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Girls Scouts to Begin Earning Cybersecurity Badges

September 1, 2017

USA Today recently released a video on changes to the merit badge line-up for Girls Scouts. Teaming up with Palo Alto Networks and beginning September 2018, 18 new cybersecurity-focused badges will be available for scouts to begin earning.“

Eliot Program Legrand IoT Revolution for Security Professionals

The IoT Revolution for Security Professionals

Manny Linhares

September 1, 2017

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is opening endless possibilities for exciting, new integrations, while further embedding security within the built environment. Every connected device within a building from HVAC to AV has the potential to interact with physical security in new ways that will result in improved safety, efficiency, comfort and long-term sustainability.

Arecont Vision Adds BriefCam to the Technology Partner Program

September 1, 2017

Arecont Vision announced an expansion of its Technology Partner Program by adding BriefCam, the video synopsis company. BriefCam’s video analytics offering is available in the Arecont Vision MegaLab as part of the partnership in support of mutual customers.

Brecher Appointed CTO at Securitas

September 1, 2017

Securitas announced that Jeremy Brecher was promoted to CTO and has become a member of the Securitas North America Division Management Team.

Wireless Intruder Alarm Sensors to Outsell Wired by 2020

September 1, 2017

In the global market for intruder alarm sensors, wireless sensors, while still a minority of sales, have been steadily increasing over the past five years and are expected to continue their rise until they overtake wired sensors in 2020.

Bold Technologies Integrates with innoVi from Agent Vi Colorado

August 8, 2017

Bold Technologies, a leading provider of alarm monitoring and PSIM software, completed the integration of ManitouNEO with innoVi from Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi).

Starting the ‘SMART’ Right At the Front Door

Connected locks are getting ever more intelligent and intuitive.

Ed Wenck

August 1, 2017

Mike Chorney is president of a residential integration firm in British Columbia, a business named La Scala that’s been around for decades.

It’s Time to Rethink INTERCOMS

Intercoms have been around for decades with little variation in technology. Recently, however, technological advances, coupled with a drive to secure perimeters in light of terrorism and workplace violence, have made intercoms a key part of a complete security system.

Tim A. Scally

August 1, 2017

Having all the most sophisticated security technology inside a building is important; but a more ideal situation is controlling who enters, and thereby eliminating threats before they even get on premises.

Most Popular Brands Among the Top Systems Integrators

Which suppliers do the largest systems integrators use? This Top Systems Integrators brand-usage report lists the manufacturers and distributors that earn their business.

Laura Stepanek

August 1, 2017

Security systems integrators manage a diverse set of projects with demanding requirements. SDM asked each of the 2017 Top Systems Integrator companies to disclose the top manufacturers and top distributors that earn their business, based on volume purchased. The resulting lists, below, demonstrate that these integrators rely on a wide variety of suppliers that offer a wealth of resources.

3 Keys to Selling NVRs & DVRs

Experts share the top selling points (and one important consideration) for working with NVR and DVR solutions.

Derek Rice

August 1, 2017

With cloud-based recording continuing to gain acceptance and traction within the security industry, it can be easy to forget about the growth that’s occurring with the NVR