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SDM // November 2021 // Volume 51, No. 11

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COVER STory

Exclusive

Cannabis Security

The cannabis security space provides many opportunities for integrators to apply skills and knowledge used in traditional verticals to this highly profitable — and growing — industry.

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Thermal Cameras

The upshot of the interest in thermal cameras for health screening during the pandemic is that it raised awareness of thermal technology for use in a wider scope of applications.

NCS4 Golden Eagle Finalists

The awards program from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, sponsored by SDM, recognizes excellence in system integration at sporting venues. These are the 2021 finalists.

Features

Wholesale Monitoring

ASAP-to-PSAP on the rise, video monitoring gains greater focus and other trends in wholesale monitoring.

Cloud-Based Access Control

Cloud-based solutions provide new access control selling opportunities for security integrators.

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Departments

// Insider News & Business

TMA holds virtual annual meeting; CTSI acquires The Protection Bureau; SIA names awardees for Honors Night.

// Technology @ Work

Learn how Jamaica National Bank coordinated its security systems across 40 branch locations with AMAG Symmetry.

// Technology Solutions & Skills

RSPNDR makes U.S. debut; Johnson Controls adds body-worn cameras to portfolio; ONVIF introduces add-on concept.

// 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.

Columns

// Security Networkings

SDM Dealer of the Year
Security Lock & Door Hardware
Video Management Software
Emergency Communications

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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NOVEMBER 2021 // www.sdmmag.com

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