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Help SDM Recognize Earth Day April 22

February 11, 2016

All throughout the security industry, there's plenty of “green” activity to celebrate. Join SDM from now through Earth Day on April 22, 2016, as we work to highlight “green” efforts from around the industry in a special “green” April print edition of SDM and at www.SDMmag.com/Green.

EMC Surveillance Solutions; video storage, cloud storage, security integrators

5 Questions Integrators Should Ask About Video Storage

Tim A. Scally

February 1, 2016

Integrators aim to provide clients with the most effective and efficient solution possible. When they know what questions to ask manufacturers, that goal becomes much more attainable.

All in With Managed Access

Karyn Hodgson

February 1, 2016

Experienced integrators talk opportunities, buying trends, and concerns such as cybersecurity.

State of the Market Article Series

Laura Stepanek

February 1, 2016

It will be important in 2016 to recognize potential limitations to growth, such as cybersecurity, and to use every available resource for overcoming them.

SDM 2016 Industry Forecast: Is the Security Space Too Congested?

Results of SDM’s 2016 Industry Forecast Study, coupled with an outlook from leading integrators, show how the competitive environment will shape the security industry this year.

Laura Stepanek

January 4, 2016

Fasten your seat belts: 2016 is going to be a bumpy ride.

The CSAA Looks to Continue Its Momentum

Jay Hauhn

January 4, 2016

CSAA celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2015 with renewed emphasis on further improving its value to members.

Look Before You Leap Into Video Monitoring

Those companies finding the most success in video monitoring offer perspectives on trends, setup, training, software and choosing the right model for your business.

Karyn Hodgson

January 4, 2016

Is video monitoring a money-making proposition today?

Smart Home Solutions Helped Drive Home Security Growth

January 4, 2016

A new Parks Associates report finds smart home offerings have helped revitalize the residential security industry, as the number of households with monitored security rose more than 15 percent in the past two calendar years.

ISC East Announces an Increase

January 4, 2016

When all was said and done, ISC East 2015, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced an 8 percent increase in attendance and a sold-out showroom floor with more than 210 exhibitors (claiming more than 50 of them as new); 18 SIA Education@ISC education classes on topics relevant to the security industry such as wearable cameras, campus security and smart home; and a large Featured Product Showcase at the Javits Center in New York. According to Senior Vice President of ISC Events Ed Several, the show floor was 3,000 sq. ft. bigger than last year’s show.

9 Ways 4K Can Improve Your Video Wall Display

4K UHD resolution offers considerable value in control room environments. These nine considerations will help you get the most out of the technology when using it in existing wall displays.

Bob Ehlers

January 4, 2016

In general, 4K UHD refers to an input, display panel or projector that has four times the resolution of high-definition (HD) video. 4K UHD actually defines two different resolutions.