As the cover asserts, this year may be a tipping point for access control sales — with big data, cloud, cyber and more causing customers to rethink and retool their access control and identity management systems.
Also in June, the latest developments in Central Station Software, the "Most Popular Brands Among the SDM 100", and much more.
Security integrators and manufacturers see renewed interest from end users in the features, benefits and use cases access control can provide, and are starting to see an uptick in retrofits and upgrades.
For decades the dominant story in access control has been that it was a victim of its own success: that is, customers were reluctant to change out what was still working — even 15 or 20 years on — and didn’t see the benefit in spending the money to upgrade, even for significantly new or different features.
Which suppliers do the largest security dealers use? This SDM 100 brand-usage report details the manufacturers and distributors that earn their business.
The security industry looks to the SDM 100 — a group of the 100 largest security companies ranked by their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) — as a wellspring of industry trends and operational best practices.
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While you may not have heard of 2N products, they have been big in Europe for years. Recently, the company was purchased by Axis Communications, which has brought this line of intercom, door station and access control products to the North American market.
Security is today’s hot buzz word and it’s a big and continually expanding “pie” full of robust slices that are all in high demand. Lucky you, that’s the industry you are in and live every day.
Dealers, integrators and manufacturers approach my business partner and I on a fairly regular basis asking us to give our honest evaluation of their website.
April 20, 2019, marked 20 years since the Columbine High School massacre. It was a paradigm-shattering moment that forever changed the way schools around the United States viewed their own status as vulnerable, potential victims.
DMP’s DualCom dual alarm communicator can be connected to a Vista series ECP bus, and with Remote Link Version 1.92 users can program the Honeywell panel remotely using the Compass downloading software.
The Deflector Series surge protective devices notifies the user three ways when it’s time for servicing. Unique rapid-replacement modules make it possible to have the unit up and running again in only a few seconds.
Axis Communications’ seventh generation chipset, ARTPEC 7, further improves all the signature Axis technologies that have been created to address difficult light conditions.
AssetWatcher is a flexible, scalable and highly capable RFID-enabled locker system. Perfect for tools, mobile electronics, and other valuable items, it can easily support more than 10,000 users on a single system and is configurable in three modes for flexible usage.
Johnson Controls introduced a simplified approach to enterprise video management with its improved exacqVision Enterprise edition video management solution.
Available in both traditional (round) and contemporary (square) models like the original version, the new Signature Series deadbolt (second gen.) with Home Connect will feature two significant upgrades: First, the lock will utilize the newer Z-Wave Plus 500 Series chip.
The DirectIP super fisheye 5MP compact camera (DC-Y6513RX) is the latest in the company’s “super fisheye” range of DirectIP fisheye cameras, well-known for their dual-side dewarping and smart UX controls, allowing for smooth and intuitive panning, tracking and zooming with ease and accuracy.
DMP’s V-4060DB video doorbell allows users to see, hear and speak to visitors at their door, all with the same Virtual Keypad app, which also controls security and home automation systems.
New NetWay products include three new eight-port Midspans with more power, a 1Gb Ethernet repeater for extended cable runs, and a five-port Ethernet switch that significantly reduces installation and equipment costs.
Mission 500, a 501c3 charitable organization born from the professional security industry to serve children and families in need across the U.S., raised over $145,000 at its tenth annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk at this year’s ISC West show, April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Custom Alarm was recently recognized by Workforce Development Inc. as one of the “Best Places to Work in Southeast MN” for the third straight year, at an awards banquet on April 25.
When the CrucialTrak team won the grand prize for Best New Product at the Security Industry Association’s New Product Showcase in 2017, they knew they had created something special: the world’s first 4-in-1 touchless multi-biometric reader.
AMAG Technology, a provider of unified solutions that help organizations mitigate risk, meet compliance and save money, held its annual Eagle Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 11, in Las Vegas.
Kwikset, a brand of Spectrum Brands Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, announced that its SmartCode 888 Deadbolt Lock was chosen to become part of the new Home is Connected smart home system from D.R. Horton Inc.
Control4 Corporation, a global provider of smart home solutions, is advising customers the company will embrace “Works With Google Assistant” and is developing new Nest drivers in cooperation with Google’s certification standards.
Athena Security and Al-Ameri International Trading announced today the Keep Mosques Safe initiative (KMS). As part of the partnership, Al-Ameri International Trading, along with recognized Islamic charities and foundations, will finance the installation of Athena’s AI-powered active shooter detection platform in mosques all over the world.
Crime in the nation’s schools and college campuses has declined overall during the past two decades, according to a report released April 17. The report also highlights new data on youth opioid use, perceptions of bullying and active shooter incidents in educational settings.
At a meeting held May 1, the Chicago Police Department hosted an orientation and training meeting for District 19 CAPS officers who will be utilizing an innovative network of cloud-based cameras installed throughout Roscoe Village as part of the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy initiative.
Orion Entrance Control Inc. has partnered with HID Global and Essex Electronics to create a new solution to improve performance and ensure compatibility of the Essex iROX-T reader in high security turnstiles.
Richmond Alarm company is the recipient of three American Business Awards: the Gold Medal for Customer Support, the Gold Medal for Customer Service and the Bronze Winner for Company of the Year, Business and Professional Services.
Forget the Guardian Protection Services you think you know, because starting today, the brand has been made new, and is going simply by Guardian Protection — drop the Services.
Johnson Controls has combined its Tyco Access Control and Video Solutions businesses into a single operational unit to more closely align the two disciplines and optimize future technology developments for cyber resiliency, business efficiency and intelligence.
Secure Utility Corporation of America launched service of its secure private network in North America. The solution removes life safety, physical security, and operating technologies from the public internet, while providing remote connectivity for monitoring and managing these critical systems.
Interlogix, a global leader in security and life safety solutions, has re-launched its Interlogix Security Pro program, a premier national channel partner program offering Interlogix dealers a wide array of resources and incentives designed to help them successfully grow their businesses. Interlogix is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.