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SDM Editors' Podcast

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Episodes

  1. Beyond the Buzz: AI Insights With Tim Palmquist

    In part eight of SDM’s mini podcast series, Beyond the Buzz, Tim Palmquist, SVP, global channel, Milestone Systems, explores recent AI barriers and uses live at GSX 2026.

  2. Beyond the Buzz: AI Insights with Dave deLisser

    In part seven of SDM’s mini podcast series, Beyond the Buzz, Dave deLisser, vice president, product management and operations, IDIS Americas, explores recent AI barriers and uses live at GSX 2026.

  3. Beyond the Buzz: AI Insights With John Szczygiel

    In part six of SDM’s mini podcast series, Beyond the Buzz, John Szczygiel, COO, Brivo, explores recent AI barriers and uses live at GSX 2026.

  4. Beyond the Buzz: AI Insights With Serdar Ince

    In part five of SDM’s mini podcast series, Beyond the Buzz, Serdar Ince, global senior vice president, innovation, Securitas Technology, explores recent AI barriers and uses live at GSX 2026.

  5. Beyond the Buzz: AI Insights With Matt Cirnigliaro

    In part four of SDM’s mini podcast series, Beyond the Buzz, Matt Cirnigliaro, head of product marketing in North America, IQSIGHT, explores recent AI barriers and uses live at GSX 2026.

  6. Beyond the Buzz: AI Insights With Andrew Elvish

    In part one of SDM’s mini podcast series, Beyond the Buzz, Andrew Elvish, vice president, global marketing, Genetec, explores recent AI barriers and uses live at GSX 2026.

  7. Beyond the Buzz: AI Insights With Brady Edwards

    In part two of SDM’s mini podcast series, Beyond the Buzz, Brady Edwards, vice president, business and market development, fed, LVT, explores recent AI barriers and uses live at GSX 2026.

  8. Beyond the Buzz: AI Insights With Keith D'Sa

    In part one of SDM’s mini podcast series, Beyond the Buzz, Keith D'sa, director of sales, Axis Communications, explores recent AI barriers and uses live at GSX 2026.

  9. 2026 Integrator of the Year Stone Security on Successful Acquisitions & Connected Security

    SDM caught up with the 2026 Integrator of the Year, Stone Security, at the Denver stop of the 2026 StoneConnect tour. The company's CMO & SVP, Security, Brent Edmunds, dives into key factors that contributed to Stone Security earning the Integrator of the Year award for the second time since…

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  10. Turning Video Into Insight: How GenAI Is Reshaping Security Operations

    In this podcast, SDM sits down with Matt Cirnigliaro, head of product marketing in North America for IQSIGHT, to identify deployment opportunities for GenAI solutions that enable custom detections and improved awareness, helping integrators deliver more value.

  11. Allstate Security Celebrates 100 Years

    SDM sits down with Randall Renfroe, president and CEO of Allstate Security Inc., to discuss Allstate’s legacy as a 100-year-old company.

  12. SDM 2026 Project of the Year: Security 101

    Jerry Brocki, general manager of Security 101, and Bobby Guarino, sales leader of Security 101, discuss the planning, teamwork and technical expertise required to transform Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s security infrastructure. Learn how the team successfully separated two…

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  13. Remote Video Monitoring, AI & Legacy: Lessons from Pro-Vigil’s 20 Years in Business

    Jeremy White, founder and CEO of Pro-Vigil, joined SDM to discuss industry hot topics, spanning remote video monitoring, AI and creating a lasting business, to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary.

  14. Protecting More Than People: Sustainability in Security

    In celebration of Earth Day 2026, SDM sat down with Kristi Keating of Securitas Technology, Chris Shanelaris of Axis Communications, Richard Kasslack of NVT Phybridge and Joshua Tucker of ASSA ABLOY to explore the best approaches to sustainability in the modern security ecosystem.

  15. Telguard at 40: Lessons in Longevity & Innovation

    What’s the secret to staying relevant after decades in the security industry? SDM sat down with Daniel Rosales of Telguard to discuss lessons from his 17-year journey with the company, the importance of people and customer support, and how technologies like multi-carrier connectivity are shaping...

