SDM Magazine Issues

How to Align With Security Industry Prospects Strategically & Formulaically in 2024

January 10, 2024

Your potential security customers need a rational and relational foundation before connecting with your brand. And there’s a powerful and predictable way to do that.

Editor's Angle

Appreciating ‘Ordinary’

Karyn Hodgson

January 5, 2024

IT’S JANUARY. Happy New Year! I hope you have an ordinary year.

The Benefits of ‘Allyship’ in the Workplace

Tia Eskandari

January 2, 2024

Allyship refers to the actions, behaviors, and practices that leaders take to support, amplify, and advocate for others, especially individuals who do not belong to the same social identity groups as themselves.

ASIS Announces Annual International Public Law Enforcement/Private Security Partnership Day

SDM Editors

November 6, 2023

Public-Private Partnership Day is a long-term collaborative effort between all three founding organizations and was approved by the boards of directors from all three partner organizations.

Convergint & Active Intelligence Launch Strategic Partnership

SDM Editors

November 8, 2023

As a global systems integration partner for Active Intelligence, Convergint will offer ASTRA internationally.

image of Allied Universal security professionals

American Red Cross Honors Allied Universal Security Professional

SDM Editors

November 21, 2023

Mark Paul, a security professional for Allied Universal was honored by the American Red Cross at its Evening of the Stars event for his heroic actions that saved a life.

image of the Women in Security Forum Power 100 SIA grahpic

SIA Opens Nominations for 2024 Women in Security Forum Power 10

SDM Editors

December 1, 2023

All nominations must be submitted by Jan. 31, 2024.

CertaSite Acquires Allied Safety to Expand Indianapolis Footprint

SDM Editors

November 2, 2023

The acquisition of Allied Safety Services is CertaSite’s third in its home state of Indiana and 23rd overall.

Security-Net Signs Up Ollivier Managed Security CEO Louis Boulgarides

SDM Editors

November 27, 2023

With Boulgarides and Ollivier Managed Security joining Security-Net, members of Security-Net gain additional expertise in monitoring and managed services, along with important coverage in the Southern California market.

LenelS2 Launches ‘On the Safe Side’ to Address Need for More School Security Resources

SDM Editors

November 30, 2023

LenelS2 has also partnered with actor and father, Chad Michael Murray, to help bridge the education gap and drive awareness around this complex and critical topic.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires 4 Sonitrol Locations

SDM Editors

November 15, 2023

Pye-Barker closed on Sonitrol Security Services (dba Sonitrol of the Carolinas); Sonitrol of Charleston; and Sonitrol of the Midlands.

Honeywell to Acquire Carrier Global Access Solutions Business for $4.95B

SDM Editors

December 8, 2023

The Carrier Global Access Solutions business includes hardware and software brands, including LenelS2, Supra and Onity. The transaction is expected to close before the end of Q3 2024.

Everon Makes 1st Acquisition: Kentucky-based Newtech Systems

SDM Editors

December 6, 2023

Acquisition marks the first M&A activity for Everon since launching as a standalone company, deepening its presence across four states.

Artificial Intelligence

Eyeing the Evolving Landscape of AI Surveillance

Explore trending benefits, systems integration insights, a challenges assessment, the impact of Generative AI on shaping the next generation video security, and more.

Rodney Bosch

January 2, 2024

SDM tapped the subject matter expertise of seven video security specialists to delve into the possibilities of AI-enabled applications.

Financial Service

Shoring Up Foundations: A Look at Trends in Financial Services

With possible shifts in the industry over the past year or so, slowing sales and acquisitions aren’t necessarily cause for alarm, but they should be cause for wise planning and awareness.

Tim A. Scally

December 26, 2023

With possible shifts in the industry over the past year or so, slowing sales and acquisitions aren’t necessarily cause for alarm, but they should be cause for wise planning and awareness.

SDM EXCLUSIVE

2024 Industry Forecast: Back to Business as Usual?

With the pandemic and supply chain issues both mostly in the rear-view mirror, security dealers and integrators are returning to “normal” and focusing the more typical challenges such as the economy, increasing sales, competing effectively and generating more RMR.

Karyn Hodgson

January 8, 2024

With the pandemic and supply chain issues both mostly in the rear-view mirror, security dealers and integrators are returning to “normal” and focusing on more typical challenges such as the economy, increasing sales, competing effectively and generating more RMR.

