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The latest developments in magnetic locks and strikes mean dealers and integrators have more technology options for keeping high-security openings secure. And the available products are easier to install, as well.

There are exciting things happening in the DVR and NVR business, many of which are shaping the future of video surveillance. Unfortunately, wherever excitement goes, it often brings with it a degree of misunderstanding. Video industry professionals talk about what they say are the top three most common misconceptions about DVR and NVR technology and system selection.

Going it alone in business can be tough. Fortunately, security dealers have a wide range of programs available to them that can help support their business operations. One option is formal dealer programs, typically operated by companies that will purchase dealer accounts in exchange for getting all or part of the recurring monthly revenue from those accounts.

When it comes to systems smoke detectors, security dealers traditionally have had several different technologies available. One of the most commonly used types of detectors is the photoelectric detector, which

Davenport, Iowa-based security dealer, Per Mar Security, attributes much of its 57-year success to its employees. “Our mission is to be guardians of people, property and profits for life,” comments

Access control keypads have been able to not only keep up with the changing technological times, but are actually considered an important part of a successful high-security design today. Whether

Americans are waiting and watching, as is the security industry, for an answer to the question: If we are truly on the road to economic recovery, why is it so

Las Vegas sets the bar on use of security video and storage. The new CityCenter property boasts more than 3,700 cameras that demand vast storage and quick image retrieval. In today’s

Wireless is ideal for remote locations such as the Usibelli Coal Mine in Healy, Alaska, where a wired infrastructure would be cost-prohibitive.The use of wireless technologies in security systems is

Industry sources say it’s fine to mount CO detectors on the ceiling, as long as all local code requirements are met.Carbon monoxide detectors are becoming an increasingly common element in