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2024 November

This month SDM features AI-driven security integration insights, exploring the modern central station, security locks & door hardware update, and much more.

Priya Serai, Zeus Fire and Security

Part 1

How Integrators Are Navigating the Next Era of AI-Enabled Security

Find out how security integrators are addressing the rapid adoption of AI technologies, overcoming cost challenges, implementing advanced solutions for clients, and improving internal business efficiency with AI.

Rodney Bosch

November 7, 2024

Find out how security integrators are addressing the rapid adoption of AI technologies, overcoming cost challenges, implementing advanced solutions for clients, and improving internal business efficiency with AI.

Priya Serai, Zeus Fire and Security

Part 2

How Integrators Are Navigating the Next Era of AI-Enabled Security

Find out how security integrators are addressing the rapid adoption of AI technologies, overcoming cost challenges, implementing advanced solutions for clients, and improving internal business efficiency with AI.

Rodney Bosch

November 11, 2024

Find out how security integrators are addressing the rapid adoption of AI technologies, overcoming cost challenges, implementing advanced solutions for clients, and improving internal business efficiency with AI.

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How Thermal Cameras Are Evolving to Become More Utilitarian

With the addition of AI and advanced analytics, thermal cameras are not only delivering more reliable security but taking on new roles in life-safety, process monitoring, business intelligence and environmental awareness.

Laura Stepanek

November 18, 2024

With the addition of AI and advanced analytics, thermal cameras are not only delivering more reliable security but taking on new roles in life-safety, process monitoring, business intelligence and environmental awareness.

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The Nuts & Bolts of Door Hardware

Experts weigh in on the importance of training, code compliance and accuracy of part numbers in security locks and door hardware.

November 4, 2024

Experts weigh in on the importance of training, code compliance and accuracy of part numbers in security locks and door hardware.

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CSaaS, AI & the Cloud: A Look at Modern Monitoring

Wholesale Monitoring executives give an overview of the modern central station landscape.

October 28, 2024

Wholesale Monitoring executives give an overview of the modern central station landscape.

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Artificial Intelligence

The Impact of AI

Karyn Hodgson

November 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and security integrators are seeing real benefits for themselves and their customers.

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Video Solutions

Verkada’s Cloud-Based Solutions Simplify Real Estate Management for Colonnade BridgePort

November 4, 2024

At its three mixed-used Ottawa properties housing 600+ residential units, 10 ground-floor retail units and 149,000 square feet of office space, the company required a solution to centralize security operations, effectively monitoring public spaces, while also ensuring the privacy of tenants in their individual spaces.

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Huffmaster Protective Services Promotes Director of Operations

September 18, 2024

In her new position, Sanders will work closely with the company’s Manned Guarding and VirSec groups to protect customer’s physical and digital assets and ensure security is integrated into all operational aspects.

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Mission 500 Adds Andre Greco of Xcelerate Sales to Board of Directors

September 18, 2024

With over three decades of experience in the electronic security industry and a strong background in community service, Misson 500 said Greco will play an instrumental role in advancing the organization’s mission.

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Speco Technologies Adds New Regional Sales Manager

September 19, 2024

Speco said Kon Pak is an experienced sales professional with a diverse background in several industries, ranging from electrical engineering to retail.

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Iris ID Welcomes New Business Development Director, Latin America

October 2, 2024

Jose R. (Ricky) Garcia’s diversified sales experience including with startups will propel Iris ID multimodal biometric technology as a solution for national ID projects, access control systems and more within the region.

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DMP Appoints New Executive Director of National Accounts

September 19, 2024

DMP said Jamie Brennan will build and lead a team to develop initiatives and strategies for national accounts.

SIA Announces New Advisory Board for Veterans in Security

October 1, 2024

The SIA Veterans in Security community focuses on providing resources, programs and events for both veterans — as well as Guard and Reserve members — who work in the sector.

Home Assistant Founder Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors

September 24, 2024

Z-Wave Alliance actively recruits smart home and IoT leaders to join, direct and contribute to the completely member-driven organization on a mission to chart the course of the future of Z-Wave technology and the smart home.

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Nearly All U.S. Households Have Smoke Alarms, But CO Alarm Awareness Lags

October 7, 2024

Although 90 percent of households surveyed by the CPSC viewed smoke alarms as “extremely necessary,” only 66 percent felt the same about CO alarms.

