SDM Editors' Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2020, including the company's "Connect" lineup of services and its successful acquisition by BearCom.

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.

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

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 interconnected hospital systems without disrupting patient care; built a unified, proactive security platform; and m...

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.

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.

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 the future of security communications.

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 planning, environmental management, threat detection and the fan experience.

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.

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.

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."

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." 

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.

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

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

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 Verkada's sales.