Why You Need A Monitoring Station

July 8, 2019By adminBusiness Security Systems No Comments

Traditionally in any monitored security system, the individual security devices are installed by a systems integrator and when an alarm sounds or something looks suspicious a signal, and sometimes a video clip, is sent to a central monitoring station which then either contacts the end-user or the local authorities to initiate an emergency response. This … Read More

Securing Multi-Tenant Offices

June 3, 2019By adminBusiness Security Systems No Comments

We have all seen an office building, whether it’s the 104 floor World Trade Center in New York City or the 5 floor office you work in.  Many of these buildings house a multitude of different businesses.  This begs the question, how do you protect your business when you share a space with multiple tenants?  You … Read More

How To Know When It’s Time To Upgrade

May 20, 2019By adminHome Security Systems No Comments

Maybe you’ve had a home security system installed years ago or perhaps you recently moved into a new home with an existing alarm system.  Whatever the case, how can you tell if your home security system is still valid?  There are some tell-tale signs that you may be dealing with an antiquated system.  However, if … Read More

Is It Time To Upgrade Your Cameras?

March 11, 2019By adminBusiness Security Systems, Home Security Systems No Comments

If you’ve had a surveillance system installed within the past decade it’s more than likely that it’s either an analog or IP (Internet Protocol) system.  So what’s the difference?  Analog typically refers to an older technology that doesn’t use Ethernet protocol.  IP includes “IP-addressable items,” the cabling, and network equipment used to connect all components … Read More