general Physical Security Operations: Costs of Not Being Enterprise-Ready By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:14:24 -0400 While physical security departments understand the need to manage and protect their IP-based devices, they often face a number of challenges. Full Article
general How to Choose the Right Cloud Architecture for Your Customers By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Learn about some common configurations of cloud video and questions to ask to determine the best one for your customers’ operations. Full Article
general Confronting Cybersecurity Challenges Head-On By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 As digital threats loom large, manufacturers and security integrators are uniting to fortify the defenses of physical security systems. Discover how these industry players are navigating varied complexities and helping safeguard end users in the evolving realm of cybersecurity. Full Article
general What's Driving Trends & Innovations in License Plate Recognition? By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Explore the technological and use case dynamics that are reshaping the LPR landscape, and opening new revenue opportunities for security integrators. Full Article
general The New DICE Awarded Patent for its Cybersecure Automated Network By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 This technology automates, streamlines and manages on-site devices, delivering unparalleled security and ease-of-use for the security industry. The patent was issued on January 2, 2024. Full Article
general Axis Announces Support for IEEE 802.1AE MACsec, Enhancing Encryption By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:15:00 -0500 With AXIS OS 11.8, MACsec is enabled by default. Data is encrypted at the Ethernet Layer 2 network level, safeguarding the integrity of data being transferred between Axis devices and MACsec-enabled Ethernet switches. Full Article
general AMG Introduces Fiber Optic Video & Data Product Line By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:30:00 -0500 AMG sees an application for these new fiber optic products to support a new generation of multi-megapixel coaxial cameras with the need for ultra-high security. Full Article
general How You Can Use the Cloud to Secure More School Projects By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:37:13 -0500 As threats change and vulnerabilities present themselves, the cloud allows for easily adding new technologies to combat current and emerging threats. Full Article
general Surveying the Trends & Horizons in OT/ICS Cybersecurity By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:51:54 -0500 Ongoing integration of organizations’ information technology (IT) and OT environments revealed new cybersecurity hurdles to be overcome in areas such as supply chain vulnerabilities and complexities around protection of legacy systems. Full Article
general Business-Enabled Security: From Data to Insights By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Industry experts talk the tech and trends that are enabling security solutions to deliver business insights. Full Article
general Business Software Is Like a Holster — It Needs to Fit Just Right By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:30:49 -0400 There are many brand-name, sector-agnostic business solutions on the market, but security companies ultimately find that getting them to function at a baseline level is expensive, time-consuming and frustrating. Full Article
general Calculating the Hidden Costs of Video Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:13:02 -0400 Every professional video installation has hidden costs. Whether it’s a new system or system upgrade, the estimated cost of equipment and installation never really represents the true bottom line. Full Article
general Notorious Botnet Has Resurfaced to Exploit End-of-Life Routers & IoT Devices By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2024 15:37:12 -0400 A recent report by Black Lotus Labs has revealed a multi-year campaign aimed at vulnerable small home/small office (SOHO) routers. Full Article
general Countering the Threat: Exploring Trends in Drone Defense By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Surveying the burgeoning market for counter-drone technology, we delve into the latest trends and opportunities driving security integrators’ efforts to safeguard against airborne threats. Full Article
general LYNN Offers Custom Engraving & Branding for Enclosures, Plates, & Panels By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Custom engraving is available for most metal and plastic products, including LYNN’s popular TheNID, SlimFIT, and HyperDrop lines. Full Article
general Why Audio Data Is the Missing Link in Security Strategies By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Discover how integrating audio data analytics into security systems enhances situational awareness and proactive threat detection. Full Article
general Farpointe Resumes Operations By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:43:00 -0400 The company has restarted its manufacturing and shipping operations under the guidance of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency in support of the nation's critical infrastructure. Full Article
general IC Realtime Shifts Production to South Korea By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:42:00 -0400 Today, IC Realtime announced a strategic plan to provide advanced video surveillance products from South Korea, a TAA-compliant country. Full Article
general New Napco Professional Security Solutions Catalog Available By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Napco Security Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced electronic security equipment, released a brand new version of its full line catalog of professional security solutions. Full Article
general Vector Provides Re-Entry Solutions to Help Businesses Post-COVID-19 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400 As multi-site businesses begin re-entry into a new normal stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Vector Security Networks provides solutions to help ensure the safety, security and wellness of employees, customers and workspaces, while adhering to government regulations and new requirements. Full Article
general Alcatraz Partners With Intelligent Systems Marketing By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Alcatraz, a developer of secure frictionless access control products, has partnered with Intelligent Systems Marketing (ISM) to sell and market Alcatraz’s innovative security solutions. Full Article
general Nedap and Tuxen & Associates Offering Free Webinar to Introduce New License Plate Recognition Technology By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:45:00 -0400 Nedap and Tuxen & Associates will offer a free webinar introducing ANPR Lumo on May 7 at 3 p.m. CT. Full Article
general Free Contact Tracing Available on Identiv’s Access Control Platform By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2020 16:15:00 -0400 Available via download for Hirsch customers, the free feature has been launched to support worldwide office re-openings with improved health and safety management tools. Full Article
