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In the face of significant obstacles, the 2022 SDM Top Systems Integrators are demonstrating the resilience, creativity and perseverance that keeps them at the top.

The COVID pandemic thrust thermal imaging to the forefront of technology applications used to stem the spread of the disease, with mixed results. Industry experts explain how to take advantage of this heightened awareness and capitalize on new opportunities moving forward.

Today it’s all about bringing video alarms into a central station, where they are acted upon in real time by a real agent. It’s made possible through artificial intelligence, which delivers precise detection with fewer false alarms, and the ability to prevent incidents before they occur. 

 Thanks to the pandemic and the digital revolution, mobile credentials and frictionless solutions are becoming the standard when it comes to identification and access.

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.

The early days of the pandemic accelerated the adoption of cloud video as business owners relied more heavily on video systems to check in on their sites remotely — but was this just a fad, or is it a trend?

Customer demand for smart home security systems grew during the pandemic, and with more integrated conveniences available than ever before, shows no sign of slowing down.

In today’s increasing interconnected security world, video surveillance systems can be a doorway for hackers; and it’s everyone’s responsibility to keep things secure. 

Managed access control is the top cloud-based service integrators are offering their customers, due to improved technology and customer demand.

Despite the uncertainty and challenges it presented, however, the top security dealers held their own, and some even thrived, finding new paths and opportunities.