2020 was a tough year in the fire market for many. Improvements in technologies and the impending cellular sunset came up against supply chain issues and a talent shortage that made it a difficult-to-meet demand.
Like many areas of the security industry, enterprise access control saw many changes in 2020. Now in 2021, the needs and expectations of what access control systems can provide are continuing to evolve, says James Segil, vice president of access control at Motorola Solutions, Chicago.
When the COVID-19 pandemic drove people nationwide to isolate themselves and curtail travel, security dealer training largely went digital. Now that the pandemic is waning, will the shift toward digital be a permanent change?
The overall growth of surveillance video has greatly increased in the past few years, as video analytics, megapixel cameras and other innovations are causing more customers to install new or upgrade existing surveillance systems.
dormakaba has released a free ebook. Titled “7 Steps to Creating a Safe & Secure Building,” it shows office leaders, business owners and property managers access technology options that can help guide the re-entry of their employees, tenants and guests back to their buildings.
There are a host of benefits for those who offer wireless access control. Here, security integrators share their own experiences and insights from working with the technology.
After finding surprising success during the coronavirus pandemic, video monitoring professionals are preparing for an even bigger boom as the world returns to normal.
Last summer, we were already a few months into a pandemic-induced lockdown. Businesses everywhere were closing their doors, employees were working from home, and, luckily, most security professionals were considered to be ‘essential.’
Which suppliers do the largest security dealers use? This SDM 100 brand-usage report details the manufacturers and distributors that earned their business last year.
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