SDM Magazine

06/05/2026

Welcome to June! The latest eMag features an overview of the and market, which is demanding differentiation against solutions for who want to succeed. Also in the issue, we explore security beyond buzzwords, the limits of in video forensic search and an exclusive case study from ARS Technical Services using NAPCO technology in a environment.

https://digitaledition.sdmmag.com/june-2026/

06/05/2026

2026, the company’s inaugural in-person user , will bring together leaders and customers for two days focused on improving efficiency and maximizing the value of the System Surveyor platform across the full lifecycle:

THRIVE will bring together industry leaders and customers for two days of collaboration, innovation, networking and hands-on learning, focused on improving operational efficiency and maximizing the value of the System Surveyor platform across the full project lifecycle.

06/04/2026

Euralarm’s new on in a connected world covers integrating , services and . It outlines how systems are transforming into intelligent, infrastructures and what this means for service providers, building operators and policymakers: https://brnw.ch/21x36eQ

06/04/2026

Have you found yourself struggling to or employees lately? You’re not alone.

Creating intentional programs has a positive impact on organizational , from satisfaction to higher levels:

Reducing employee turnover can help companies safeguard their financial health. This article explores strategies for increasing retention.

06/03/2026

Cities and businesses face mounting pressure to deter without creating a state. A report commissioned by LiveView Technologies moves past the binary “ versus ” argument and identify the public opinion benchmark for an acceptable way to use technologies while maintaining rigorous privacy standards:

These benchmark findings from LVT aim to empower security teams, public safety leaders and elected officials to improve community safety while preserving the trust and transparency people expect and value.

06/02/2026

The and market is experiencing forward momentum, with an uptick in demand for updated systems integrating for proactive security and convenient . Dealers’ success hinges on keeping up with and presenting their value proposition against solutions:

The security and smart home market is experiencing forward momentum, with an uptick in demand for updated systems integrating AI for proactive security and convenient lifestyle. Dealers’ success hinges on keeping up with technology and presenting their value proposition against DIY solutions.

06/02/2026

What does it take to unify over 100 locations and multiple business brands under one identity? sat down with Bill Hickox to discuss the rebrand of Cook & Boardman to CBX Solutions and explore the company’s vision for delivering fully integrated building and solutions nationwide.

Watch the podcast here:

SDM, Security Distributing and Marketing is the security channel media, providing management and technical professionals with solutions for the security marketplace.

06/01/2026

End user demands are changing the way systems are designed, installed and managed in modern housing.

Thus, ARS Technical Services had high demands to meet at the Saltaire development within Heritage Properties in Florida. The security used Napco Security Technologies, Inc.’s Prima solution to support the modern expectations of the property.

Read the case study here: https://brnw.ch/21x30AI

06/01/2026

For years, was weighed down by complex infrastructure, triangulation-heavy designs, false positives and lengthy deployments.

Fortunately, that has changed.

Read more in this article written by Ed Brennen of :

For years, gunshot detection was weighed down by complex infrastructure, triangulation-heavy designs, false positives and lengthy deployments. Fortunately, that has changed.

05/31/2026

Patrick Cooke will serve as director of , South Central for DMP.

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Cooke will provide exceptional service to the regional sales managers of ’s South-Central territory.

Read more about Cooke:

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Cooke will provide exceptional service to the regional sales managers of the south-central territory.