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...

Rick Buehler is well known for his ability to return security camera part numbers and project parts lists quickly and accurately. Rick gave us a look behind the scenes as to how he and Katie come up with the correct security camera part numbers in...

With Bosch's release of the Divar IP 7000 All-In-One (AIO) hardware platform that is pre-loaded with Bosch Video Management System (BVMS), the option to add a dedicated graphics card is now offered. This is a nice money saving option when the unit...

Over the years, our team has compiled dozens of educational and tutorial videos designed to provide a basis of knowledge about intrusion detection systems and the equipment commonly used as part of those systems. We have compiled nearly 50 videos...

Joe Barnhart met with a security integrator for a site visit to determine the best furniture design for a government agency's control room. 

Aside from fitting the room properly, the console was to have a Corian work surface for maximum durability....

Not having recorded security camera footage when you need it is not an option.

When searching for a reliable server platform for your NVR-based video surveillance system, the design discussion should about more than just the cost of the computer...

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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Joe Barnhart and a few others from our team updated and upgraded our online demo cameras to include three new additions: MIC inteox 7100i, DINION IP thermal 8000, and FLEXIDOME IP starlight 8000i. In the video below, Joe and Matt discuss the new...

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...