As a reseller in the security channel, you know that if you choose the right vendors to partner with you will get plenty of support — technical support, sales support, marketing support, and advanced product solutions. This is especially important to smaller security dealers and integrators, who may not have the time or resources to do these functions in-house. Recognizing the vendors that offer top-notch support in these areas is the purpose of SDM’s Channel Partners Awards, now in its fifth year.
The awards program is based on research conducted by BNP Media Market Research Division, in conjunction with SDM. Specifically, this research seeks to identify important attributes when selecting a security vendor/carrier/manufacturer, and to identify top-ranked companies on various attributes related to sales, marketing, technical support, brand reputation, and more. Those surveyed were SDM subscribers whose primary business is security installing dealers (both with and without a central station), security systems integrators, and value-added resellers. Based on nominated vendors, survey respondents then chose (voted on) up to three brands in each category as the top performers in the industry. The results of the top three ranked vendors in each particular category were recognized as Gold, Silver and Bronze winners during an announcement that took place at ESX in Nashville, Tenn. on June 27.
“The SDM Channel Awards Program has really caught on,” said Mark McCourt, publisher of SDM. “More channel companies are voting each year and as a result, there is a wide range of nominated and winning companies. It is one of the most exciting programs in the security world.”
“Winning an SDM Channel Award is like getting an A+ on your report card,” said Mark McCourt, publisher of SDM. “SDM readers deal with these companies on a daily basis and this program truly represents the voice of the customer.”
Best Overall Sales Support
Gold: ADI
Silver: Honeywell
Bronze: Axis Communications
Best Overall Technical Support
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: Speco
Bronze: Pelco
Best Overall Marketing Support
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: Panasonic
Bronze: Axis Communications
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Access Controls
Gold: HID Global
Silver: Honeywell
Bronze: Keyscan
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Fire Alarm/Life Safety
Gold: Fire-Lite
Silver: Honeywell
Bronze: System Sensor
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Identity Management
Gold: HID Global
Silver: EasyLobby
Bronze: Datacard
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Intrusion Alarm
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: Bosch Security Systems
Bronze: Interlogix – UTC
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Remote Monitoring Solutions
Gold: Axis Communications
Silver: Silent Knight
Bronze: EMERgency24
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Smart Home Systems, Automation & Entertainment
Gold: HAI – Home Automation Inc.
Silver: Russound
Bronze: Alarm.com
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Video Software Management Systems
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: Axis Communications
Bronze: Exacq Technologies
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Video Surveillance Cameras
Gold: Axis Communications
Silver: Panasonic
Bronze: Honeywell
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Video Surveillance Recording & Storage
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: Pelco
Bronze: Panasonic
Best Technologically Advanced Offerings: Wire & Cable, Power Supplies, Accessories
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: Windy City Wire
Bronze: Anixter
Best Brand Reputation
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: Bosch Security Systems
Bronze: HID Global
Best Education & Training
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: ADI
Bronze: Bosch Security Systems
Best Wholesale Monitoring Partner
Gold: C.O.P.S.
Silver: EMERgency24
Bronze: Rapid Response
Best Vendor of Managed Services
Gold: Honeywell
Silver: Bosch Security Systems
Bronze: Axis Communications
