o Smart Thermostat Market in U.S. Forecast to Reach $3.9B by 2029 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:42:13 -0500 The U.S. market is projected to be increasing at a compound annual growth rate of (CAGR) of 17.2% during the forecast period. Full Article
o Allegion Launches New Seamless Access Solution for the Multi-family Property Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:30:00 -0400 Zentra’s integrated solutions (combining software, hardware and related services) — initially offered in the United States — will secure properties while enabling hassle-free access. Full Article
o Abode Announces Google Nest Integration By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2023 16:30:00 -0400 Abode is now the first no-contract, DIY home security brand to successfully implement an integration with Google Nest products. Full Article
o Deep Sentinel Raises $15M Funding Round Led by Intel By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2023 08:24:22 -0400 The funding round included participation from Shasta Ventures, Slow Ventures, UP2398 and TheSyndicate.com, an angel investing club led by Jason Calacanis. Full Article
o Alarm.com & New Home Co. Launch Updated Smart Home Program By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:49:48 -0400 Alarm.com’s collaboration with the California-based homebuilder aims to deliver smart home solutions to buyers via New Home Co.’s updated EVO program. Full Article
o ADT Improves Smart Home Security System Experience With New ADT Virtual Tour App By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:19:04 -0400 This, along with in-home ADT professional advice, can help customers get an ideal smart home security system for their needs. Full Article
o Alarm.com Joins Android Auto for Unified Car-to-Home Experience By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:37:04 -0400 The Android Auto app ecosystem keeps growing, and the latest name to join Google's car-optimized experience is smart home solutions provider Alarm.com. Full Article
o Kaadas Now Alarm.com Certified, Announces New Distribution Partners By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:11:57 -0400 Kaadas signed three new distribution partners as select Kaadas Z-Wave-enabled smart lock models receive Alarm.com Certification. Full Article
o State of the Market: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Security & Smart Home Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
o Native Smart Properties Secures Credit Facility With Alarm Financial Services By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:50:31 -0400 The relationship with Native marks Alarm Financial Services’ first venture into financing integrated smart security in the multi-dwelling property space. Full Article
o Brilliant launches ‘Install It Anywhere’ Home Control Panel to Transform Any House or Apartment Into A Smart One By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Additionally, Brilliant functions as a whole home lighting system with built-in motion detection, which can be paired with a Resideo Security System. Full Article
o Multifamily Market: Why Security Dealers Should Make the Investment By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:34:17 -0400 Don’t spend all your time focusing on the single-family residential sector. You should be including a strategy to capitalize on the multifamily housing trend. Full Article
o ClareOne Now Integrates With Google Nest to Deliver Smart Home & Security Features By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500 This enables the ability to integrate Google Nest products with ClareOne empowers its partners to deliver comprehensive home automation and security through an intuitive unified touchscreen with the ability to add automations. Full Article
o How Recent Legislation Changes Will Impact Integrators' Smart Home Projects By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:04:20 -0500 The technology landscape for smart consumer appliances is undergoing a profound transformation, guided in part by multiple legislative changes set forth by the Biden Administration. Full Article
o Parks Associates: 16% of U.S. Internet Homes Now Have Smart Thermostats By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:12:24 -0500 In a new white paper released in partnership with Resideo, Parks Associates examines practical solutions and the latest advancements in smart home technology that contribute to energy management. Full Article
o Defining Smart Home Trends for Security Dealers in 2024 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:31:50 -0500 Research continues to show that tenants both want and expect smart home technology from their rental properties and security solutions are some of the most prioritized. Full Article
o FCC Launches Cybersecurity Labeling Initiative for Smart Products By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:18:32 -0400 The “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program” aims to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions and encourage manufacturers to meet higher cybersecurity standards. Full Article
o Delta Controller Integrates With VIVOTEK’s New AI Camera for Smart Buildings By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Delta recently showcased its integration with VIVOTEK AI surveillance camera and Delta Controls’ new Red5-PLUS-ROOM controller, an IoT-based native BACnet building controller, to enable comprehensive control of building HVAC, lighting, access and more. Full Article
o Latch DOOR App Offers AI-Enabled Features & Real-Time Property Management By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:36:20 -0400 Latch CEO Jamie Siminoff presented a virtual reveal event on June 4, during which he explained how the app combines the technology and unique data of each building to serve timely and relevant information to residents and property managers. Full Article
o Ultimate Safety Net: The Vital Importance of Home Cellular Backup By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Here's why cellular backup security has become essential in ensuring continuous protection among the various options available. Full Article
o How Advances in Home Management Are Enhancing Lifestyles & Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Home management solutions continue to see significant advancements, offering consumers enhanced convenience, security and energy efficiency. Full Article
o State of the Market: How Smart Home Integration Fuels the Security Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: 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. Full Article
o 2GIG Empowers Security Dealers to Thrive in Smart Home Market By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As the smart home market continues to expand, security dealers are seeking reliable and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of homeowners and businesses. Full Article
