2023 January

Buying, Selling & Financing in Today’s Economy

December 30, 2022

Top-performing security companies are still commanding high valuations when selling their businesses, while the financial markets tighten due to extra caution about the economy.

Why VSaaS Is a Good Choice for End Users & Security Integrators

Anna Boudinot

January 2, 2023

A great deal of deployment flexibility and enhanced security are notable selling points among a litany of reasons why VsaaS is gaining in popularity.

SDM Exclusive

SDM 2023 Industry Forecast: Cautious Optimism Prevails

The good news is COVID-19 seems to be in the rear-view mirror; but ahead all signs point to a recession. Security dealers and integrators are wary, but cautiously optimistic they can weather this downturn with the skills they have honed in recent years.

Karyn Hodgson

January 9, 2023

The good news is COVID-19 seems to be in the rear-view mirror; but ahead all signs point to a recession. Security dealers and integrators are wary, but cautiously optimistic they can weather this downturn with the skills they have honed in recent years.

Here’s Where You Likely Need to Upgrade Your Workforce

Geoff Kohl

January 2, 2023

The workforce shortages security companies face goes beyond just technical and cyber workers.

Why VSaaS Is a Good Choice for End Users & Security Integrators

Anna Boudinot

January 2, 2023

A great deal of deployment flexibility and enhanced security are notable selling points among a litany of reasons why VsaaS is gaining in popularity.

Buying, Selling & Financing in Today’s Economy

Laura Stepanek

December 30, 2022

Top-performing security companies are still commanding high valuations when selling their businesses, while the financial markets tighten due to extra caution about the economy.

SDM 2023 Industry Forecast: ‘Looking Forward’

Karyn Hodgson

January 2, 2023

Security dealers and integrators look back at 2022 and forward to expectations for 2023

Hirer of Independent Contractor Not Liable for Injury to Contractor’s Worker

Lessing E. Gold

January 2, 2023

A California rule is used in deciding cases of workplace safety.

Why Central Station Voice Channels Still Have Worth

Lou Fiore

January 17, 2023

Private radio operations can be valuable for maintaining communications during cell network outages or in times when overburdened with too much traffic.