Much like IT and cybersecurity, the AI world is changing and evolving so quickly it can be  difficult to keep up. 

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.

With our body worn camera solutions, we have an eye not only on the immediate benefits body worn cameras can bring to law enforcement and private security companies, but other areas of life where the presence of a body worn camera can have a positive impact.

Recent improvements in megapixel cameras include sensor size, low-light performance, noise reduction and other capabilities like built-in artificial intelligence (AI).

The top manufacturers and distributors used by SDM 100 dealers.

The fire and life safety industry is heating up with increasing opportunities for fire alarm contractors to advance into new territory.

From AI, to cloud-based services to cybersecurity and the changing needs of hybrid work environments, here are what some of the top security integrators in the country experienced.

Security operation centers (SOCs) serve as a centralized hub for monitoring, detecting and responding to security incidents. 

According to SDM’s 2023 Industry Forecast, more than 1 in 2 (56 percent) security professionals expect revenue from access control systems (on-premise and cloud-based) to increase in 2023, marking a healthy 10-point jump from the previous year.

The convergence of technology and an aging population seems to make personal emergency response systems (PERS) a perfect fit for integrators to grow RMR. But use cases go far beyond the elderly.