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]]> https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/2189 en-us Companies You Should Know: Octave wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) 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 Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference 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 SIA Releases Resource About Why Intelligent Audio Is the Industry’s Most Overlooked Advantage 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 Security Industry Association Announces Additional Speakers for Security New Ground 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 Boon Edam Joins Convergint Global Elite Partner Program 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 ISSA: 83% of Organizations Are Adopting AI for Cybersecurity, But Cyber Pros Say the Job Has Become Harder 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 SNR: ESX 2026 Recap, Innovation Awards & ESA Research Center In this week’s Security News Roundup, ESA hosted ESX 2026, announced the Innovation Awards winners and launched a new Research Center.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105531 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105531-snr-esx-2026-recap-innovation-awards-and-esa-research-center ESA Launches Updates to CAT Level 1 Course Updated content includes expanded focus areas such as wireless technology, IoT systems, cybersecurity fundamentals and interactive learning experiences designed to improve retention and real-world application. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105529 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:17:09 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105529-esa-launches-updates-to-cat-level-1-course New FIDO Alliance & HID Study Reveals Major Gap Between Identity Security Confidence and Reality The research reveals that 94% of enterprises claim they can revoke employee access within 24 hours, yet 35% experienced delays or failures in the past two years.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105528 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:46:22 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105528-new-fido-alliance-and-hid-study-reveals-major-gap-between-identity-security-confidence-and-reality Connected Technologies Expands Connect ONE Cloud-Hosted Security Management Platform Through New Partnerships The company’s new partners, SRREP and REPWORKS, both companies have extensive experience in physical security, low-voltage and audiovisual, bringing a fresh sales approach to Connected Technologies.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105527 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:38:12 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105527-connected-technologies-expands-connect-one-cloud-hosted-security-management-platform-through-new-partnerships Strategic Command Centers Releases the SCC Spectrum Security Almanacs The new reference standards unify the regulations, accreditation criteria and industry best practices a security program must satisfy, so practitioners have a standard to build to.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105523 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:55:10 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105523-strategic-command-centers-releases-the-scc-spectrum-security-almanacs LakeComm 911 Automates Alarm Processing With ASAP Service to Advance Emergency Response Efficiency The integration eliminates the need for telecommunicators to manually answer and process thousands of alarm calls each year — reducing delays, improving accuracy and freeing staff to focus on higher-priority emergencies.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105521 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:23:15 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105521-lakecomm-911-automates-alarm-processing-with-asap-service-to-advance-emergency-response-efficiency Brinks Home Relocates Headquarters to State-of-the-Art Class A Facility in Dallas Brinks Home selected a seventh-floor suite within the established Park West complex and built out the space entirely from a blank canvas.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105518 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:25:56 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105518-brinks-home-relocates-headquarters-to-state-of-the-art-class-a-facility-in-dallas ESA’s Research Center Is Designed to Help Security Dealers Grow Their Businesses wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) SDM went behind the scenes with Mike Barnes, Scott Elkins and Taylor Criddle to discuss the ESA Industry Research Center, a new resource designed to give the security industry a new lens into performance, growth and what’s ahead.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105517 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:02:59 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105517-esas-research-center-is-designed-to-help-security-dealers-grow-their-businesses Kingspan Light + Air North America Expands Service Capabilities Through Strategic Partnership With Life Safety Services This expanded service offering is designed to help customers proactively manage risk, reduce operational disruptions and extend the lifespan of key building systems.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105510 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:11:04 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105510-kingspan-light-air-north-america-expands-service-capabilities-through-strategic-partnership-with-life-safety-services HiveWatch: Only 19% of Security Teams Consistently Meet Their Own SLAs Despite 93% Confidence in Threat Detection HiveWatch’s new benchmark research reveals growing operational gaps in enterprise security, with false alarm rates nearing 44% at large organizations and AI emerging as a defining marker of mature programs.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105509 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:02:01 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105509-hivewatch-only-19-of-security-teams-consistently-meet-their-own-slas-despite-93-confidence-in-threat-detection Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair of SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board Tony Manna of Allegion will lead the expert group of security industry privacy leaders.