  16. Securing Large Sporting Events: The Integrator’s Role Behind the Scenes

    On the heels of a huge month for sports and entertainment, SDM spoke with Greg Parker, vice president, life cycle solutions at Johnson Controls, to discuss the intricate, comprehensive planning that goes into these large events. The conversation spanned the integrator’s role in mega-event…

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  17. 2025 Systems Integrator of the Year

    SDM spoke with Joe Lynch about the company founding and history, changes he has seen in the industry, where he sees AI’s role going forward, and much more.

  18. Cento, U.K.-Based Talent Solutions Firm, Expands into U.S.

    SDM recently spoke with Brent Ennals, CEO, Cento, about the company's decision to expand into the U.S. market. The conversation spanned the firm's approach to helping organizations meet their talent demands as well as Cento's goals in the U.S. market.

  19. How Smart Is Your Search?

    Net Payne, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, March Networks, talks AI smart search and its capabilities beyond "find the red shirt" or "find the blue van."

  20. Home Run Talks Launching Fire Alarm Trade School

    Greg Diloné, CEO, Home Run Alarm Co. has recently established SAFTI-Tech, a fire alarm trade school that allows technicians to "earn while they learn."

  21. i-PRO, Axis & Securitas Talk Sustainability in 2025

    In 2025, what does sustainability mean in the security industry? What does it look like? Three industry experts weigh in during an engaging conversation on the topic.

  22. ASSA ABLOY Talks Goal-Oriented Leadership

    SDM spoke with Peter Boriskin, chief technology officer, ASSA ABLOY Americas, about supporting teams on their path to achieving goals.

  23. Security Central CEO Talks Success in Monitoring

    Caroline Brown, CEO, Security Central, talks trends, tech and philosophy in regard to the monitoring industry.

  24. Verkada Talks Channel Partner Program

    SDM recently sat down with Caleb Augustin, head of channel sales, Verkada, to talk the company's channel partner program with. Augustin offers insight into how Verkada supports its channel partners, the importance of the channel, and Verkada's goal for channel sales to account for 50 percent...

  25. Security Experts Talk Incentivizing Training & Improving Acquisition

    How do organizations not only attract talent but ensure they have the right talent? What does modern training curriculum look like? How do you get employees/members to want to seek it out?To answer these questions, SDM spoke with: Candice Aragon, chief experience officer, PSA Network; Elli Reges,...

  26. Security Dealer of the Year Talks Company Culture, Acquisitions & Metrics

    SDM spoke with Brent Uhl, president & CEO, Guardian Alarm, about the company's Dealer of the Year win — and why 2025 was Guardian's year. Uhl expands on the company's culture.

  27. Dean Drako Talks AI & The Evolution of VMS

    At Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks' 2024 Cloud Security Summit, SDM sat down with Dean Drako of Eagle Eye Networks to talk AI and the evolution of video managment systems (VMS).

  28. Insights from 2024's Integrator of the Year: Chimera Integrations

    At Brivo and Eagle Eye's 2024 Cloud Security Summit, SDM sat down to talk with Justin Stearns of this year's Systems Integrator of the Year: Chimera Integrations

  29. 2024 TSI Roundtable With Everon, IPS and Minuteman Security & Life Safety

    SDM recently spoke with three companies that ranked on this year's 2024 Top System Integrators list. Dan Bresingham, CEO, Everon; Andy Boyd, CEO, Integrated Protection Services (IPS); and Jospeh Lynch, CEO/founder, Minuteman Security & Life Safety talk about the challenges they overcame and their...

  30. Alarm.com & Tech Systems Inc. Talk Gunshot Detection, Active Shooter Events & the Integrator

    SDM recently spoke with James Reno, vice president, sales, Alarm.com, and Terry Rivet, owner - member, Tech Systems Inc. about the role of the integrator in active shooter events. Specifically, they talk the tech available to help in the event of an active shooter.

  31. Cloudastructure CEO Talks Helping the Integrator

    SDM recently spoke with James McCormick, CEO, Cloudastructure, about opportunities in multi-family, ROI, network connectivity and the common challenges faced by integrators in cloud-based video and remote guarding solutions.

  32. TMA Talks Free Online AVS-01 Training

    SDM spoke with Steve Butkovich, president, The Monitoring Association (TMA), and Julie Webber, vice president, education & training, TMA, about the AVS-01 standard and the association's free online AVS-01 training.

