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2023 August

In our August 2023 issue, we present State of the Market: Security & Smart Home and much more!

Security Law

What to Know About Fast-Changing State Data Privacy Laws

Lessing E. Gold

Lessing E. Gold

August 21, 2023

State legislatures are enacting consumer data privacy laws, which provide consumers with more choice over how companies acquire and utilize their personal data.

Security Networkings

How POE+ Switch Can Make Outdoor Cameras Easy & Quick to Install

David Engebretson

David Engebretson

August 22, 2023

One of the realities of living in rural Michigan is that AC power outages happen — and you best be prepared for the potential consequences.

Integration Spotlight

Why Caring for Your Team Should Be Your No. 1 Strategic Objective

Brent Van Haren

August 15, 2023

Keeping quality talent and inspiring team members to be the best version of themselves can be accomplished with four strategic steps.

Workforce Strategies

Lessons on Hiring & Leadership From the Security LeadHER Conference

Kara Klein

August 22, 2023

The importance of hiring and advancing women in the security industry was emphasized at the inaugural conference.

Marketing Madmen

How to Create the Ultimate Landing Page

David Morgan

Alex chavez

July 26, 2023

Landing pages convert more traffic because they are focused on one goal or call to action by providing information about a specific offer or item.

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Security Industry Trends

Summer Fun & Opportunities

Karyn Hodgson

August 3, 2023

Summer may be winding down and security is not always known for its lighter side, that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun of our own that doesn’t rely on the weather at all.

The New DICE Launches VPN services With Cyber Security & Automated Registration of Devices

June 20, 2023

This new service includes tunneling and full network management for cameras, NVRs, alarm panels and other devices with built-in cyber security site isolation and automated AI VPN credentialing.

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HID Origo Mobile Identities Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification

June 29, 2023

HID Origo Mobile Identities is a cloud-based platform that enables technology partners to build integrated access control solutions.

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Snap One Doubles Down on Investments in Cloud as OvrC Becomes Operationally Essential for Partners

June 29, 2023

Snap One announced it is accelerating investments in its cloud infrastructure to provide greater value, efficiency and operational reliability for partners and their clients

Hanwha Vision America Integrates WAVE VMS With AMAG Access Control Systems

June 24, 2023

Hanwha Vision America has completed the integration of its Wisenet WAVE video management system with AMAG Technology's Symmetry Access Control software.

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ASSA ABLOY Integrates Wireless Technology With Verkada Command

June 16, 2023

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has completed the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with Verkada’s Command cloud-based management platform.

NAPCO Access Pro Launches New Dealer Program

July 15, 2023

There are three levels — Silver, Gold and Diamond — to accommodate dealers and integrators and cater to their individual markets. Napco Access Pro will have five key solutions to offer dealers.

SDM Launches Weekly Word Game ‘SecuraWord’

June 26, 2023

Each week, SDM SecuraWord gives players a limited number of attempts — six — to decode a hidden word.

SIA RISE Awards

SIA Opens Nominations for Inaugural 25 on the RISE Awards

June 23, 2023

The 2023 class of 25 on the RISE awardees will be honored during a special award ceremony at Securing New Ground (SNG), taking place Oct. 17-18 in New York City.

firefighters

Honeywell Partners to Deliver Critical Information to First Responders

June 21, 2023

The group of partnering manufacturers and central stations include NAPCO, Resideo, Telguard, Emergency24 and Rapid Response Monitoring.

Alarm.com New Home company

Alarm.com & New Home Co. Launch Updated Smart Home Program

June 29, 2023

Alarm.com’s collaboration with the California-based homebuilder aims to deliver smart home solutions to buyers via New Home Co.’s updated EVO program.

Becklar Eyeforce Remote Monitoring

Becklar Acquires Eyeforce Remote Guarding to Expand Connected Safety Solutions

June 6, 2023

Eyeforce provides remote video monitoring for across a range of industries, including auto and tractor dealerships, construction and construction supply, storage facilities, logistics centers, and more.

Jack Doyle

Jack Doyle Takes Over as 5th Generation Leader of Doyle Security Systems

June 27, 2023

Jack Doyle will succeed his father, John G. Doyle, whose great-grandfather John A. Doyle started the company in 1919.

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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Acadiana Security Plus

June 15, 2023

Pye-Barker, which was named No. 9 on this year's SDM 100, enters its 37th state with the purchase of Lafayette, La.-based Acadiana Security Plus.

EPS Security headquarters

EPS Grows Northern Michigan Footprint With Maximum Security & Sound Buy

June 21, 2023

EPS Security’s recent acquisition included the Gaylord-based office along with retention of Maximum Security & Sound staff.

