SDM // March 2024 // Volume 54, No. 3
CONTENTS
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FEATURES
Business-Enabled Security: From Data to Insights
Industry experts talk the tech and trends that are enabling security solutions to deliver business insights.
How to Capitalize on the Demand for Video Verification Services
Security dealers who specialize in video surveillance and alarm systems are strategically positioned to provide clients with advanced, false alert-fighting and visually-verified solutions and services.
Sights & Sounds: The Security of Gun & Gunshot Detection
SDM spoke with industry experts about gunshot and gun detection solutions and the opportunities those solutions offer to security dealers and integrators.
COVER STORY
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Making the Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Security professionals delve into the transformative power of DEI initiatives within the industry, uncovering the strategic advantages, challenges and best practices for fostering a more diverse and resilient workforce.
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FEATURES
COLUMNS
// Editor's Angle
// Security & The Law
// Marketing Madmen
// SIA Waypoints
// Integration Spotlight
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DEPARTMENTS
// Insider News & Business
Everon aquires Apex Integrated Security Solutions; Pavion acquires Integrated Security & Communications; and more industry news.
// Technology @ Work
Learn how Camect deployed its AI technology to reduce false alarms for RE:SURE monitoring services.
// Technology Solutions & Skills
Snap One Launches Control4 Connect & Control4 Assist, and other technology solutions announcements.
// Products & Services
The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers.
// Security Comings & Goings
This new column highlights the latest personnel announcements in the security industry.
// Classifieds
// Ad Index
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Coming Next Month
Project of the Year, Business Software, OSDP, Video Management Software
This Month on SDMmag.com
SIA & Brivo Talk AI Trends in the Security Industry
The SIA 2024 Security Megatrends report found the top four megatrends revolve heavily around AI. Additionally, SDM has been running a poll for some time asking what readers think is the most promising trend in the industry. 59 percent — as of recording this podcast — say that AI is the top trend. This month, our guests are Geoff Kohl of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and Steve Van Till of Brivo who will provide us with a little insight into the state of AI in the industry.
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