Keep up to date on the latest news and information posted to SDMmag.com with our RSS feed. https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/15 en-us By extending Zenitel Connect Pro with cloud-based remote monitoring and management capabilities, Zenitel Cloud RMM enables organizations to improve operational assurance while reducing maintenance costs and operational downtime. By extending Zenitel Connect Pro with cloud-based remote monitoring and management capabilities, Zenitel Cloud RMM enables organizations to improve operational assurance while reducing maintenance costs and operational downtime. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105570 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:34:32 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105570-zenitel-strengthens-unified-critical-communications-with-cloud-based-remote-monitoring-and-management-capabilities The new varifocal, panoramic and fisheye models deepen DMP’s video portfolio with upgraded resolution, onboard AlarmVision technology and an open, non-proprietary architecture designed to give dealers a powerfully competitive edge. The new varifocal, panoramic and fisheye models deepen DMP’s video portfolio with upgraded resolution, onboard AlarmVision technology and an open, non-proprietary architecture designed to give dealers a powerfully competitive edge.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105569 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:21:35 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105569-dmp-expands-professional-vue-camera-line-with-vue-plus Unified video and access control will help the small airport team improve visibility, respond faster and support future airport expansion. Unified video and access control will help the small airport team improve visibility, respond faster and support future airport expansion.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105568 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:02:09 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105568-genetec-helps-southwest-wyoming-regional-airport-modernize-security-operations This article explores how monitoring centers are using AI to improve efficiency, enhance situational awareness and support human decision-making in life-safety environments. This article explores how monitoring centers are using AI to improve efficiency, enhance situational awareness and support human decision-making in life-safety environments.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105567 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:20:44 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105567-ai-in-video-monitoring-operational-reality-beyond-the-hype Secure File Sharing lets organizations deliver redacted video, audio and documents through expiring, passcode-protected links, accelerating delivery while reducing security, compliance and chain-of-custody risks. Secure File Sharing lets organizations deliver redacted video, audio and documents through expiring, passcode-protected links, accelerating delivery while reducing security, compliance and chain-of-custody risks.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105566 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:04:27 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105566-pimloc-launches-secure-file-sharing-to-streamline-release-of-redacted-video Through this partnership, SIA members will be highlighted on the nFACT digital marketplace, with discounted access to the platform and opportunities to connect with 27,000+ service providers. Through this partnership, SIA members will be highlighted on the nFACT digital marketplace, with discounted access to the platform and opportunities to connect with 27,000+ service providers.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105565 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:09:44 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105565-security-industry-association-and-nfact-announce-partnership-to-enhance-sia-membership-value Siemens’ new Acend Intelligent portfolio transforms fire safety notification into a digital, connected, data-driven system. Siemens’ new Acend Intelligent portfolio transforms fire safety notification into a digital, connected, data-driven system.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105564 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:27:02 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105564-siemens-brings-digital-intelligence-to-fire-safety Both communities are existing multifamily properties being repositioned for new ownership, a growing segment of the housing market where operators are increasingly focused on improving resident experience, operational efficiency and long-term asset performance. Both communities are existing multifamily properties being repositioned for new ownership, a growing segment of the housing market where operators are increasingly focused on improving resident experience, operational efficiency and long-term asset performance.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105562 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:43:15 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105562-cloudastructure-selected-for-multi-phase-ai-surveillance-and-remote-guarding-rollout-across-arizona-multifamily-communities When sales, engineering and field teams operate from incomplete or misaligned inputs, even technically sound systems can result in rework, delays and diminished customer confidence. When sales, engineering and field teams operate from incomplete or misaligned inputs, even technically sound systems can result in rework, delays and diminished customer confidence.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14/post/105560 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:52:52 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14-sdm-blog/post/105560-how-closing-workflow-gaps-streamlines-end-to-end-system-integration-success The acquisition supports RapidFire’s ongoing strategy of partnering with established, customer-focused providers in key markets to expand its capabilities and deliver a high-quality, consistent customer experience across its growing footprint. The acquisition supports RapidFire’s ongoing strategy of partnering with established, customer-focused providers in key markets to expand its capabilities and deliver a high-quality, consistent customer experience across its growing footprint.