2023 December

Security on the RISE, Part 2: Insights From the Industry’s Emerging Leaders

December 27, 2023

Following are some tips from the 25 on the RISE honorees on what companies in the security industry can do to better grow, develop and empower their emerging leaders.

Summary Judgement Denied: A Death Leads to Cautionary PERS Saga

Lessing E. Gold

December 18, 2023

Following the unfortunate death of a woman who had activated a PERS alarm, a jury will decide the damages.

Do Webinars Still Work?

David Morgan

Alex Chavez

December 14, 2023

Learn how to get the best out of your webinar game.

Security on the RISE: Insights From the Industry’s Emerging Leaders

Kara Klein

November 30, 2023

Industry leaders discuss how to propel young talents’ careers and offer advice for other professionals who are new to security.

Editor's Angle

How Peak Alarm Pursues Methodical Excellence

Karyn Hodgson

December 4, 2023

One of the things that really intrigued me about Peak Alarm when I first read their application for SDM Dealer of the Year was the sheer number of initiatives the company took on all at once — most of them in the middle of a pandemic.

IP Camera Hacking & Lawsuits

Dave Engebretson

February 4, 2022

Dave Engebretson explains the importance of purchasing quality, trustworthy DIY doorbells and IP devices.

Biometrics

Multi-Facility Access Control Simplified With Suprema BioStar 2 Solution

SDM Editors

December 4, 2023

Real-life applications of security technologies.

Teledyne FLIR Releases Reimagined Raven Security Site Planning Web Tool

SDM Editors

October 17, 2023

To provide integrators with improved functionality, Raven includes real-time collaboration capabilities between Raven users, along with the introduction of more Teledyne product solutions.

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Eagle Eye Networks Announces Professional Video Monitoring With Immix

SDM Editors

November 6, 2023

The integration brings the distinct advantages of cloud, including greatly simplified installation, robust end-to-end cybersecurity, centralized management of multiple locations, and AI-filtering to dramatically reduce false-positive activity to the monitoring center or command center professional.

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Snap One Expands Security Portfolio With Alarm.com Products

SDM Editors

October 24, 2023

The move provides partners greater choice and flexibility to purchase and deploy leading security solutions through the same convenient procurement process and reliable supply chain as their other Snap One purchases.

Milestone Systems Announces Milestone Kite Camera to Cloud

SDM Editors

October 18, 2023

Known as Milestone Kite Camera to Cloud, the new option will reportedly offer even greater simplicity and cost-efficiency to customers.

Pye-Barker Acquires Comtron Systems in Southern California

SDM Editors

October 5, 2023

Comtron provides 24/7 monitoring and emergency service for its intrusion alarms, video surveillance, access control systems, fire alarms and fire detection.

Allegion Ventures Invests in Computer Vision Intelligence Firm Ambient.ai

SDM Editors

October 31, 2023

The $20 million investment in Ambient.ai marks Allegion Venture's largest and most significant investment since being established in 2003.

Report: Number of K-12 Campus Gun Seizures Is Soaring

SDM Editors

October 19, 2023

A Washington Post survey of 51 of the country’s largest school systems showed that 58 percent of seizures in those districts in the last academic year were never publicly reported by news organizations.

SIA: Biometric Applications ‘Could Become Impossible’ in Illinois

SDM Editors

October 9, 2023

A facial data privacy law has long affected consumers in ways that were never intended and makes many beneficial technologies unavailable due to litigation risk, according to SIA.

Security 101 Acquires Franchisee Advance Security Integration

SDM Editors

October 25, 2023

Based in Southington, Conn., ASI’s established foothold in the New England market is said to make it a clear strategic partner for Security 101.

Triton Expands Portfolio With Wavelynx Technologies Buy

SDM Editors

October 16, 2023

Wavelynx operates in the access control market, designing, developing and assembling open hardware and software, including readers, controllers and mobile credentials.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires High-Security Door Manufacturer Securitech

SDM Editors

October 6, 2023

The Securitech buy is said to deliver on ASSA ABLOY’s strategy to strengthen its position in mature markets by adding complementary products and solutions to its core business.

Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack Leads to DHS Investigation

Chris Crumley

October 5, 2023

Though there has been some online speculation, neither the DHS nor JCI have yet named a group responsible for the attacks.

Bosch to Divest Security Product Manufacturing to Focus on Systems Integration

SDM Editors

October 27, 2023

Bosch plans to sell its video, access and intrusion and communication business units, while keeping its fire products business and merge it with the integration business.

