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Vector Helps Johnston County, N.C., Go Live With ASAP

October 27, 2016

Johnston County, N.C., is the latest municipality to go live with Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), a technology that automates communication between alarm monitoring central stations and 911 centers, resulting in improved accuracy and speed of emergency response.

FTC Chooses AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Homeland Security System

October 25, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has selected AMAG Technology and its Symmetry Homeland Access Control System to secure its headquarter building, office of the executive director.

CTA Announces New Standards for IoT

October 20, 2016

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced publication of two new standards: ANSI/CTA/NSF-2052.1, Definitions and Characteristics for Wearable Sleep Monitors and ANSI/CTA-2056, Physical Activity Monitoring for Fitness Wearables: Step Counting. These standards define terms and functionality for step counting wearables and sleep measuring devices.

AMP Security Rebrands as AMP Smart, Launches Connected Home Panel

Tim A. Scally

October 19, 2016

AMP Security announced a new name, AMP Smart, as well as the release of the AMP Smart Panel, which deploys next generation technology from Qolsys and Alarm.com as part of the comprehensive rebrand.

SDM'S Systems Integrator of the Year Makes Big Impression on the Industry

This year’s SDM Systems Integrator of the Year is just five years old and already making a big impression on the industry.

Karyn Hodgson

October 4, 2016

Age is just a number, right?

Entry Control’s Expanding Role in the Connected Environment

The traditional push-to-speak entry control has been around for years, but with cellular and IP technology becoming so widespread, entry controls are playing an increasingly larger role in a building’s security and connected environment.

Tim A. Scally

October 1, 2016

The world of entry control is evolving with technology and changing user behavior.

For Your Ears Only: The Hottest Trends in Sound Systems

The dizzying array of home audio products means everyone is about to become an audiophile.

Ed Wenck

October 1, 2016

Afairly well known meme in the recording industry depicts a dog in four various stages of grooming.

Running an Honest Leadership Campaign

The best leaders are those who fight for what is most meaningful to them, while remaining ethical and approachable to their constituencies, as well.

Julie Rolles

October 1, 2016

It’s election year and the campaigns are running fast and furious this season.

DIY Security: Who Wants It? Gen X & Millennials, That’s Who

David Morgan

Alex Chavez

October 1, 2016

Is do-it-yourself (DIY) security here to stay, or is it just a fad? Based on our experience, the security industry seems to be in a transitional period.

Response to Violence

Healthcare security professionals work hard to ensure a safe, secure environment for staff, visitors and patients alike.

Maggie Shein

October 1, 2016

According to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada, there were more than 4,000 reported incidents of workplace violence against Canadian nurses between 2008 and 2013, and still, sources in the industry believe that these types of incidents are woefully underreported.