https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/2596 en-us wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Industry leaders examine the forces shaping the access control market, share new product developments and integration strategies, and offer expert predictions for where access control is headed in 2026.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105282 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105282-state-of-the-market-access-control-where-challenge-meets-opportunity wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105069 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105069-keeping-pace-with-video-surveillance-tech-and-trends wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105061 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105061-state-of-the-market-video-surveillance hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) Industry experts talk technology advancements, challenges and opportunities in the fire alarm space.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104706 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104706-state-of-the-market-the-impact-of-new-technology-on-fire-and-life-safety hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) Industry experts note exciting trends driving the market forward.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104705 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104705-state-of-the-market-fire-and-life-safety-advances 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104389 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104389-ebook-sdm-state-of-security Intrusion and smart home experts weigh in on the future of these markets amid the transformative power of predictive AI and tariff troubles.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104349 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104349-state-of-the-market-the-future-of-intrusion-and-smart-home Intrusion and smart home experts weigh in on the impact of the American economy and the transformative power of predictive AI.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104348 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104348-state-of-the-market-intrusion-and-smart-home-stay-steady-amid-unease 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104138 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104138-access-control-technology-and-challenges 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104137 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104137-access-control-trends-moving-the-market-forward hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103947 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103947-opportunities-and-future-outlook-for-the-video-surveillance-market hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) 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. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103945 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103945-challenges-and-headwinds-impact-video-surveillance-tech-adoption hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103938 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103938-state-of-the-market-video-surveillance Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) Explore key drivers behind the North American fire protection systems market growth, regulatory requirements, technological advancements and new communication solutions.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103617 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103617-state-of-the-market-fire-alarms Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) 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.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103374 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103374-state-of-the-market-how-smart-home-integration-fuels-the-security-market Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) Gain insights into the forward momentum of the access control industry, fueled by technological advancements, market demand, and evolving security requirements.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103193 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103193-key-market-drivers-shaping-access-control-in-2024 Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) A dynamic landscape marked by the rising application of AI and its subsets is fostering advanced analytics and real-time monitoring, while the concurrent adoption of cloud-based solutions and edge computing underscores a shift toward scalable infrastructures.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102772 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102772-cloud-solutions-begin-to-soar Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) After finishing 2022 with a respectable recovery from pandemic upheaval, the fire alarm industry is expected to carry strong momentum through this year and beyond.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102457 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102457-top-market-factors-stoking-life-safety-systems Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) As the security and smart home market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the convergence of technology and security has sparked a surge in innovative products and services, each promising enhanced safety, convenience and peace of mind.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102252 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102252-state-of-the-market-exploring-the-evolving-landscape-of-security-and-smart-home-market Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) According to SDM’s 2023 Industry Forecast, more than 1 in 2 (56 percent) security professionals expect revenue from access control systems (on-premise and cloud-based) to increase in 2023, marking a healthy 10-point jump from the previous year.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102059 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102059-why-access-control-is-hitting-on-all-cylinders Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) Despite continuing battles with the supply chain, spiking inflation and other obstacles, the video sector remains on a robust, upward trajectory. