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SDM Blog presents thought-provoking opinions on industry issues from our team of editors, as well as security industry guest bloggers.
SDM Green Podcast
There's a lot to talk about when it comes to "being green" and achieving sustainability.
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SDM 100 Report
A yearly report ranking the top 100 U.S. companies that earn their revenues from the sale, installation, service and monitoring of electronic security systems to residential and non-residential customers.
Top Systems Integrators Report
The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report ranks, by total annual revenue, the largest U.S. firms that contract electronic security projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and other non-residential markets.
Annual Industry Forecast
SDM’s annual Industry Forecast Study measures the health and viability of the electronic security industry. Factors include revenue increases and decreases, expected growth for the coming year, pricing trends, and challenges that installing companies face.
State of the Market Series
Every year the State of the Market Reports offer an in-depth review of the five major segments of the security industry: Video Surveillance, Alarm Systems & Monitoring, Access Control, Fire Alarm and Connected Home.
Dealer of the Year
SDM founded its Dealer of the Year Award in 1980 to recognize one company every year that demonstrates unmistakable success, a high level of innovation, the use of industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the security dealer industry.
Systems Integrator of the Year
SDM’s Systems Integrator of the Year recognizes one company every year that demonstrates unmistakable success, a high level of innovation, the use of industry best practices, and notable growth and accomplishments in the systems integration industry.
CSAA Central Station Excellence Awards
The Central Station Alarm Association’s Central Station Excellence Awards, sponsored by SDM Magazine, are designed to recognize any central station that is certified by one of the CSAA-recognized Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories.
SDM Channel Partner Awards
The SDM Channel Partner Awards, voted on by SDM’s subscribers, recognize the super support that vendors provide to the security dealer and integrator channel.
NCS4
Integrators and manufacturers who execute security projects in sporting venues now have an award for the work they do — the Golden Eagle Award. The award, sponsored by SDM, is from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4).
Access Control & Identification
Technology updates, in-the-field projects, installation and service issues, products and more in the access control field.
Business Services & Education
Trade shows, conferences, educational opportunities, and other business services for security dealers and security integrators.
Communication & Infrastructure
The infrastructure or backbone of security systems and how they communicate, from alarms to enterprise-wide systems.
Hosted & Managed Services
The latest trends, products and solutions in hosted, managed, and cloud-based security services for security dealers and security integrators.
Integration & Network Solutions
In-depth information on trends in integrated and IP-network-based security systems, as well as advice for security integrators.
Intrusion Alarm
Technology updates, in-the-field projects, installation and service issues, products and more in the security systems field.
Industry Innovations
The latest products and solutions from security manufacturers and service providers.
Life Safety & Fire Alarm
The latest trends, products and solutions in fire detection, mass notification/emergency communications, and other life safety subjects.
Monitoring
In-depth information on trends in monitoring services, including security systems and fire detection, video surveillance, panic alarms, medical alarms and more.
Product Manufacturing/Distribution
Security acquisitions, technology partnerships and developments, channel program news and more among manufacturers, distributors and sources of supply.
Smart Home
Home automation, home entertainment, and connected-home information for the residential security dealer.
Standards, Regulations & Legislation
The rulings and specifications that govern security services — from the latest industry standards; to municipal, state and federal laws; to compliance considerations in specific vertical sectors.
Trends & Industry Issues
News affecting the security industry — from business, market and operational trends to security acquisitions and more.
Video Solutions
Technology updates, in-the-field projects, installation and service issues, products and more in the video surveillance field.
Editor's Angle
Monthly column by Editor Laura Stepanek.
5 Minute Tech Quiz
Every month, SDM tests your knowledge about the security industry with the “Five Minute Tech Quiz.” Video, access control, fire, standards, math – you never know what the quiz will feature next.
Security & the Law
Monthly column featuring information on the law in the security industry.
Security NetWorkings
Monthly column featuring information pertaining to the security industry.
Digital Shuffle
The latest apps and websites in the security industry.
Technology @ Work
Articles on security for small-large businesses.
Insider News & Business
The latest information about mergers and acquisitions, new hires and other news affecting the security industry.
Home Technology Now
Trends and developments in home security technology.
Today's Systems Integrator
Monthly column highlighting systems integrator
Marketing Madmen
A marketing column related to the Security industry.
Sales Stars
Sales Stars is a monthly column written by Brian Offenberger, founder of NJL Sales Training.
Smart Insights
Topical discussions around the smart and connected home topic as well as business insights for security dealers and integrators.
Sell Solutions with Longevity
Your portfolio should include solutions that meet your customers’ security needs today, but will continue to satisfy the security requirements of tomorrow.
RMR Can Increase Your Revenue
With subscription cloud-based security solutions and other managed services added to their portfolio, a reseller has grown their overall business from $4.5M in 2016 to $8.2M in 2018.
Selling Mobile Credentials
Mobile credentials are setting the standard, creating the demand, and becoming a differentiator. Mobile credentials can create an entirely new commercial landscape.
Multiple Ways to Sell ACaaS
Sell to more customers. If price is a barrier to the close of a sale, a financing option is available.
Securing America
Articles on security in America.
SDM Newswire
The latest news in the security marketplace, including company announcements, mergers and acquisitions, and emerging trends.
Home Automation / Entertainment
Articles on home automation and entertainment pertaining to the security industry.
Monitoring Today
An annual supplement featuring the security monitoring industry, including columns from industry trade associations.
PSA Leadership Institute
SDM Magazine understands how important leadership is in our personal and business lives. Together we are taking on the challenge of assisting our readers by developing a series of podcasts/articles on the topic.
Technology Solutions & Skills
Column on tech solutions and new skills pertaining to the security industry.
Growth Matters
Column on growing your business and marketing your company.
Industry Voices
Columns and blogs from dealers, integrators and manufacturers about subjects relevant to the security industry.
Integration Intelligence
Articles on integration intelligence pertaining to the security industry.
Green Getting Noticed
This section contains news and awards related to green and sustainable activity.
Speaking of Green
This section contains profiles and Q&A’s pertaining to green activity.
Green in Action
This section contains case studies and reports showcasing "green" and sustainable technologies.
The Green Pen
These blogs and columns on green and sustainability are written by contributors and SDM editors.
Going Green!
This section contains resources, programs and information for becoming more green.
Green Solutions
This section contains products and solutions for a greener security enterprise.
ISC West
Exclusive coverage of the ISC West Conference & Expo, brought to you from the show floor.
Security Heartbeat
Column showcasing security industry members giving back.
Professional Security Canada
Professional Security Canada bridges the Canadian channel and enterprise markets. Published four times annually, it is for security system dealers, installers and integrators, as well as commercial end users of security products and services, who are located throughout Canada. It covers issues of concern to the industry, technologies, news, and opinion. We hope you find it informative and useful. For more information, please contact Laura Stepanek, SDM Editor, at 847-405-4027, stepanekl@bnpmedia.com.
White Papers
Insights and information submitted from companies around the industry.