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    Integrators

    Security Dealer & Integrator (SD&I) magazine renamed as Security Business

    Jan. 18, 2019
    40-year-old publication changes name to keep pace with current business and technology trends
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    Integrators

    From the Editor: SD&I is now Security Business

    Jan. 18, 2019
    Same great magazine, same great content…more relevant name
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    The Little Caesars Arena project, spearheaded by Consulting engineering firm DVS, a division of Ross & Baruzzini, and Detroit-based integrator Identify Inc., was named this year’s Elliot A. Boxerbaum Memorial Award winner for security project of the year.
    Integrators

    Security Project of the Year: Little Caesars Arena

    Dec. 13, 2018
    The award-winning project in downtown Detroit has served as a catalyst for both the revitalization of the city as well as integrator Identify Inc.’s rapid growth
    For years, Silent Guard President and CEO Dwight Sears has been spreading a message of kindness in the classrooms of Kentucky. He says 'the heart on the hand is our international symbol for kindness.'
    Integrators

    Security Gives Back in 2018

    Dec. 13, 2018
    How more than 80 security integration firms volunteered and donated to help those in need this year
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    Integrators

    Big Book Winter 2018

    Dec. 13, 2018
    The Security Industry's Product Guide

    More content from December 2018

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    Video Analytics

    Will AI be the Key to False Alarm Reduction?

    Dec. 13, 2018
    Unlocking the potential of deep learning
    Greg Kessinger has been SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor for more than 15 years. Please email him your fire & life safety questions for potential inclusion in this column at greg@firealarm.org.
    Cabling and Wiring for Security & Low Voltage Systems

    Fire & Life Safety: Outdoor Wiring

    While it isn’t in the traditional wheelhouse of a fire alarm installer, learning the nuances can be the key to interconnecting buildings on a campus
    Brian Coulombe is Principal and Director of Operations at DVS, a division of Ross & Baruzzini. He can be reached at bcoulombe@dvssecurity.com, through Linked in at www.linkedin.com/in/brian-coulombe, or on Twitter, @DVS_RB.
    Networking Equipment and Cabling

    Passive Optical Networking

    Dec. 13, 2018
    This emerging technology may be better suited for security projects than copper-based LANs
    Timothy J. Pastore, Esq., is a Partner in the New York office of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP (www.mmwr.com), where he is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department. Before entering private practice, Mr. Pastore was an officer and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Air Force and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Reach him at (212) 551-7707 or by e-mail at tpastore@mmwr.com.
    Integrators

    Legal Brief: Talking to Victims

    Your company should have established procedures and rules for handling customer inquiries after an alleged alarm failure
    Chris Peterson is the founder and president of Vector Firm (www.vectorfirm.com), a sales consulting and training company built specifically for the security industry. To request more info about the company, visit www.securityinfowatch.com/12361573.
    Integrators

    Modern Selling: Sales Resolutions for 2019

    Dec. 13, 2018
    Five things salespeople should do to help move the needle next year
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    Integrators

    The New Year Means it’s Nearly Fast50 Time

    Dec. 13, 2018
    SD&I's annual free program offers the double benefit of company recognition and usable market research from your peers
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    Access & Identity

    Common Smart Card and Reader Standards

    Dec. 13, 2018
    A look at MIFARE DESFire EV1 and SIA's OSDP
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    Integrators

    Insider Intelligence: Steps to Success

    Dec. 13, 2018
    How to incorporate Stability, Trust, Ethics and Passion into your daily routine
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    Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

    Bates Security acquires HITEC Security Inc.

    Nov. 26, 2018
    Acquisition adds 600 accounts to its customer base Kentucky, where Bates does business under the ABCO Security name
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    Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

    Per Mar Security acquires ABC Fire & Burglar Co.

    Gary, Ind. company to further expand Per Mar's residential and commercial security services
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    Video Surveillance

    Bolide helps integrators bridge the gap between IP and HD over Coax

    Company celebrates 25 years in surveillance industry with a new technology line
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    According to the National Retail Federation's '2018 Organized Retail Crime Survey,' ORC levels have reached an all-time high with losses averaging $777,877 per $1 billion in sales, which is up 7 percent from last year’s record of $726, 351. Additionally, 92 percent of companies surveyed reported that they had been a victim of ORC in the past year and 71 percent of respondents said that ORC incidents were increasing.
    Retail

    Study: Organized retail crime levels reach record high

    Nov. 20, 2018
    More than 90 percent of retailers victimized by ORC in the past year
    Alarms & Monitoring

    Datawatch Systems granted U.S. patent for security monitoring

    Nov. 19, 2018
    Patent covers systems and methods for processing security sensor data that enables to quickly review portions of sensor data streams
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    Cisco Meraki has been able to essentially eliminate all of the infrastructure associated with a typical enterprise video deployment through the use of its cloud platform.
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    Cisco Meraki reduces the video surveillance infrastructure footprint

    Nov. 19, 2018
    Company provides complete, end-to-end CCTV solution through its cloud platform
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    Raul Calderon is the President of Arecont Vision Costar.
    Video Surveillance

    Manufacturer 1-on-1: Arecont Vision Costar's Raul Calderon

    Nov. 14, 2018
    Company's president chats with SIW about their emergence from Chapter 11 and how they're righting the ship
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    Video Surveillance

