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2019 December

Check out SDM Magazine’s December 2019 issue, featuring "CPI’s Key to Success Is Controlling ‘the Experience’ in-House", "Monitoring Services: The Cutting Edge", and much more.

Check back throughout the month for new content!

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Dealer of the Year(2019)

SDM 2019 Dealer of the Year: CPI Security of Charlotte, NC

CPI Security has found that doing all functions in-house is the key to providing a first-class employee experience, staying on top of the latest technologies and keeping customers happy and engaged — all of which drive growth.
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Karyn Hodgson
December 6, 2019

From its humble beginnings in a Toyota Corolla, CPI Security — originally Crime Prevention Inc. — has operated with a singular focus.


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Featured Articles

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LIFE SAFETY

Go Above & Beyond for Effective Emergency Communication/Notification

Gone are the days when emergency communication just meant going to a fire panel and making an announcement over the public address system. With today’s technology options, why not take advantage of all the possibilities?
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Karyn Hodgson
December 3, 2019

If you want to see how far technology has come with emergency communication and notification capabilities, look no further than Virginia Tech, a university campus that experienced two shooting events.


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Video Management Software (VMS): It's How You Use It

Learn why video management software is ideally suited to serve as the hub of integrated systems — and how to help end users get the most out of their VMS solutions.
Derek Rice
December 16, 2019

While camera manufacturers continue to deliver products with higher and higher resolutions, that’s no longer the main goal of video surveillance, purports Laurent Villeneuve, product marketing manager, Genetec, Montreal. Instead, it’s more about expanding the use case for surveillance by increasing end users’ return on investment.


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MONITORING

Monitoring Services: The Cutting Edge

Central stations never stop innovating. Video verification, text messaging and apps are hot, but those are just a few of the new developments from this group of wholesale monitoring service companies.
Joan Engebretson
December 3, 2019

The wholesale central station business is a multi-faceted one, and companies in this business are keen on innovation, adding new capabilities every year. A few commonalities emerged as we spoke with central stations for this year’s annual roundup of wholesale monitoring.


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Security Networkings 2019
Security Networkings

Mapping Networks for Fun and Profit

IP-Enabled Devices
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Dave Engebretson
December 3, 2019

The explosive growth in the installation of IP-enabled devices for both residential and commercial customers continues with no end in sight. From smart thermostats to “connected” exercise bikes, just about everything in a home or business is getting hooked up for monitoring and control


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5-Minute Tech Quiz

Shining a Light on Solar Power

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Roy Pollack
December 3, 2019

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


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Tech @ Work

Sea Turtle Conservation Aided by Mobile Surveillance System & Video Monitoring

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December 3, 2019

Over the past decades, the Cayman Islands has seen unprecedented economic and development growth that brought many benefits to the islands and the local population.


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Smart Insights 2019
Smart Insights

Prepping for 2020: Align Company Goals With Personal Goals

December 3, 2019

By the time you’re reading this, your company has completed its strategic planning — or, at least, planning is in discussion — and objectives are being defined for 2020. Business goals typically revolve around new opportunities, growth, revenue and profit.


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Sales Stars 2019
Sales Stars

Why Paranoia Is Good for Customer Retention

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Brian Offenberger
December 3, 2019

I’ve been doing some marketing work for cannabis companies, including one that is considered a market leader. This company is the dominant player and set the benchmark against which all others are compared.


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Marketing Madmen 2019
Marketing Madmen

Without a Marketing Plan, You Plan to Fail

Marketing Plans
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Alex Chavez
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David Morgan
December 3, 2019

If you did not have a marketing plan for 2019, take a good hard look at the year’s results. Chances are pretty good that you did not achieve the business goals you had hoped you would. Why?


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Security & the Law

Is Alarm Company Responsible for Plaintiff’s Flood Damage?

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Lessing E. Gold
December 3, 2019

A recent action was filed in the United States District Court of Nevada where the plaintiff, owner of a building, entered into a contract with the defendant alarm company’s predecessor for security services at the building, including monitoring alarms and dispatching responses to alarms. The contract was apparently subsequently assigned to the defendant alarm company.