SNG 2023 Shines Spotlight on AI

Karyn Hodgson

October 24, 2023

If anyone happened to wander off the street into this year’s Securing New Ground conference, held October 17-18 in New York City, they would have been forgiven for thinking they had come to an IT conference — not a physical security one.

How to Secure Success in Locks & Door Hardware

Lock and door hardware experts weigh in on installation and repair pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Chris Crumley

December 18, 2023

Lock and door hardware experts weigh in on installation and repair pitfalls and how to avoid them.

What's Driving Trends & Innovations in License Plate Recognition?

Explore the technological and use case dynamics that are reshaping the LPR landscape, and opening new revenue opportunities for security integrators.

Rodney Bosch

December 11, 2023

Explore the technological and use case dynamics that are reshaping the LPR landscape, and opening new revenue opportunities for security integrators.

EMERGENY COMMUNICATIONS

Beyond Alerts: The Latest Trends in Emergency Communications

We examine the impact of emerging technologies, the resilience of these systems, and the crucial partnership between manufacturers, security integrators and monitoring stations in ensuring public safety during critical events.

Rodney Bosch

November 27, 2023

SDM EXCLUSIVE // 2023 Dealer of the Year

SDM 2023 Dealer of the Year Reaches 'Peak' Performance

Challenged with debt, higher than desired attrition, employee retention, inflation and supply chain issues caused by a global pandemic, this company managed to get completely debt-free, lower attrition, raise both wages and prices, and still make a profit — all of which resulted in a “war chest” that helped them invest in key cyber and marketing efforts.

Karyn Hodgson

December 4, 2023

Faced with debt, higher than desired attrition, challenges in retaining employees, inflation and supply chain issues caused by a global pandemic, this company managed to get completely debt-free, lower attrition, raise both wages and prices, and still make a profit — all of which resulted in a “war chest” that helped them invest in key cyber and marketing efforts.

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Idesco ID Cards Help the Environment

SDM Editors

October 12, 2023

Idesco Corp. offers oversized degradable ID cards to customers in addition to the standard oversized cards.

TDSi Unit Streamlines Dongle Use

SDM Editors

October 30, 2023

The unit is a user-friendly solution designed to provide seamless and secure access control management.

i-PRO Software Delivers License Plate, Vehicle ID

SDM Editors

October 12, 2023

i-PRO’s Active Guard application adds support for Vaxtor automatic license plate recognition and make, model, color (MMC) vehicle identification.

Teledyne FLIR Solution Provides Mid-Wave Infrared Imaging

SDM Editors

October 9, 2023

The Neutrino Ground ISR series includes industry-adopted AgileCore imaging electronics, long-life Linear Stirling coolers that provide a mean-time-to-failure of greater than 27,000 hours, and fully integrated CZ optics.

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Camden Locks Increase Versatility

SDM Editors

October 11, 2023

Camden Door Controls’ CX-DE1200 series of single and double door delayed egress magnetic locks offer a full complement of system accessories and mounting devices to provide a comprehensive solution for all applications.

March Networks Bus Platform Reduces Risk

SDM Editors

October 17, 2023

The platform is designed to deliver a sleep mode capability enabled by artificial intelligence to help transit agencies eliminate damage and risk when buses are out of service.

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Hanwha Vision Audio System Amplifies Surveillance

SDM Editors

October 23, 2023

The system can operate as a stand-alone system, or it can be linked with a video surveillance system as an integrated solution to broadcast either real-time or pre-recorded messages to pre-emptively address suspicious or criminal activities.

Aiphone Door Controller Stores 100,000 Users

SDM Editors

October 10, 2023

Simple to install above interior doorways, the AC-2DM-B controls and unlocks the door it is mounted near, including another door within 500 ft.

Napco Panel Controls Range of Products

SDM Editors

October 14, 2023

Napco’s Prima is a slim profile, all-in-one 7-in. panel that is said to intuitively control security, fire, HD Video and Z-Wave smart automation.

image of Genetec's digital evidence management system

Genetec System Speeds Up Investigations

SDM Editors

October 13, 2023

The Genetec Clearance digital evidence management system enables the remote retrieval of video recordings from physical security systems across transit agency sites and fleets to help speed up investigations.

Zenitel Intercom Provides Easy Access Control

SDM Editors

October 11, 2023

The TEIV1+ is designed to simplify a visitor’s experience with PIN-based access control and easy-to-use scroll and direct calls.

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AXIS Body Cam Activates With Sirens

SDM Editors

October 9, 2023

AXIS W400 body worn activation kit automatically activates recording by all body worn cameras in the same system when a lightbar or siren is activated, or a panic button is pressed.

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