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2024 February

This month SDM takes a look at the State of the Market: Video Surveillance, DIY/Do-it-With-Me, Cybersecurity & Access Control, Fire & Life Safety Code Update, plus more.

Bill Hogan, president and CEO of D/A Central

SDM EXCLUSIVE // State of the Market: Video Surveillance

Cloud Solutions Begin to Soar

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.

Rodney Bosch

February 5, 2024

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.

Women setting up Google Nest

Security Monitoring & Services

DIY/DIWM: Threat or Benefit to Security Dealers?

SDM taps into the expertise of security professionals to gain insight into the growing DIY/DIWM vertical, and whether they see it as a threat or a benefit to traditional dealers.

crumley

February 12, 2024

SDM taps into the expertise of security professionals to gain insight into the growing DIY/DIWM vertical, and whether they see it as a threat or a benefit to traditional dealers.

editors angle

Editor's ANGLE

Reach for the Clouds

Karyn Hodgson

February 5, 2024

Security Industry Trends

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ESA Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

December 15, 2023

According to the announcement, she intends to further expand and update the association’s educational programs and offerings, help improve member benefits, and serve the industry at a higher level of impact.

image of the remo+.

Iris ID Systems Announces AT&T Connectivity Relationship

January 4, 2024

Iris ID Systems Inc. announced it is now the exclusive North American Representative of the all new remo+ DoorCam 3+ LTE over-the-door connected smart security cameras.

SwiftConnect Expands Integration to Bring Employee Badge to Apple Wallet

December 14, 2023

SwiftConnect platform enables easy, secure, private access using an iPhone and Apple Watch with access control systems from Johnson Controls

image of the Aperio solution

ASSA ABLOY Aperio Wireless Lock Technology Now Integrated With AXIS Camera Station

December 19, 2023

The Aperio integration offers Axis Communications customers an easy way to connect additional openings to their new and existing AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry systems.

ONVIF to Lead Standardization Efforts for IoT Device Descriptive Data

December 26, 2023

The initiative will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group.

city of Fishers, IN

VIDEO SOLUTIONS

How Indiana City Cut Costs With Milestone's Hybrid Cloud VMS

crumley

February 5, 2024

Learn how Milestone Systems implemented its hybrid cloud VMS solutions for the city of Fishers, Ind.

SIA Security Market Index November December

SIA Security Market Index: Over 85% See Positive Business Conditions

December 15, 2023

The November-December edition of the Index asked how respondents are expecting their businesses to perform next year.

Cobalt Piedmont

PE Firm Launches Access Control Platform, Buys Piedmont Door Solutions

December 13, 2023

Piedmont Door Solutions provides design, installation and maintenance services across a variety of commercial door products.

Rite Aid

Rite Aid Banned From Using Facial Recognition by FTC for 5 Years

January 3, 2024

Rite Aid agreed to the ban after the FTC found that the pharmacy chain falsely accused customers of crimes and unfairly targeted people of color.

CertaSite Copp Systems

CertaSite Acquires Copp Systems to Expand Access Control & Video Business

December 7, 2023

Based in Dayton, Ohio, Copp Systems has provided security and fire protection services for more than 100 years.

prudential alarm

Prudential Alarm Acquires to Expand in Great Lakes Region

January 2, 2024

Prudential Alarm acquired the Electronic Division of Concealed Security Systems, located in Livonia, Mich.

Pye Barker North Carolina

Pye-Barker Acquires Pair of Security Dealers in North Carolina

December 14, 2023

The teams at Alarmguard and Sentry Watch, both located in Greensboro will continue to serve customers in North Carolina, adding to Pye-Barker's footprint throughout the Southeast.

Everon

Everon Buys Banking & Financial Specialist Portland Safe

January 4, 2024

The acquisition allows Everon to substantially grows its capabilities to serve banking and financial institutions, commercial and national accounts businesses in the Northeast.

Halo sensor

Motorola Solutions Acquires IPVideo, Maker of the HALO Smart Sensor

December 18, 2023

Motorola Solutions said the acquisition reinforces its commitment to improving safety and security by offering a cost-effective sensor that is easy to deploy and operate for enterprises of all sizes.

Alarm.com Vivint

Alarm.com & Vivint Settle Patent Dispute, Enter Into License Agreement

Rodney Bosch

December 29, 2023

Under the agreement, Alarm.Com will license to Vivint its intellectual property portfolio.

image of Matrox Video Maevex 7100 Series

Matrox Encoders Promote Collaboration

December 3, 2023

The encoders are designed for low-latency, high-quality, low-bitrate encoding of single high-resolution HDMI sources for audio and video streaming

image of Qognify's VMS WebClient

Qognify VMS Delivers Flexibility

December 18, 2023

Qognify VMS 7.4 is an enterprise-class VMS designed to give organizations greater operational flexibility and video availability, inside and outside the control room.

image of Verkada's Live Face Blur

Verkada Solution Promotes Privacy

January 6, 2024

Live Face Blur enables users to blur people’s faces while watching live camera streams via Verkada Command, balancing the need for security with people’s right to privacy, especially in sensitive settings such as hospitals and schools.

image of CX-ED1689 & CX-ED1799

Camden Strikes Offer Quality Features

January 5, 2024

Camden’s CX-ED1689L and CX-ED1799L Grade 1 fire-rated electric strikes for mortise and cylindrical locksets offer excellent strike quality and features, with the added value of built-in latch monitoring and “universal” performance.

image of the i8116-E on a hotel entrance

AXIS Video Intercom Supports Advanced Analytics

December 2, 2023

AXIS I8116-E network video intercom offers 5MP video, two-way communication and remote entry control.

image of Genetec's Security Center platform

Genetec Platform Enhances Features, Automation

December 10, 2023

Genetec’s flagship unified security platform, Security Center brings mapping enhancements, including a map widget for dashboards and improved zoom behavior, providing a smoother experience for operators.

image of DMP's XF6

DMP Fire Control Panels Supports 500 Devices

January 7, 2024

The XF6 is an addressable and wireless fire control panel, equipped with network and optional cellular communications. With a commercial UL fire-rated wireless offering, the XF6 Series can support up to 500 wireless devices.

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