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/101596 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/101596-state-of-the-market-all-eyes-on-the-rise-of-video-security Boschr@bnpmedia.com (Rodney Bosch) Although the industry remains subject to supply chain disruption, a precarious labor shortage and other headwinds, multiple growth factors are creating a lot of overall positivity across the fire alarm systems marketplace. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/101207 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/101207-why-security-pros-are-bullish-on-life-safety-systems Customer demand for smart home security systems grew during the pandemic, and with more integrated conveniences available than ever before, shows no sign of slowing down.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/100779 Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/100779-to-security-and-beyond-smart-homes-get-smarter http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/100570 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/100570-access-control-is-opening-doors-to-more-than-security http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/100416 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/100416-state-of-the-market-video-surveillance wolfec@bnpmedia.com (Courtney Wolfe) http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/100016 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/100016-state-of-the-market-fire-alarms Workers Supply chain issues have persisted throughout the pandemic, affecting the abilities of the market. IMAGE COURTESY OF MIRCOM supply-chain.jpg Supply chain issues have persisted throughout the pandemic, affecting the abilities of the market. IMAGE COURTESY OF MIRCOM plant.jpg In order to ease supply chain woes, Mircom will be opening a new manufacturing facility. IMAGE COURTESY OF MIRCOM wolfec@bnpmedia.com (Courtney Wolfe) Security professionals reveal their thoughts on the security, monitoring and smart home markets.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/99530 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/99530-state-of-the-market-security-monitoring-the-smart-home MAIN SOM Smart Home While the past year hasn't been necessarily easy, innovative companies in the space were able to succeed. Image Courtesy of preventia security; Chor muang/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Z-wave smart home End users are increasingly drawn to tech-savvy smart home products. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE Z-WAVE ALLIANCE Pro Camera Installer As DIY products continue to increase in popularity, professional installers need to show consumers their worth. IMAGE COURTESY OF RESIDEO Family outside Once seen as something that was ‘set and forget,’ consumers now want home security systems they can interact with daily, and from anywhere. IMAGE COURTESY OF RESIDEO GettyImages-172629424 The looming 3G sunset is both a challenge and opportunity for those working in the monitoring market. Crippe/iStock / Getty Images Plus Via GETTY IMAGE wolfec@bnpmedia.com (Courtney Wolfe) It’s amazing how much can change in a year. Last year’s state of the market report on access control was released at the beginning of April, just as the coronavirus started to spread throughout the U.S., and much of the research that went into the report was done before COVID-19 was a real concern.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/99319 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/99319-state-of-the-market-access-control MAIN HenryO_5284a Though 2020 certainly brought a lot of uncertainty, it did not have the negative impact on the access control market that many may have expected. IMAGE BY STUDIO NO. 5 PHOTOGRAPHY mobile credentials Physical cards are being replaced by mobile credentials and other more modern options. IMAGE COURTESY OF NEXKEY GettyImages-1216416251 Facial recognition has been increasing in popularity as a credential option thanks to its frictionless nature. ZEPHYR18/ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS VIA GETTY IMAGES GettyImages-1270859805 Access control is evolving to include COVID-19 precautions such as temperature checks. RICARDOIMAGEN/COLOMBIA VIA GETTY IMAGES GettyImages-1140983468 Many access systems can now prompt visitors or employees to answer a health survey before entering the building, and their answers lead to their access being either confirmed or denied. ANDREW_RYBALKO/ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS VIA GETTY IMAGES GettyImages-1153461651 The cloud is aiding the technological progress of access control systems in a variety of ways. BAGOTAJ/ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS VIA GETTY IMAGES wolfec@bnpmedia.com (Courtney Wolfe) While 2020 affected the confidence of some in the video market, professionals remain optimistic going into 2021, with the increased adoption of new, more advanced technologies, and a potential end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/99112 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/99112-state-of-the-market-video-surveillance-in-2021 GettyImages-182908695 While revenues didn’t end up where most were predicting this time last year, integrators and manufacturers of video products remain optimistic. via Getty Images John Nemerofsky “2020 was an unusual year for us,” says John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer of Sage Integration, Kent, Ohio. Image Courtesy Sage Integration Hanwha Analytics Analytics helped boost video sales in 2020, as capabilities such as mask and fever detection became must-haves for a variety of businesses. IMAGE COURTESY OF HANWHA TECHWIN sheinm@bnpmedia.com (Maggie Shein) The typically steady fire and life safety industry saw growth in 2019, with overall global revenues surpassing $7.5 billion, according to David Gonzalez, research analyst, physical security and critical communications, Omdia, London.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/98544 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/98544-state-of-the-market-fire-alarms-2020 GettyImages-509802596 Castle Install-custom alarm Some fire alarm companies saw new opportunities with integration of fire systems and building automation, mass notification and more in 2019. IMAGE COURTESY OF CUSTOM ALARM Hard Rock Construction Crew-2020-dynafire While there has been some slowdown in many parts of the U.S. and Canada with fire installations, companies are doing the best they can to get access to facilities to complete projects. IMAGE COURTESY OF DYNAFIRE