Exclusives

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.

SDM 100: Top 100 Security Dealers of 2026

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Mon, 04 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The top 100 security dealers navigated a complex landscape in 2025, overcoming tariffs, economic uncertainty and customer hesitation by leaning on disciplined strategy and in-demand technologies like AI and video to drive impressive growth.

Keeping Pace With Video Surveillance Tech & Trends

wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Tech advancements are impacting every area of security, and, arguably, the video surveillance market is seeing the biggest shift thanks to AI, unification trends and cybersecurity concerns. Security manufacturers and integrators explore the technologies that will shape video surveillance in 2026 and the skillsets integrators need to keep up.

State of the Market: Video Surveillance

wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

As video surveillance shifts from siloed systems to unified, AI-enabled platforms, integrators and manufacturers are redefining value, ROI and business outcomes — setting the stage for a dynamic, opportunity-rich 2026.

SDM 2026 INDUSTRY FORECAST

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Rapid technology advances meet shifting economic conditions to set the stage for a pivotal year in the security industry.

SDM 2025 Dealer of the Year: Charting Their Own Path

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In an era of big acquisitions, changing customer expectations and a feeling by some that the traditional alarm industry is on a downward slope, this company chose to sell off its large commercial business and ‘lean in’ to residential and SMB opportunities.

State of the Market: The Impact of New Technology on Fire & Life Safety

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Industry experts talk technology advancements, challenges and opportunities in the fire alarm space.

State of the Market: Fire & Life Safety Advances

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Industry experts note exciting trends driving the market forward.

Standing at the Ready

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year prides itself on its ability to tackle highly complex problems at a moment’s notice, doing what it takes to protect customers and ensure its employees are well prepared.

Opportunity Knocks For SDM’s 2025 Top Systems Integrators

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The 2025 top 100 systems integrators seized on new technologies, operational methods and customer demand to reach their highest revenues in a decade.

eBook: SDM State of Security

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this ebook you will find summary articles for all five reports, from the 2025 Industry Forecast to the most recent State of the Market Intrusion & Smart Home, with the last (fire) from the 2024 report, published last October. Each contains links back to the original report for more in-depth coverage of the topic.

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.

SDM Top 100 Security Dealers of 2025

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

2024 was, by and large, an “average” year for many of the top 100 security dealers, but like seasoned chess players navigating a complex board, they still managed to find winning strategies despite the headwinds caused by external economic and geopolitical factors.

Access Control Technology & Challenges

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In the second part of our State of the Market on access control, experts discuss AI, the move to the wallet, as well as some of access control’s biggest challenges in the coming year.

Access Control Trends Moving the Market Forward

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A comprehensive overview of manufacturer and dealer/integrator viewpoints on access control in 2024 and their predictions for how the market will perform in 2025.

How Cloud Architecture Shapes Security

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Experts explore the pros and cons to processing and storage at the edge, in the cloud, and the advantage to taking a hybrid approach to cloud architecture.

Opportunities & Future Outlook for The Video Surveillance Market

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Optimism abounds in the video surveillance space, with AI, cloud and edge computing providing real impetus to upgrade, though challenges are still prevalent when it comes to large-scale adoption.

Challenges & Headwinds Impact Video Surveillance Tech Adoption

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Optimism abounds in the video surveillance space, with AI, cloud and edge computing providing real impetus to upgrade, though challenges are still prevalent when it comes to large-scale adoption.

The SDM Annual Forecast Panel Talks Competition for 2025

hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500