Hikvision and Dahua have been roiled in controversy for several years as part of the United States government’s ongoing efforts to protect national security by ensuring potentially compromised technology.

Data from the 2022 Year-End Middle Market Indicator report reveals that middle market companies continue to report strong year-over-year revenue growth.

Ever since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, small business owners — among them, a good many security dealers and integrators — have contended with ever-changing rules and procedures, cash flow shortages and an economy mired in uncertainty.

For security dealers, partnering with a wholesale central station means they do not have to operate their business in isolation. 

SIAC’s efforts in building relationships with law enforcement agencies nationwide has included conducting more than 1,000 seminars. 

Wholesale monitoring executives discuss trends, technologies and services that dominant today’s monitoring ecosystem and where independent security dealers can find success. 

Bevan Security, based in Delran, N.J., specializes in intrusion and fire alarm systems, access control, central station monitoring, video surveillance systems and 24-hour emergency service. 

Shield Fire & Security, established in 2009 by John Verville, services hundreds of businesses and residents across Southern Nevada.

Short Circuit will be folded into Pavion’s security business unit, led by Jim Muncey, and continue going to market under its legacy brand.

When it comes to crime in the coming year, 29 percent of survey respondents believe security incidents will continue to increase in 2023, up from about 27 percent entering 2022.