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Digital Shuffle

MedixSafe Launches New & Improved Website

December 3, 2019

MedixSafe, a player in the access control cabinet market, launched a new website showcasing its diverse access and key control solutions.


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Digital Shuffle

Aiphone Adds Smartphone App to Multi-Tenant Video Intercom

December 3, 2019

Aiphone Corp., an international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products, now has a mobile app available to new and existing installations of the GT Series multi-tenant video intercom.


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Digital Shuffle

Viking Offers Education & Training on YouTube Channel

December 3, 2019

Viking Electronics, a manufacturer of security and communications products, has filled its YouTube channel with a variety of educational and training content for customers, distributors and installers of all experience levels.


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Digital Shuffle

Edwards Provides Inside Look at UL Fire Testing Updates for 2020

December 3, 2019

Edwards, a provider of life safety and emergency communication solutions, has put out a video explaining the changes coming to commercial smoke detector tests — specifically UL 268, 7th edition.


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Products

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Products

Triplett Tester Accelerates Installations & Remote Testing

December 30, 2019

The CamView IP Pro-X is an all-new touchscreen security camera tester.


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Products

System Sensor Sounders Are Extremely Versatile

December 30, 2019

System Sensor announced the availability of low frequency (520 Hz) sounder and sounder strobes.


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Larson Camera Is Explosion Proof

December 30, 2019

Larson Electronics’ network IP camera is designed for use as a remote inspection and observation camera in hazardous locations.


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BLC

NSCA Announces Keynote Speakers for BLC 2020

November 14, 2019

NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry, announced the speakers for the 22nd annual Business & Leadership Conference (BLC), to be held Feb. 26-28, 2020, at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas.


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SnapAV Router Reaches 1 Gigabit

December 30, 2019

The new Pakedge RT-3100 Gigabit router is designed to provide premium network performance, reliability and security for homes and small businesses.


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Products

Qognify VMS Provides Easier Deployment & Advanced Connectivity

December 30, 2019

Version 5.8 of Ocularis has put the user front and center.


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Products

Qolsys Software Upgrade Supports Key Verticals

December 30, 2019

Qolsys’ 2.4 software update has been released for the IQ Panel 2 Plus.


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Products

Codelocks Solution Is Fully Comprehensive

December 30, 2019

Codelocks Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Tether Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of digital tethering solutions for master keys and access cards.


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Products

Chase Enclosures Can Be Uniquely Tailored

December 30, 2019

The Chase Security CSLED series enclosures are designed to protect LED signs and other electronic displays from damage.


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Products

Control4 Delivers Control of Devices With Neeo Remote

December 30, 2019

The Neeo remote for Control4 is a touchscreen remote that delivers control of home entertainment experiences through the Control4 smart home OS 3 platform.


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Products

SECO-LARM Reader Handles 3,000 Users

December 30, 2019

SECO-Larm’s fingerprint reader and keypad (SK-2612-SFSQ) includes a 500DPI optical fingerprint reader. . .


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Products

Connect ONE Expander Has Large Code Capacity

December 30, 2019

Connected Technologies’ Access Expander handles up to 100,000 users. Connect ONE allows security dealers to easily offer home and commercial automation with integrated access control, security, video, energy management and critical environmental temperature monitoring, as well as smart phone credentials through ScanPass mobile credential.


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DW VMS Has New Security Features

December 30, 2019

Digital Watchdog’s latest version, the DW Spectrum IPVMS v4.0, delivers many new and important features, including virtual offline cameras, failover for storage and secure video export with updated user experience and an even more intuitive interface.


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Products

Genetec Camera Helps Investigators Resolve Incidents

December 30, 2019

The new camera registry module for Genetec Clearance is a digital evidence management system that facilitates collaboration between public safety agencies, corporate security departments, businesses and the public.


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Products

Matrix Door Controller Is Highly Flexible

December 30, 2019

COSEC VEGA FAX, an advanced door controller, has a 3.5-in. TFT display with capacitive touchscreen interface for events, news/messages and other information. It can store up to 9,600 fingerprint templates and 5,000,000 events.


