CEDIA EXPO 2008 attracted 25,000 attendees and saw a rise in the number of non-exhibiting professionals in attendance.PHOTO COURTESY OF CEDIA Twenty years ago, a small group of custom electronic
Telephone entry systems are not what come to mind when you think of cutting-edge technology. But those systems today are on the cusp of just that. They are rapidly moving
Dealers looking for ways to grow and diversify their RMR sources are looking into personal emergency response systems (PERS). They are finding many positives, including: Basic and advanced PERS technologies
When IP cameras were first introduced to the professional security industry earlier this decade, it was assumed their many advantages would ensure they quickly achieved extensive market share penetration. But
There is a wide selection when it comes to choosing the proper wire for a CCTV installation. Selecting the correct wire can result in crisp, clear video; low material and
Until the mid 1980s, bells were the common notification appliance for fire alarm systems. They were loud and for the most part, could be heard better than today’s horns.As fire
Today’s security installation companies have many available options when it comes to the cabling type and transmission methods that can be used for analog CCTV applications. Various combinations of cabling
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A central station such as this one operated by ADS Security in Nashville, can be the hub for managing multiple clients’ access control systems remotely. What a difference a year