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105559 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:39:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105559-rapidfire-safety-and-security-acquires-pro-alarm wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Advances in technology and shifting demands from end users are transforming video monitoring from a primarily reactive tool into a proactive solution capable of detecting, assessing and responding to events with greater speed, precision and analytics. Advances in technology and shifting demands from end users are transforming video monitoring from a primarily reactive tool into a proactive solution capable of detecting, assessing and responding to events with greater speed, precision and analytics.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105545 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105545-whats-coming-next-for-video-monitoring The Fellowship Program provided five recipients with the opportunity to attend PSA TEC 2026, held April 21 – 24 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo. The Fellowship Program provided five recipients with the opportunity to attend PSA TEC 2026, held April 21 – 24 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105558 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:06:47 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105558-the-psa-network-recognizes-2026-psa-tec-fellowship-recipients The acquisition adds a high-quality commercial revenue base with strong recurring revenue and retention to the Zeus Fire and Security platform. The acquisition adds a high-quality commercial revenue base with strong recurring revenue and retention to the Zeus Fire and Security platform.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105556 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105556-zeus-fire-and-security-acquires-sei-to-expand-its-midwest-presence Littleton Public Schools partnered with 3xLOGIC to implement a scalable, district-wide video surveillance ecosystem built on VIGIL VMS, hybrid NVR infrastructure and VISIX cameras. Littleton Public Schools partnered with 3xLOGIC to implement a scalable, district-wide video surveillance ecosystem built on VIGIL VMS, hybrid NVR infrastructure and VISIX cameras.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105557 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:35:19 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105557-3xlogic-delivers-real-time-intelligence-for-district-wide-school-protection Four out of every five respondents to SIA’s May–June Security Market Index survey rated business conditions at their companies in positive terms. Four out of every five respondents to SIA’s May–June Security Market Index survey rated business conditions at their companies in positive terms.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105555 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:10:51 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105555-new-security-industry-association-research-shows-80-of-professionals-see-positive-conditions-in-the-security-industry The ReaderRouter RRT-1/2 provides a one-input, two-output solution for smaller access control installations that require card reader sharing between two control systems. The ReaderRouter RRT-1/2 provides a one-input, two-output solution for smaller access control installations that require card reader sharing between two control systems.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105554 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:40:51 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105554-current-concept-designworks-expands-readerrouter-family-with-new-2-port-model Axis Communications supports a public safety initiative delivering real-time visual intelligence to emergency responders while enhancing environmental monitoring and disaster resilience. Axis Communications supports a public safety initiative delivering real-time visual intelligence to emergency responders while enhancing environmental monitoring and disaster resilience.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105553 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:28:57 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105553-statewide-camera-network-and-ai-advance-early-wildfire-detection-across-california Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, this year’s gathering marked a roughly 10% increase in registrations over 2025. Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, this year’s gathering marked a roughly 10% increase in registrations over 2025.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105552 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:10:10 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105552-security-leadher-brings-together-500-women-and-allies-from-40-states-and-11-nations As consultants and integrators, it’s critical to hold vendors accountable for the full scope of an investment. Features are an essential area to consider, but making decisions entirely on cost and features has left countless teams with systems that cannot deliver what they are meant to. As consultants and integrators, it’s critical to hold vendors accountable for the full scope of an investment. Features are an essential area to consider, but making decisions entirely on cost and features has left countless teams with systems that cannot deliver what they are meant to.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14/post/105548 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:30:16 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14-sdm-blog/post/105548-ending-the-cycle-of-buyers-remorse-in-security-investment wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Octave recently launched as a standalone, pure-play software company ready to double down on physical security. Octave recently launched as a standalone, pure-play software company ready to double down on physical security.