Security integrators expect their stellar 2018 performance to continue into 2019, according to results of SDM’s 2019 Industry Forecast Study, a report published annually by SDM since 1982. Last year saw double-digit growth in both total annual revenue and recurring monthly revenue (RMR) for integrators and dealers who participated in the study.

There has been a big shift in the security market in the past few years — both for commercial and residential systems.

Last year was a big one for security industry mergers and acquisitions. SDM counted at least seven major deals involving security dealers or integrators — as either buyers or sellers.

New research from HID Global shows that a majority of organizations are undergoing a major shift in responsibilities between IT and physical security.

Pro-Vigil, a global provider of video-based security solutions, announced a partnership with Lydia Security Monitoring, operator of top brands including COPS Monitoring and UCC. The partnership gives Lydia and its 4,200 dealer customers full access to Pro-Vigil’s comprehensive suite of industry-leading live video monitoring and verification

In Tennessee, a  plaintiff entered into a contract with an alarm company to provide alarm monitoring services for their apartment.

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the fourth edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which provides school administrators, school boards and public safety and security professionals with guidelines for implementing a layered and tiered approach to securing and enhancing the safety of school environments.

The Cleveland-based industry research firm Freedonia Group has released its study on the security industry, and there are some valuable key takeaways.

Elections can impact everything — including the security industry — so the Security Industry Association (SIA) released a deep dive into how the 2018 midterm results may affect your business.

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

As our world becomes increasingly dependent on technologies of various types, some systems have become so complex that they can be hard for the average end user to fully utilize and control.

The smart building is no longer a vision of the future; it’s here and it’s in high demand.

National Video Monitoring (NVMC), established in 2007, is one the largest and oldest focused-providers of live video monitoring in the U.S.

Today’s world bombards us with data. Whether it be looking for information, reading or watching the news or being inundated with advertising, it can be overwhelming to sort through the “haystack” for the desired “needle,” especially when it comes to making sense of technology.

Sometimes the key to better results lies not in the use of new ideas, but in getting rid of old ones.

Most of us take for granted the fact that we talk, sell and live security every day. But what about potential customers?

We have a new look! This is the first issue introducing the redesign of both SDM and our twice-annual supplement, Monitoring Today.

Pro-Vigil, a global provider of video-based security solutions, announced a partnership with Lydia Security Monitoring, operator of top brands including COPS Monitoring and UCC. The partnership gives Lydia and its 4,200 dealer customers full access to Pro-Vigil’s comprehensive suite of industry-leading live video monitoring and verification

Telguard released new voice commands for HomeControl Flex, its interactive service solution. Using Alexa, HomeControl Flex subscribers can arm their security system and ask the status of the alarm system.

Matrix announced that it will be participating in this year’s Security, Safety & Fire Protection Intersec.

Pro-Vigil, a global provider of video-based security solutions, announced a partnership with Lydia Security Monitoring, operator of top brands including COPS Monitoring and UCC. The partnership gives Lydia and its 4,200 dealer customers full access to Pro-Vigil’s comprehensive suite of industry-leading live video monitoring and verification

For most monitoring centers, security operations centers (SOCs) and global security operations centers (GSOCs), the process of designing the space requires careful consideration of the organization’s needs, mission, space and culture.

Managing alarm system certification now can be easier than ever with a versatile application designed by the alarm industry, for the alarm industry.

Steve Mayer was named the vice president of operations and administration for Emergency24, Des Plaines, Ill., and is replacing long-time executive Patrick Devereaux, who has retired but remains with the company in an advisory role.

One of the most pressing issues facing monitoring companies, law enforcement, end users and the security industry at-large is the need for decreasing false alarm dispatches while increasing emergency response times in true emergencies.

Monitoring today doesn’t mean what it did a few short years ago.

All organizations need to evolve in changing times to meet the needs of their customers and constituents. The Monitoring Association is no different. Here are a few highlights in crucial areas from last year:

Dealer-operated and third-party central monitoring facilities are by no means exempt from the growing threat and risk of cyber-crime.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA) restricts telephone solicitations (i.e., telemarketing) and the use of automated telephone equipment.