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SDM 100 of 2026
SDM EXCLUSIVE

The 2026 SDM 100 Top Brand Choices

This SDM 100 brand-usage report details the top technology vendors and distributors that earned the business of the top 100 security dealers in 2025.
Karyn Hodgson
May 18, 2026

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.


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SDM 100
SDM EXCLUSIVE

SDM 100: Top 100 Security Dealers of 2026

The top 100 security dealers navigated a complex landscape in 2025, overcoming tariffs, economic uncertainty and customer hesitation by leaning on disciplined strategy and in-demand technologies like AI and video to drive impressive growth.
Karyn Hodgson
May 4, 2026

The top 100 security dealers navigated a complex landscape in 2025, overcoming tariffs, economic uncertainty and customer hesitation by leaning on disciplined strategy and in-demand technologies like AI and video to drive impressive growth.


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Security camera
SDM Exclusive | Part 2

Keeping Pace With Video Surveillance Tech & Trends

Tech advancements are impacting every area of security, and, arguably, the video surveillance market is seeing the biggest shift thanks to AI, unification trends and cybersecurity concerns. Security manufacturers and integrators explore the technologies that will shape video surveillance in 2026 and the skillsets integrators need to keep up.
Brianna Wilson, Managing Editor
Brianna Wilson
February 9, 2026
Tech advancements are impacting every area of security, and, arguably, the video surveillance market is seeing the biggest shift thanks to AI, unification trends and cybersecurity concerns. Security manufacturers and integrators explore the technologies that will shape video surveillance in 2026 and the skillsets integrators need to keep up.
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Security camera
SDM Exclusive | Part 1

State of the Market: Video Surveillance

As video surveillance shifts from siloed systems to unified, AI-enabled platforms, integrators and manufacturers are redefining value, ROI and business outcomes — setting the stage for a dynamic, opportunity-rich 2026
Brianna Wilson, Managing Editor
Brianna Wilson
February 2, 2026

As video surveillance shifts from siloed systems to unified, AI-enabled platforms, integrators and manufacturers are redefining value, ROI and business outcomes — setting the stage for a dynamic, opportunity-rich 2026.


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2026 Industry Forecast

SDM 2026 INDUSTRY FORECAST

A Year of Growth & Resilience
Karyn Hodgson
January 5, 2026

Rapid technology advances meet shifting economic conditions to set the stage for a pivotal year in the security industry.


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Alarm New England, 2025 Dealer of the Year
SDM Exclusive

SDM 2025 Dealer of the Year: Charting Their Own Path

In an era of big acquisitions, changing customer expectations and a feeling by some that the traditional alarm industry is on a downward slope, this company chose to sell off its large commercial business and ‘lean in’ to residential and SMB opportunities.
Karyn Hodgson
December 1, 2025

In an era of big acquisitions, changing customer expectations and a feeling by some that the traditional alarm industry is on a downward slope, this company chose to sell off its large commercial business and ‘lean in’ to residential and SMB opportunities.


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Simplex alarm system
SDM Exclusive-Part 2

State of the Market: The Impact of New Technology on Fire & Life Safety

Industry experts talk technology advancements, challenges and opportunities in the fire alarm space.
Karyn Hodgson
October 20, 2025

Industry experts talk technology advancements, challenges and opportunities in the fire alarm space.


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Simplex alarm system
SDM EXCLUSIVE – Part 1

State of the Market: Fire & Life Safety Advances

Industry experts note exciting trends driving the market forward.
Karyn Hodgson
October 13, 2025

Industry experts note exciting trends driving the market forward.



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2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year
2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year

Standing at the Ready

The 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year prides itself on its ability to tackle highly complex problems at a moment’s notice, doing what it takes to protect customers and ensure its employees are well prepared.
Karyn Hodgson
October 2, 2025

The 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year prides itself on its ability to tackle highly complex problems at a moment’s notice, doing what it takes to protect customers and ensure its employees are well prepared.


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Top systems integrators

Opportunity Knocks For SDM’s 2025 Top Systems Integrators

The 2025 top 100 systems integrators seized on new technologies, operational methods and customer demand to reach their highest revenues in a decade.
Karyn Hodgson
July 2, 2025

The 2025 top 100 systems integrators seized on new technologies, operational methods and customer demand to reach their highest revenues in a decade.


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