    BCDVideo, Scale Computing form technology partnership

    Nov. 14, 2018
    HCI-VS solution brings high-availability and lower TCO to the video surveillance market
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    Avigilon recently announced that Avigilon Blue, its cloud platform for video surveillance, is launching in Canada.
    Video Surveillance

    Avigilon expands cloud service platform into Canada

    The Avigilon Blue platform will provide Canadian security integrators and customers a new level of managed services for video surveillance
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    Residential Technologies

    Telguard's HomeControl Flex expands integrations with new voice commands for Amazon Alexa

    Nov. 14, 2018
    80 percent of security dealers expect residential requests for security voice-operated alarm systems to increase over the next year
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    COPS Monitoring has added Joe Parisi to its leadership team as Director of Project Management.
    Alarms & Monitoring

    COPS Monitoring adds industry veteran Joe Parisi to management team

    Nov. 14, 2018
    Parisi appointed as company’s director of project management
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    The new Boring Toolbox app from The Boring Lab features a series of functional tools that help enterprises and integrators more efficiently manage video surveillance deployments that leverage Milestone System's XProtect VMS software.
    Video Surveillance

    New 'Boring Toolbox' makes the lives of Milestone admins easier

    Nov. 12, 2018
    The Boring Lab reduces time spent on tedious maintenance tasks by over 90 percent
    Integrators

    Vector Security opens retail storefront in Fort Mitchell, Ky.

    Nov. 8, 2018
    Customers can demo and experience first-hand the protection and convenience of security and home automation solutions
    SAFE Security has been acquired by AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah (AAA NCNU).
    Integrators

    AAA enters security business with acquisition of SAFE Security

    Nov. 7, 2018
    Industry analysts weigh in on AAA's fit with the industry, other potential impacts of deal
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    Dealers, Integrators & Installing Companies

    Convergint adds SI Technologies

    Nov. 7, 2018
    Albany, N.Y.-based integrator the latest to be acquired
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    Stan Martin, left, is the Executive Director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC).
    Alarms & Monitoring

    IACP, NSA back SIAC's model alarm ordinance

    Nov. 7, 2018
    Best practices developed by industry and law enforcement
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    As more bandwidth intensive solutions like surveillance cameras are added to intrusion alarm systems, demands on alarm and signal transmission capacity will also grow and likely lead to opportunities for product and system innovations built around 5G technology, which holds the promise of much higher data transmission speeds and connection stability than today’s 4G networks.
    Alarms & Monitoring

    IHS: Sales of intrusion control panels to the U.S. market set to decline

    Nov. 5, 2018
    5G communications expected to play a prominent role in the industry's future, market research firm says
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    Telular acquired by AMETEK for $525M

    Nov. 2, 2018
    Telguard parent to become part of company's Electronic Instruments Group
    Access & Identity

    ASSA ABLOY continues its commitment to sustainability with new Rockwood Product certifications

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Company receives GreenCircle Certifications and Environmental Product Declarations for a number of products
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    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected six young professionals employed at SIA member companies to receive the 2018 SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative through SIA’s RISE networking group for young security professionals.
    Computer and Network Security Software

    Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 dates and location announced

    This event is hosted by the ISC, PSA Security Network and SIA to explore the ramifications of cybercrime, the strategies for cyber hardening and the technologies used to mitigate...
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    Central Station Alarm Monitoring

    SentryNet expands monitoring center footprint in the West

    The Washington facility is expected to begin monitoring SentryNet dealers in late November 2018
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    Video Surveillance

    Seagate launches new feature with Skyhawk Health Management

    Oct. 23, 2018
    New Seagate SkyHawk Health Management RAID RapidRebuild is up to 3 times faster for RAID rebuilds, giving you greater efficiency and data security
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    Integrated Security Management Systems & PSIM

    HID Global helps smart facilities achieve AI-based maintenance

    Oct. 22, 2018
    The cost-effective solution makes it possible for plant managers to extend their predictive maintenance strategies to all factory assets
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    Access & Identity

    Paxton announces technology integration with Arteco

    Oct. 16, 2018
    Company's Net2 access control system now compatible with Arteco VEMS platform
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    Video Surveillance

    SIA forecasts 2019 'Security Megatrends'

    Key trends shaping the industry led by a focus on cybersecurity
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    This diagram illustrates the evolution of capabilities in available digital evidence-management ecosystems. Example features are organized in four cumulative tiers, with increasing levels of feature sophistication, from tier one to tier four.
    Video Surveillance

    IHS: Growth in body-worn video drives demand for digital evidence management solutions

    Oct. 9, 2018
    Global installed base for body cams expected to grow by nearly 30 percent in 2018
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    Video Surveillance

    Arecont Vision Costar announces new beginning

    Business Unit of Costar Technology, Inc. Launched in July, 2018
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    Due to the proprietary way that access control security components have historically been designed and manufactured, achieving interoperability between different manufacturers’ products hasn’t always been easy.
    Access Control

    Interoperability Brings New Functionality to Multi-Supplier Access Control

    July 13, 2018
    ONVIF works with vendor community to drive standards and technology innovation
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    The trend in the healthcare industry is toward more outpatient space and less inpatient, so this is our future. These outlying 'step-children' should understand that they are valued and protected members of the organization's team.
    Access Control

    Smaller healthcare facilities are the forgotten step-children of security strategies

    June 28, 2018
    Smaller facilities like clinics, rehab and urgent care have the same concerns as big hospitals but little recourse to mitigate risk