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One note: The importance of fire and environmental monitoring cannot be overstated, such as for smoke, carbon monoxide, temperature changes and for water detection. This certainly could/should have been included in the previous article about the "core" of a system. We hope you had a chance to read part I …

Of course the number one priority if you detect a fire at your home is to usher your family outside to a safe place. It’s debatable and depends on the situation if family photos or a laptop, for example, should be grabbed on the way out. But what about your …

Your access control and security system can be integrated in such a way that your alarm system can be armed and disarmed through a single action on the access control side. The advantage of this is the convenience of doing two things at once without remembering PINs or operating keypads. …

Balancing the security needs of an assisted living facility, which can include a blend of independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing services, can be a complex issue. Residents and staff need to move throughout the facility freely, while unauthorized people are kept out. Keeping track of staff, residents (some …

In our last blog post we discussed the need to accommodate for low and no-light situations in your CCTV system. Today we’d like to address changes in light with video surveillance. Light, as well as darkness, needs to be dealt with in specific ways. In this article, we’ll talk about …

So you’ve decided to upgrade from a lock and key system and have your security systems integrator install an electronic access control system. Or maybe you already have keyless entry on one or some doors and are looking to expand your access control system. What are some decisions you need …

There might not be a single “best” form, but there sure are “different” methods. And if there is a best form of biometircs, it’s often someone’s opinion that determines this. Pictured above is a time and attendance biometrics unit by Find Biometrics. For example, in an article written in the …

To say that companies need to watch their bottom line in this economy is an understatement. Every opportunity should be taken advantage of whenever a firm can identify areas to reduce wasteful spending, shrinkage, energy loss and more. Security companies can actually play a big role in reducing financial losses …

As a business owner you have many choices when it comes to video surveillance. The goal is always to protect people and property. There are many types of cameras available with a variety of uses, including but not limited to dome cameras, bullet cameras, infrared cameras and network/IP cameras. …

As security integrators, we often get asked about dummy security cameras as a solution to our customers’ security issues in lieu of an actual video surveillance system. Pictured above is a "dummy" security camera These issues can include such things as car break-ins in employee lots, employee theft, home security …