VerkadaOne 2024

VerkadaOne 2024: Empowering Integrators With AI-Enhanced Cloud Solutions

Rodney Bosch

October 3, 2024

Verkada’s partner event in Denver brought together over 1,600 security professionals to showcase cutting-edge cloud-based solutions, AI-enabled products, plus insights into the evolving role of physical security technologies.

Level Lock

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Level Lock to Create Ambient Property Technologies Subsidiary

September 11, 2024

Level Lock was founded in 2016 by John Martin and Ken Goto and has approximately 70 employees.

Pavion Acquires ECD

Pavion Corp. Acquires ECD Systems to Boost Southwest Operations

September 12, 2024

ECD specializes healthcare critical communications and extends Pavion’s security, life safety, and A/V systems offerings in Arizone and surrounding region.

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Comcast Smart Solutions Adds Access Control Offerings

September 18, 2024

Comcast Smart Solutions is now offering smart access management solutions to its customers from Brivo, a global provider of cloud-based access control and physical security technologies.

Convergint Acquires Esscoe

Convergint Expands Midwest Footprint With Esscoe Buy

September 10, 2024

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lake Zurich, Ill., Esscoe provides customers with essential security, life safety, and mass notification systems.

Guardian Alarm Buys SDG

Guardian Alarm Expands in Midwest With SDG Acquisition

September 30, 2024

The SDG acquisition will serve to strengthen Guardian Alarm’s footprint in the market, enabling it to serve more households and businesses in the Columbus, Ohio, area.

Peak Alarm Pye Barker

Pye-Barker Acquires Peak Alarm, Adding 6 Locations in Western U.S.

October 2, 2024

Peak Alarm has six locations in Utah, Idaho and Colorado, and extends coverage throughout these states and into Wyoming, Oregon and Nevada.

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Seattle Adopts Verified Alarm Response, Raising Alarm Industry & Public Safety Concerns

Rodney Bosch

September 30, 2024

Seattle alarm companies were given just two weeks' notice that, starting October 1, the police department will no longer respond to unverified intrusion alarms.

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GSX 2024 Recap: The Impact of Proactive & Predictive Data

Karyn Hodgson

October 2, 2024

GSX in Orlando, held just before Hurricane Helene, showcased over 200 educational sessions and 500 exhibitors, emphasizing a shift from traditional product-focused displays to innovative solutions that leverage data for improved efficiency and predictive security management.

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IDIS Launches AI-Powered VMS Solution

October 3, 2024

IDIS Americas, a new IDIS business unit formed from the recent merger of IDIS America and Costar Technologies, has launched IDIS Solution Suite (ISS) VMS.

Image of the Wasabi & Johnson Controls logos.

Wasabi Partners With Johnson Controls to Offer Cloud Storage for Video Surveillance

October 2, 2024

According to the announcement, the combination of Wasabi and Johnson Controls’ technology brings organizations a fully integrated cloud storage and VMS solution with the added security of Wasabi’s immutable buckets.

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Milestone Systems Announces XProtect 2024 R1 Update

September 3, 2024

XProtect 2024 R1 introduces new capabilities aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring compliance.

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Snap One Enhances Clare Software for Integrators & End Users

October 3, 2024

The update includes several new features for integrator partners and end users designed to help increase safety and improve the overall user experience with greater visibility into systems, flexibility, and additional third party integrations.

Speco Training

Speco Technologies Launches Technical Training & Education Platform

September 19, 2024

Led by Daniel Sochalski, director of national training, and national sales trainers Jim Pascale and Tim O’Brien, Speco PhD will offer tailored training sessions virtually, in-person, and at major industry events/trade shows.

Pimloc Integrates to Eagle Eye Video API Platform

September 13, 2024

The integration is particularly valuable for organizations that need to quickly respond to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and Right of Access (ROA) requests.

Image of Boston Dynamics's Spot Security Patrols.

ASSA ABLOY Partners With Boston Dynamics for Spot Security Patrols Digital Access Solution

September 23, 2024

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots perform autonomous patrols of property perimeters such as fence lines, exterior doors, and other critical assets located outside buildings.

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