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Angus Systems Joins AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program

January 16, 2018

AMAG Technology, a security solution provider specializing in access control, video management, and policy-based identity solutions, welcomed Angus Systems to its Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. Angus Systems’ Angus AnyWhere Visit and Access Card Management System integrates with AMAG’s latest Symmetry Access Control software system to provide real estate customers with an integrated solution that streamlines access card credentialing and registration of visitors for building occupants. AMAG Technology and Angus Systems cooperatively tested and approved this integration.

PSIA Elects Mike Mathes, Convergint, & Jason Ouellette, Johnson Controls, as Officers

January 16, 2018

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) elected Mike Mathes, executive vice president of Convergint Technologies, as its chairman; and Jason Ouellette, product general manager – access control for Johnson Controls, as its vice chairman.

Access Control: Advice About Top Verticals

Security integrators share which vertical markets are producing access control work for them and why, plus tips on working effectively with these clients.

Karyn Hodgson

January 15, 2018

SDM spoke with three prominent security integrators to get further input on trends, drivers and technology in access control, as well as advice for others.

DTT Closes $80 Million Facility With Capital One, Acquires LP Innovations

January 12, 2018

DTT, a provider of video-based managed service solutions to the hospitality and C-Store industries, announced the closing of an $80 million debt facility led by administrative agent Capital One and CapitalSource, a division of Pacific Western Bank. The facility will be utilized primarily for the acquisition of LP Innovations Inc. (LPI), a loss prevention provider to the retail industry and for additional growth capital.

SIGNET Becomes ISO 9001:2015 Certified

January 9, 2018

SIGNET Electronic Systems Inc. announced the company’s certification to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, an internationally recognized standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system (QMS).

Securityhunter Inc. Founder & CEO Michael S. Rogers Retires

January 9, 2018

Michael S. Rogers, founder and CEO of Securityhunter Inc., retired as CEO effective December 31, 2017, and is expanding his role as full time chairman of the board of directors. In this role, he will remain closely involved in strategic and business development initiatives.

Cyber Security and IP Cameras: Everyone's Concern - SDM Magazine

Cyber Security & IP Cameras: Everyone's Concern

In the age of the IoT, no one wants to be the one who enabled potentially significant damage resulting from a breach.

Derek Rice

January 8, 2018

As a result of the rapidly expanding number of potential entry points for attackers, Juniper Research expects the cost of cybercrime to businesses will reach $2 trillion globally by 2019.

Kastle Systems Acquires D.C.-Based Urban Alarm

January 3, 2018

Kastle Systems International, a provider of managed security solutions and services and ranked No. 9 on SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report, acquired Urban Alarm, a local D.C.-based security provider.

SDM 2018 Security Industry Forecast: Moving Into High Gear

Results of the 2018 SDM Security Industry Forecast Study show that total industry revenue rose 8.5 percent last year, boosted by a thriving economy and high consumer and business confidence.

Laura Stepanek

January 1, 2018

Last year was good, but 2018 could be great, say security integrators and security dealers who participated in the 2018 SDM Industry Forecast Study and Panel, a report that SDM has published annually since 1982. The economy is roaring.