general 2020 SIA New Product Showcase Award Winners Announced By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0400 Earlier today, the Security Industry Association (SIA), along with ISC West, presented the 2020 New Product Showcase (NPS) Awards in an online meeting. Full Article
general Most Popular Brands Among the Top Systems Integrators By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Security systems integrators work in a plethora of vertical markets, implementing diverse security and safety systems to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers. To meet these needs and exceed client expectations, integrators’ suppliers play a large role. Full Article
general 21st Century Distributing Announces Grand Opening of Nashville Location By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 The new, larger location in the heart of the greater metro Nashville area replaces 21st Century’s existing warehouse in Smyrna, Tenn. Full Article
general Distributors Help During COVID-19 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The COVID-19 crisis has created both challenges and opportunities for security dealers. Security distributors have stepped up to reinvent training, as well as the equipment purchase process. Full Article
general Security Appliances: What They Do & How to Select Them By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 You use a toaster for crisping bread; you wouldn’t use it for blending drinks nor would you heat an entire oven to crisp the bread. Similar to how a kitchen appliance is used to perform a specific task, a security appliance is used for a specific job. Full Article
general A Tale of 3 Radars By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Radar sensing technology isn’t new, but it’s yet to hit the mainstream in the security world. Based on radar waves, the technology was developed for military use around the 1940s, and soon started sneaking into other commercial markets. Full Article
general How to Create a Touch-Free Environment in Uncertain Times By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Thomas Paine, an early American philosopher, once said, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Although these insightful words were written in reference to the American Revolution, they embody the sufferings of so many people today, due to the proliferation of COVID-19. Full Article
general Viking Electronics Releases 2021 Product Catalog By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Viking Electronics Inc. announced the release of its new 2021 Product Catalog. Full Article
general SDM 100 Companies & the Brands They Use By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: 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. Full Article
general COVID-19 Backwash Cripples Product Supply Lines By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Engebretson explains how the coronavirus crisis has affected the supply chain. Full Article
general DMP Unveils New Website By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 DMP has retired and replaced its website with a new, updated version. Full Article
general Distributor Training Options Are Broader Than Ever By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 When the COVID-19 pandemic drove people nationwide to isolate themselves and curtail travel, security dealer training largely went digital. Now that the pandemic is waning, will the shift toward digital be a permanent change? Full Article
general AlarMax Distributors Acquires Northern Sound & Light By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:19:26 -0400 Northern Sound & Light has been supplying pro audio, lighting and production supplies for more than three decades. Full Article
general 5 Leading Trends in Security Distribution By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 From trends that promise revenue growth such as the rise of managed services, to those that obstruct progress such as equipment shortages, distributors describe what’s affecting the dynamics with their security integrator/dealer customers in 2023. Full Article
general Peak Alarm Partners With SS&Si Dealer Network to Boost Branding By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:58:53 -0400 As part of the arrangement, SS&Si will print Peak Alarm’s logo on hardware from manufacturers including Qolsys, Alarm.com and ProDataKey. Full Article
general Lockmasters, a Dominus Capital Portfolio Company, Acquires JLM Wholesale By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:49:44 -0500 Based in Oxford, Mich., with locations in Plano, Texas, and Charlotte, N.C., JLM has grown substantially since its founding in 1984 by Janet Mirku. Full Article
general AlarMax Announces Distribution Partnership With TRENDnet By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:30:00 -0400 AlarMax, national distributor of security, audio-visual and low-voltage products, today announced its partnership with TRENDnet, a global provider of networking and surveillance solutions. Full Article
general SIA Doles Out Ribbons to New Products & Solutions Awards Winners By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:11:38 -0400 The flagship awards program is presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. Full Article
general Future-Proofing Pro A/V: How to Thrive in a Converged Network Environment By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Network convergence has democratized the Pro A/V industry, allowing for increased accessibility and participation from non-traditional players with diverse skill sets. Full Article
general Why Security Distributors Must Learn to Be Nimble By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A changing technological landscape and an evolving customer base means a security industry in flux. While this reality presents undeniable challenges, it also opens the door to a great deal of opportunity. Full Article
general First Joint ADI & Snap One Store Opens in Omaha Post-Merger By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:24:07 -0400 The store replaces the previous ADI location that had been serving local customers, and provides Snap One customers with a convenient shopping option that was not available to them before. Full Article
general Infusion Direct Marketing Announces New Website & Expanded Marketing & Technology Services By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400 Infusion Direct Marketing Inc. announced it has recently launched a new website along with an expanded portfolio of marketing and technology services. Full Article
general Boon Edam Announces New Online Certification Program for Security Integrators By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Boon Edam Inc. has announced the launch of the Boon Edam Security Integrator Certification Program. Full Article
general American Direct & Proxess Deploy New Safety & Installation Capabilities By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 American Direct's access control platform, AccessNsite, provides customers and operators a new and comprehensive safety solution. Full Article
general TechLogix Networking Solution Fits Any Installation By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers. Full Article
general i-PRO Solution Features Scene Change Detection By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers. Full Article
general Camden Offers Free Latch Monitoring By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers. Full Article