As a property manager you have a lot of people that depend on the safety and security of the real estate you oversee. Whether or not you own the properties you rent, or work with a landlord in managing their properties, a bulk of the responsibility lies on your shoulders. Your main goal is to … Read More
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What is Z-Wave Technology?
In the wake of home automation, smart home, or connected home technology you may have come across the term Z-Wave technology. What is it? Z-Wave technology is, “a wireless technology that makes regular household products, like lights, door locks and thermostats ‘smart’.” It’s what allows your home devices to “talk” to each other and be … Read More
False Alarms
If you have a security system you might already understand the consequences of a false alarm. It is not something to be taken lightly and can have serious implications. False alarms can happen for any number of reasons and it’s important to understand why and how best to avoid them. No security system is perfect, … Read More
What Does Wide Dynamic Range Mean in Surveillance?
When it comes to surveillance cameras, visibility is key. Some of the obstacles surrounding a camera’s capability to retain clear images such as lighting, camera installation, and type of camera are somewhat within our control, others are not. Uncontrollable issues of extreme brightness, like light produced from headlights and the sun, or extreme darkness are … Read More
Should Surveillance Systems Share A Network With Office Computers?
Whether you are installing a new surveillance system or changing an existing one you need to consider the type of system and the operating implications associated with it. The desire for advanced image quality, video analytics, ease of integration, and remote access has ushered in the era of IP (Internet Protocol) surveillance systems. IP surveillance … Read More
What Is Remote Monitoring?
When you picture a surveillance monitoring station what do you see? Is it a half awake guard staring blankly at multiple monitors? If that’s the case you can scratch that image from your mind. The future of monitoring services is quickly shifting and adapting to our society’s need for streamlined and efficient processes. As surveillance … Read More
How to Secure a Parking Garage
There are many architectural components to a business facility sometimes that includes a parking lot or garage. Whether it is attached or detached, near or far from the main building it can be a convenient asset to any business. It’s likely the place where you and your employees park in the morning and leave in … Read More
Should I Move To The Cloud?
We’ve all seen those puffy white, wondrous, water vapor creations up in the sky, commonly known as clouds. These natural wonders are not the clouds we’ll be investigating here. Instead we’ll be taking a look at what the “cloud” is in relation to business networks and their security infrastructure. You may be using the cloud … Read More
Can My Cameras See In The Dark?
Not all surveillance cameras are created equally. It may seem as simple as selecting a surveillance camera and popping it into place, but what about the external factors that affect the quality of recorded images? One of the top concerns for industry professionals and end-users alike is a cameras ability to function in the dark … Read More
Making the Switch from Analog to IP
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