2023 July

SDM EXCLUSIVE

Top Systems Integrators Report 2023: Pivotal Performance

By adapting their sales models, vendor relationships and pricing, the 2023 SDM Top Systems Integrators performed exceptionally well in spite of significant obstacles.

Karyn Hodgson

July 10, 2023

By adapting their sales models, vendor relationships and pricing, the 2023 SDM Top Systems Integrators performed exceptionally well in spite of significant obstacles.

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SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

How to Elevate Opportunities With Drone & Robot Technologies

Security integrators recognize the customer benefits of autonomous security technologies like security robots, surveillance drones and drone detection systems. But they admit the hurdles to sales are high.

Laura Stepanek

July 24, 2023

Security integrators recognize the customer benefits of autonomous security technologies like security robots, surveillance drones, and drone detection systems. But they admit the hurdles to sales are high.

Life Safety & Fire Alarm

2023 Guide to Fire Alarm Detectors & Initiating Devices

An updated guide to the latest technology, codes and regulations impacting fire alarm detectors and devices.

Shawn Mahoney Senior Engineer, Technical Services at NFPA

July 17, 2023

A fire alarm system is a crucial part of a building’s overall fire protection and life safety strategy. The main is a crucial part of a building’s overall fire protection and life safety strategy.

ACCESS CONTROL

Wireless Access Control Tips & Tricks

Experts share their best access control advice for security dealers and integrators on selling and installing wireless access solutions.

Deborah O’Mara

July 3, 2023

Experts share their best access control advice for security dealers and integrators on selling and installing wireless access solutions.

Decisions, Decisions: What’s at Stake in Selecting a Marketing Agency

David Morgan

Alex Chavez

July 17, 2023

Regardless of who starts the process, finding the right marketing company is not for the faint of heart, particularly if you are in the physical security industry.

SDM TOP SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS REPORT

Perseverance Pays Off

Karyn Hodgson

July 6, 2023

Pivoting in the face of adversity can lead to new business success.

CPSS Integrates Security System for Academy in Florida

Christopher Crumley

July 6, 2023

Real-life applications of security technologies.

Xtract One Technologies Selected by Sentara Health for Weapons Detection Services

SDM Editors

May 18, 2023

Xtract One Technologies Inc. announced its partnership with Sentara Health to provide weapons detection services at hospitals in Virginia, following a successful deployment of Xtract One’s SmartGateway entry screening technology.

Knightscope Lands Contract With Rutgers

SDM Editors

May 18, 2023

Knightscope Inc., a developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, announced that it received a $1.25 million contract for its K1 Blue Light Towers and K1 E-Phones.

Snap One & Control4 Home Automation Makes Life Easier for a Busy, Young Australian Family

SDM Editors

May 23, 2023

The company considered Snap One and Control4 the obvious choice to meet the young family’s desire to control all elements of their home with a flexible, user-friendly system.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Names Securitas Technology an Official Security Solutions Partner

SDM Editors

June 1, 2023

Securitas Technology, a provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes, has joined the team as the Official Security Solutions Partner.

IDIS End-to-End Solution Meets U.K. Schools’ Security Challenges

SDM Editors

May 10, 2023

IDIS, together with its integration partner Apex Network Solutions, provided the video surveillance solutions for two large high schools that form part of the Wade Deacon Trust in the United Kingdom.

Alarm.com Buys Polish Security Communicator Manufacturer EBS

SDM Editors

May 22, 2023

Integrating with EBS smart communicators will expand Alarm.com’s support for legacy security control panels that are widely deployed in international markets.

Goosehead Insurance to Pay Vivint $5.5M for 15,000 Insurance Policies

SDM Editors

May 11, 2023

The deal follows a previously announced strategic partnership to innovate new home insurance products after Vivint Smart Home shifted its insurance strategy to a partnership model.

Zeus Fire & Security Acquires Midwest Integrator PASS Security

SDM Editors

May 26, 2023

PASS, which ranked No. 33 on the 2022 Top Systems Integrators Report, has provided enterprise-scale integrated security solutions across the greater Midwest for more than 50 years.

Altus Fire & Life Safety Grows in Boston Area With Acquisition

SDM Editors

June 2, 2023

Altus’s newly acquired Priority Fire and Security has been a founder-owned and operated business serving commercial customers across the Greater Boston region since 2013.

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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Automatic Fire Sprinklers

SDM Editors

May 16, 2023

Automatic Fire Sprinklers (AFS) — headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif., with branches in Vancouver, Washington and Milpitas, Calif. — is known for maintaining and installing fire sprinkler systems.

Pavion Buys San Francisco Bay Area-based Premier Security Solutions

SDM Editors

May 11, 2023

The acquisition expands the Pavion’s western region fire alarm and security services delivery and support capabilities.

Convergint Expands Fire Alarm & Life Safety Business With Ballou Buy

SDM Editors

June 5, 2023

The acquisition of Ballou Fire Systems will increases Convergint’s presence in Houston and the South-Central U.S.

