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2024 December

This month SDM features our 2024 Dealer of the Year, excitement over mobile credentials, modernizing VMS, and much more.

Senior leadership team at Guardian Alarm

SDM 2024 Dealer of the Year: By the Numbers

The measure of a company’s success is often demonstrated in a series of numbers and percentages, but this company dialed its metrics up to 11 — and is reaping great rewards for its efforts at every level.

Karyn Hodgson

December 2, 2024

The measure of a company’s success is often demonstrated in a series of numbers and percentages, but this company dialed its metrics up to 11 — and is reaping great rewards for its efforts at every level.

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Optimized Alert Systems

Building Scalable & Cost-Effective Mass Notification Systems

Explore key strategies for integrating mass notification systems with existing security technologies, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Rodney Bosch

December 16, 2024

Explore key strategies for integrating mass notification systems with existing security technologies, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, scalability and cost-effectiveness.

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Video Management

Adapting VMS Technology for Modern Security Demands

A four-member panel of subject matter experts from the manufacturing community discuss how VMS technology is adapting to integrate with hybrid security systems, meet evolving privacy standards, provide tailored solutions for niche markets, and enhance user experience.

Rodney Bosch

December 9, 2024

A four-member panel of subject matter experts from the manufacturing community discuss how VMS technology is adapting to integrate with hybrid security systems, meet evolving privacy standards, provide tailored solutions for niche markets and enhance user experience.

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Why Mobile Credentials Are Sparking Enthusiasm

Experts talk about the excitement surrounding mobile credentials and how tech giants like Apple, Google and Samsung are generating buzz with their wallet technologies.

Christopher Crumley

November 25, 2024

Experts talk about the excitement surrounding mobile credentials and how tech giants like Apple, Google and Samsung are generating buzz with their wallet technologies.

Navigating Talent Shortages: A Q&A With the PSA Executive Team

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December 5, 2024

PSA executive team leaders share insights on navigating talent shortages

Marketing Madmen

8 Unobvious Reasons Your Security Industry Marketing Is Failing You

David Morgan

Alex chavez

December 2, 2024

Discover eight hidden reasons why your security industry marketing might be underperforming and learn how to transform your strategy for better results.

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Editor's Angle

Metrics Matter

Karyn Hodgson

December 2, 2024

We live in an era of data — some might even say data overload.

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ZBeta Appoints Director of Growth

October 24, 2024

With a career that includes leadership roles at WeWork and IBM, ZBeta said Dave Goldberg’s appointment signals an enhanced phase of growth and innovation for the company.

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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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SIA Names Chair of Counter-UAS Working Group

September 27, 2024

The SIA Counter-UAS Working Group was created in 2023 to further educate and give authorities options to mitigate UAS attacks.

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DMP Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager, Ozarks

October 2, 2024

According to the announcement, the addition of this role represents a restructuring of DMP sales regions, designed to further elevate personalized service to dealers.

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Telguard Announces New Regional Sales Representatives for Northeast & Southeast Regions

October 10, 2024

Brooks Anderson will be serving as the Northeast regional sales representative, and Gabe Chandler has been promoted to Southeast Regional Sales Representative.

Arrow Security Appoints Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer

October 21, 2024

According to the announcement, Craig M. Schwab will oversee all aspects of the company's operations and Darren Claphan will be responsible for steering the company's strategic vision and driving initiatives.

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FAST Adds Jeff Fulciniti to Board of Directors

October 21, 2024

According to FAST, Fulciniti is a senior technology leader with cross-functional experience and a proven track record in leading people strategy, talent development, onboarding and mergers and acquisitions.

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SAFR Appoints New President

October 30, 2024

According to the announcement, Charisse Jacques brings experience in AI and associated technology to the security industry.

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Brinks Home Unveils Account Value Calculator for Selling Home Security, Alarm Accounts

October 29, 2024

The online valuation calculator, enabled by AI, is said to simplify the process for business owners looking to sell home security and alarm accounts.

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AlarMax Launches E-Commerce Platform to Enhance Customer Experience

November 1, 2024

AlarMax’s new e-commerce platform offers security dealers and integrators a personalized, efficient tool to streamline their operations and enhance customer service.

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COPS Invests in NetApp SAN Technology to Enhance Data Security & Performance

October 31, 2024

To leverage its geo-diverse redundancy, COPS Monitoring will deploy two identical NetApp SANs in its New Jersey and Texas facilities.

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HID State of Healthcare Security Report Details Rising Cyber & Physical Threats

October 29, 2024

More than 3 in 4 respondents (77 percent) to HID’s survey believe integrating digital and physical security is crucial for healthcare facilities to combat rising cyber and physical attacks.