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105547 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:58:42 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105547-companies-you-should-know-octave wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) I had the pleasure of putting together both of this year’s Video Monitoring Today features, in which SDM explores the “nuanced” and “fragmented” video monitoring market with over a dozen experts who are in the field every single day. I had the pleasure of putting together both of this year’s Video Monitoring Today features, in which SDM explores the “nuanced” and “fragmented” video monitoring market with over a dozen experts who are in the field every single day.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105544 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105544-the-full-scope-of-modern-video-monitoring wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Security dealers share proven tips for entering, expanding and differentiating in today’s fast-growing video monitoring market. Security dealers share proven tips for entering, expanding and differentiating in today’s fast-growing video monitoring market.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105543 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105543-navigating-the-wide-open-ocean-of-video-monitoring wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Dealers share practical advice for getting into video monitoring, as well as the toughest lessons they learned when they were first entering the market. Dealers share practical advice for getting into video monitoring, as well as the toughest lessons they learned when they were first entering the market.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105524 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:01 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105524-welcome-to-video-monitoring-lessons-learned-and-practical-advice-from-experienced-dealers LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) What happens when a system does not perform as expected? And can that failure be legally linked to the damages being claimed? What happens when a system does not perform as expected? And can that failure be legally linked to the damages being claimed?

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105541 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:06:57 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105541-from-system-failure-to-liability-not-so-fast Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this event will take place Aug. 3 – 5 in San Diego. Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this event will take place Aug. 3 – 5 in San Diego.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105540 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:20:52 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105540-security-industry-association-announces-program-for-2026-accelerise-conference The report outlines the risk of inaction, the amplifying power of audio in video surveillance, access control and reducing false alarms, the operational efficiencies that audio can provide and more. The report outlines the risk of inaction, the amplifying power of audio in video surveillance, access control and reducing false alarms, the operational efficiencies that audio can provide and more.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105538 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:59:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105538-sia-releases-resource-about-why-intelligent-audio-is-the-industrys-most-overlooked-advantage With the addition of members from SIA’s SPARC Community, attendees will hear candid perspectives from technical corporate security leaders shaping what’s next. With the addition of members from SIA’s SPARC Community, attendees will hear candid perspectives from technical corporate security leaders shaping what’s next.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105537 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:44:20 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105537-security-industry-association-announces-additional-speakers-for-security-new-ground The integration enables HR, security, facilities and administrative departments to efficiently onboard employees and visitors, issue credentials and manage access privileges through intuitive cloud-based platforms accessible from virtually anywhere. The integration enables HR, security, facilities and administrative departments to efficiently onboard employees and visitors, issue credentials and manage access privileges through intuitive cloud-based platforms accessible from virtually anywhere.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105536 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:49:35 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105536-napco-expands-mvp-access-ecosystem-with-new-badgepass-integration Through the program, Boom Edam will continue to bring together its expertise, innovation and service capabilities to help customers create secure, resilient and welcoming environments across corporate, critical infrastructure, data center and other high-security environments worldwide. Through the program, Boom Edam will continue to bring together its expertise, innovation and service capabilities to help customers create secure, resilient and welcoming environments across corporate, critical infrastructure, data center and other high-security environments worldwide.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105535 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:32:55 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105535-boon-edam-joins-convergint-global-elite-partner-program The 8th annual ISSA and Omdia survey finds that, while organizations pour resources into AI-powered security tools, the professionals responsible for using them are burning out, being left out and leaving the field. The 8th annual ISSA and Omdia survey finds that, while organizations pour resources into AI-powered security tools, the professionals responsible for using them are burning out, being left out and leaving the field.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105534 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:18:17 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105534-issa-83-of-organizations-are-adopting-ai-for-cybersecurity-but-cyber-pros-say-the-job-has-become-harder