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Integrators face many challenges in today’s world. Some of them have been around for a long time, while others only joined the party recently.

OpenEye, a provider of cloud-managed video surveillance solutions, is expanding its partner ecosystem with a new cloud-to-cloud integration with Brivo, a cloud-based access control and security platform. 

This draft specification standardizes the communication of metadata and event handling of analytics for smart applications. It paves the way for increased interoperability of IP cameras or analytics applications with video management systems, and easier integration with IoT systems.

Senstar, a global provider of video management software and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, announced that its Senstar Symphony Access Control (AC) software now integrates with the new HID Aero Controller platform. 

From an entry level security system to a fully integrated smart home solution, the ProSeries Platform offers dealers that serve residential and small businesses a complete, end-to-end solution, and expands Resideo's overall portfolio of connected security solutions and services.

Genetec Inc., a provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, announced that the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an iconic amusement park in California, has recently upgraded its security infrastructure with the Security Center platform.

Each October one of my favorite stories to write comes around: The systems integrator of the year. I love delving into a company’s history and culture and learning what has made them a success worthy of being chosen for this award.

They say a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. So perhaps it was fortuitous that the founding partners of Stone Security — all members of the Edmunds family in Salt Lake City — had no background in security integration when they formed the company in 2006. Steve Edmunds, a retired Air Force captain and Delta Airlines pilot, started the business with his sons and son-in-law after a brief foray into residential security, which they quickly discovered wasn’t for them.

When West Point Lincoln & GMC, a local car dealership in Houston, needed to install security solutions for their new location and upgrade obsolete security technology, security systems integrator Danner’s Security proposed a new way of procurement.

Dave Engebretson, technical writer for SDM for over a decade, is a well-known trainer and certification proctor in IP networking, copper and fiber optic technologies and techniques.