This issue highlights the performance and accomplishments of 100 largest security companies in the industry — the SDM 100. I’m always astonished by my review of the applications that are submitted for the SDM 100. In addition to the dealers telling us about their accomplishments, they also convey their outlook on the industry. For example, one of the questions asked of SDM 100 dealers this year was, “What issues and trends do you think will have the greatest impact on your business in 2016?”
As leaders of the industry, their answers can be thought of not only as barometers of change, but as leading indicators of the future. Here are some of their answers.