Articles by SDM Editors

Sentry Enterprises’ SentryCard, a decentralized biometric platform providing absolute trust, has successfully completed FIDO2 certification.

Virtual Facility, provider of machine learning and automation management of alarms and maintenance work orders for the built world, announced it closed a $9 million seed round of funding from lead investor Camber Creek, with participation from existing investors Primary and Ubiquity Ventures. 

Managed security provider Kastle Systems announced today a partnership with EarthCam, global provider of webcam content, technology, and services for construction.

Acquiring Tempered Networks allows Johnson Controls to secure buildings data from edge to cloud with zero trust-based Airwall technology.

Smart airspace security provider Dedrone announced it is partnering with Threat Management Group (TMG) to provide airspace security for South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) during the popular Cooper River Bridge Run.

The addition of Elite Fire Safety establishes a Sciens presence in the greater Detroit area, boosting its overall national footprint.

The Denver Performing Arts Complex has replaced its walk-through and hand-held metal detectors with Evolv Express systems, Evolv Cortex AI, and Evolv Insights. 

The Dallas-based market research firm estimates the top five video doorbell brands globally as of the end of 2021 are, in order: Ring, SkyBell, Google’s Nest, smart home provider Vivint and ADT.

Nominations are due June 24. The SDM Dealer of the Year is the magazine’s highest honor, bestowed upon one security company each year since 1980. 

Alarm.com says that its service provider partners recognize the growing opportunity that solar energy solutions can have on their business but many haven’t been sure where to start.