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‘Solutions’ Are the Focus of Revamped Chicago Axis Experience Center

On Oct. 9 Axis Communications held a grand reopening of its Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Chicago, which was expanded and revamped to focus on solutions that go beyond just …
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Easier Management Is a Hallmark of Today’s Fire Alarm Panels

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Karyn Hodgson
Today’s security and life safety technologies are heavily influenced by the technology advancements and conveniences end users have come to expect in their daily lives. …
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Securing Surveillance Technologies Is a Critical Concern

As evidenced by the steady stream of news about data breaches coming from companies large and small, cyber crime has become a very real problem in the world today. …
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SDM Topics

SDM 2019 Systems Integrator of the Year

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Karyn Hodgson
As one of six distinct security-related divisions of a global powerhouse, this year’s Systems Integrator of the Year draws on the history of not one, but two long-standing companies, along …
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PSA Leadership Institute

Transformative Leadership: The Past Can Predict the Future

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Dan Dunkel
Transformation is defined as “a change in form, appearance, nature or character.” Today, the physical security industry is faced with the fact that digital transformation has redefined business risk. …
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Preferred Brands Among the Top Systems Integrators

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Laura Stepanek
Security systems integrators handle a diverse set of projects with demanding requirements. Their suppliers play a major role in helping them meet those requirements and exceed their clients’ expectations. …
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Trends & Industry Issues

Low Light Camera Performance Continues Its Rapid Rise

Derek Rice
One of the most rapidly changing aspects of video surveillance today is the improved performance of low-light cameras, which have made tremendous strides in leaving behind the bad memories of …
SDM 2019 Top Systems Integrators Report