ADI Snap One Omaha

First Joint ADI & Snap One Store Opens in Omaha Post-Merger

October 17, 2024

The store replaces the previous ADI location that had been serving local customers, and provides Snap One customers with a convenient shopping option that was not available to them before.

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Pye-Barker Expands in Central California With MS Fire Protection Purchase

October 30, 2024

MS Fire Protection is said to provide a valuable launch point for Pye-Barker’s fire sprinkler operations in the Golden State’s Central Valley region.

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How Pimloc Aims to Balance Privacy & Security With AI-Driven Platform

Rodney Bosch

November 8, 2024

Pimloc, an AI video privacy and redaction company, helps organizations balance privacy and security by providing advanced solutions for responsibly managing video data.

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Minuteman Security Acquires AdaptToSolve, Achieves Full East Coast Reach

October 30, 2024

The acquisition of AdaptToSolve expands Minuteman Security & Life Safety's East Coast presence and enhances its ability to deliver integrated security and life safety solutions.

GardaWorld Stealth Monitoring

GardaWorld to Acquire Stealth Monitoring in Bid to Lead AI-Driven Video Security

October 21, 2024

Building on the foundation of the company’s ECAMSECURE platform, the acquisition of Stealth Monitoring will establish a global leader in AI-enabled remote video monitoring solutions, according to an announcement.

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Real Stories, Real Solutions: A 2024 Cloud Security Summit Recap

Christopher Crumley

November 1, 2024

Brivo and Eye Eye believe that in the near future, security integrators will no longer be selling a video management system (VMS). Instead, they will be selling a smart video system where potential problems are detected and resolved automatically.

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SNG Puts the Focus on Security’s Raison D’Etre

Karyn Hodgson

October 18, 2024

To attend Securing New Ground is to get an insider’s look at the microcosm of the whole security industry all in the space of a day and a half.

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Nice Brings Automation to Video Doorbell

October 23, 2024

Features like Auto Discover/Auto Configure ensure quick installation for the integrator, and complete integration with the Nice Home Management platform provides the homeowner with reliable surveillance access across multiple devices.

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Sentry Enterprises Reduces Employee Identity Fraud Risk

October 16, 2024

Sentry Enterprises has launched SentryCard360 to address the escalating risks of employee identity fraud, including the rise of new hire bait & switch schemes.

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RGB Spectrum Mobilizes Control Room Solution

October 10, 2024

The kit is a complete, miniaturized mobile control room that provides a comprehensive suite of display and communication capabilities in a deployable enclosure.

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Pimloc Ensures Redaction in High-Traffic Environments

October 1, 2024

The solution was designed with high-traffic environments in mind, such as football stadiums, entertainment venues and busy public locations.

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Axis Notifies Users of Image Quality Issues

October 3, 2024

AXIS Image Health Analytics notifies users of any issues with image quality and ensures that the cameras being used are capturing the right images at all times.

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Kwikset Handlesets Combine Security & Design

October 22, 2024

Kwikset, a brand of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Division, has launched two new offerings: the Prava handleset and the Daylon storeroom function.

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Altronix Timer Prevents Programming Loss During Power Failures

October 16, 2024

Tempo724Q has flash memory, which prevents loss of programming during power failures and can handle up to 420 weekly events with 30 programmable holiday dates.

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Alcatraz AI’s Facial Authentication is Water & Dust Resistant

October 2, 2024

Alcatraz AI has launched Rock X, an indoor and outdoor biometric security and access control solution.

LVT Brings Satellite Coverage to Low or No Cellular Network Areas

October 18, 2024

Businesses and organizations leveraging LVT Units can access satellite connectivity for both primary connectivity and secondary connectivity.

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VIVOTEK Partners With PDK to Integrate Cloud Surveillance With Access Control

October 10, 2024

With thousands of systems managing tens of thousands of doors for a base of loyal customers, VIVOTEK said PDK delivers an unparalleled user experience as well as the highest levels of security, safety, and data privacy.

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RAD-M’s ROAMEO Achieves Level 5 Autonomous Navigation

October 22, 2024

ROAMEO Gen4 is a fully autonomous mobile security patrol robot, with a 360-degree field of view, high-resolution cameras, and advanced AI analytics based on AITX’s proprietary AIR technology.

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Zenitel Launches Cyber Secure, Unified Critical Communication Solutions

October 30, 2024

The platform also allows Zentiel’s partner community to further add third-party services on top of functionalities in our core communication platform, further accelerating our development journey.

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HID & Microsoft Announce Credentials Integration Partnership

October 16, 2024

The integration expands options for organizations to tailor their MFA journey while meeting Microsoft’s mandatory MFA requirements and accelerating the path to phishing- resistant passwordless authentication.

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