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Monitoring

Accuracy, Efficiency & AI in Video Monitoring

The ins-and-outs of AI’s effect on video monitoring accuracy and efficiency.
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Christopher Crumley
June 30, 2025

Experts explain the ins-and-outs of AI’s effect on video monitoring accuracy and efficiency


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Fire alarm control panel

Exploring New Fire Alarm Panel Trends & Technologies

With AI, converging fields, increased stress on data centers and changing protocols, the fire alarm industry is being called on to integrate more systems and technology into fire detection. Here are some trends in fire detection and some of the new products designed to meet the challenges.
Tim A. Scally
June 23, 2025

With AI, converging fields, increased stress on data centers and changing protocols, the fire alarm industry is being called on to integrate more systems and technology into fire detection. Here are some trends in fire detection and some of the new products designed to meet the challenges.


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FLEXIDOME camera

Image Clarity Requires More Than Resolution Alone

Every image matters in a security application. Multiple factors go into achieving a clear and detailed image from a surveillance camera and higher resolution is not always essential to the effort.
Laura Stepanek
June 16, 2025

Every image matters in a security application. Multiple factors go into achieving a clear and detailed image from a surveillance camera and higher resolution is not always essential to the effort.


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John Loud, president, LOUD Security Systems
SDM Exclusive - Part 2

State of the Market: The Future of Intrusion & Smart Home

Intrusion and smart home experts weigh in on the future of these markets amid the transformative power of predictive AI and tariff troubles.
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Christopher Crumley
June 9, 2025

Intrusion and smart home experts weigh in on the future of these markets amid the transformative power of predictive AI and tariff troubles.


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Access control card

The Edge of Access

Where’s the edge? What’s happening at the edge? Who wants the edge? Industry experts weigh-in on edge-based access control.
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Christopher Crumley
June 5, 2025

Where’s the edge? What’s happening at the edge? Who wants the edge? Industry experts weigh-in on edge-based access control.


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John Loud, president, LOUD Security Systems
SDM Exclusive - Part 1

State of the Market: Intrusion & Smart Home Stay Steady Amid Unease

Intrusion and smart home experts weigh in on the impact of the American economy and the transformative power of predictive AI.
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Christopher Crumley
June 2, 2025

Intrusion and smart home experts weigh in on the impact of the American economy and the transformative power of predictive AI.


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SDM 100 Top Brand Choices
SDM EXCLUSIVE

The 2025 SDM 100 Top Brand Choices

This SDM 100 brand-usage report details the top technology vendors and distributors that earned their business in 2024.
Karyn Hodgson
May 30, 2025

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.


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Security News Round-Up

SNR: Minuteman Acquisition, Genetec Partners With Texas A&M, AlarMax Appointment

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Christopher Crumley
May 19, 2025

Highlights from this week's Security News Round-Up


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Security intercom
Audio Solutions

Security Amplified: Audio’s Impact Speaks Volumes About Preventive Security

Audio is a powerful tool for crime prevention, especially when integrated with other solutions.
Laura Stepanek
May 16, 2025

Audio is a powerful tool for crime prevention, especially when integrated with other solutions.


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Wallet-based credential scanner

Future Flexibility of Cloud Access

Cloud-based access presents security dealers and integrators with the chance to meet end users’ distinct needs.
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Christopher Crumley
May 12, 2025

Cloud-based access presents security dealers and integrators with the chance to meet end users’ distinct needs.


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