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Vaion
Products

Vaion VMS Is Eminently Scalable 

December 30, 2019

Vaion vcore is equipped with integrated machine-learning capabilities that analyze all video feeds from all standards-based cameras in real time.


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Products

PDQ Smart Lock Gives Users Operational Choice 

December 30, 2019

The pdqSMART-STP stand-alone smart locks operate by smart phone. With pdqSMART-STP, users aren’t limited to yesterday’s PIN code technology; they can have it their way with multi-credential options that deliver the choice and convenience today’s users demand.


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Products

BCDVideo Line Tackles Tough Environments

December 30, 2019

BCDVideo’s new line of harsh environment, rail and in-vehicle servers delivers quality performance in diverse environments with a long product life for customers with complex requirements.


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Products

Speco Speaker Works Indoors & Out

December 30, 2019

The SPP20T 5-in. 70V projection speaker is easy to mount and direct, combining the advantages of a horn with the sound quality of a cone speaker.


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Products

Johnson Controls Readers Facilitate Migration Paths

December 30, 2019

The Ethos line of multi-tech contactless access readers are equipped with a choice of credential technologies, enabling customers to choose migration paths to deploy secure credentials.


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Products

Alula Touchpad Features Live Video & Two-Way Talk 

December 30, 2019

The Slimline touchpad offers in-home interactive control for the Connect+ Hub and the BAT-Connect Communicator.


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Products

Napco Communicators Facilitate Updates

December 30, 2019

To help dealers seeking a low-cost cell solution to update and safeguard countless Vista Panel accounts faced with sunsets and disappearing POTs, Napco just introduced new StarLink Connect-DL dual function cell/IP communicators.


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Products

Milestone Software Offers Centralized Search

December 30, 2019

In the latest product update of Milestone XProtect 2019 R3 video management software, Milestone Systems introduced several new capabilities. A new centralized search platform makes it possible for users to search for everything in one place.


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Products

STI Covers Protect Devices

December 12, 2019

STI’s polycarbonate covers help prevent theft and vandalism to larger keypads, access controls, volume and lighting controls and much more.


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Products

Genetec License Plate Recognition System Has Deep Learning 

December 30, 2019

Powered by Intel Movidius Myriad X Vision Processing Unit (VPU), the new Genetec AutoVu SharpZ3 is a specialized in-vehicle ALPR system that uses Intel’s latest deep learning and computer vision technology.


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VIVOTEK Cameras Deliver Adaptability and Flexibility

December 12, 2019

VIVOTEK has launched three new panoramic and multi-sensor cameras: the CC9381-HV, MS9321-EHV and MA9322-EHTV.


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Products

Avigilon Video Appliance Line Empowers End-Users

December 12, 2019

Avigilon’s third generation high definition video appliance line is designed to reduce the cost and complexity of video security by simplifying deployment and maintenance.


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Altronix Midspans Deliver Up to 90W Per Port

December 12, 2019

The NetWay 802.3BT (4PPoE) series of managed midspan/injectors are capable of delivering up to 90W per port (480W total).


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Products

Camden Wireless System Delivers Reliable Activation

December 12, 2019

Kinetic by Camden is an advanced 900 MHz power harvesting wireless system that uses the energy created by the operation of the switch to power the wireless transmitter.


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Products

AXIS License Plate Camera Captures Clear Images

December 3, 2019

The Q1700-LE license plate camera ensures the required pixel density for license plate identification in one lane traffic at a range of up to 328 ft. during daytime and up to 164 ft. at night.


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Surge Protection — Often, a Missed Opportunity

November 29, 2019

Businesses of all kinds depend on sensitive electronic systems to protect the safety and security of their customers, visitors, and staff. They depend on a variety of security systems including access control, video surveillance, identity and visitor management, and many more. It’s a proven fact that all these electronic systems last longer and are more reliable when they are protected against the damaging effects of power surges and spikes. Given that fact, why do only a tiny fraction of new installations — often less than 5 percent — incorporate this important protection?


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