Intrusion Alarm

State of the Market: Security’s ‘Sixth Sense’ Drives Intrusion & Smart Home

wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400

The security and smart home market is experiencing forward momentum, with an uptick in demand for updated systems integrating AI for proactive security and convenient lifestyle. Dealers’ success hinges on keeping up with technology and presenting their value proposition against DIY solutions.

The 2026 SDM 100 Top Brand Choices

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.

American Alarm Acquires Instant Signal & Alarm

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The Instant Alarm team will continue to operate from their existing building in Salem.

Dice Corp. Prepares to Launch AI Alarm & Event Management Platform

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0400

The platform is designed to reduce the need for human operators by up to 90 percent, using some of the most advanced AI-driven digital operators the alarm industry has seen.

State of the Market: The Future of Intrusion & Smart Home

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Intrusion and smart home experts weigh in on the future of these markets amid the transformative power of predictive AI and tariff troubles.

State of the Market: Intrusion & Smart Home Stay Steady Amid Unease

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Intrusion and smart home experts weigh in on the impact of the American economy and the transformative power of predictive AI.

The 2025 SDM 100 Top Brand Choices

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.

Alarm New England Acquires Associated Alarm Systems

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Based in Hyannis, Mass., the company designs, installs, monitors and services security systems for industrial, commercial and residential customers throughout the Cape and South Shore of Boston.

Bosch Resurrects Radionix for Intrusion Products

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Radionix will debut as the new product portfolio name for the company’s line of intrusion panels and its intrusion ecosystem of products.

SIA Names Boris Stern as 2025 SIA Standards Service Award Recipient

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Under Stern’s leadership, the SIA Intrusion Subcommittee has worked extensively to enhance alarm transmission interoperability, ensuring that a majority of manufacturers align with SIA standards.

Intrusion in the Age of loT

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

It starts with security. Who knows where it will end?

How to Select an Advanced Alarm Communicator

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:50 -0500

Selecting the right alarm communicator for your security system is a decision that can impact the long-term reliability and performance of your customers’ system.

Security Dealer of the Year Talks Company Culture, Acquisitions & Metrics

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

SDM spoke with Brent Uhl, president & CEO, Guardian Alarm, about the company's Dealer of the Year win — and why 2025 was Guardian's year. Uhl expands on the company's culture.

Ajax Protects Film Crew in Extreme Arctic Conditions

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:15:00 -0500

The Ajax security system has reportedly demonstrated remarkable durability and reliability even in extreme Arctic conditions.

Seattle Adopts Verified Alarm Response, Raising Alarm Industry & Public Safety Concerns

Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:41:11 -0400

Seattle alarm companies were given just two weeks' notice that, starting October 1, the police department will no longer respond to unverified intrusion alarms.

SecurityCEU.com Unveils Pro Alarm Contractor Education Program

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:43:48 -0400

The self-paced program is designed to prepare individuals for obtaining their alarm contractor license and serves as a Level One equivalent certification.

2024 TMA Excellence Award Winners Shine

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Recognizing central stations and monitoring professionals for their pivotal role and exceptional contributions to advancing the life safety mission.

State of the Market: How Smart Home Integration Fuels the Security Market

Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Industry insiders from leading companies elucidate how smart home integration and shifting consumer preferences are driving growth and future trends in the residential security market.

DMP Reveals New Wireless Packages

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400

The XTLplus Classic Package includes a 7-inch Touchscreen Keypad, 3 door/window contacts, a motion detector and siren. Additionally, the XTLplus Premium Package also includes a video doorbell.

Teledyne FLIR Camera Module Simplifies Integration

Wed, 29 May 2024 17:00:00 -0400

The ITAR-free Neutrino SX8-ISR 35-700 model with 1280x1024 resolution combines Teledyne FLIR’s MWIR camera module and continuous zoom lens for integrators developing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems.

The 2024 SDM 100 Top Technology Partners

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This SDM 100 brand-usage report details the top technology vendors and distributors that earned their business in 2023.

Magnasphere MACS Fence Detection System & MSK Radar Completes Safe Skies Evaluation

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:51:12 -0400

National Safe Skies Alliance performs its evaluations under an ISO 9001:2015-approved Quality Management System.

2023 TMA Excellence Award Winners

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Central stations and the monitoring professionals who work there offer inspiration and exemplary ideas to the security industry, through their knowledge, work and achievements.

The 2023 SDM 100 Companies’ Brands of Choice

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.

Top Brands Among the 2022 SDM 100 Companies

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.

What’s Hot in Residential Interactive

joanengebretson@cs.com (Joan Engebretson) — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Ten innovations that can add pizzazz to your interactive services for residential users.

Alula’s New Builder Program Offers Flexibility to Integrators

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:55:00 -0400

This program provides the flexibility and cost structure alarm dealers and residential integrators need to grow their business, while delivering the technology new homebuyers demand.

2021 Monitoring Center Excellence Award Winners Approach Challenge With Compassion

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Whenever a natural disaster or tragedy strikes, many invoke the words of popular children’s television host Fred Rogers, told to him by his mother: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” For these Monitoring Center Excellence Award Winners, the helpers are in the central station, helping all the time, even when they’re off the clock.

SDM 100 Companies & the Brands They Use

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

SDM 100 COMPANIES operate in a wide variety of geographical and vertical markets, including both residential and commercial business, and education, government, commercial and institutional customers.

State of the Market: Security, Monitoring & the Smart Home

wolfec@bnpmedia.com (Courtney Wolfe) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Security professionals reveal their thoughts on the security, monitoring and smart home markets.