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105506 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:46:16 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105506-security-industry-association-welcomes-new-chair-of-sia-data-privacy-advisory-board Nice Expands Western U.S. Representation with Thomasson Marketing Group The new partnership strengthens dealer support and drives growth for 2GIG solutions across key regional markets.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105505 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:36 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105505-nice-expands-western-us-representation-with-thomasson-marketing-group FieldResolve Expands Knowledge Base to 40,000+ Documents Across 36 Manufacturers With this expansion, projects built inside FieldResolve can now encompass virtually any security or fire product an integrator or dealer works with, from access control panels and intrusion detection systems to fire alarm controllers, video surveillance equipment and beyond.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105503 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:58:54 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105503-fieldresolve-expands-knowledge-base-to-40-000-documents-across-36-manufacturers Alarm Detection Systems Launches AI-Powered Remote Video Monitoring Platform SEEKER to Deliver Proactive, Real-Time Security The new platform combines AI analytics and live operator intervention to help businesses detect and stop threats as they occur.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105502 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:34 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105502-alarm-detection-systems-launches-ai-powered-remote-video-monitoring-platform-seeker-to-deliver-proactive-real-time-security Security Industry Association Welcomes Jasvir Gill as New Vice Chair of SIA Utilities Advisory Board Jasvir Gill will join chair Joey St. Jacques in leading the expert group of utility security thought leaders.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105501 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:24:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105501-security-industry-association-welcomes-jasvir-gill-as-new-vice-chair-of-sia-utilities-advisory-board Fire, Failure & Future Growth Take Center Stage at ESX 2026 wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) ESX 2026 delivered a mix of inspiration, emotion and practical insights. Attendees explored fire market growth, leadership through failure and cost-effective strategies for thriving in today’s security landscape.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105499 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:17:31 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105499-fire-failure-and-future-growth-take-center-stage-at-esx-2026 The Monitoring Association Elects Board of Directors for 2026 – 2028 Term These board leaders bring expertise from across the professional monitoring, security and technology sectors.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105497 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:45:35 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105497-the-monitoring-association-elects-board-of-directors-for-2026-2028-term ProdataKey Celebrates 15 Years in the Security Industry Founded in 2011, PDK has grown from a startup focused on modernizing access control technology into a recognized provider of cloud-based security solutions used by organizations across various industries.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105496 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:17:43 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105496-prodatakey-celebrates-15-years-in-the-security-industry Pye-Barker Acquires Washington-Based Fire Protection Specialists to Enhance Suppression Services This transaction will add integrated fire protection services to Pye-Barker’s existing fire alarm and security offerings in the Pacific Northwest.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105494 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:56:17 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105494-pye-barker-acquires-washington-based-fire-protection-specialists-to-enhance-suppression-services System Surveyor Announces Inaugural THRIVE User Conference in Austin, Texas THRIVE will bring together industry leaders and customers for two days of collaboration, innovation, networking and hands-on learning, focused on improving operational efficiency and maximizing the value of the System Surveyor platform across the full project lifecycle.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105493 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:21:30 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105493-system-surveyor-announces-inaugural-thrive-user-conference-in-austin-texas Acre Security Expands Dealer Reach with AiN Group Partnership Through this partnership, over 700 independent dealers gain access to Acre’s full physical security portfolio.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105492 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:55:58 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105492-acre-security-expands-dealer-reach-with-ain-group-partnership Euralarm Publishes White Paper on Fire Safety in a Connected World This white paper outlines how fire detection systems are transforming into intelligent, connected infrastructures and what this means for service providers, building operators and policymakers.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105491 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:46:19 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105491-euralarm-publishes-white-paper-on-fire-safety-in-a-connected-world Convergint Marks 25 Years of Global Service Through Annual Community & School Safety Initiative Convergint Social Responsibility Day brings together colleagues, families and partners around the world for volunteer efforts supporting schools and local communities.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105490 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:34:08 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105490-convergint-marks-25-years-of-global-service-through-annual-community-and-school-safety-initiative ESA Announces the ESX 2026 Innovation Award Winners ESA announced this year’s Innovation Award winners, which were selected by an independent panel of industry experts based on criteria spanning innovation, market relevance, user experience, and potential impact. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105489 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105489-esa-announces-the-esx-2026-innovation-award-winners