No business is immune to risk or unpredictable circumstances. In an emergency, often times, there’s an influx of panic for those involved. Our dedicated and hardworking emergency responders-firefighters, EMTs, ambulance, and police-are the ones who keep a strong front and are prepared to help us through these tough situations. As a business owner wouldn’t it … Read More
Connected Homes For Smarter Security
As the technology driven world continues to evolve, our lives are becoming more and more connected. Virtual distances are shrinking. This has been happening since the inception of the internet. You no longer have to fly across the world to have a meeting, you simply login to a virtual meeting where you can talk “in-person” … Read More
Fly South For The Winter? Here’s How To Protect Your Home
If you are lucky enough to leave your home up here in the Northeast for extended periods of time during the winter and stay in warmer climes, there are some things that you should do to make sure you don’t return to a disaster. You should have a burglar alarm installed to protect your home … Read More
Proper Maintenance For Functional Fire Alarms
Fire is an unpredictable force that can wreak havoc on any business. It is imperative as a business owner, facility manager, or building owner that the proper precautions are in place to help prevent catastrophe. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is a leading advocate in fire prevention and safety. They’ve written numerous codes and … Read More
Make Sure To Read This Before You Renovate
Home renovation is an exciting and fulfilling prospect for many homeowners. Whether you’re adding on or adjusting an existing space, it’s imperative to make sure your home is protected during the process. While renovating your home is rewarding for you and your family, you don’t want it to be a “rewarding” process for would-be thieves … Read More
Think You Know About Security Systems? Think Again.
A home is so much more than a physical structure that you reside in. It’s where you have lazy Sunday breakfast with your spouse and kids. It’s where you enjoy a cup of hot coffee on your back porch. It’s where you read bedtime stories to your children and tuck them in at night. It’s … Read More
What Is 5G?
Last week on our blog, we wrote about how to protect your network’s connected devices, and the importance of good cybersecurity with the upcoming launch of 5G. This week we decided to take a step back and go into a bit more detail about 5G itself. So, what is 5G? 5G is the fifth generation … Read More
5G And The Connected Home – Preventing Attacks
For those who own alarm systems, whether they are video surveillance, access control, burglary, or fire protection, our systems watch over us and protect us around the clock. But in today’s day and age, just about everything is connected to the internet. In many cases, this includes our alarm system. And like any device that … Read More
New Year’s Resolution – Maintain Your Alarm System
So you bought an alarm system, what kind of maintenance and service should you do? Really, not much. It should work flawlessly for quite some time. The first thing to go will be batteries. All systems will have to have their system battery replaced after 3 to 5 years. When the battery is low, the … Read More
Why You Need A Licensed Installer
There are many reasons to make sure the person you hire to do a job is qualified. When it comes to installing camera systems, it’s the law. In New Jersey, a professional surveillance system installer needs to be licensed by the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, and Locksmith Advisory Committee. According to Eric Marcy at Wilentz … Read More