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SDM // October 2021 // Volume 51, No. 10

Urban design, Footwear, Trousers, Smile, Tree, Plant, Building, Tie

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Photo by Emily Frances Olson for SDM

COVER STory

Exclusive

SDM Systems Integrator of the Year

Unlimited Technology, SDM’s 2021 Systems Integrator of the Year, is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a “security” integrator.

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NVRs & DVRs

Do analog video DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) continue to provide the industry with a cost-effective, viable means of video storage? Or, is the industry steadily moving toward an all-digital NVR solution?

Features

State of the Market: Fire Alarms

Improvements in technologies, the impending cellular sunset, supply chain issues and a talent shortage were part of a rollercoaster 2020 for those in the fire market.

Finding skilled technicians is one of the greatest challenges many in the market are facing.

A technician with BCD International installs an NVR drive into an array earmarked for use by a security integrator in a new video surveillance system.

Working With GSA Schedules

Looking to integrate in the government security vertical? Familiarizing yourself with GSA Schedules is the first step.

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Departments

// Insider News & Business

Verkada sues Motorola Solutions; CTSI acquires AFA Protective; Security & Safety Things rebrands; and more.

// Technology @ Work

Learn how Casa Costa got a security facelift with the help of Alpha Security and LenelS2.

// Technology Solutions & Skills

Alula unveils new builder program; Group337 partners with Momentum Security for training; SAFR signs agreement with NTT Docomo.

// 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

Cannabis Security
Wholesale Monitoring
Cloud-Based Access Control
Thermal 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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OCTOBER 2021 // www.sdmmag.com

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