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    Integrators

    Security Business 2024 State of the Industry Report

    Dec. 16, 2024
    This annual report is the result of a comprehensive research survey of the industry’s top security systems integrators and consultants.
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    Integrators

    Security Gives Back in 2024

    Dec. 16, 2024
    Read the inspiring stories of how your fellow integrators made a positive impact on their communities
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    Video Surveillance

    Tech Trends: Compressing the Compression

    Dec. 16, 2024
    New technology from Digital Barriers is changing the game when it comes to live video surveillance streaming over cellular networks
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    Integrators

    Legal Brief: Negative Option Rule Could Become Law in April 2025

    Despite security industry opposition, pending litigation, and attempts to delay implementation, integrators should be prepared to comply
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    Home

    Big Book Winter 2024

    Dec. 16, 2024
    The security industry's buyer's guide, featuring new products AND the winning products in the annual SecurityInfoWatch Readers' Choice Awards

    More content from December 2024

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    Integrators

    Insider Intelligence: Finally, a Security Industry Careers Guide

    Dec. 16, 2024
    The new guide from SIA and PSA is a valuable tool for integrators to educate and attract the next generation of security professionals
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    Integrators

    Recruiting Roadmap: Assess Your Talent Race Competitors

    Dec. 16, 2024
    It is critical to know what your competition is doing to win (or lose) hires
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    Integrators

    Modern Selling: Five Ways to Maximize Sales in 2025

    Dec. 16, 2024
    What leaders must do now to prepare for a year of success
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    Residential Technologies

    The Smart Money: The Evolution of Smart Locks in Smart Homes

    Dec. 16, 2024
    Access control is integrating with video services to create a path to greater profits
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    Fire & Life Safety

    Fire Alarm 411: Contractual Fire Rules

    Dec. 16, 2024
    What to do when an end-user sets their own fire alarm requirements
    This year's ISC East conference and expo took place in New York City's Javits Center.
    Industry News

    ISC East Recap: The Unification Singularity

    Dec. 16, 2024
    The convergence of video, access, and cybersecurity prompted conversations of change at ISC East 2024.
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    Integrators

    Editor's Note: Marketing Made Easier

    Dec. 16, 2024
    The latest AI innovations in DIY marketing should go a long way for the limited budgets of some security integrators
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    Industry News

    Endeavor Business Media Announces Rodney Bosch as Editor-in-Chief of SecurityInfoWatch.com

    Dec. 2, 2024
    Bosch brings 18 years of security journalism experience to the helm of SecurityInfoWatch.
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    Industry News

    Evolv Technology announces the results of its internal investigation

    Nov. 22, 2024
    Remedial actions and organizational changes were announced as a result of the investigation.
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    Cameras

    Axis Communications announces new ARTPEC-9 chip featuring significant enhancements for cloud-based video and AI applications

    Nov. 21, 2024
    New SoC includes advanced video compression, enhanced deep learning capabilities and an unparalleled degree of cybersecurity.
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    HiveWatch’s AI Operator is positioned as the game-changer, automating mundane tasks while empowering human professionals to focus on complex strategic initiatives.
    Artificial Intelligence

    HiveWatch unveils AI Operator powered by Anthropic’s Claude

    Nov. 20, 2024
    This AI innovation aims to transform security teams' operations, empowering them to be more proactive and intelligence-driven.
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    Industry News

    Latch announces Jamie Siminoff will transition to advisory role in 2025

    Nov. 19, 2024
    Siminoff will make the transition to Doorman effective January 1, 2025.
    The Protect Alarms team will work alongside Pye-Barker Fire & Safety to protect the Pennsylvania community with services including intrusion and fire detection, alarms, access control and CCTV.
    Integrators

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Pennsylvania-based Protect Alarms

    Protect Alarm services, tests, and designs systems for intrusion detection, CCTV, access control, fire detection and alarms, remote site management, and other environmental threats...
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    Video Intercoms

    Speco Video Doorbell (O2DB1)

    Nov. 18, 2024
    Speco Technologies launched the Speco Video Doorbell (O2DB1), a Wi-Fi-enabled smart device featuring a wide-angle lens, two-way audio and built-in card reader.
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    COPS and UCC to co-sell Evolon proactive video monitoring solutions

    The companies will co-sell Evolon Insites Proactive Monitoring to offer a flexible suite of commercial video monitoring services.
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    Security Executives

    ASIS International, International Protective Security Board sign MOU

    Nov. 14, 2024
    This partnership aims to foster the growth of the security industry and the executive protection community.
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    Podcasts

    i-PRO CEO Talks North America, Acquisitions, and the Road Ahead for Integrators

    Nov. 13, 2024
    Paul Rothman makes the trek to Japan to speak with Masato Nakao, CEO of i-PRO, about i-PRO’s roadmap for integrators and partners in North America.
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    Integrators

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Sonitrol New England, marks first Rhode Island location

    From this acquisition, Pye-Barker gains two new branches in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and Riverside, Rhode Island.
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    Alarms & Monitoring

    TMA awards four Mel Mahler Awards for outstanding contributions

    The 2024 Mel Mahler Award recipients are Bill Hobgood, CommSys Incorporated; Jennifer Holloway, CIBC Bank; Daniel Oppenheim, Affiliated Monitoring; and Pam Petrow, Vector Security...
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    Industry News

    ASSA ABLOY acquires IXLA in Italy

    Nov. 12, 2024
    Based in Romano Canavese, Italy, IXLA will become part of HID's Secure Issuance Business Area.
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    Smart Home

    Connectivity Standards Alliance releases Matter 1.4 to enable more capable smart homes

    Nov. 8, 2024
    Devices such as home routers and modems, access points, and set-top boxes can now be designed or upgraded to provide more robust support for Matter-based smart homes.
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    Residential Technologies

    Resideo announces CEO succession plan and new Chairman of the Board

    Nov. 8, 2024
    Jay Geldmacher will continue to serve as President and CEO until his successor is named, at which time he will also retire from the Board.
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    Integrators

    Better Protection strengthens Southwest presence with acquisition of DFS Fire Systems

    Nov. 7, 2024
    This partnership establishes a Better Protection platform to support their growing national reach.
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    Access Control

    DMP partners with Wavelynx to introduce mobile wallet integration for Virtual Keypad

    This update brings the latest in mobile credential technology to the DMP line of access control products and services.
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    Industry News

    Actuate welcomes industry veteran Ken Francis as CEO

    Nov. 7, 2024
    Francis will lead Actuate’s continued global expansion, strengthen its channel partnerships, and advance its position as a fast-growing monitored video AI provider.
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    Longtime executive Dan Bresingham, who guided ADT Commercial through its transition to Everon, has left the company.
    Integrators

    Everon confirms CEO Dan Bresingham has left the company

    Nov. 6, 2024
    Industry veteran and Chairman of the Board Tim Whall to take over as interim CEO
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    Industry News

    Motorola Solutions acquires control room software provider 3tc Software

    Nov. 4, 2024
    3tc's computer-aided dispatch software is designed to maximize emergency call-taker speed and efficiency in high-stress environments.
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    Integrators

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires New Jersey's Systems Design Group

    This acquisition enables Pye-Barker to service more customers in the tri-state region.
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    Industry News

    SIA releases version 2.2.2 of SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol standard

    SIA OSDP version 2.2.2 resolves errors that had appeared in the short-lived 2.2.1 update and introduces proper supervised input states, addressing previous issues.