AT&T has announced that they will sunset their 3G network in the US on February 22, 2022. If you have Bosch B443 cellular modules that are using the AT&T network, you will need to replace these modules before this deadline because they will stop...

In the past, intrusion detection alarm panels were programmed by entering hexadecimal codes into keypads. This was practical because the alarm panel was limited to a small number of features and you could only choose from a small number of responses.

When designing an intrusion detection system, you want to cover all points of potential penetration. By that, we mean you want to identify every opening in the structure and give the alarm panel some way of determining when a person has used that...

While there is much attention dedicated to securing the IT network perimeter, of equal importance is a focus on fortification of the physical perimeter of a facility, given that this is the first line of defense against unauthorized site access. A...

Video management systems (VMS) are becoming more intelligent. The ability of a VMS to receive and react to alarms is improving and becoming more complex, fueled in part by widespread adoption and deployment of high-reliability video analytics and...

Seismic detectors look for vibration like that caused by a saw or drill. Lots of people rely on big, heavy, metal boxes to keep their valuables in. Of course, we’re talking about safes and vaults. The problem is that safes don’t keep people out, it...

Building codes are written to help balance security, safety, and standard operations. That is, the ability of building owners to keep unauthorized people out while enabling people within the building to exit quickly and easily in case of a fire.

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Many in the security industry were taken by surprise when Interlogix announced that they were exiting the industry. System designers and project managers often try to standardize on specific manufacturers wherever possible. Keeping the number of...

Imagine having a simple way to draw attention to a specific area, customer service desk, or retail checkout without having to cause a scene or alert additional offsite resources. You likely already have this capability and don't realize the benefits...