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SDM  //  March 2021  //  Volume 51, No. 3

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COVER STory

SDM Exclusive

COVID-19: One Year Later

Overcoming an onslaught of changes, security professionals proved why they were essential in a year full of challenges caused by a worldwide pandemic.

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Pushing AI Into the Spotlight

Pandemic requirements and mature technology make now the perfect time for security integrators to get comfortable with artificial intelligence.

Features

Smart Home Solutions

With more people staying home and working remotely, the smart home market is bustling with innovation, change and opportunities.

Security Readers & Credentials Evolve

Options in the world of access control readers and credentials continue to grow — but which is best for your project?

Simplicity wins with the same user interface across all methods of control.
Readers and credentials have become a part of our everyday life, though some might not realize it.
Face mask detection is one of the areas where AI has shone during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to solutions that are able to learn and adapt to emerging trends and needs.

Departments

// Insider News & Business

AFA rebrands as Alarm Connections; ASAP-to-PSAP launches in Cumberland County, Pa.; and more news you might have missed.

// Technology @ Work

Learn how Sage Integration helped Akron Children’s Hospital design a security plan complete with access control, video surveillance and more.

// Technology Skills & Solutions

Nortek debuts 2GIG EDGE; DICE Matrix Integrator provides more options; StoneLock and Johnson Controls team up to provide contactless security.

// 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


  • State of the Market: Access Control
  • Interactive Services
  • Video Management Software
  • Fire Alarm Notification
  • Devices
  • Sustainable Green Products
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This Month on SDMmag.com


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Systems Integrator Of The Year 2021

Nominations for Systems Integrator of the Year Open

The SDM Systems Integrator of the Year award is open to all companies in the systems integration industry, regardless of their size or market niche. If your firm meets or exceeds the preliminary criteria, then complete the form. You may use this form to nominate your own company or another systems integrator. Complete and return the online nomination form so it arrives in SDM’s office no later than April 30, 2021. After receiving your nomination form, SDM will send you a detailed questionnaire. The formal announcement and a feature article profiling the winning SDM Systems Integrator of the Year will be published in SDM’s October 2021 issue.

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