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February 2025

This month SDM features the State of the Market: Video Surveillance, The Evolution of Fire Alarm Communicators, and much more.

Josh Dice, president/CEO of Security Alarm Corp.

State of the Market: Video Surveillance

Optimism abounds in the video surveillance space, with AI, cloud and edge computing providing real impetus to upgrade, though challenges are still prevalent when it comes to large-scale adoption.

Karyn Hodgson

February 6, 2025

Optimism abounds in the video surveillance space, with AI, cloud and edge computing providing real impetus to upgrade, though challenges are still prevalent when it comes to large-scale adoption.

Employee search

Creating a Diverse & Skilled Workforce Through Industry Collaboration

Security industry experts weigh in on the “YouTube-ification” of security training and how industry events, initiatives, and programs are teaching to a more diverse and skilled workforce.

Christopher Crumley

February 3, 2025

Security industry experts weigh in on the “YouTube-ification” of security training and how industry events, initiatives, and programs are teaching to a more diverse and skilled workforce.

5G Dual Sim Commercial Fire Alarm Cell/IP Communicator

The Evolution of Fire Alarm Communicators

How multi-carrier technology and software-enabled offerings are changing the world of fire alarm communication.

Christopher Crumley

January 27, 2025

How multi-carrier technology and software-enabled offerings are changing the world of fire alarm communication.

access control

What Drives The Top 3 Access Control Vertical Markets?

Security professionals discuss what is driving growth in access control among end users in healthcare, education, and small/medium businesses, suggesting systems and technologies that address their pain points.

Laura Stepanek

February 7, 2025

Security professionals discuss what is driving growth in access control among end users in healthcare, education, and small/medium businesses, suggesting systems and technologies that address their pain points.

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Video Surveillance

Making the Business Case for Video Surveillance

Karyn Hodgson

February 7, 2025

The use of video beyond security.

Image of Angie Barnes.

Evolon Announces Angie Barnes as CRO

December 30, 2024

Evolon said Barnes is a proven brand builder and growth driver. She brings over two decades of security industry experience to Evolon.

Image courtesy of Kim Flitter.

Immix Announces New Global CFO

January 8, 2025

Immix said Flitter joins the company as a long-time financial industry veteran, bringing valued experience and unique capabilities.

Image of Stan Martin.

Stan Martin Retires, SIAC Names New Executive Director

January 3, 2025

Founding Executive Director Stan Martin will assume emeritus status, and Steve Keefer, currently serving as assistant executive director, will step into the role as the organization’s second executive director.

Image of Pye-Barker’s Chief Business Development Officer Eric Garner (center), Moon Security Owner Michael Miller (right), and Moon advisor George De Marco (left).

Pye-Barker Acquires Washington-Based Moon Security Services

December 30, 2024

Moon Security installs and services integrated security, fire alarm, fire and smoke detection, CCTV, access control and other life safety systems for commercial and industrial customers. It also conducts 24/7 alarm monitoring.

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SIA Unveils the 2025 Security Megatrends Report

December 11, 2024

Released in December 2024, SIA said the 2025 Security Megatrends report presents a forecast for the security industry’s future and breaks down the top trends in the coming year.

Image of the Triton & Bosch logos.

Triton Buys Bosch’s Security & Communications Business

Christopher Crumley

December 12, 2024

Triton continues to add to its security portfolio having acquired Wavelynx Technologies in Oct. of 2023 and Acre Security in 2021.

Image of the AMG 265M.

AMG Reduces Size of Fiber Optic Media Converter by 74%

December 10, 2024

The AMG265M PoE PSE models are suitable for powering high-power requirement PoE IP devices in difficult applications that require equipment to be industrially hardened and immune from temperature, shock, and vibration.

Image of the Saffire EVO LZ-M.

dormakaba Simplifies Access Management With Wi-Fi Locks

December 11, 2024

Soon the company plans to release the LZ-L Wi-Fi Cylindrical Lock and LZ-P Exit Device Compatible Wi-Fi Lock.

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Altronix Provides Reliable & Flexible Power for IP Devices in Remote Locations

December 12, 2024

The switch provides a reliable and flexible means of powering the latest IP devices in remote locations — from industrial sites and city surveillance to critical infrastructure and transportation hubs

Image courtesy of Snap One, Qolsys, and DSC.

Snap One Adds Qolsys & DSC to Portfolio

December 11, 2024

This makes integration and installation simple for integrators who are interested in adding these new brands to their projects, the announcement states.

Z-Wave Releases List of Latest Certified Smart Home Devices

January 8, 2025

With nearly 100 ZWLR certified devices in market and over 4500 devices in the entire Z-Wave ecosystem, this round up is merely new devices categorized as hubs, controllers, and gateways.

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