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Who's Monitoring the Monitors?

Video monitoring systems, along with other surveillance devices, present a cyber vulnerability that must be taken seriously. Follow these steps to proactively monitor the security and monitoring system components.

Lou Chavez

July 2, 2018

A key consideration for every business is how to properly secure its data and assets. Video monitoring has long been a great tool in the arsenal of security professionals, allowing for dynamic and real-time observation of physical locations and data centers.

Q&A With COPS Monitoring’s McMullen About COPS mPERS Centers

July 2, 2018

COPS Monitoring, Williamstown, N.J., recently announced it is building dedicated mPERS monitoring centers inside its N.J. facility and one other site (to be announced), from which it will be offering mPERS to its dealers. Jim McMullen, president and COO of COPS, discussed the move in an exclusive Q&A with SDM.

Shoplifting the Top Source of Retail Inventory Shrinkage

July 2, 2018

Shoplifting has again surpassed employee theft as the leading cause of shrinkage for the fourth consecutive year.

SentryNet’s Dealer Conference, SentryCon, Addresses Industry Changes

July 2, 2018

SentryCon, SentryNet’s annual dealer conference held in Biloxi, Miss., was held April 23-26 with more than 225 security industry professionals in attendance. The main focuses for this year’s conference included how to deal with current challenges facing the security industry and how to increase business and RMR.

Mission 500 Announces Security Industry Service Trip to Puerto Rico

June 29, 2018

Working closely with the security industry to serve the needs of children and communities in crisis, Mission 500 is pleased to announce the date for its third Service Trip to Ponce, Puerto Rico. The devastation from Hurricane Maria has left thousands of residents without electricity and basic supply of clean water and food. This year’s trip is scheduled for October 31 through November 4, 2018, where volunteers will work with local partners to help families in need.

ESX 2018 Emphasizes Collaboration

June 28, 2018

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is quickly becoming the “UNevent,” redefining the traditional purpose of industry shows within the electronic security and life safety channel, the organization described in its ESX 2018 wrap-up. The event, held June 19-22 in Nashville, stated its mission was “to bring leaders together to learn more, share more and interact more.”

DMP’s Virtual Keypad Access Wins ESX 2018 TECHVISION Challenge Best-of-Show

June 22, 2018

DMP announced its ESX TECHVISION Challenge win, now two years in a row. This year’s award goes to DMP’s Virtual Keypad Access. In addition, DMP received ESX Innovation Awards in two other categories.

Senate Version of Defense Bill Does Not Include Chinese Camera Ban

June 21, 2018

The Senate passed a defense spending bill June 18 that does not include a ban on certain Chinese camera manufacturers, including Hikvision and Dahua, as the House version did; however, a final bill will have to be passed by both chambers reconciling the two bills and then signed by President Trump. Whether this final bill includes the Chinese camera ban remains to be seen.

NSCA Updates Labor Installation Standard Data for 2018

June 21, 2018

NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, released updated Labor Installation Standard guidelines for 2018, providing information that systems integrators can use to accurately estimate labor units — the biggest factor impacting project profitability.

Dynamark Security Centers Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement With National Network Group

June 20, 2018

Dynamark Security Centers signed a strategic agreement with National Network Group (NNG), of Pittsburgh, Penn. This innovative alliance provides Dynamark security dealers with creative new methods of driving business and brings increased members to the fast growing NNG list of premiere security integration companies.