Electric door strikes are typically installed in the door jamb.Electromagnetic locks can play a vital role in an access control system. Also known as mag locks, they work in combination
SDM’s guide to monitoring services is a resource to help you locate and select a service to monitor your subscribers’ accounts.Editor’s Note: The information contained in SDM’s 2007 Guide to
The cash cow of the security industry, the source of all recurring monthly revenue (RMR), is the monitoring of fire and intrusion alarms and the equipment sold to do that.
With this system, the user’s fingerprint template is stored on the smart card so the live and stored fingerprints can be compared for an extra layer of security. The architecture
Honeywell offers a triple-path technology radio (model 7845i-GSM) that adds Internet communication to the GRPS and SMS signals. Less than a year is left before U.S. wireless service providers
In an IP CCTV system, there is a reduction in cabling required when compared to a traditional analog system. With an IP-based system, a single Cat 5e or better
This store in Houston is just one of approximately 280 Sports Authority stores Steve Walker is responsible for the monitoring of as director of HSM’s ProtectionNet customer service centers
Securing outdoor areas can pose many challenges for dealers and systems integrators. Not only must equipment be weatherproof; it also should have the ability to distinguish a human intruder from
The market for integrated security systems that encompass multiple “subsystems” such as video surveillance, access control, fire and intrusion alarm is rich with opportunities, systems integrators claim in SDM’s third
“More power.” Comedian Tim Allen built a career around this simple but very recognizable phrase. Just as Allen found success with power, so will technicians who understand how important