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SDM // December 2021 // Volume 51, No. 12

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Photo by Morgan Rose PhotogrAPhy for SDM

COVER STory

Exclusive

Dealer of the Year

With deep, long-standing roots in the community, this company’s service-based culture and strong commitment to both employees and customers have earned it the distinction of being named SDM’s 2021 Dealer of the Year.

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Emergency Communications

The pandemic has shown the importance of being prepared for unexpected emergencies, and has given emergency communications systems a new role in helping people in the commercial and educational worlds.

Features

Security Locks & Door Hardware

As access control moves more toward the electronic side, perimeter door security still hinges on its hardware.

Motorola Cloud Connected ACC Security From Home

Video Management Software

The cloud, COVID-19, and technology advances have made video management systems more valuable than ever.

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Departments

// Insider News & Business

Securing New Ground discusses supply chain issues and labor shortages; Brivo to go public; ADT and Brinks Home enter solar energy market.

// Technology @ Work

Advanced Security installs integrated system at California veterans’ center.

// Technology Solutions & Skills

iDter launches deterrence system with dealer partnership recruitment program; Suprema integrates with Genetec Security Center; STANLEY Security and Nexkey team up.

// Products & Services

The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers.

// Digital Shuffle

Check out these videos, websites, blogs, apps and all things digital for security professionals.

// Classifieds

// Ad Index

Columns

// Editor's Angle

// Marketing Madmen

// Security & The Law

// Integration Spotlight

// 5 Minute Tech Quiz

// Security Networkings

2022 Industry Forecast

Financial Services
Touchless Solutions
Body-Worn Cameras

This Month on SDMmag.com

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LISTEN TO SDM’S EDITORS’ PODCAST

Every month, one of SDM’s editors sit down with security leaders to talk about what’s going on in the industry. Past topics have included OSDP, security appliances and how to select them, along with exclusive interviews with our Integrator of the Year and Dealer of the Year winners. And, clocking in at 30 minutes or less, the Editors’ Podcast is a perfect lunchtime listen. Check out new episodes on our site or via Apple Podcasts.

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DECEMBER 2021 // www.sdmmag.com

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