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Discover the three trends redefining monitoring and how ESX 2026 is equipping integrators with actionable frameworks to turn these shifts into profit. 

As technology evolves, SIAC emphasizes accuracy, dependability and collaboration, ensuring that police response remains a vital part of protecting lives and property. 

As the alarm industry moves rapidly toward automated solutions, implementation methods come under scrutiny. Remaining responsible in an innovative world requires professionals to view themselves as partners to technology. 

How the “hidden” 450 MHz business band can help the alarm industry.

AI is becoming the monitoring industry’s most valuable new hire, actively offloading tedious tasks, accelerating training and giving operators the data edge they need to protect lives. However, leaders caution success hinges on ethics, guardrails and culture, because when seconds matter, human judgment still defines outcomes.

The annual TMA meetings revealed the top trends impacting the monitoring industry.

SDM spoke with the 2025 TMA Monitoring Center Manager of the Year, Shari Wilson of ADT, who shared what aspects of monitoring keep her in the industry, how she shows her commitment to and appreciation for her team, and what she does to stay ahead of industry trends.

Fact Based Filtering of Notifications and Events Leads to Better Outcomes.

The introduction of the AVS-01 standard offers a promising solution to many of monitoring’s longstanding challenges.

In an industry where seconds and certainty matter, video analytics are no longer just a nice-to-have — they’re essential.