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ASSA ABLOY Offers Year-End Advice for Security Review, Upgrades

December 29, 2017

With the holidays fast approaching, facilities from college campuses to office buildings will see a lull in activity as occupants are away in the final weeks of December. For facility managers, building owners, and integrators offering security as a service, this reduction in tenant foot traffic can serve as a quiet and calm time to reflect and improve on building security.


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A Year in Review

The Top 10 SDM News Stories & the Top 10 Integrator Stories of 2017

December 27, 2017

This year the editors compiled the top stories of the year as featured in SDM’s various e-newsletters. Below are the top 10 stories as featured on our website and delivered to you through SDM e-news and Today’s Systems Integrator e-news.
 


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How to Turn New Profits With Security Entrances

Greg Schreiber
December 21, 2017
Selling security entrances provides the opportunity for integrators to build a strong relationship with customers and produce significant new revenue.
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Anixter Hosts Media Day 2017

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Meg Psiharis
October 13, 2017
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Anixter, a global distributor of Network & Security Solutions, Electrical & Electronic Solutions and Utility Power Solutions, recently hosted a Media Day at its headquarters in Glenview, Ill.
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Security Companies Roll Up Their Sleeves, Lend Aid After Hurricane Harvey

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Tim A. Scally
September 7, 2017

Certain industries seem to attract people who are naturally dedicated to serving and protecting others. In my time covering the security industry, especially a time such as this, I am pleased to say that there seems to be common thread among the people I meet at tradeshows, conferences, and in interviews: These are people devoted to helping others.


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SIA Donates to Hurricane Relief Efforts, Urges Others to Join

August 31, 2017

SIA released the following statement regarding the Hurricane Harvey disaster:


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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:


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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). 


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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. 


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

2016 Dealer of the Year Runners-Up

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January 9, 2017

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


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