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News affecting the security industry — from business, market and operational trends to security acquisitions and more.
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Karyn Hodgson
As the Editor-in-Chief of SDM, Karyn Hodgson is responsible for the overall editorial direction of the magazine, its supplements, e-newsletters and website. She works with the SDM editorial staff to develop content that helps security dealers and systems integrators operate successful businesses. Karyn represents SDM at trade shows and conferences, and directs exclusive research studies such as the SDM Industry Forecast. She also manages SDM’s Dealer of the Year and Systems Integrator of the Year Award programs. Karyn has an MSJ in Journalism (magazine publishing) degree from Northwestern University, and more than 25 years’ experience writing for and about the security industry. Contact Karyn with article ideas.
Editor-in-Chief
Rodney Bosch
Rodney Bosch joined the SDM editorial team in May 2022. He has been covering all facets of the electronic security industry as a trade journalist since 2006. As the former SDM Senior Editor, Bosch writes exclusive cover stories, such as SDM’s State of the Market series, as well as other feature-length articles. He also heads up the news section for both the emagazine and the website; and manages the annual Monitoring Today and Video Monitoring Today supplements.
Former Senior Editor
IMAGE GALLERIES
Connect 2018 Awards Recap
At Connect 2018, held November 15-17 in Marco Island, Fla., awards were presented to a variety of security dealer companies and individuals both during the general sessions and at the Honors Banquet, held on the last night. The following is a recap in pictures of the awards:
AiN Group 2014 Live & Learn Conference
AiN (Authorized Integrators Network) Group, now in its 13th year, held its first stand-alone conference in late January at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Fla. AiN is the managing partner of GE Home and Security Technologies (GEHT), a network of about 200 dealers who are authorized to sell and install GE-branded security systems from Interlogix, as well as sound systems, lighting, home automation, central vacuum, and other technologies from approximately 30 approved vendors.
Oldies but Goodies: Security Devices from the 60s, 70s and 80s
John Potthast was the first, and for some time the only, employee of SCI Alarm, South Bend, Ind. He recently retired as the company’s vice president of operations, but not before leaving a big history lesson behind for the company’s next generation of security experts. This photo gallery shows 37 devices commonly used in the 1960s, 70s and 80s that now comprise SCI Alarm’s new “museum” collection, curated by Potthast. The devices were collected by the company throughout its 32 years in operation as its customers upgraded old systems.
Thoughts on Sustainability/Green
Thoughts from physical security professionals, and others, about profit, people, processes, products and the planet.
Green Products and Solutions
Today there are more products than ever that actively provide residential and commercial green solutions, promote sustainability, and offer both environmental and economic benefits for both the security industry and end users alike.
Double Take: SDM Covers Through the Years
SDM has been meeting the needs of the industry for the last 40 years. A look back at the SDM covers through the years reflects the changes in the industry that have graced the pages of SDM.
Micro Key Solutions Users Conference 2011
Micro Key held its 18th annual users conference Feb. 15-18 in Orlando, Fla. Attendees and Micro Key staff came together to discuss new developments, share feedback and have a great time in the process.
GLASAA Meeting and Awards
Greater Los Angeles Security Alarm Association (GLASAA) held its general meeting and annual Steak BBQ on Tues., June 21, 2011 at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Los Angeles. The event included the youth scholarship winners and a special vendor exhibit.
SecurityXchange 2011, Park City, Utah
SecurityXchange, an event focused on targeted networking and relationship-building by facilitating âreal meetings with real results,â was held in Park City, Utah, August 7-10, 2011 at The Lodges at Deer Valley.
Stanley Customer Appreciation Event at ASIS 2011
Customers enjoyed the annual Stanley customer appreciation event during ASIS 2011 in Orlando.