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SDM  //  May 2021  //  Volume 51, No. 5

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COVER STory

Exclusive

SDM 100 Report

Despite the uncertainty and challenges of COVID-19, the top security dealers held their own, and even thrived, finding new paths and opportunities.

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Video Storage

The evolution of AI, deep learning and edge inferencing have brought new challenges — but large improvements — to the realm of video storage.

Features

Software for Business Operations

The industry’s leading software developers tell SDM about the latest developments in business operations software, from billing to sales quotes and more.

About 80 percent of new SedonaOffice customers are choosing the hosted option.
Like many technologies in the industry, managed access control has benefited from the proliferation of the cloud.
When the demand for video surveillance grows, so does the demand for video storage.

Managed Access Control

There are plenty of benefits to managed access control, including easy deployment, billing support and profit. Now is the time to dip your toes into the managed services.

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Departments

// Insider News & Business

A former employee gets ADT in some hot legal water; SIA announces virtual GovSummit programming; and more.

// Technology @ Work

Renown Health modernizes security infrastructure to improve safety.

// Technology Skills & Solutions

Honeywell adds access control functionality to MAXPRO; ONVIF reaches 20,000 conformant products; Nortek Control announces new integrations; and more.

// 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


  • State of the Market: Security & Smart Home

  • Security Intercoms & Entry Control Systems

  • Cloud-Based Video

  • Fire Alarm Code Updates

  • SDM 100 Brand Results

  • Buyer’s Guide

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This Month on SDMmag.com

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SDM Podcast

Every month, one of SDM’s editors sits 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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