Recording of video images has traditionally been accomplished using VCRs that have been specially designed for the security industry. While these units used standard tapes they were modified to allow
Americans have grown accustomed to being watched. Many take for granted that almost every time they enter or leave a store, use an automated teller machine, walk into an office
If you have ever wanted to have your opinions on marketing materials in the security industry heard, this is your opportunity by voting on-line for SDM’s Securing America Awards. The
Digital video recorders (DVRs) – although much more affordable and accessible for end-users than they ever have been – still are high-value products. Client expectations are usually high, too, because
Security dealers or integrators should exercise as much care and caution when purchasing access control software as they do when buying a new car. The selection of the right vendor
“The lens is the second most important choice in a security system after the camera,†asserts John Donaldson, president, Summit Sales and Marketing Ltd., Davenport, Iowa. “It’s the most difficult
A few years ago, smart cards were a “Star Trek†technology – cool sounding, but no one was really seeing them implemented in their daily business. That has changed for
Structured wiring enclosures should provide enough space for additional features added later. Photo courtesy of Atlantic Home TechnologyImagine if you could physically get inside of your computer, audio-video system, telephone,
Electronic access cards…keypads and PINs…photo ID badges…eyes, hands, fingers…think of all the different credentials people use to identify themselves in the workplace. American businesses and institutions have never been more
From office buildings in Las Vegas and Chicago to a renovated New York City apartment building and an upscale California home, businesses and residences across the country rely on intercom
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