000 documented Mensa members in the world, so when he talks, we listen. He is always stretching our minds.

NCS4 to Hold 2014 Conference

The 5th annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition will take place July 8–10, 2014 in Indianapolis.

July 15, 2014

Following the symposium will be the National Forum titled “Threat of Terrorism at Sporting Events: A Discussion of Terrorism’s Changing Face and Broad Impact,” moderated by James Ammons from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

What Can Social Media Do for Your Security Business?

Electric Guard Dog’s voyage into social media navigated increased engagement and recruiting with protection of the company’s products and services.

Kathleen Hannon

July 15, 2014

In terms of lead generation, Facebook is a bit limited because company pages are stationary: only individuals can visit, like, and/or friend a company page. Additionally, few individuals care to use their personal Facebook accounts for work, so there isn’t the kind of mining you find on Twitter.