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MONI to License the BRINKS Home Security Brand

February 27, 2018

MONI Smart Security, a subsidiary of Ascent Capital Group Inc., announced an exclusive, long-term, trademark licensing agreement with The Brink’s Company, which will result in a complete rebranding of MONI and LiveWatch as BRINKS Home Security.

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Learning to Love Do-It-Yourself Security

DIY Security gains momentum as dealers try to determine the best role to play in this market

Joan Engebretson

February 12, 2018

Can dealers make a profit in this market? SDM asked manufacturers making products for the DIY market about this and their answer is “yes.”

CEDIA Now Accepting Awards Entries for 2018 Competition

February 6, 2018

CEDIA has announced that the 2018 CEDIA Awards program is now open and accepting entries for both the home technology professional awards and the manufacturer awards.

Embracing Voice Technology for Security

Helen M. Heneveld

February 1, 2018

It’s time to deliver a robust user experience and empower them with voice control.

Technology Is Reshaping Perception of Security

February 1, 2018

A survey conducted by Capital One found that new technologies are transforming the way executives view the security industry.

Tabatha O’Connor Named CEDIA Global President and CEO

January 29, 2018

The CEDIA Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Tabatha O’Connor from acting to permanent CEDIA Global President and CEO.

CES 2018 Recap: Total Technology Tsunami

Helen M. Heneveld

January 18, 2018

Roller skates, beds, autonomous flying cars, smart clothing, robots, aromatherapy, flexible video screens, wireless everything, drones, artificial intelligence (AI), toys, analytics, smart cities, and anything tech were alive and well at CES 2018 with over 2.75 million square feet of exhibits and 1,000-plus presenters. Other surprises included a flood on opening day of the show— after 190 days of no rain in Las Vegas — and a two-hour power outage at the convention center on day two.

ADT Unveils Home Automation, Cyber Security Solutions at CES

January 10, 2018

ADT, SDM’s 2017 Dealer of the Year, unveiled several new offerings at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Jan 9-12 in Las Vegas. ADT now offers protection not only at home, but on the go and within their digital network as well.

SDM 2018 Security Industry Forecast: Moving Into High Gear

Results of the 2018 SDM Security Industry Forecast Study show that total industry revenue rose 8.5 percent last year, boosted by a thriving economy and high consumer and business confidence.

Laura Stepanek

January 1, 2018

Last year was good, but 2018 could be great, say security integrators and security dealers who participated in the 2018 SDM Industry Forecast Study and Panel, a report that SDM has published annually since 1982. The economy is roaring.

Reaching the Next Generation of Security Buyers

Ask yourself: Will your company as it currently exists be serving the security needs of millennial buyers?

Laura Stepanek

January 1, 2018

It’s extremely important that security dealers and the industry as a whole understand how to reach different generations of buyers, but especially up-and-coming buyers.