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Forum: Security and the Internet of Things

What opportunities does the IoT present for security dealers? Several experts weigh in.

Joan Engebretson

September 1, 2016

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in today’s security industry.

Race Is on For Better Video Compression

As new technologies emerge, the tried-and-true methods remain at the top of the heap — for now, at least.

Derek Rice

September 1, 2016

As the old adage says, “Necessity is the mother of invention,” and there may be few areas where this is more applicable than in video surveillance.

Happenings at ESX 2016

The SDM 100 Gala took place during the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) in Fort Worth, Texas. Now in its ninth year, ESX is an event that draws top decision-makers and influencers from among electronic security and life safety professionals.

September 1, 2016

ESX provided a blend of stimulating networking opportunities, peer-developed and peer-delivered educational sessions, thought-provoking business and industry presentations from the main stage, and next-generation products and services on the show floor.

The 2016 SDM 100 Gala Recap

Frank Sinatra sang it; SDM 100 dealers lived it, and celebrated at the 11th annual SDM 100 Gala.

Laura Stepanek

September 1, 2016

For 11 consecutive years, SDM has hosted the annual SDM 100 Gala to honor the leaders of SDM 100 ranked companies and celebrate their successes.

LOUD Security’s Central Station Search

SDM followed this Georgia security dealer’s exploration of third-party central stations.

Joan Engebretson

August 8, 2016

Security dealers that use a third-party central station for monitoring have a lot riding on their relationship with that central station.

Emergency Communications: Beyond the Blue Box

Today’s emergency intercoms are neither simple nor routine, and the security integrator is finding more ways than ever to incorporate them into a facility’s overall security and emergency planning.

Karyn Hodgson

August 3, 2016

The emergency intercom is generally pictured as a metal box — frequently red or blue for easy identification — that allows someone in distress to push a button and call for help.

Locked In: 5 Things You Need to Know About Connected Locks

The market for connected locks is rapidly expanding, and dealers stand to benefit from including them in their smart home offerings.

Tim A. Scally

August 3, 2016

Connected locks may get overlooked by some dealers, but as they have begun to grow in popularity, it’s time for dealers to give them prime consideration.

SDM’s 2016 Guide to Monitoring Services

August 3, 2016

The central stations listed on these pages offer third-party monitoring services to security dealers and systems integrators for their subscribers.

5 Key Trends In Interactive Services

Now available or hitting the market soon: e-commerce capability, Apple TV/Amazon Echo support, curated Z-Wave devices and more.

Joan Engebretson

August 3, 2016

The security industry hasn’t been the same since smartphone apps came along.

State of the Market: Connected Home 2016

The connected home space is one of “activity but uncertainty” today. The security industry holds the advantage right now, with a built-in revenue model and expertise in integration; but the challenge will be not losing that edge as outside competition starts to figure it out.

Karyn Hodgson

August 3, 2016

Talking about the connected home today can be a challenge when you are faced with the question “What is the connected home?”