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Following Trends in the Access Control Space

In this access control-themed issue, check out the many articles that can help you keep tabs on trends in access control technology and business models.
Laura Stepanek
April 1, 2017

As in past years, the April issue of SDM centers on the theme of access control.


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What Fast Innovation Means to Security

With lightning-fast tech innovation that is challenging the norms of customer services, how can the industry come out on top?
Laura Stepanek
March 1, 2017

If you’ve run a security business for a long time then you know operations as well as the back of your hand.


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Admiring Inauguration Security & The February Issue

What doesn’t stand out as overtly conspicuous is the massive security effort that goes into an event of this nature.
Laura Stepanek
February 10, 2017

The Presidential Inauguration is taking place at the time of this writing and two things at first stand out to me as I begin to watch the coverage: First, how time-honored traditions — such as the swearing in of the president-elect, the benedictions, and the playing of the military bands — play such an important role in our society in times of transition.


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Welcome to 2017 — With 2020 in Sight

This future-focused issue of SDM mixes practical predictions with cutting-edge prognostications.
Laura Stepanek
January 1, 2017

On 12/12/12, I had minor knee surgery and I can recall thinking how fascinating it was to have a significant event happen to me on a day marked by triplet twelves. One doesn’t need to be a numerology hobbyist to appreciate a distinctive date on the calendar.


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All in the Family

SDM’s 2016 Dealer of the Year continues the family legacy and spirit even after changes of ownership.
Karyn Hodgson
December 8, 2016

Electric Guard Dog (EGD) was started in 1973 by founder Bill Mullis as a completely different type of business — an RMR-based guard dog service.


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A Report Just for Security Companies

Laura Stepanek
December 1, 2016

There is a list for almost everything, anyplace in the world — and Canada is no exception. If you want to know about the best jobs Canada has to offer, you may turn to Canadian Business’ report, “Canada’s Best Jobs 2016: The Top 25 Jobs In Canada.” 


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IESA Begins Fight on Town-Wide Fire Alarm Monitoring

Facing what it calls a ‘revenue grab by communities,’ the IESA is planning to do battle with the Village of Schaumburg, Ill., which plans to monitor all fire alarm systems in the village.
Laura Stepanek
November 1, 2016

The Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA) finds itself fighting yet another legislative battle in the monitoring arena and needs the help of every security dealer.


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SDM'S Systems Integrator of the Year Makes Big Impression on the Industry

This year’s SDM Systems Integrator of the Year is just five years old and already making a big impression on the industry.
Karyn Hodgson
October 4, 2016

Age is just a number, right?


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A Place of Healing

Laura Stepanek
October 1, 2016

This past July a man entered the emergency room at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, Fla., proceeded to the third floor of the hospital, and shot and killed an 88-year-old patient and a 36-year-old hospital employee, apparently in a random act of violence.


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Striving for the Gold Medal in Cybersecurity

It takes guts for traditional security integrators to face the fact that they must become cyber experts. But without question they need a goal, or they will risk falling short of winning their clients’ business.
Laura Stepanek
September 1, 2016

It’s been a fun couple of weeks in August. At the time of this writing, the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are in full swing.


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