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Courtney Wolfe

Courtney Wolfe

As SDM Managing Editor, Courtney Wolfe writes exclusive cover stories, feature-length articles and case studies. She also manages SDM’s Monitoring Today supplements. Courtney received her bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism from Columbia College Chicago.

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SDM EXCLUSIVE

State of the Market: Access Control

The world of access control is changing fast, and for those who can keep up, the future is bright.
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Courtney Wolfe
April 5, 2021
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It’s amazing how much can change in a year. Last year’s state of the market report on access control was released at the beginning of April, just as the coronavirus started to spread throughout the U.S., and much of the research that went into the report was done before COVID-19 was a real concern.


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Nortek Welcomes the Future With 2GIG Edge

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Courtney Wolfe
March 9, 2021
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Chris Larocca, president and CEO of Nortek Control, says that one of the things he’s always loved about the Nortek Control security market businesses is the deep technology they produce.


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Milestone Produces Its First Virtual MIPS

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Courtney Wolfe
March 8, 2021
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The first virtual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) took place last week, March 2-3, for an audience of more than 6,000 registrants.


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Security Readers & Credentials Evolve

Options in the world of access control readers and credentials continue to grow — but which is best for your project?
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Courtney Wolfe
March 8, 2021
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How access control readers and credentials have evolved in recent years, and how COVID-19 has impacted the market.


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Vector Flow

Vector Flow Promises a New Era of Data-Driven Automation & Intelligence

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Courtney Wolfe
March 4, 2021
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Vector Flow held a press conference yesterday, March 3, to debut its AI-powered, data-centric physical security automation platform, and to announce its Series A funding of $9.2 million from venture firms, led by Mayfield Fund. 


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COVID-19 & The Security Industry: One Year Later


Security professionals proved why they were essential in a year full of challenges caused by a worldwide pandemic.
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Courtney Wolfe
March 1, 2021
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SOMEHOW, A YEAR HAS PASSED since the mysterious coronavirus spread to the United States and changed everything as we know it. At first, it seemed like the pause in business would only last a couple weeks. But soon, weeks turned into months, and now here we are, a year later, completely changed as an industry.


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SDM EXCLUSIVE

State of the Market: Video Surveillance in 2021

Innovation in video solutions accelerated in 2020, and the future of the market may look even brighter than it did before the pandemic.
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Courtney Wolfe
February 1, 2021
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While 2020 affected the confidence of some in the video market, professionals remain optimistic going into 2021, with the increased adoption of new, more advanced technologies, and a potential end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight.


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Gated Community in Miami Solves Entry Limitations With Smart Entry Systems

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Courtney Wolfe
January 27, 2021
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Jasmine at the Hammocks is a private gated community of 215 luxury homes that boasts many amenities, including a community pool, gym, clubhouse and private lake for residents.


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Acadian Monitoring Reduces False Alarms by 99% With AI

False alarms were taking a toll on Acadian Monitoring’s central station employees, until they found the perfect solution.
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Courtney Wolfe
January 20, 2021
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False alarms have long troubled video monitoring stations. With stations in Lafayette and Baton Rouge, La. and Chicago, Ill., Acadian Monitoring Services did better than most in the industry, estimating only two of three alarms received were false.


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ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

Reminiscing on 50 Years

The past 50 years have brought a world of change, both for the security industry and SDM.
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Courtney Wolfe
January 11, 2021
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When SDM put out its inaugural issue in January, 1971, the security industry as we know it today did not exist. There were no trade shows, no systems integrators, no DIY systems and no reliable publications to turn to for information.


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