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Applications for Vector Security Loss Prevention Foundation Scholarship Now Open

Vector Security Inc., a provider of intelligent mobile security and automation solutions to homes and businesses, is accepting applicatio...

BriefCam Wins UK Defence and Security Accelerator Hackathon

BriefCam, the provider of Video Synopsis and Deep Learning solutions, won the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Hackathon.

Visitor Pass Solutions Changes Name, Renews Focus

Data Management Inc., owner of Visitor Pass Solutions, has launched with a new name and confirmed focus.

Per Mar Security Services Awards Academic Scholarships

Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Iowa, has aw...

Open Options Appoints Steve Wagner as President

Open Options, which was acquired by ACRE LLC on Dec. 17, 2018, appointed Steve Wagner as the company’s new President.

CEDIA Details 2019 Board and Executive Committee

The CEDIA board of directors has approved the 2019 executive committee and has voted for Rob Sutherland to fill the EMEA appointed direct...

Few Americans Want Strict Limits on Facial Recognition Technology

A new national survey from the Center for Data Innovation finds that just one in four Americans (26 percent) want government to...

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SDM Topics

Smarter Intelligent Locks and Hardware for the Intelligent Age

Karyn Hodgson

There has been a big shift in the security market in the past few years — both for commercial and residential systems. …

Trends & Industry Issues

Designing Spaces

Maggie M. Shein

For most monitoring centers, security operations centers (SOCs) and global security operations centers (GSOCs), the process of designing the space requires careful consideration of the organization’s needs, mission, space and …

The Big Security Deals of 2018: What They Tell Us

Joan Engebretson

Last year was a big one for security industry mergers and acquisitions. SDM counted at least seven major deals involving security dealers or integrators — as either buyers or sellers. …

Monitoring

Cyber & Network Security for Central Stations

Deborah O’Mara

Dealer-operated and third-party central monitoring facilities are by no means exempt from the growing threat and risk of cyber-crime. …

Integration & Network Solutions

SDM 2019 Security Industry Forecast: Channeling Momentum Into Opportunities

Laura Stepanek

Security integrators expect their stellar 2018 performance to continue into 2019, according to results of SDM’s 2019 Industry Forecast Study, a report published annually by SDM since 1982. Last year …

Video Solutions

Feeding the Growing Appetite for Video Surveillance Data

Derek Rice

Video management software (VMS) is evolving from a pure security solution into a tool that also provides insight on operations and more. This means more automation is coming into play, …

SDM 2018 Dealer of the Year: Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington

Karyn Hodgson

Lexington, Ky., is known for a few things: horses, bluegrass, bourbon, a historic downtown area, and — when it comes to security systems — Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington. …

Solutions360 Inc. Offers Business Efficiency Software to PSA Members & Owners

PSA has announced a partnership with Solutions360 Inc., a leading provider of business management software for professional systems integrators in the security and audio-visual markets, as a part of the PSA Business Solutions Providers program. PSA Members will be able to streamline their business procedures and workflow through the Q360 software which includes full accounting, project management, job costing, service and dispatch, inventory and sales functions.

Securing America

Princeton Identity’s Iris Recognition Technology Solves Security Challenges for Auburn University’s Athletic Department

Alabama’s Auburn University has updated and expanded the biometric identity system it uses to secure areas within its athletic facilities. Princeton Identity’s new IDS software and Access200 iris readers allow student athletes, coaches and other affiliated team members enrolled in the system to unlock the doors to team locker rooms by glancing at small reader panels mounted outside each entrance. As athletes and coaches rarely carry personal items with them onto the field, the Princeton Identity system eliminates the need for access control cards, fobs, or PIN codes, which can be difficult to manually enter when carrying equipment. It also increases security. Biometric credentials make it impossible for students to share cards or codes with others, while the system’s convenience factor reduces the desire for students to leave doors propped open for easier access.

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Blogs

2018's Top News

This year the editors compiled the top stories of the year as featured in SDM’s various e-newsletters. Below are the top 10 stories as featured on our website and delivered to you through SDM e-news and Today’s Systems Integrator e-news.

Technology Solutions & Skills

Boon Edam Announces 2019 Technical Training Program in North America

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the breadth of its 2019 technical training program, including scheduled factory trainings, online webinars and roadshow trainings throughout the United States. Technical training events are free of charge to Boon Edam distributor and integrator partners, and include one to three days of intensive product instruction and hands-on exercises.

Technology Solutions & Skills

CEDIA Debuts Indoor Lighting White Paper

CEDIA released a new white paper focused on human-centric lighting. “Quality of Light in the Home” includes a deep dive into the effects of indoor lighting and color temperature and their considerations for designers and installers.

Securing America

Nexus Communications Technology Transforms Service Delivery With System Surveyor

Nexus Communications Technology provides state of the art IP and IT services for modern multi-site businesses and healthcare facilities. As a managed service provider (MSP) Nexus designs, installs and manages anything that can be given an IP address, from tablets and Wi-Fi access points to surveillance cameras, workstations, IP phones, networks, firewalls, printers, fax machines, and other IP access controls. The company provides turnkey installation, maintenance, and support solutions.

Industry Innovations

Interlogix Software Adds More Integrations

The TruVision Navigator version 8.0 system from Interlogix is now a 64-bit application that supports a separate GPU to provide smoother rendering of live and recorded video.

SDM Magazine

2019 January

Welcome to 2019! In our January issue we present our Annual Industry Forecast for 2019. We also present sales and marketing ideas for the new year, as well as an array of the latest products.

January also features our special supplemental issue “Monitoring Today”.

Check back throughout the month for new content!

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