Amazon Will Pay FTC Over $30M for Ring & Alexa Privacy Violations

SDM Editors

June 1, 2023

Among its allegations, the Federal Trade Commission said Amazon failed to stop hackers from taking control of users' Ring cameras.

Eagle Eye Networks & Brivo Get $192M Investment From SECOM

Rodney Bosch

May 17, 2023

Japan’s SECOM CO., LTD is $15 billion enterprise and one of the largest security integration companies in the world.

3xLOGIC Solutions Protect Retail Locations

SDM Editors

May 27, 2023

The X-Series edge based deep learning analytics cameras continuously analyze movements and behaviors and use predictive analysis to track each object constantly.

image of the Control4 OS 3.3.3 software in use

Snap One Software Enhances Automation Experience

SDM Editors

May 24, 2023

The Control4 OS 3.3.3 software delivers dealer-requested features such as a simpler menu in the user interface with updated icons.

Camden RIM Strike Offers Preload

SDM Editors

May 25, 2023

The all-black CX-EPD1289L-BK grade 1 surface mount RIM strike with latch monitoring also offers a universal strike design that delivers application flexibility, with both UL security and fire listings.

Hanwha Solution Offers Security & Privacy

SDM Editors

May 17, 2023

Hanwha Vision’s thermal cameras — the TNO-4030T, TNO-4040T and TNO-4050T — come equipped with motion detection, handover, tampering, loitering, directional detection and audio detection features built-in.

image of Milestone's XProtect Hospital Assist on a computer, mobile phone, and laptop.

Milestone Monitoring Solution Facilitates Patient Care

SDM Editors

May 17, 2023

Milestone’s XProtect Hospital Assist offers an innovative level of remote patient monitoring that aims to help healthcare professionals do more with less.

ASSA ABLOY Devices Designed for the Future

SDM Editors

May 28, 2023

The PE80 series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 series by Corbin Russwin are exit devices specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions.

image of Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete in action

Eagle Eye Networks Solution Offers Direct-to-Cloud

SDM Editors

May 13, 2023

Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete is an economical direct-to-cloud solution designed for customers who need only a few cameras per location and want to minimize their initial investment.

Johnson Controls Panel Enhances Intrusion Protection

SDM Editors

May 19, 2023

The IQ Pro Hybrid security panel is purpose built for intrusion protection in commercial buildings, large residential facilities, campuses and K-12 markets.

image of Salient CompleteView a laptop, monitor and tablet

Salient Video Solution Upgrades Search & Playback

SDM Editors

May 22, 2023

CompleteView v7.3 is the latest update to Salient’s video management software that includes a variety of features designed to improve the user experience.

Boon Edam Solutions Are Flexible, Customizable

SDM Editors

May 10, 2023

The Signature series of Speedlane Compact speed gates delivers more flexibility and customization options for the best value with regard to aesthetics.

Bosch Management Solution Reduces Maintenance

SDM Editors Lessing E. sdm@bnpmedia.com

May 11, 2023

The services provide information for inventory management, remote update capabilities and system health alerts.

Altronix Power Backup Protects Critical Components

SDM Editors

May 18, 2023

The COMMBATT power and backup for emergency responder communication enhancement systems provides power and backup for bi-directional amplifiers and other critical system components.

VIDEO MONITORING

How the Guarding & Monitoring Industry Is Changing Forever

Peter P. Giacalone

July 31, 2023

Technology advances, staffing shortages and other influences, are reshaping the traditional guarding and monitoring industries concurrently.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

How Technology Will Impact AVS-01 & Alarm Response

Mark McCall

July 31, 2023

Artificial intelligence, analytics and other sensing technologies are expected to play a key role in responding to intrusion and other life safety alarm events.

VIDEO PLAYBOOK

To Get Into Video, Act With Decisiveness & a Bias for Action

July 31, 2023

Too many central stations consider video to be a particularly complex operation, which in turn bogs them down with execution delays while others take market share. Follow these five approaches to seize the moment.

Deep Sentinel Raises $15M Funding Round Led by Intel

SDM Editors

May 31, 2023

The funding round included participation from Shasta Ventures, Slow Ventures, UP2398 and TheSyndicate.com, an angel investing club led by Jason Calacanis.

Becklar Acquires Eyeforce Remote Guarding to Expand Connected Safety Solutions

SDM Editors

June 6, 2023

Eyeforce provides remote video monitoring for across a range of industries, including auto and tractor dealerships, construction and construction supply, storage facilities, logistics centers, and more.

Unlocking the Potential of Remote Video Monitoring

Rodney Bosch

July 31, 2023

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.

REMOTE VIDEO MONITORING

Remote Video Monitoring: Execs Dish Strategic Approaches

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

Rodney Bosch

July 31, 2023

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.

VIDEO MONITORING

Mastering Remote Video: Insights From Dealers on the Frontlines

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

Rodney Bosch

July 31, 2023

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.

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