Fire detection insiders are literally “fired up” over last year’s market performance and the potential going forward. While still heavily codedriven, there are signs of technology innovations and changes pointing to more integration and opportunity than ever before. Read more stories in May Issue 2017.
The result of the 2017 SDM 100 was upbeat: Collectively, the industry’s 100 largest security dealers grew their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) 18.4 percent, from $612 million to $725 million, last year.
Access control technology and integration is being pushed farther from the building these days. What do integrators need to know to avoid pitfalls and capitalize on this new opportunity?
Fire detection insiders are literally “fired up” over last year’s market performance and the potential going forward. While still heavily code-driven, there are signs of technology innovations and changes pointing to more integration and opportunity than ever before.
Anyone who thinks the fire alarm industry — with its restricting codes and standards and conservative outlook — doesn’t experience exciting changes, would be wrong.
Artificial intelligence, easier payment methods and other software advances can streamline dealer operations and offer greater flexibility in a competitive marketplace.
Tyco Security Products added a new partner portal for its Connected Partner Program to further simplify the third-party integration process with various Tyco Security Products brands.
Every time we at SDM have an opportunity to ask our readers what their greatest business challenges are, the topic of “finding and retaining employees” always emerges as one of — if not the most important — issue that dealers face.
In FCi’s Wireless Blog, “Bring Down the Corporate Walls!” written by Shahab Siddiqui, director of wireless solutions, the Millennial generation is front and center when discussing wireless technology.
Throughout the past four decades in the electronic security, business technicians have often had to rely on testers and tools that were not specifically designed for our industry’s needs.
About a month ago, I spoke to a group of security integrators and they asked me what the most essential sales skills for success in 2017 and beyond were.
At the recent ISC West Conference I had a great opportunity to moderate a SIA-sponsored educational session delivered by PSA Security titled “Cementing Customer Loyalty in Competitive Times.”
Driven by customers’ needs to visualize live video synchronized with real-time weather, traffic, city surveillance, IoT sensors, and transportation feeds, Milestone Systems and Live Earth achieved a simple and powerful way to integrate video into a common operational picture.
Hikvision USA Inc. and Eagle Eye Networks Inc. announced a technology partnership to deliver customers a seamless and cyber secure cloud video surveillance solution.
Genetec Inc. announced that it has integrated ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology from SST Inc. into its unified IP security platform, Security Center.
HySecurity is partnering with PSA Security Network, making HySecurity premium commercial, industrial and anti-terrorist automated gate systems available to PSA.
3xLOGIC Inc. announced that Bold Technologies, a provider of alarm monitoring and PSIM software, recently completed the integration of its ManitouNEO with the 3xLOGIC VIGIL video platform.
NTT Security, the specialized security company of NTT Group, announced the formation of the Global Threat Intelligence Center (GTIC) to replace what was known formerly as the Security Engineering and Research Team, which last year transitioned under the NTT Security brand.
In a presentation at the 2017 ESA Leadership Summit entitled “Burglary Victim Adaptation & What Security Businesses Should Know,” Kristie R. Blevins, associate professor in the School of Justice Studies in the College of Justice and Safety at Eastern Kentucky University, shared this information from a study she was a part of, which was designed to better understand burglars as well as burglary victims.
All the suspense surrounding the SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) ended during ISC West when CrucialTrak’s Biometric Access Control System (BACS) took top honors as Best New Product at the awards presentation on April 5.
System Sensor announced a line of notification solutions for fire safety and emergency communication systems, providing easy-to-install, efficient options for life safety system integrators.
IC Realtime developed a silent, rapidly deployable aerial surveillance solution that provides law enforcement, border patrol and special event personnel the ability to remotely monitor events taking place in large areas.
Altronix expanded its line of eBridge Ethernet over Coax (EoC) solutions with the introduction of the eBridge800E Managed 8-Port EoC receiver with integral PoE switch.
Honeywell announced an iteration of its Pro-Watch security management system that helps integrators more easily create connected buildings for enterprise customers.
D-Link introduced its next generation Surveillance Mode graphical user interface (GUI), which provides system administrators with an intuitive Web-based management interface for an easy way to set up, configure and manage D-Link’s Smart Managed Switches.
Leviton released a “hubless” home automation solution, Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology, offering remote access, app-based scheduling and voice control.
Platinum Tools’ Net Chaser Ethernet Speed Certifier and Network Tester conducts bit error rate tests by sending data packets down specified cable runs at defined data rates to check for errors at the maximum throughput of the link.
3xLOGIC announced its All-in-One Multi-Sensor Camera, along with a significant upgrade to its VIGIL Software Suite, which includes VIGIL Server and Client, VIGIL Central Management (VCM), VIGIL POS and the View Lite II Mobile App.
3VR announced the newest release of its video management software, VisionPoint VMS (8.1), a single video management platform for real-time security and customer insights.