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Allan Colombo

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The Push To Attain A Touchless World

Allan Colombo
January 17, 2022
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In January 2020, when news of the novel coronavirus in China began to circulate across the globe, the design and manufacture of touchless access devices was already well underway in the United States and elsewhere. 


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When, Where & Why: Security Locks & Door Hardware

Allan Colombo
December 13, 2021
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The ordinary perimeter door should be considered that point where the “physical security” of residential, commercial, and institutional structures begin.


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NVRs vs. DVRs: What's Best for You?

Both will have a critical role to play in an effective video solution for the foreseeable future.
Allan Colombo
September 27, 2021
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NVRs vs. DVRs both have a critical role to play in an effective video solution for the foreseeable future manufacturers have managed to do is make something that was already good even better.


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There’s More Than Meets the Eye to Megapixel Camera Benefits

Allan Colombo
July 12, 2021
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Take a look at megapixel cameras, what makes them unique, why they’re so effective in the field, and what exactly is on the horizon in the near future.


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FIRE & LIFE SAFETY

Past & Future Changes in Fire Code

Recent and upcoming code changes can have a big impact in how you plan your fire installations. Are you missing some big ones?
Allan Colombo
May 26, 2021
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Adhering to changes in fire code on a local basis is not a choice —  it’s a “shall,” not a “should.”


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Fire & Life Safety

The Practical Side of Fire Alarm Notification Appliances

Choosing the right technology and specifications for the audible and visual elements that go into a notification appliance is key to saving lives.
Allan Colombo
March 30, 2021
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What good is a fire alarm system without an effective means of notifying building occupants when there’s a fire in progress? Not much.


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High Tech Trends in Fire Alarm Control Panels

New FACP technologies such as wireless and smart technology benefit fire protection companies as well as security integrators and alarm dealers.
Allan Colombo
February 8, 2021
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New fire alarm control panel technologies such as wireless and smart technology benefit fire protection companies as well as security integrators and alarm dealers.


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SECURITY LOCKS & DOOR HARDWARE

How to Create a Touch-Free Environment in Uncertain Times

Security locks and door hardware have an important role to play in the changed access control landscape caused by the pandemic.
Allan Colombo
December 28, 2020
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Thomas Paine, an early American philosopher, once said, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Although these insightful words were written in reference to the American Revolution, they embody the sufferings of so many people today, due to the proliferation of COVID-19.


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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

The Proliferation of Cloud-Based Video

Security dealers and integrators are embracing the benefits of cloud technology to better serve their clients and earn more RMR in the process.
Allan Colombo
November 16, 2020
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The need for quality, cost-effective video surveillance is growing with each passing day. More commercial customers, government facility managers and homeowners are looking for better ways to prevent crime while recording criminals when they’re not dissuaded by the presence of cameras.


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