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3 weeks ago | 
sdmmag.com | Karyn Hodgson
Trends & Industry IssuesColumnsEditor's Angle By the time you read this, you will probably be returning from ISC West — arguably the security industry’s flagship event — buzzing from information (and Las Vegas) overload and just beginning to digest all the new technology and developments you saw there. As I write this a few weeks before the show, I am just guessing (call it an educated guess), that we will see a lot of AI, cloud solutions and more integrations.
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1 month ago | 
sdmmag.com | Karyn Hodgson
The perennial issue of cybersecurity is unlikely to go away in our lifetime. And when it comes to the security industry, video surveillance technology can be some of the most vulnerable to bad actors.
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1 month ago | 
sdmmag.com | Karyn Hodgson
I don’t know about you, but my mother often used the phrase, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater,” which was a rather unfortunate way of saying don’t just throw everything out or give up and start over when attempting to improve, because in doing so you are very likely to dispose of both the good and the bad. I find that phrase coming to mind as I sit down to write this month’s editorial column.
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2 months ago | 
sdmmag.com | Karyn Hodgson
With the changing channel, lightning-speed advancements in technology and other pressures, security integrators have no shortage of challenges going forward in 2025; but the flip side of challenge is opportunity, and those interviewed for this report were overall very optimistic about the outlook for 2025 and beyond.
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2 months ago | 
sdmmag.com | Rodney Bosch |Karyn Hodgson
Interface Systems announced that Nicker Management, a fast-food franchise operator in the Los Angeles area, has successfully implemented Interface’s Virtual Security Guard solution. By deploying Interface’s advanced security technology, Nicker Management has enhanced safety, reduced operational costs, and provided a secure environment for employees and customers.
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2 months ago | 
sdmmag.com | Rodney Bosch |Karyn Hodgson
Xtract One Technologies announced its Xtract One Gateway has been selected to protect key hospital locations in Manitoba, including at the province’s Health Sciences Centre and Crisis Response Centre locations operated by Shared Health. According to the announcement, the system will redefine the security experience by not only balancing powerful threat detection with seamless flow for individuals, but also enhancing safety standards and optimizing operational efficiency.
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2 months ago | 
sdmmag.com | Rodney Bosch |Karyn Hodgson
Iris ID has secured a new partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS), to add over two hundred more Iris ID iCAM TD100A units to their livescan systems. According to the announcement, this further cements the growing popularity and efficacy of iris recognition technology for law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and their partners.
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2 months ago | 
sdmmag.com | Rodney Bosch |Karyn Hodgson
i-PRO Americas Inc. announced that it has been awarded E&I Cooperative Services Contract #EI00470. This agreement provides over 6,000 member institutions of E&I Cooperative Services with access to i-PRO’s security systems and services through a cost-effective and statutory-compliant procurement process.
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2 months ago | 
sdmmag.com | Rodney Bosch |Karyn Hodgson
AlarMax Distributors Inc. announces the appointment of Scott Shelander as its new president. With an extensive background in executive leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence, AlarMax said Shelander brings a proven track record of building high-performance teams and driving scalable growth.
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2 months ago | 
sdmmag.com | Rodney Bosch |Karyn Hodgson
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, announced the launch of the 2024B Z-Wave Specification package as well as the introduction of a new Accelerator membership level aimed at empowering startups and young companies in the IoT ecosystem.