MONITORING

Why You Can Soon Expect to See the Possibility of ‘Invisible’

Peter P. Giacalone

January 16, 2024

Peter Giacalone invokes “invisible” when illustrating future smart home features and benefits that will ride on hardware already deployed in residences.

LIFE SAFETY & FIRE ALARM

How to Achieve Independence From Telecommunications Carriers

Lou Fiore

January 16, 2024

Lou Fiore discusses how utilizing a mesh network for wireless alarm transmission provides alarm dealers complete control with virtually no reliance on third-party public infrastructure.

STAFFING BEST PRACTICES

Monitoring Center Execs Share Strategies for Building Dynamic Teams

Top central station executives illuminate the art of recruiting, onboarding and retaining exceptional talent. Plus, they share their views on remote work policies.

Rodney Bosch

January 16, 2024

Top central station executives illuminate the art of recruiting, onboarding and retaining exceptional talent. Plus, they share their views on remote work policies.

EDITORIAL

Strategic Hiring in the Monitoring Industry

Rodney Bosch

January 16, 2024

Monitoring center executives and managers have a lot to express about the endless work that goes into keeping their call centers staffed with the best talent possible.

STANDARDS & REGULATIONS

SIAC Solutions Timelier Than Ever During Police Staffing Crisis

David Margulies

January 16, 2024

David Margulies examines how SIAC’s mission is to be the go-to resource for public safety leadership when it comes to the issue of electronic security.

AVS-01 Rollout: Insights from Alarm & Monitoring Industry Stakeholders

David Holl

January 5, 2024

David Holl speaks to executives from monitoring centers and emergency communication centers about their involvement in the initial pilot programs for the AVS-01 standard.

How the AVS-01 Standard Revolutionizes the Monitoring Industry

Mark McCall

January 5, 2024

Mark McCall, Chair of the TMA AVS-01 Committee, explains the collaborative effort between the alarm industry and public safety professionals and how the new standard aims to refine alarm notifications and the quality of alarm information.

At ISC West, everyone belongs. Built by global events leader RX, ISC West cultivates a culture of inclusion, where the very things that make each of us unique are celebrated and we welcome all. Our attendees, exhibitors, and industry colleagues are professionals from a diverse variety of backgrounds, who make our events stronger and our collective experience even richer. Join us in celebrating you at ISC West – where you belong!

PSA Security Network is one of the nation’s leading sources for education, training, and industry networking events. With multiple settings and events throughout the year to meet and exchange industry knowledge, there is something for everyone.

SDM Magazine

2024 January

Columns

How to Align With Security Industry Prospects Strategically & Formulaically in 2024

Appreciating ‘Ordinary’

The Benefits of ‘Allyship’ in the Workplace

Departments

ASIS Announces Annual International Public Law Enforcement/Private Security Partnership Day

Convergint & Active Intelligence Launch Strategic Partnership

American Red Cross Honors Allied Universal Security Professional

SIA Opens Nominations for 2024 Women in Security Forum Power 10

CertaSite Acquires Allied Safety to Expand Indianapolis Footprint

Security-Net Signs Up Ollivier Managed Security CEO Louis Boulgarides

LenelS2 Launches ‘On the Safe Side’ to Address Need for More School Security Resources

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires 4 Sonitrol Locations

Honeywell to Acquire Carrier Global Access Solutions Business for $4.95B

Everon Makes 1st Acquisition: Kentucky-based Newtech Systems

Featured Articles

Eyeing the Evolving Landscape of AI Surveillance

Shoring Up Foundations: A Look at Trends in Financial Services

Cover Story

2024 Industry Forecast: Back to Business as Usual?

Video Monitoring Today

Why You Can Soon Expect to See the Possibility of ‘Invisible’

How to Achieve Independence From Telecommunications Carriers

Monitoring Center Execs Share Strategies for Building Dynamic Teams

Strategic Hiring in the Monitoring Industry

SIAC Solutions Timelier Than Ever During Police Staffing Crisis

AVS-01 Rollout: Insights from Alarm & Monitoring Industry Stakeholders

How the AVS-01 Standard Revolutionizes the Monitoring Industry

Get our new eMagazine delivered to your inbox every month.

Stay in the know on the latest security marketplace trends.