Today’s intercoms and entry control systems not only help users screen visitors and control physical access, but also view video footage, verify credentials, administer lockdowns and improve processes.

There has been a decided push in both technology and interest — from both security integrators and customers — on the cloud-based services that bring recurring monthly revenue.

In an era of constant change, this year’s SDM Systems Integrator of the Year organizes big changes like few others — tackling enormous challenges without compromising customer service or employee satisfaction, all while rolling out new offerings, systems and a new name. 

Although the industry remains subject to supply chain disruption, a precarious labor shortage and other headwinds, multiple growth factors are creating a lot of overall positivity across the fire alarm systems marketplace. 

In a post pandemic world, businesses and organizations off all types are reinventing themselves to adopt hybrid or work-from-home policies in order to sustain company culture as well as viability in the marketplace.

 Learn how businesses are finding more uses for today’s advanced video analytics — and how integrators can leverage it to increase revenues.

 What’s impacting enterprise access control installations today and what lies ahead.

Even before the pandemic, the security industry was staring down the barrel of a future fraught with workforce development challenges. Now even more acute, leaders from across the industry discuss how they are maneuvering to overcome talent shortages, become more diverse, adopt hybrid workplace models, among other challenges to remain viable.

While most distributors made a smooth transition to remote training during the pandemic, they’re now facing another formidable roadblock that’s plaguing everyone: supply chain shortages.

According to a recently released report by HID Global, “The 2022 State of Access Control Report,” there has been an increase of interest in mobile credentials — in large part as a result of the pandemic.