Chris Crumley

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Security News Round-Up 12/06/2024

Dec 6, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Here's what's happening in this week's Security News Round-Up: Editor-in-Chief Karyn Hodgson reflects on her visit to Japan this past November, courtesy of i-PRO’s global press trip — featuring 12 members of the security trade press from the U.S. and Europe.
Why Mobile Credentials Are Sparking Enthusiasm

Nov 24, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Mobile technology is ubiquitous — and the same is becoming true for mobile credentials. According to a report from Omdia, nearly 88.8 million mobile credentials were downloaded globally in 2023, which is almost three times more than the 29.8 million downloaded in 2021. Industry experts say that it’s an exciting technology that has a surprising amount of mainstream attention.
Security News Round-Up 11/20/2024

Nov 21, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Here's what's happening in this week's Security News Round-Up: Securitas Technology is known for creating client-centric solutions and has successfully integrated cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored and integrated security services. ► Read the full story With the purchase of Sonitrol New England, Pye-Barker gains branches in Connecticut and Rhode Island, enhancing its fire and security services for commercial clients across the Northeast. ► Read the full story Advanced Signal Corp.
Security News Round-Up 11/06/2024

Nov 7, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Here's what's happening in this week's Security News Round-Up: Brivo and Eye Eye believe that in the near future, security integrators will no longer be selling a video management system (VMS). Instead, they will be selling a smart video system where potential problems are detected and resolved automatically.
Verkada’s Cloud-Based Solutions Simplify Real Estate Management for Colonnade BridgePort

Nov 3, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Founded in 1985, Colonnade BridgePort is a full-service real estate management platform that includes property management and leasing, development management, investment management and asset management. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the company expertly handles a diverse portfolio of over 170 properties, encompassing over 2,000 tenants and 13 million square feet of office, industrial, retail, multi-residential and mixed-use spaces.
The Nuts & Bolts of Door Hardware

Nov 3, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Security locks and door hardware is an aspect of access control that may not make headlines as often as the cloud-based and mobile-first systems side of the niche; but it is an aspect that is equally important. It is an exceptionally technical part of the equation that involves complex part numbers, code compliance and continual training.
Real Stories, Real Solutions: A 2024 Cloud Security Summit Recap

Nov 1, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

“We’re at a turning point in video surveillance,” said Dean Drako, CEO, Eagle Eye Networks, during his opening remarks — The Future of the Industry VMS — at the 2024 Cloud Security Summit. Drako went on to say that he believes our industry is going to be among the most affected by artificial intelligence (AI). The event — Eagle Eye and Brivo’s 8th summit — was held in Austin, Texas at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.
CSaaS, AI & the Cloud: A Look at Modern Monitoring

Oct 27, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Wholesale Central stations continue to integrate with other technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) — which includes gun detection and facial recognition — and business intelligence tools — which can offer customizable cloud-based solutions for security dealers. Some companies — like Rapid Response Monitoring — offer central station as a service (CSaaS): a service that the company has expanded to include what it’s calling hosted and hybrid monitoring.
Security News Round-Up 10/25/2024

Oct 25, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Here's what's happening in this week's Security News Round-Up: To attend Securing New Ground is to get an insider’s look at the microcosm of the whole security industry all in the space of a day and a half. ► Read the full story Building on the foundation of the company’s ECAMSECURE platform, the acquisition of Stealth Monitoring will establish a global leader in AI-enabled remote video monitoring solutions, according to an announcement.
How Tech Trends Are Shaping Enterprise Access Control

Oct 20, 2024 | sdmmag.com | Chris Crumley

Access control at the enterprise level presents unique challenges. Organizations of this magnitude may operate across many locations, sometimes spanning the globe. Certain megatrends — such as the widespread adoption of cloud-based services — can better equip integrators to meet end user’s needs.