April 2026

Christine Lanning of Integrated Security Technologies speaks to current trends in access control

State of the Market Access Control: Where Challenge Meets Opportunity

Industry leaders examine the forces shaping the access control market, share new product developments and integration strategies, and offer expert predictions for where access control is headed in 2026.

Brianna Wilson

April 6, 2026

Industry leaders examine the forces shaping the access control market, share new product developments and integration strategies, and offer expert predictions for where access control is headed in 2026.

Modern Fire Panels Streamline Installation & Maintenance

Today’s fire alarm panels simplify installation, maintenance and service for security integrators while providing improved system intelligence, diagnostics and long-term ROI for their customers.

Karyn Hodgson

April 13, 2026

Today’s fire alarm panels simplify installation, maintenance and service for security integrators while providing improved system intelligence, diagnostics and long-term ROI for their customers.

Robotic hand touching a high definition camera

Video Solutions

AI-Powered Video Surveillance Enables Smarter Security Monitoring

Advancements in artificial intelligence for video surveillance are allowing security providers to deliver more accurate threat detection, targeted monitoring and smarter security operations.

March 30, 2026

Advancements in artificial intelligence for video surveillance are allowing security providers to deliver more accurate threat detection, targeted monitoring and smarter security operations.

Lew Walters, Senior Consultant, Ken Gould Consulting

Security Industry Icon Lewis Walters Joins Ken Gould Consulting as Senior Consultant

SDM Editors

February 2, 2026

Walters’ career is distinguished by deep involvement in both the manufacturing and monitoring sectors of the alarm industry.

Minuteman Security & Life Safety Appoints Eric Joseph as Global Director of Business Development and Strategy

SDM Editors

February 23, 2026

In this role, Joseph will lead Minuteman’s vertical market strategy, strengthen national partnerships and accelerate the company’s expansion across key U.S. regions.

Telguard Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation & Reliability in Alarm Communications

SDM Editors

February 4, 2026

Founded in 1986 by William De Nicolo, Telguard emerged from a simple but powerful idea: everyone deserves the peace of mind that comes with a truly secure home or business.

Inside Genetec’s Global Press Summit’26: Convergence, Collaboration & AI Conduct

SDM Editors

February 23, 2026

At Genetec’s Global Press Summit ’26, Genetec leaders explored hybrid security models, cross-functional collaboration, evolving partnerships and AI’s role in shaping the next era of enterprise security.

Barnes Buchanan 2026: Bullish on the Security Industry

Karyn Hodgson

February 16, 2026

SDM attended the last the last “Barnes” Buchanan conference, as Mike Barnes is stepping back from his traditional role in the event starting next year. The conference covered various trendy security topics, including the impact of AI (particularly on small businesses), an overview of the alarm industry, an M&A outlook and threats/opportunities for security in 2026.

ProdataKey’s New WiMAC Range Testing Tool Simplifies Wireless Range Testing

SDM Editors

February 27, 2026

WiMAC is PDK’s proprietary wireless communication protocol, designed to bring flexibility and efficiency to access control installations. By adding a WiMAC module to any PDK Red controller board, installers can enable plug-and-play wireless communication between devices.

Verkada Launches AI-Powered Deterrence to Prevent Crimes

SDM Editors

February 17, 2026

Leveraging the latest large vision, audio and language models, Verkada's AI-powered deterrence feature analyzes footage from video security cameras to detect unauthorized behavior like loitering and automatically triggers a sequence of AI-generated messages that incorporate scene context and escalate deterrence measures over time if the person remains on site.

Intelligence-First Video Security Brand IQSIGHT is the Next Evolution of Bosch Video Systems

SDM Editors

February 16, 2026

While the brand has progressed, its foundation remains unchanged-more than 60 years of engineering excellence, reliability and an unwavering commitment to innovation in video security.

LEAF Community LaunchesNext-Gen Access Credential LEAF Verified

SDM Editors

February 24, 2026

The credential leverages Public Key cryptography with the goal of eliminating key management complexity while transforming credentials into intelligent service platforms for commercial access.

Speco Technologies Integrates With Bold Manitou for Speco Blue Series Recorders & Cameras

SDM Editors

February 13, 2026

This integration is aimed at adding value for central stations and integrators by connecting Speco Blue video surveillance with trusted alarm monitoring workflows.

SDM Magazine

Cover Story

State of the Market Access Control: Where Challenge Meets Opportunity

Featured Articles

Modern Fire Panels Streamline Installation & Maintenance

AI-Powered Video Surveillance Enables Smarter Security Monitoring

Security Comings & Goings

Security Industry Icon Lewis Walters Joins Ken Gould Consulting as Senior Consultant

Minuteman Security & Life Safety Appoints Eric Joseph as Global Director of Business Development and Strategy

Insider News & Business

Telguard Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation & Reliability in Alarm Communications

Inside Genetec’s Global Press Summit’26: Convergence, Collaboration & AI Conduct

Barnes Buchanan 2026: Bullish on the Security Industry

Products

ProdataKey’s New WiMAC Range Testing Tool Simplifies Wireless Range Testing

Verkada Launches AI-Powered Deterrence to Prevent Crimes

Intelligence-First Video Security Brand IQSIGHT is the Next Evolution of Bosch Video Systems

Technology Solutions & Skills

LEAF Community LaunchesNext-Gen Access Credential LEAF Verified

Speco Technologies Integrates With Bold Manitou for Speco Blue Series Recorders & Cameras

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