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DIY/DIWM: Threat or Benefit to Security Dealers?

SDM taps into the expertise of security professionals to gain insight into the growing DIY/DIWM vertical, and whether they see it as a threat or a benefit to traditional dealers.

Christopher Crumley

February 12, 2024

SDM taps into the expertise of security professionals to gain insight into the growing DIY/DIWM vertical, and whether they see it as a threat or a benefit to traditional dealers.

TMA Announces Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Annual Meeting

October 12, 2020

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced today that Wayne Thorsen, managing director of hardware business development for Google will deliver the keynote address at its upcoming 2020 virtual Annual Meeting at 11:10 a.m. on Oct. 27.

ADT and Google Announce Long-Term Partnership

Courtney Wolfe

August 3, 2020

Company leaders say the partnership will combine Google Nest’s hardware and services with ADT’s installation, services and professional monitoring network to create a more robust smart home experience for customers.

Smart Insights

The Security Industry Won't Go Down Without a Fight

Smart Home / CES SHOW

Courtney Wolfe

February 3, 2020

Last month, I had the unique pleasure of attending the 2020 CES Show in Las Vegas as a part of the Consumer Technology Association’s Media Trailblazers Program.

Are DIY & MIY Heralding ‘Alarmageddon’?

Rob Baxter

January 4, 2015

In this era of do-it-yourself and monitor-it-yourself security, central stations must deliver more than deterrence to stay relevant to consumers.

How the Cloud & Big-Time Manufacturers Will Affect the Security Industry

David Engebretson

November 8, 2014

In my 37 years working in the industry, I have seen the “race to the bottom” occur with every popular technology that has come into our business. Two examples come quickly to mind: PIR motion detectors and digital communicators.

Nest Products Now Sold by All 11 Members of Catalyst AZV Distribution Network

August 12, 2014

Catalyst AV, a nationwide distribution network of specialty products that serves more than 15,000 integrators from 15 regions in the US, announced that all of its 11 member companies are now selling the Nest Learning Thermostat™ and Nest Protect: Smoke + Carbon Monoxide™ alarm. Both devices have received critical acclaim for their functionality, design and performance merits.