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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.

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Visitor Management Choices Expand

New offerings in visitor management — from third-party to embedded — continue to give security integrators and their customers more options to fit a range of needs

Karyn Hodgson

April 16, 2018

From cloud-based offerings to integrations, native offerings and more, featured on these pages are some of the latest visitor management products from access control manufacturers as well as third-party providers.

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Cyber Security & the Internet of Things

With new cyber threats almost daily, SDM asks the experts about the burgeoning Internet of Things; its impact on access control and smart buildings; and how it can be secured.

Karyn Hodgson

April 13, 2018

With new cyber threats almost daily, SDM asks the experts about the burgeoning Internet of Things; its impact on access control and smart buildings; and how it can be secured.

Mission-Critical IT Firm Turns to Cloud-Based Access & Video Platform

April 2, 2018

When it comes to physical security systems, Spectrum works closely with integrator American Total Protection (ATP), which provides clients with planning, installing and implementing facility security systems and services.

3 Ways to Start Generating RMR With Cloud Solutions

April 1, 2018

There may be a lot to learn to maximize profits from cloud RMR, but the effort will be worth it in the end.

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Top Trends in Unified Security Systems and How Integrators Can Benefit

Seamless integration between a growing number of systems and technologies creates greater opportunities to grow profitability.

Derek Rice

March 26, 2018

A number of the top trends and new developments in unified systems can pay dividends for security integrators who are poised to take advantage of the new opportunities the solutions create.

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Making the Most of Wireless Access Control Installations

How to sell wireless access control, install it so it works, and make sure the customer is happy with the result.

March 12, 2018

Wireless technology is seemingly everywhere today, from our mobile phones to almost every area of communications — and the security industry is no exception.

dormakaba USA Launches New Local Website

March 1, 2018

dormakaba USA Inc. announced the launch of its comprehensive local website that features extensive product and market information specific to the North American market.

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Midwest Wholesale Hardware Acquires Strauss Lock Distributors

March 1, 2018

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Strauss Lock Distributors (SLD) is a wholesale distributor of residential door hardware and security products.

Amazon Enters Home Security With Purchase of Ring

February 28, 2018

Amazon has agreed to purchase video doorbell manufacturer Ring for $1 billion, according to Reuters, leading some to believe the online retail giant is poised to enter home security, if not also more easily enter homes to deliver packages.