According to the announcement, this new integration empowers organizations to protect their data to satisfy compliance requirements, corporate mandates and to cost-effectively increase storage capacity.

While physical security departments understand the need to manage and protect their IP-based devices, they often face a number of challenges. 

Learn about some common configurations of cloud video and questions to ask to determine the best one for your customers’ operations.

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.

Explore the technological and use case dynamics that are reshaping the LPR landscape, and opening new revenue opportunities for security integrators.

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.

Industry experts talk the tech and trends that are enabling security solutions to deliver business insights.

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.

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.

A recent report by Black Lotus Labs has revealed a multi-year campaign aimed at vulnerable small home/small office (SOHO) routers.

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.

Discover how integrating audio data analytics into security systems enhances situational awareness and proactive threat detection.

Retail security -- there are chains, regionals and mom-and-pops. Everyone has some type of security; many report they are upgrading. An annual, national survey reports that shrinkage -- the losses

The strong growth of corporate security combined with the continuation of downsizing and outsourcing has created many opportunities for security consultants and specifying engineers. This is beyond the traditional uses

WHOSE ADVANTAGE? That sector of the security industry that resells, installs and at times monitors electronic systems for residential and commercial customers continued its healthy growth last year. This year,

Flat is a four-letter word when it comes to the economic performance of the security installation channel in 2011. Despite predictions last year for a meager, yet optimistic 1 percent uptick in 2011, expectations did not materialize and total industry revenue neither grew nor fell — keeping at $43.9 billion. Perhaps because of this, integrators and security dealers are now ultra cautious, offering flat projections for 2012.

Sometimes it’s good to be wrong. In late 2012, security systems integrators and dealers forecasted that their total annual revenue would improve only slightly — 1 percent, on average — during 2013.

Fasten your seat belts: 2016 is going to be a bumpy ride. 

If the word “change” isn’t part of your business plan this year, you’d better rethink it.

Last year was good, but 2018 could be great, say security integrators and security dealers who participated in the 2018 SDM Industry Forecast Study and Panel, a report that SDM has published annually since 1982. The economy is roaring.

Security integrators expect their stellar 2018 performance to continue into 2019, according to results of SDM’s 2019 Industry Forecast Study, a report published annually by SDM since 1982. Last year saw double-digit growth in both total annual revenue and recurring monthly revenue (RMR) for integrators and dealers who participated in the study.

London — Workers exposed to pesticides may face a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, results of a recent study led by British researchers suggest.

Washington — OSHA and its Alliance Program partners in the agriculture industry are teaming up to host the sixth annual Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week – slated for April 4-8.

Calgary, Alberta — Young workers in construction and other outdoor industries are “key groups that warrant further investigation” into their increased risk of carcinogen exposures on the job, according to a team of Canadian researchers.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn its interim registration review decision for glyphosate, a commonly used herbicide.

Washington — Oregon OSHA is one step closer to having full oversight over temporary labor camps, after federal OSHA published a proposed final approval in the March 13 Federal Register.

East Lansing, MI — Employers who have skid steer loaders should develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive injury prevention program that includes training workers on hazard recognition and avoidance.

Washington — Assessment of a pesticide’s potential to drift from areas of application and expose people will now happen earlier in the chemical review process, the Environmental Protection Agency says.

Tallahassee, FL – Florida legislators have expanded the state’s “Move-Over Act” to include protections for workers who operate or ride in or on sanitation and utility service vehicles.

Atlanta – Among workers younger than 55, employees in service and blue-collar jobs are more likely to report a history of coronary heart disease or stroke, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – A recent survey from the National Waste & Recycling Association revealed that two-thirds of drivers do not slow down around garbage trucks, and almost 4 out of 10 drivers admit they feel tempted to speed past the vehicles.

Raleigh, NC — An estimated 781 to 1,484 needlestick-related injuries – a rate of 2.7 per 100 workers – occur annually at solid waste and recycling material recovery facilities, according to a recent report from the Environmental Research and Education Foundation and the Solid Waste Association of North America.

Silver Spring, MD — The Solid Waste Association of North America has submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services orders for more than 2.4 million complimentary cloth facial coverings to be distributed to sanitation and recycling workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Richmond, British Columbia — New safety guidelines from WorkSafeBC and Canada’s Automotive Retailers Association are intended to protect workers from shock-, fire- and fume-related hazards associated with electric vehicles and the high-voltage lithium-ion batteries that power them.

Napco Security Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced electronic security equipment, released a brand new version of its full line catalog of professional security solutions.

Nedap and Tuxen & Associates will offer a free webinar introducing ANPR Lumo on May 7 at 3 p.m. CT. 

The new, larger location in the heart of the greater metro Nashville area replaces 21st Century’s existing warehouse in Smyrna, Tenn. 

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.

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.

Dave Engebretson explains how the coronavirus crisis has affected the supply chain.

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?

Northern Sound & Light has been supplying pro audio, lighting and production supplies for more than three decades.

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.

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.

The flagship awards program is presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. 

Network convergence has democratized the Pro A/V industry, allowing for increased accessibility and participation from non-traditional players with diverse skill sets.

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.

Miller NIOSH-certified powered air-purifying respirators not only protect against welding fumes, but also incorporate features that result in a comfortable fit for the weld operator.

Bullard has launched a new Welding Helmet, SparxLift, for use with its EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator.

Washington – The “deterrent effect” of OSHA fines takes a hit when the agency reduces penalties in cases involving willful violations and worker deaths – and OSHA too often agrees to reduce fines in exchange for an employer’s promise to quickly abate hazards, according to a report released June 30 by the Center for Progressive Reform.