o How AI Is Making Smart Homes More Secure By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:31:09 -0400 Highlighted are benefits of AI-enabled automation and interoperability, while addressing key considerations for security integrators in managing vulnerabilities and optimizing smart home ecosystems. Full Article
o Proptech Unveiled: Navigating the Future of Real Estate Innovation & Security By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Explore how proptech is transforming the real estate sector, while addressing key challenges and opportunities for security integrators in this evolving landscape. Full Article
o ASSA ABLOY Acquires Level Lock to Create Ambient Property Technologies Subsidiary By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:11:08 -0400 Level Lock was founded in 2016 by John Martin and Ken Goto and has approximately 70 employees. Full Article
o Smart Building Solutions Gain Traction Among Multifamily Properties, Study Finds By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:35:48 -0400 A new study by Parks Associates reveals that smart building solutions are increasingly being adopted by multifamily properties, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Full Article
o Confined space rescue provisions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 What rescue provisions must be in place for entry into a simple confined space that isn’t a permit space? Full Article
o Confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Where can confined spaces be found? Full Article
o Confined space hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 When an area is identified as a confined space, what does an employer need to do about it? Full Article
o Monitoring multiple confined space entries By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Can I use one attendant to electronically monitor multiple 1910.146 confined space entries? Full Article
o FAQs about confined space entry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
o Confined-space gas detection: catalytic bead vs. infrared technology By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 What is the best technology for detecting combustible gases in confined spaces? Full Article
o Confined space rescue: Have a plan By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 What elements should a confined space rescue plan include? Full Article
o COVID-19 and confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 What best practices can employers follow to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 inside confined spaces? Full Article
o Gas detection in confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 OSHA requires a direct-reading portable gas detector to test the atmosphere in a confined space before my workers enter. Why is a direct-reading monitor needed instead of an alarm-only monitor? Full Article
o Working confidently in confined spaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Shane McEwen, Blackline Safety, explains how organizations incorporating "connected safety" into their worker safety programs can minimize the risk of hazardous tasks performed in confined spaces. Full Article
o Confined space monitoring By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 When it comes to protecting workers in confined spaces, what are some monitoring best practices? Full Article
o Quiz yourself on OSHA confined space regulations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:04:00 -0400 Spot your knowledge gaps on OSHA regulations about confined spaces. Full Article
o Workers in certain industries and jobs at higher risk of dying from COPD: CDC By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Atlanta — An elevated risk of death linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among workers in certain industries and occupations highlights the need for better employee health policies and targeted interventions, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Article
o EPA aims to reduce worker exposure to ethylene oxide By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to lower emissions of ethylene oxide – a gas that’s used to sterilize medical devices and has been linked to cancer and neurological problems. Full Article
o Female health care workers need better protection from radiation, doctors say By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 London — A group of physicians is calling on health care employers to provide female workers who are exposed to on-the-job radiation with added protections to minimize their risk of breast cancer. Full Article
o Contest aimed at weeding out counterfeit N95s has a winner By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The developer of an N95 respirator validation phone app and website is the winner of NIOSH’s Counterfeit N95 Challenge. Full Article
o OSHA renews emphasis programs in the South By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Dallas — OSHA Region 6 has renewed two of its emphasis programs and revised another. Full Article
o Protect your eyes from the computer By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Computer vision syndrome, a condition with symptoms including headaches, dry eyes and blurred vision, can occur in any work environment that requires extended periods of time looking at a computer monitor. Full Article
o Take steps to prevent eyestrain By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Do you ever find yourself rubbing your eyes, blinking repeatedly and looking away from your computer screen? You may be experiencing eyestrain. Full Article
o Medications and hearing loss By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500 How can I tell if an employee’s hearing is being affected by medications, noise exposure or both? What can be done about it? Full Article
o Preventing the spread of sickness By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0500 We all work in a close work environment. When one person becomes ill, we all seem to get sick. Are there any safeguards we can put in place to minimize the spread of viruses and infections among co-workers? Full Article
o Banned handwashing products By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Can you bring me up to speed on which handwashing product ingredients are no longer compliant with federal regulations? Full Article
o The 5 Universal Wastes: Keeping Employees and the Environment Safe By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Download a free white paper containing expert guidance to help you keep your business, your employees and the environment safe when dealing with universal wastes. Full Article