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2024 August

This month SDM looks at security and smart home innovative trends, TS! brand results, TMA central station excellence awards, and much more.

Bryan Cipoletti

State of the Market: How Smart Home Integration Fuels the Security Market

Industry insiders from leading companies elucidate how smart home integration and shifting consumer preferences are driving growth and future trends in the residential security market.

Rodney Bosch

August 5, 2024

Industry insiders from leading companies elucidate how smart home integration and shifting consumer preferences are driving growth and future trends in the residential security market.

TMA Excellence Awards

SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS

2024 TMA Excellence Award Winners Shine

Recognizing central stations and monitoring professionals for their pivotal role and exceptional contributions to advancing the life safety mission.

August 12, 2024

Recognizing central stations and monitoring professionals for their pivotal role and exceptional contributions to advancing the life safety mission.

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Video Edge Storage

SD Cards in IP Video: A Reliable Backup & Hybrid Storage Solution

The critical job that SD cards do in video edge storage — either in a primary or secondary role — can’t be overstated.

Laura Stepanek

August 19, 2024

The critical job that SD cards play in video edge storage — either in a primary or secondary role — can’t be overstated.

SDM 2024 TSI Security Integrators’ Brands of Choice

SDM EXCLUSIVE

SDM 2024 TSI Security Integrators’ Brands of Choice

Here are the vendors and distributors that earned the trust of the top 100 security integrators in 2023.

Karyn Hodgson

August 1, 2024

Here are the vendors and distributors that earned the trust of the top 100 security integrators in 2023.

Cybersecurity Chronicles

Understanding Physical Penetration Testing

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August 5, 2024

Explore the critical role of physical penetration testing in evaluating and enhancing organizational security against real-world threats.

Building a Customer-Centric Culture in Security Systems Integration

argon

August 1, 2024

No matter how great your website is, how compelling your e-mails are, or how clever and witty your social presence, none can compare to a raving customer referring your organization to other potential clients.

Marketing Madmen

9 SEO Content Writing Tips to Outrank Competitors

David Morgan

Alex chavez

August 12, 2024

These SEO-friendly content writing tips can help security industry professionals enhance their online visibility, attract more visitors and outperform their competition.

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Editor's Note

From Dog Days to Smart Days: Embracing Home Tech

Karyn Hodgson

August 5, 2024

The “dog days” of summer. Did you know — I didn’t until I looked it up — that the term dog days refers to astrology, specifically the time period during which a bright star rises and sets with the sun?

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ELATEC Adds New Senior Business Development Outreach Manager

July 8, 2024

In his new role, Chris Randall will spearhead the company’s go-to-market strategy, focusing on developing and implementing business development strategies to achieve growth objectives within the physical and logical access control OEM hardware markets.

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SAGE Integration Appoints Senior Account Executive

June 25, 2024

The company said Krug brings over 18 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development across various industries.

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Paxton Adds New Training Team Members

June 11, 2024

Zehn Zzyrone has taken the role of field training engineer, and Casey Cribbin has joined as senior product trainer.

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DMP Appoints Northeast Director of Sales

June 25, 2024

Lunney joins DMP as part of a new sales management initiative that restructured territories to elevate the personalized service to dealers.

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Hanwha Vision Appoints New Business Development Manager for Restaurant & Retail Verticals

June 10, 2024

Hanwha said he joins the company at a time when situational awareness and operational efficiency have never been more important for retail and restaurant environments.

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NSI Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer

July 8, 2024

As a member of NSI’s executive leadership team, Troy Hayes will report to NSI CEO G.R. Schrotenboer and will lead the company’s HR function

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Allied Universal Appoints New Global General Counsel

June 11, 2024

The announcement comes after the retirement of David Buckman following nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the company.

Verkada LYNX

Artificial Intelligence

How LYNX Logistics Uses Verkada's AI to Enhance Security & Efficiency

August 5, 2024

Learn how Qovo Solutions integrated Verkada AI-powered cameras for LYNX Logistics.

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Axis Communications Upgrades Experience Center at Boston-Area Headquarters

June 13, 2024

The upgraded Boston-area AEC has been renovated to include additional meeting spaces, an expanded lab, a demo room, and design studio, allowing Axis to better support customers and partners throughout Northern New England.