  33. Acom & Owen Security Talk Growth on the 2024 SDM 100

    SDM recently spoke with Sam Phillips, vice president, customer experience, Acom Integrated Solutions, and Chris Pierce, president, Owen Security Solutions, about both company’s growth on the SDM 100 — including the challenges they faced and what they believe drove their successes.

  34. Convergint & Zenitel Talk Social Responsibility Day

    SDM spoke with Dan Rothrock, president of the Americas, Zenitel, and Tony Varco, vice president of security & marketing, Convergint, about event which is becoming an industry-wide institution: Social Responsibility Day.

  35. Staying Relevant Through Sustainability

    SDM spoke with Travis Hensley, global sustainability manager, HID Global, and Alka Khungar, Ph.D., customer value leader, global field office, Johnson Controls, about the current state of sustainability in the industry.

  36. DEI in the Security Industry

    This week, our guests are Tia Eskandari, senior director national service, Allied Universal, and Candice Aragon, chief experience officer, PSA Security. In conjunction with Senior Editor Rodney Bosch’s recent feature article, we’ll be discussing DEI in the security industry.

  37. The Importance of State Associations & the NJELSA Annual Symposium

    Brian Arenofsky, president of NJELSA, talks about the 2024 NJELSA Annual Symposium as well as the importance of involvement in state associations.

  38. 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....

  39. SDM 2024 Industry Panel Talks Economic Uncertainties & Workforce Implications

    SDM spoke with Jeremy Bates of Bates Security; Mike Botten of LVC Companies; Aaron Simpson of Stone Security; and Justin Stearns of Chimera Integrations about how they are preparing for an uncertain economy in 2024.

  40. Everon Talks Rebrand & Separation From ADT

    SDM spoke with Beth Tarnoff, Chief Marketing Officer, Everon, about the company’s recent rebrand – from ADT Commercial – and its split from ADT.

  41. Integrator of the Year Explains Why 2023 Was Pref-Tech’s Year

    SDM recently spoke with Shaun Castillo, president Preferred Technologies LLC, which was 2023’s Integrator of the Year. Castillo explains why he thinks 2023 was Pref-Tech’s year.

  42. Starting Again 40 Years In

    SDM spoke with Alan Kruglak, president, R24 Security Integration, about starting over with his newest company — his third, his success with it, as well as his over 40 years of experience in the industry.

  43. Is the Security Market Ready for Cloud-Based Video Solutions?

    SDM spoke with Leonid Levit, chairman of the Steering Committee, ONVIF, and Chris Wetzel, principal at CGL Technologies and executive board member of Security-Net, about cloud-based video solutions.

  44. SDM TSI Roundtable With GSI & LVC

    SDM sat down with Bert Bongard, president & CEO LVC Companies (No. 22), and Marc Gemellaro, president & CEO GSI (No. 15), two companies that ranked on our 2023 Top Systems Integrators Report. Bert and Marc talk success in the industry, and the philosophies that drive it.

  45. Interface on 20 Years of TMA Five Diamond Certification

    SDM spoke with Tyson Johns, senior vice president of security monitoring operations at Interface Systems, about Interface’s 20 years of Five Diamond Certification.

  46. Steve Jones’ Statement Amid Rise in Mass Shootings

    SDM spoke with Steve Jones, global CEO of Allied Universal, about his recent media statement about security professionals as well as Allied Universal’s GoFundMe to support employees affected by the recent deadly Maui fire.

  47. Speaking With FAST About the Security Technician of the Year Awards

    SDM spoke with John Nemerofsky, vice chair of the FAST board of directors and COO at Sage Integration, and Ken Kocher of Force Security, who is treasurer of FAST and serves on its board of directors, about FAST's new initiative: the Security Technician of the Year Awards.

  48. Growth on the 2023 SDM 100 Podcast

    SDM spoke with: Eric Gardner, president of alarm division, Pye-Barker (no. 9); Markus Scott, CEO, Eye Q Monitoring (no. 29); and Joseph Lynch, CEO, Minuteman Security (no. 47), to discuss their success, growth and the challenges they overcame to achieve said success and growth.

  49. Sustainability in Security

    SDM spoke with the following guests about sustainability in the security industry: Erin Spadavecchia, program manager for sustainability, ASSA ABLOY; Steve Beaudry, director of the Northeast business area, Axis Communications; and Greg Mora, global product management leader, Johnson Controls.

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