The number of users and audit trail entries is limited in a standalone configuration by the available memory and varies among each manufacturer. Source: Security Industry Association (SIA) White Paper
Compared with their security counterparts, the fire alarm market often seems slower to change – the industry is understandably extra cautious about its life safety responsibilities. But change is inevitable.
The digital video recorder – or DVR – has revolutionized video surveillance. No longer are shelves of videotapes required for storage of the recordings of events, nor do those tapes
Wells Sampson, vice president of American Alarm and Communications Inc., Arlington, Mass., visits the home of John Dunton and Carol McKeen, who averted carbon monoxide poisoning thanks to his company's
Although they are sometimes taken for granted, camera lenses are a critical element of video surveillance systems. Choosing the right lens and installing it properly can mean the difference between
Integrating burglar alarm control panels with other security systems is becoming more important to end users, especially with verification being required more.Here’s the concept: A burglar breaks into a monitored
Last year was an excellent one for the access control market – and based on comments from a wide range of systems integrators, manufacturers and distributors, 2006 is also likely
Industry Revenue Grows 6% in 2005; Poised for 9% in 2006. Total industry revenue from the sale, lease installation, service, and monitoring of security systems. Total industry revenue ($ billions)Once
With this article, SDM inaugurates a series that will examine the challenges of integrating a different type of equipment each month or explore issues of integrating systems. We are interested
The video surveillance market is poised for a great 2006. That’s the consensus among a wide range of security dealer, manufacturer and distributor executives with whom SDM Magazine spoke recently.
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