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Fiber to the Home (FTTH) — Is It Time to Cash in?

October 1, 2018

About five months ago I was taking out the trash to the alley cans behind the bunker in Bucktown when I spied a telephone company truck with a big roll of cable mounted on the back. I walked over and took a quick glance at the cable, which indicated that the cable was 144-count singlemode fiber optics.

Deciphering the National Electrical Code 2017 Changes

Roy Pollack

October 1, 2018

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

Practical Advice for Getting Surveillance Video From Point A to Point B

As cameras and other video devices demand greater power and greater transmission distances, integrators face numerous critical challenges in video system design and deployment.

Derek Rice

September 19, 2018

While cabling and transmission were at one point in time almost afterthoughts in video surveillance systems, in recent years they have come farther out of the shadows and are now fully recognized as the key foundational solutions they are. With this greater prominence has come more thoughtful consideration of the importance of getting things right through careful evaluation.

Most Popular Brands Among the 2018 SDM Top Systems Integrators

Which suppliers do the largest systems integrators use? This Top Systems Integrators brand-usage report lists the manufacturers and distributors that earn their business.

Laura Stepanek

September 14, 2018

Security systems integrators manage a diverse set of projects with demanding requirements. Their suppliers play a chief role in helping them meet those requirements and exceed their customers’ expectations.

PACLOCK Enlists Marketing Firm to Boost Channel Support

September 7, 2018

Security hardware manufacturer Pacific Lock Company (PACLOCK), Valencia, Calif., announced a services partnership with Chicago-based marketing firm Drucker Group.

10 Great Security Distributor Resources

Distributors are offering more new resources to help dealers with all aspects of their business.

Joan Engebretson

September 7, 2018

Ask security dealers what their core competencies are and they’re likely to talk about their expertise in securing homes and businesses and providing life safety.

Going the Distance With GameChanger Cable

Dave Engebretson

September 4, 2018

As innovations such as facial recognition, wide dynamic range, and multi-megapixel images continue to be developed by our industry’s IP camera manufacturers, the issue of the maximum length of UTP Cat5e/6 that can be installed to meet the EIA/TIA standard of 100 meters (328 feet) remains unchanged.

IDIS America Named OSPA Nominee

August 31, 2018

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) named video surveillance manufacturer IDIS America one of three finalists for the 2018 OSPA program’s “Best Security Manufacturer.”

C.E.D. to Host Annual Fall Ball Technology Summit

August 31, 2018

Consumer Electronics Distributors (C.E.D.), is celebrating its 26th year in business with three events in September and October of this year for dealers and industry partners.

Get on the Fiber Train Before It Leaves the Station

Dave Engebretson

August 2, 2018

Unless you’ve been living under a connectivity rock for the past two years, you have noticed the explosive growth in the use of fiber optics for a wide variety of communication needs.