Articles by Rodney Bosch

As digital threats loom large, manufacturers and security integrators are uniting to fortify the defenses of physical security systems. Discover how these industry players are navigating varied complexities and helping safeguard end users in the evolving realm of cybersecurity.

Emerging trends are shaping how vast amounts of surveillance data are managed, including innovations like edge computing, cloud integration, AI-enabled analytics and more.

After finishing 2022 with a respectable recovery from pandemic upheaval, the fire alarm industry is expected to carry strong momentum through this year and beyond.

SDM Senior Editor Rodney Bosch plied the exhibition hall during the first two days at GSX 2023. Check out a gallery of booth scenes from the show floor, with notes on a sampling of featured products and technologies.

The need for robust security measures in K-12 schools and higher education has never been more critical. From the integration of new technologies to time-tested best practices, industry stakeholders are on the frontlines to help fortify the nation’s learning environments.

During a recent installment of the Security Industry Association’s “Vertical Insights Symposium Series,” Niall Jenkins of Omdia described the higher education sector as “more complex than most of the verticals” that the market research firm assesses. 

As the security and smart home market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the convergence of technology and security has sparked a surge in innovative products and services, each promising enhanced safety, convenience and peace of mind.

Remote video monitoring is not a new concept. And while its application has remained for the most part limited and narrow in scope for years, its trajectory is on the cusp of spiking.

Subject matter experts from the central station and automation software marketplace address some of the best approaches that security dealers and integrators can follow to up their remote video monitoring game.

Installing security contractors share guidance and wisdom — hard earned and battle proven — to help pave the way for other industry brethren excel in the exciting realm of remote video monitoring.