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We are delighted to announce the launch of the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2025, an esteemed event dedicated to recognising and celebrating groundbreaking advancements within the security industry. These awards honour companies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, contributing significantly to the evolution of security technologies and practices. This year, we have a new category: Innovator (Distributor) Company of the Year.

1- Video Management Software Innovation: Recognises innovations in software that manage and analyse video feeds efficiently, enhancing situational awareness and analytics tools for security professionals.

2- Surveillance CCTV Innovation: Acknowledges advancements in CCTV technology, particularly devices that incorporate artificial intelligence for more intelligent monitoring and surveillance.

3- Visitors’ Management Innovation: Highlights solutions facilitating secure entry, mainly through mobile devices and practical intercom solutions, addressing access control challenges.

4- Alarm/Detection Innovation: Recognises excellence in alarm and detection systems, emphasising reliability and advanced features crucial for early threat detection.

5- Analytics and Software Innovation: Acknowledges advancements in video analytics and cloud-based storage solutions, essential for data-driven security strategies.

6- Cloud and SaaS Innovation: Celebrates innovations in cloud-based security solutions, offering enhanced management and accessibility for security systems.

7- Network and Connectivity Innovation: Recognises innovations in networking solutions crucial for security systems, emphasising robustness and adaptability in a connected world.

8- Innovator Company of the Year Award: Honours a company’s continuous dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the security industry, recognising its significant contributions to advancing security technologies.

9- NEW! Introducing the Innovator (Distributor) Company of the Year category to the Benchmark Innovation Awards acknowledges the distributors’ pivotal role in the security industry. This award is designed to honour a distribution company that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and commitment to advancing security solutions over the past year.

Role of Distributors in the Security Industry:

Distributors serve as the vital link between manufacturers and end-users, ensuring that cutting-edge security products and technologies are accessible to integrators, installers, and consumers. Their contributions include:

Market Education: Keeping abreast of emerging trends and technologies, and educating the market about innovative security solutions.

Supply Chain Optimisation: Efficiently managing the flow of products from manufacturers to the market, ensuring timely availability of security solutions.

Technical Support and Training: Providing essential technical assistance and training to integrators and installers, ensuring the effective deployment of security systems.