SDMmag logo
search
Go to Ask SDM AI
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
SDMmag logo
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
  • TOPICS
    • Access Control & Identification
    • Integration & Network Solutions
    • Life Safety & Fire Alarm
    • Monitoring
    • Smart Home
    • Trends & Industry Issues
    • Video Solutions
  • COLUMNS
    • Digital Shuffle
    • Editor's Angle
    • Insider News & Business
    • Integration Spotlight
    • Marketing Madmen
    • Security & the Law
    • Security Comings & Goings
    • Security Networkings
    • Technology @ Work
    • Technology Solutions & Skills
    • SIA Waypoints
    • Cybersecurity Chronicle
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Annual Industry Forecast
    • Dealer of the Year
    • Project of the Year
    • SDM 100
    • State of the Market Series
    • Systems Integrator of the Year
    • Top Systems Integrator Report
    • TMA Excellence Awards
  • BLOG
  • MEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Polls
    • White Papers
  • EVENTS
    • Industry Calendar
    • Webinars
  • MORE
    • Classified Ads
    • Newsletters
    • SDM Store
    • State of Security eBook
    • Sponsored Insights
  • BUYERS GUIDE
    • Buyers Guide
    • Take a Tour
  • EMAG
    • eMagazine
    • Archive Issues
    • Monitoring Today
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!
Home » Topics » Trends & Industry Issues

Trends & Industry Issues
Trends & Industry Issues RSS Feed RSS

Smart Insights 2019
Smart Insights

Change is Neverending

Transformation & Trends Amid the Crisis
Helen Heneveld - SDM Magazine
Helen M. Heneveld
December 7, 2020

Adoption of new technologies is picking up speed exponentially. In less than 200 years, technology has transformed our lives.


Read More
Sales Stars 2019
Sales Stars

9 Things About Your Website That Drive People Crazy

Website Design
Brian Offenberger - SDM Magazine
Brian Offenberger
December 7, 2020

People expect certain things when they visit your company website.

When you don’t provide them with what they need, they can become upset and annoyed. This usually causes people to leave your website for the competition.


Read More
Security  Law 2019
Security & The Law

Can Insurance Company Sue Alarm Company in Subrogation Case?

SUBROGATION
Lessing E. Gold
December 7, 2020

A recent case was filed by an insurance company as subrogee against an alarm company in Florida under the choice-of-law rules. The insured contracted with the alarm company to provide monitoring of its business facility.


Read More
editorsangle-ftimg-900px

Editor's Angle: Rock-Solid Performance

Karyn Hodgson
December 7, 2020

I’m no geology expert, so I looked it up. According to the National Geographic, “Igneous rocks form when magma (molten rock) cools and crystallizes, either at volcanoes on the surface of the earth or while the melted rock is still inside the crust.” Why am I talking about rocks?


Read More
AWS Dedrone

Dedrone, Amazon & Vodafone Partner to Provide Airspace Security for Critical Infrastructure

December 2, 2020

Vodafone Business today unveiled a powerful new service, combining the quick response times of distributed Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) technology with the fast speeds of 5G. 


Read More
hospital
ACCESS CONTROL & IDENTIFICATION

Improvements in Wireless Access

Wireless access control has come a long way in the past few years, and the advancements just keep coming.
CW-headshot-200
Courtney Wolfe
December 1, 2020

Wireless access control has a bit of a bad rap. Connectivity issues, short battery lives and a lack of information have led to problems installing the technology over the years. But when installed properly, wireless access can be of great advantage to the security integrator and end user.


Read More
Axis
RADAR SENSORS

A Tale of 3 Radars

As radar sensors grow in popularity in the security space, three manufacturers state their case.
CW-headshot-200
Courtney Wolfe
November 30, 2020

Radar sensing technology isn’t new, but it’s yet to hit the mainstream in the security world. Based on radar waves, the technology was developed for military use around the 1940s, and soon started sneaking into other commercial markets.


Read More
Jeffrey Ricker
SDM Industry Voices

Why Kubernetes Need To Be Part of Your Security Dialogue

Jeffrey Ricker
November 24, 2020

As security systems continue to grow and expand, companies are grappling with the ability to collect large amounts of data while keeping up with the latest technology trends.


Read More
Scott Lindley
SDM Industry Voices

Why You Should "Pot" Electronic Access Control Equipment

Scott Lindley
November 24, 2020

No longer do security providers face the problems that used to be inherent with mechanical hardware. Moving parts become fatigued.


Read More
s22_08_12_16_24_stacked_acs_monitor_1905_hi
INTEGRATION & NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Security Appliances: What They Do & How to Select Them

As appliances have added functionality to appeal to the enterprise market, they are moving farther afield from their roots as embedded, dedicated devices. Security integrators must stay on top of their evolution.
Laura Stepanek
November 23, 2020

You use a toaster for crisping bread; you wouldn’t use it for blending drinks nor would you heat an entire oven to crisp the bread. Similar to how a kitchen appliance is used to perform a specific task, a security appliance is used for a specific job.


Read More
Previous 1 2 … 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 … 272 273 Next
Manage My Account
  • SDM Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • eMagazine Subscriptions
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • Manage My Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the SDM audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of SDM or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • Doctor examining child patient with mother present in medical clinic
    Sponsored byHID

    The Human Side of Hospital Security: How Modern Visitor Management Protects People First

Popular Stories

April Maloney, Guardian Protection

State of the Market: Security’s ‘Sixth Sense’ Drives Intrusion & Smart Home

AMAG CONNECT-2.0

Beyond the Buzzwords: What Security Integration Really Looks Like Today

Edwin Brennen of Acoem

Why Gunshot Detection Belongs in the Modern Integrator Portfolio

SDM Dealer of the Year 2026 Promotion fire alarms webinar

Events

July 23, 2026

Fire Alarms in Focus: Tech Trends, Code Changes & Business Growth Strategies

In this webinar, SDM will explore how companies are expanding their fire offerings, increasing recurring revenue, and strengthening customer relationships. Discover practical insights to help position your company for success.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

What’s the most promising trend in the industry?

What’s the most promising trend in the industry?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

Physical Security Assessment Handbook An Insider’s Guide to Securing a Business

Physical Security Assessment Handbook An Insider’s Guide to Securing a Business

See More Products
SDM 100 2026 Rankings

Be in the forefront of security intelligence when you receive SDM.

Join over 10,000+ professionals when you subscribe today.

SIGN UP TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing