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Consumers Believe IoT Devices Vulnerable

January 1, 2018

When asked which technologies Americans believe are most susceptible to hacking, respondents named Web apps and IoT devices among the most susceptible.

SentryNet Targets Dealers With Self- Installed Smart Security Solution

January 1, 2018

SentryNet, a wholesale central station company founded in 1987, launched SWARM Secure. SWARM Secure is an end user, self-installed, smart security system allowing security dealers to offer a competitive solution in the do-it-yourself and self-installed security systems market.

Axis Communications Names ScanSource 2017 National Distributor of the Year

January 1, 2018

“This recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing the highest-quality services and solutions for our customers, and our dedication to working collaboratively with our valued vendor partners.”

YEAR IN REVIEW

The Top 10 SDM News Stories & the Top 10 Integrator Stories of 2017

December 27, 2017

This year the editors compiled the top stories of the year as featured in SDM’s various e-newsletters. Below are the top 10 stories as featured on our website and delivered to you through SDM e-news and Today’s Systems Integrator e-news.

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Security Dealers' Biggest Installation Challenges

Dealers share a few challenges they’ve faced installing and servicing commercial alarms this year, and how they overcame them.

Tim A. Scally

December 18, 2017

From historic buildings to multi-tenant buildings to a neighborhood accounting firm, security dealers encounter unique challenges every day.

SIA Urges Congressional Conferees to Adopt Business Deduction Tax Reform

December 12, 2017

The U.S. House and Senate have each passed legislation to overhaul the nation’s tax code and are moving fast to negotiate a final tax reform package.

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VMS Integrations in Action

Four examples of how integrators are deploying solutions to help customers get the most out of their investment.

Derek Rice

December 4, 2017

The video management systems (VMS) of today are anything but video-only solutions; they often serve as the hub of fully integrated security suites that provide end users with greater choice and functionality.

Be the Security Company That Spreads Holiday Cheer

David Morgan

Alex Chavez

December 1, 2017

What can you do to give back to your community? How can you create fun events/involvement for those that have helped your security company to prosper?

Marketing a Good Investment for Security Dealers

What Would You Do with Free Money?

Paul Cronin

December 1, 2017

Implementing a marketing strategy is a long-term play. It takes two years to really see the full return of the investment and as business leaders we need to stay the course. You will see a major impact on sales over time, but it will start slowly.