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Security Software: The Secret Sauce

Software with capabilities targeted toward the security business can make dealers’ operations a whole lot easier

May 21, 2018

SDM talked with several security dealers about their recent experiences with business operations software designed specifically for the security industry.

Knacks for Successful Video Recording

Programming and configuring an NVR is a critical process for providing end users with the most effective surveillance system

Derek Rice

May 18, 2018

Programming and configuring an NVR is a critical process for providing end users with the most effective surveillance system.

I-View Now to Provide Video Verification to Law Enforcement

Tim A. Scally

May 17, 2018

I-View Now, a software company that has been providing video verification services to central stations and end users since 2011, will be releasing its Police Alarm Portal video verification solution for law enforcement as an extension of its existing technology.

ADT, Cofense to Provide Phishing Solutions for Enterprises & Mid-Sized Companies

May 17, 2018

ADT Inc., SDM’s 2017 Dealer of the Year, and Cofense, a provider of human-driven phishing defense solutions worldwide, are offering phishing detection and response to ADT customers.

Ring Since Amazon; What’s in It for Security Dealers?

May 17, 2018

SDM takes a closer look at Ring, how it all began, and what security dealers should know.

Finalists for 2018 TMA Excellence Awards Announced

May 17, 2018

The Monitoring Association announced the 12 finalists for the 2018 TMA Excellence Awards. Listed in alphabetical order by company within each category, they are...

Top Security Dealers Identify Top Issues

IoT, DIY/MIY, cyber security, active shooters — SDM 100 dealers talk about the issues that will have the biggest impact, either positive or negative, on their businesses this year

Laura Stepanek

May 14, 2018

Based on responses from the SDM 100 group of security dealers, 2017 was both a successful year and a challenging year.

Data Analytics Make Security Sales Easier

Do You Even Cold Call, Bro?

David Morgan

Alex Chavez

May 14, 2018

At a recent industry event we heard a speaker explain how cold calling was a primary solution to gain new customers, and it baffled us. Those archaic tactics are still being used, even with so much technology, analytics and data — not to mention the fact that analytics and data can be measured and are affordable.

A Q-and-A With Allstate Security About Drones in Security

What does a security drone application look like in the real world?

Tim A. Scally

May 10, 2018

SDM recently featured Allstate Security Industries (ASI) of Amarillo, Texas, in its cover story, "Is It Time for Drones & Robots?" as a company that was already employing drones in its security offerings. Allstate Security recently built a state-of-the-art monitoring center as well, so SDM decided to talk to Melinda Braden, ASI’s central station manager to ask a few questions about using drones as part of ASI’s security offering.

2018 SDM 100: Security Dealers Prevail

While growth was not quite as robust as the prior year, SDM 100 dealers still managed to grow RMR by 4.2 percent last year, despite the many disruptors now present in the channel

Laura Stepanek

May 10, 2018

Collectively, the SDM 100 security dealers grew their RMR 4.2 percent, from $618 million to $643 million last year. Among the top 100 there were 88 dealers who individually improved their RMR rate in 2017 over 2016.