TMA AVS-01

TMA Operator Training Online Course for AVS-01 Standard Now Live

July 2, 2024

By adopting the AVS-01 Standard, TMA says monitoring centers can enhance alarm response processes and contribute to industry-wide standardization and efficiency.

Pye Barker Acquires Cox Fire

Pye-Barker Acquires Cox Fire Protection in Florida

July 3, 2024

Cox Fire Protection works from its branches in Tampa, Ocala and Jacksonville. The company's team will continue to serve customers in the Southeast.

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Cobalt Service Partners Acquires Digi Security Systems

June 25, 2024

Digi Security was founded in 2003 by Joshua Herron who serves as president. The integration firm's executive team will continue in their current roles under the Cobalt umbrella.

Loud Security Acquires Vytis

LOUD Security Acquires Vytis Security to Enhance Commercial Services

June 20, 2024

Mike Sandes, Vytis' CEO, will join LOUD Security as vice president of commercial services.

Pavion Acquires Signet

Pavion Increases New England Footprint With Signet Acquisition

June 20, 2024

Under the leadership of Andrew Pelletier, Signet is poised for continued growth in industry verticals aligned with Pavion’s growth strategy.

motorola solutions acquires noggin

Motorola Solutions Acquires Crisis Management Software Platform Noggin

July 1, 2024

Noggin complements Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of emergency coordination solutions by adding business continuity planning, operational resilience and CEM software that helps make enterprise security more accessible and actionable.

Security LeadHer 2024

Security LeadHER 2024 Draws Over 400 Attendees in Phoenix

June 26, 2024

The second annual Security LeadHER conference featured a diverse range of presentations and discussions addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in the security industry.

Milestone Arcules

Milestone Reunifies With Arcules in Move to Lead AI-Powered VSaaS Market

June 27, 2024

Based in Irvine, Calif., Arcules was spun out from Copenhagen-based Milestone in 2017.

Electronic Security Expo (ESX)

ESX 2024: AI, Cloud & Integrations

June 19, 2024

This year’s Electronic Security Expo (ESX) was held June 4-6 in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The event was host to education sessions, networking events and — of course — the expo floor.

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Hytera Repeater Expands Radio Range

June 18, 2024

The HR652 is designed to expand radio range with consistent, reliable and seamless voice and data communications.

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i-PRO Camera Tucks Safely in Corners

July 4, 2024

i-PRO’s AI-enabled corner camera is built in Japan for the rigors of correctional facilities.

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Teledyne FLIR Cameras Serve Unmanned Aircraft

June 20, 2024

The ITAR-free Hadron 640+ and radiometric Hadron 640R+ radiometric thermal and visible camera modules provide exceptional thermal sensitivity.

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Camden Cabinet Lock Is Compact & Versatile

June 25, 2024

The CX-EPD0009 magnetic cabinet lock sports an ultra-compact design; it is an easily installed high-security lock for virtually any enclosure door.

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Kidde Detectors ‘Protect You From You’

June 19, 2024

Kidde Detect’s technology provides more than 25 percent faster and up to three times more precise smoke detection.

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Bosch Motion Detectors Reduce False Alarms

June 18, 2024

To further enhance building security, the Commercial Series (Gen2) motion detectors incorporate MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) sensors to deliver even better catch performance and false-alarm immunity.

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Hanwha Cameras Deliver ‘Eye-Level’ Surveillance

June 25, 2024

The T series wall-mount cameras are designed to solve the obstructed-view challenges associated with dome surveillance devices in high overhead mounting positions.

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Genetec Solution Makes ALPR Mobile

June 19, 2024

The AutoVu plate finder is a feature that enables parking operators and law enforcement professionals to quickly identify and validate license plate numbers directly from their Apple or Android mobile devices.

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Altronix Solution Reduces Installation Time

June 18, 2024

Altronix continues to expand its Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions to include more brands from the leading access solution providers.

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ASSA ABLOY Technology Increases Control

June 19, 2024

The Medeco eCLIQ spark key is designed to increase key technology and access control.

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Napco Door Hardware Is Panic- & Fire-Rated

June 25, 2024

NAPCO Security Technologies’ M99LD series is engineered for high-impact applications, such as schools, universities and other critical infrastructure.

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