Bosch Paladin Technologies

Bosch Expands Integration Portfolio With Paladin Technologies Buy

July 5, 2023

Corresponding agreements were signed by Bosch and Paladin Technologies, part of the Paladin Group of companies, on July 4.

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Security Industry Gathers for ESX 2023

June 9, 2023

The event offered a variety of awards presentations, educational sessions and networking activities, in addition to the expo’s floor, which featured roughly 100 exhibitors.

Axis supply chain

Axis Credits Supply Chain Revamp for Record Product Shipments

Rodney Bosch

June 6, 2023

In an exclusive interview, Fredrik Nilsson, vice president of the Americas, explains how Axis Communications optimized production to rebound from harsh supply chain headwinds.

Telenet Whittier AngelEye

INTEGRATION & NETWORK SOLUTIONS

How Telenet Integrated Drowning Prevention System for L.A. County Aquatic Center

August 7, 2023

Real-life applications of security technologies.

TMA-Awards

SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARDS

2023 TMA Excellence Award Winners

Central stations and the monitoring professionals who work there offer inspiration and exemplary ideas to the security industry through their knowledge, work and achievements.

August 28, 2023

Central stations and the monitoring professionals who work there offer inspiration and exemplary ideas to the security industry, through their knowledge, work and achievements.

SDM 2023 TSI Security Integrators' Favorite Brands

Which manufacturers and distributors do the largest security integrators use most? This Top Systems Integrators brand-usage report lists the companies that earned the majority of their business in 2022.

Karyn Hodgson

August 21, 2023

Which manufacturers and distributors do the largest security integrators use most? This Top Systems Integrators brand-usage report lists the companies that earned the majority of their business in 2022.

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VIDEO SOLUTIONS

How to Choose the Right Cloud Architecture for Your Customers

Learn about some common configurations of cloud video and questions to ask to determine the best one for your customers’ operations.

Laura Stepanek

August 7, 2023

Learn about some common configurations of cloud video and questions to ask to determine the best one for your customers’ operations.

advanced smart home features

SDM EXCLUSIVE // State of the Market: Security & Smart Home

State of the Market: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Security & Smart Home Market

Opportunity and volatility abound as customers move beyond traditional security for solutions that can be customized to fit their unique needs.

Rodney Bosch

August 14, 2023

As the security and smart home market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the convergence of technology and security has sparked a surge in innovative products and services, each promising enhanced safety, convenience and peace of mind.

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Adama Rite Deadlatch Improves Online Access Control

June 2, 2023

The DL100 deadlatch extends real-time online access control to more openings using Aperio wireless technology.

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Alpha Communications System Consolidates Access

June 26, 2023

AlphaTouch Flex is an innovative virtual door station that focuses on flexibility, affordability and security.

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2N Video Intercom Offers Adaptive Zooming

June 19, 2023

Adaptive face zooming is based on the camera in the intercom detecting the face in the frame and zooming in so that the user can identify their visitor on the answering unit or smartphone.

LenelS2 Platform includes Enhanced Functionality

June 25, 2023

OnGuard version 8.2 offers new override functionality to access doors in “locked” mode.

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i-PRO PTZ Cameras Deliver Quality in Small Package

July 1, 2023

i-PRO’s 16 Rapid PTZ cameras are high-speed pan, tilt and zoom cameras with up to 4K resolution and powerful IR illumination.

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VuWall Solution, Video Wall Are Scalable & Affordable

June 5, 2023

The PAK KVM feature in version 3.5 of the TRx centralized management platform enhances PAK nodes with KVM functionality and support for the VuStream 350 IP KVM encoder.

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Edwards Solution Helps Safeguard People & Property

June 20, 2023

This next-generation system includes predictive maintenance insights, real-time event notifications, intelligent reporting and a multi-site dashboard that enables managers to view all locations at once remotely or on-site.

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Bosch Access Solution Enhances Management

June 3, 2023

Bosch's Mobile Access enhances ease of use for access control systems.

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Altronix Dashboard Manages Devices Anywhere

June 21, 2023

The LINQ dashboard for remote power management supports virtually unlimited Altronix LINQ enabled products throughout multiple sites, providing comprehensive remote power diagnostics.

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3xLOGIC NVR Aims at Small, Medium Enterprises

July 2, 2023

The NVR-1U-8CH network video recorder is a feature-packed but cost-effective device designed for small to medium-sized enterprises operating in commercial, educational, healthcare and warehouse and distribution environments.

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Hanwha Camera System Is Serverless

June 12, 2023

SolidEDGE is a serverless camera system with onboard solid state drive (SSD) storage and an embedded WAVE VMS server.

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