IoT, DIY/MIY, cyber security, active shooters — SDM 100 dealers talk about the issues that will have the biggest impact, either positive or negative, on their businesses this year.

Orlando, FL — Amplify workers’ voices and keep learning, experts stressed Monday at the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo during a Campbell Institute Forum discussion on serious incident and fatality prevention.

Arlington, VA – A new safety initiative from the Mine Safety and Health Administration aims to protect miners at a time of the year when they need it most.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is calling for increased focus on safety during April, one of the deadliest months of the year for the mining industry.

Toronto – More than half of National Hockey League players missed at least one game during the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons due to an injury, and concussions accounted for almost one-fifth of the lost-time costs, according to a new study from St. Michael’s Hospital.

Athens, OH — Blows to the head are common among performing arts theater personnel but often go unreported by workers who may not understand how serious head injuries are, according to a recent Ohio University study.

The Marketing Madmen explain the importance of email marketing.

MxV Consulting LLC is launching Momentum Security Training, an online, context-based education platform serving the physical security industry.

Group337, a team of experts focused on activating the companies, brands and people in the security industry through insights, intuition and ideas, announced a partnership with Momentum Security Training, an online, context-based education platform serving the physical security industry and its users. 

Vigitron, a provider of networking solutions for security applications, has established a library for security-based network applications.

This year’s keynote presenters include five high profile individuals who are widely-respected for their professional and lifetime achievements.

Students in the university’s College of Business, Security and Intelligence program will become members of SIA, gaining access to the association’s learning, development and career resources.

End users need help with technology management. It’s a function they’re often ready and willing to outsource, including the tracking, monitoring and managing of security devices, and more.

Xcelerate provides services on an outsourced, or fractional, basis. Fractional sales leadership offers a cost-effective solution, allowing security companies to affordably access experienced sales executives with a proven track record of success.

Ascent Capital Group announced that its primary operating subsidiary, Monitronics International Inc., established a deal to acquire Security Networks for a total transaction price of $507.5 million.

In 2008, ADS Security was the SDM 2008 Dealer of the Year Honoree. Since then nothing — and everything — has changed at the company, which is the 2014 Dealer of the Year.

Lexington, Ky., is known for a few things: horses, bluegrass, bourbon, a historic downtown area, and — when it comes to security systems — Bates Security/Sonitrol of Lexington.

From its humble beginnings in a Toyota Corolla, CPI Security — originally Crime Prevention Inc. — has operated with a singular focus.

Philadelphia – The incidence of spinal injuries suffered by U.S. soldiers in modern warfare may exceed previous conflicts, according to a new study from the William Beaumont Army Medical Center.

Chicago – Mild traumatic brain injury caused by blast exposures may alter soldiers’ brains, suggests a study from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Fairfax, VA – The U.S. Navy has announced a ban on e-cigarettes and other vaping devices on ships, submarines, aircraft, boats, craft and heavy equipment.

Washington — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Raymond Martinez affirmed his belief in electronic logging devices, but said “additional flexibility” is forthcoming for agricultural transporters, during a May 22 hearing before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Highways and Transit Subcommittee.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would “narrow the scope” of temporary hours-of-service exemptions and other regulatory relief for truckers during emergency declarations.

Washington — Temporary hours-of-service exemptions and other regulatory relief for truckers during regional emergency declarations will be limited under a recently published Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration final rule.

Washington — The National Occupational Research Agenda Manufacturing Sector Council has created an online resource guide intended to assist organizations in beginning, maintaining or enhancing their hazardous energy control programs.

Boston — The top five costliest injuries in the construction industry in 2018 had a combined price tag of nearly $9 billion, according to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index – an annual ranking of serious, nonfatal workplace injuries based on direct workers’ compensation costs involving more than five days away from work.

New York — Remove all snow, ice and other debris from construction jobsites to help reduce slip and trip hazards.

Security integrators are benefiting from vital technology innovations that are far greater than just simple upgrades.

Security integrators describe the 2018 market for integrated security systems as “strong,” “hot” and “accelerated” — all apt terms, given that the nation’s largest integrators grew their systems integration revenue by at least 14 percent last year.

Security integrators had a tough challenge in 2021 and continuing in 2022 — supply chain shortages and rising and/or constantly changing pricing.

Which manufacturers and distributors do the largest security integrators use most? This Top Systems Integrators brand-usage report lists the companies that earned the majority of their business in 2022.

Here are the vendors and distributors that earned the trust of the top 100 security integrators in 2023.

A trio of industry professionals discuss the challenges and opportunities that integrators face when offering both security and data installations.

FieldHub and Affiliated Monitoring's partnership offers a comprehensive solution for managing operations in a single cloud-based platform.

Real-life applications of security technologies.

According to the announcement, this new integration empowers organizations to protect their data to satisfy compliance requirements, corporate mandates and to cost-effectively increase storage capacity.

While physical security departments understand the need to manage and protect their IP-based devices, they often face a number of challenges. 

As digital threats loom large, manufacturers and security integrators are uniting to fortify the defenses of physical security systems. Discover how these industry players are navigating varied complexities and helping safeguard end users in the evolving realm of cybersecurity.

Ongoing integration of organizations’ information technology (IT) and OT environments revealed new cybersecurity hurdles to be overcome in areas such as supply chain vulnerabilities and complexities around protection of legacy systems.

Industry experts talk the tech and trends that are enabling security solutions to deliver business insights.

Every professional video installation has hidden costs. Whether it’s a new system or system upgrade, the estimated cost of equipment and installation never really represents the true bottom line.

Discover how integrating audio data analytics into security systems enhances situational awareness and proactive threat detection.

Retail security -- there are chains, regionals and mom-and-pops. Everyone has some type of security; many report they are upgrading. An annual, national survey reports that shrinkage -- the losses

The strong growth of corporate security combined with the continuation of downsizing and outsourcing has created many opportunities for security consultants and specifying engineers. This is beyond the traditional uses

WHOSE ADVANTAGE? That sector of the security industry that resells, installs and at times monitors electronic systems for residential and commercial customers continued its healthy growth last year. This year,

Fasten your seat belts: 2016 is going to be a bumpy ride. 

If the word “change” isn’t part of your business plan this year, you’d better rethink it.

Last year was good, but 2018 could be great, say security integrators and security dealers who participated in the 2018 SDM Industry Forecast Study and Panel, a report that SDM has published annually since 1982. The economy is roaring.

Security integrators expect their stellar 2018 performance to continue into 2019, according to results of SDM’s 2019 Industry Forecast Study, a report published annually by SDM since 1982. Last year saw double-digit growth in both total annual revenue and recurring monthly revenue (RMR) for integrators and dealers who participated in the study.

East Lansing, MI — Employers who have skid steer loaders should develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive injury prevention program that includes training workers on hazard recognition and avoidance.