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SDM Blog presents thought-provoking opinions on industry issues from our team of editors, as well as security industry guest bloggers.

SIA Donates to Hurricane Relief Efforts, Urges Others to Join

August 31, 2017

SIA released the following statement regarding the Hurricane Harvey disaster:

Guest Blog: A Message From Select Security's Patrick Egan on Hurricane Harvey Efforts

August 30, 2017

Patrick Egan, founder and owner of Select Security, released the following statement regarding Hurricane Harvey victim relief and how you can help:

Well Done, Babel Street!

July 14, 2017

Our congratulations to Babel Street and its CEO, Jeff Chapman, on winning the fifth annual Golden Eagle Award from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security (NCS4).

Applications Available for SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report

February 21, 2017

The 2017 applications for the Top Systems Integrators Report and SDM 100 are now available. If your company was ranked on either of these reports in 2016, you will have received an email on Feb. 13, 2017, with a link to a pre-populated application form.

SDM takes a moment to highlight the two honorees for 2016’s Dealer of the Year

2016 Dealer of the Year Runners-Up

Meg Psiharis

January 9, 2017

SDM takes a moment to highlight the two honorees for 2016’s Dealer of the Year

A Michigan based security company honors local boy for touching reasons

Security Company Honors Boy with Autism

Meg Psiharis

December 19, 2016

ADT Creates Halloween Themed Security System Ad

October 12, 2016

ADT gets into the holiday season and creates a fun Halloween themed security system ad

Loud Security’s Central Station Search: And the Winner Is…

Joan Engebretson

August 8, 2016

Kennesaw, Ga.-based security dealer LOUD Security Systems Inc. is somewhat unique in that it has grown large enough to be on the SDM 100 (ranked No. 92) without having its own central station. The company prefers to outsource that capability.

Securing Customer Data in a Central Station

John Wideman

August 5, 2016

When you work in a central station, your most important task each day is to keep your customers safe by assisting them in potentially some of the most stressful and scary times they may ever face.

OPINION

Destruction of CCTV Footage From Nice Terror Attack in Dispute

Tim A. Scally

July 26, 2016

French anti-terror police have requested the video footage from the July 14 terror attacks in Nice, France, be deleted to avoid “uncontrolled dissemination,” but Nice officials argue the footage must be kept as evidence, according to an article by BBC.

2020 Top Systems Integrators Report: Strength in Numbers

Video Intercoms Take Center Stage

Brinks Home Security Announces Bulk Acquisition of Residential Alarm Monitoring Contracts

Cyber Security Opens a New World of Opportunities

Panasonic Security Re-Brands as i-PRO

Events

July 16, 2020

No More “Business as Usual”: How to Succeed In a New Security Landscape

We are all facing a new normal as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What does this new normal mean for your security business? There are steps you can take to get back on track and succeed.

July 21, 2020

Your Guide to Securing the Cannabis Industry

This webinar will educate viewers on becoming the go-to source for the safety and security of Marijuana farms, dispensaries and all of the other moving pieces of the industry — while also providing an opportunity for professional accreditation.

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Contemporary Security Management, 4th Edition

Contemporary Security Management, 3rd Edition teaches security professionals how to operate an efficient security department and how to integrate smoothly with other groups inside and outside their own organizations.

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SDM Magazine

2020 July

As the cover asserts, security systems integration work is in demand from all corners of the market, giving 2020 Top Systems Integrators boundless opportunities in traditional systems as well as on fast-growing hosted/managed security solutions.

Also in July, insight on how to install Security Locks & Door Hardware, "Top Tech Tips for Security Locks & Door Hardware Installs", and much more.

Check back throughout the month for new content!

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SIA Donates to Hurricane Relief Efforts, Urges Others to Join

Guest Blog: A Message From Select Security's Patrick Egan on Hurricane Harvey Efforts

Well Done, Babel Street!

Applications Available for SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report

2016 Dealer of the Year Runners-Up

Security Company Honors Boy with Autism

ADT Creates Halloween Themed Security System Ad

Loud Security’s Central Station Search: And the Winner Is…

Securing Customer Data in a Central Station

Destruction of CCTV Footage From Nice Terror Attack in Dispute

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