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Editorial By Paul Rothman New Voice, Same Message Everything you'd expect from SD&I;…. with a few enhancements! M y name is Paul Rothman and I serve the security industry. This month's column takes am the new editor in chief of a fascinating look at the newest options in wireless Security Dealer & Integrator. For communications — be sure to check it out on page 20 my first column, I want to take this opportunity to and look for it every month near the front of the issue. introduce myself and give you a little information on Also from the technology perspective, SD&I; will my background; however, my first continue to feature the latest and message to you is the most imporgreatest new products from the tant: Everything you have come to "One area that surely unites vendors that serve the security expect from SD&I; — from its endindustry. Look for a Technology the dealer/integrator and Spotlight in every issue that will to-end coverage of the channel, to technology insights, to tips on outline a particular technology, end-user communities is running a better business and so and then feature a range of prodtechnology." much more — will continue to ucts from vendors in that space. be prominently featured in these This issue's technology spotlight pages with me at the helm. But of course, you can also goes hand-in-hand with our cover focus on school expect some exciting enhancements! security: emergency communications & mass notificaI started covering the security industry way back tion. Check out our comprehensive coverage of the in the summer of 2001 as an assistant editor with the technology on page 44, along with a product showcase now-defunct Access Control & Security Systems magastarting on page 48. In addition, SD&I; will provide a zine. As you might imagine, a few months later — in vast array of newly released technologies in our New September 2001 — I became well-acquainted with the Products section — this month's section is focused central importance of security to our nation. on the technologies that will be on display at the ASIS I have covered this industry since then from the endshow, starting Sept. 24. Please use this show product user's perspective — many of the very customers who preview (starting on page 82) as a guide as you roam keep the readers of SD&I; flourishing in this business. the exhibit hall in Chicago; or, call it a "virtual walk" on I served as managing editor of our sister publication, the exhibit hall floor if you are unable to attend. Security Technology Executive, for more than six years. SD&I; has already proven its dedication to providing Now, I am tremendously excited to serve the channel you with the tools for success in different markets, and market, and I think I have a fairly unique perspective I will make sure this continues. This month's focus is because I already understand what your commercial K-12 school security, and we are covering this very and industrial customers want and need. important market from soup to nuts. Check out page One area that surely unites the dealer/integrator and 22, where our huge school security section begins. end-user communities is technology. From your basic I am very excited to have this opportunity to serve mechanical lock all the way through infrared cameras, you! If you have article ideas or suggestions, please SD&I; will keep you informed of the latest offerings, contact me at paul.rothman@cygnus.com. You can also advances, breakthroughs and trends. This leads me to find me on Linkedin. ❚ a new monthly column in SD&I; called Tech Trends, where our expert columnist, Ray Coulombe of securityspecifiers.com, will keep you abreast of the latest in Paul Rothman, Editor in Chief cutting-edge technology from the many sectors that @SecurityDealer www.facebook.com/SDIMag 8 http://bit.ly/SDIonLinkedin www.SecurityInfoWatch.com | SD&I; | September 2013 www.securityinfowatch.com/sdifast50