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Albuquerque Announces Security Camera Mapping Network

August 1, 2017

The city of Albuquerque, N.M., announced it would be launching a program that would network existing security cameras at homes and businesses in an initiative called SCAN, or Security Camera Analytical Network, according to the Albuquerque Journal.


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State of the Market: Connected Home 2017

With approximately 20 percent penetration into homes, professionally monitored security systems that are now interactive and connected have a lot of room to grow — but many others also seek this opportunity. Market players from all sides agree there is room for everyone in the rapidly expanding connected home space, but will that change?
August 1, 2017

Many describe 2016 as a “pivot point” in the connected home space. While not yet out of the tall weeds, there are signs of organization and cooperation all around.


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It’s Time to Rethink INTERCOMS

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.


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Most Popular Brands Among the Top Systems Integrators

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.
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3 Keys to Selling NVRs and DVRs

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


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See You on the Road

SDM looks forward to meeting you at one of three major industry events taking place this fall: CEDIA 2017, ASIS 2017, and Securing New Ground.
Laura Stepanek
August 1, 2017

The fall show and conference season is right around the corner.


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Is Security Company Responsible for Loss of Property Value?

Lessing E. Gold
August 1, 2017

In a recent case before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, an interesting question arose as to whether the defendant, the company providing security, could be responsible for a decrease in value of the property because of a loss that the plaintiff contended was the fault of the security company.


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