Audio intelligibility is a "top topic" among not only intercom users, but also AHJ's (authority having jurisdiction) across the country. Frustration mounts as intercom users struggle to understand instructions coming from the sender of the message....

Whether you are a security practitioner or security dealer, training is critical.

More resources are coming directly to your laptop instead of you having to travel. Rest assured though, there are still plenty of classroom based sessions for those...

DIY has gained popularity over the years. Years ago there was a chain of large hardware stores in my area, the largest I had ever seen: Hechinger's. Long gone now and replaced with even larger retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's. Then came the DIY...

Have you wondered?

What would your front lobby or security control room look like with a well designed, fully functional security desk or console? You've likely thought about it, and have assumed it's too complicated and time consuming to create a...

Using resources such as calculators and quick guides can often help formulate the beginning of a plan based on many factors including budget,...

Guy Walker from Comnet Communication Networks presents this short video overview of various power supplies and mounting options for hardened, rugged network equipment for fiber optic connectivity, Power over Ethernet, copper category cable, and...

Why would you want to record video to an SD card inside of a security camera?

Security practitioners often are looking for ways to meet a tight budget.  Likewise they are often presented with complicated network infrastructure challenges.

First, cost:

An IP camera surveillance camera system, or any other security system for that matter, is only as resilient and dependable as the power to the system.

Aside from overall UPS power supply systems for the building, network, or security system headend...

The need for costly, copper phone lines (~$600/line/year) is quickly going away.  New technology allows for internet or web based communication of alarm conditions from existing alarm systems and are rendering copper lines obsolete.

Today, there is a...

As the quantity of video surveillance cameras grows exponentially around the globe, many security practitioners are asking, "How do I know which camera I should be watching? "What if I'm not actively watching my cameras and something happens?"

Most...