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How to Secure a Physical Location Remotely

Luke Krueger
December 3, 2020

In a world that has shifted to a remote workforce with less ability to provide on the ground support, how can companies adapt to serve high-security customers like casinos, jails and government buildings, while providing top-tier products and service in a remote capacity?


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How Cleaner Air Can be Achieved Through Creative Security Integration

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December 3, 2020

As businesses continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, providing employees and visitors with healthy, safe and flexible building environments is crucial to creating long-term resiliency.


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Why You Should "Pot" Electronic Access Control Equipment

Scott Lindley
November 24, 2020

No longer do security providers face the problems that used to be inherent with mechanical hardware. Moving parts become fatigued.


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Jeffrey Ricker
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Why Kubernetes Need To Be Part of Your Security Dialogue

Jeffrey Ricker
November 24, 2020

As security systems continue to grow and expand, companies are grappling with the ability to collect large amounts of data while keeping up with the latest technology trends.


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An Opportunity Systems Integrators Can Proactively Prep For

David Price
David Price
November 13, 2020

Savvy systems integrators are always on the lookout for emerging trends that can help grow their businesses. Demand for barrier-free restroom control is steadily increasing, and it’s a market that integrators can proactively prepare for.


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As Home Security Needs Change, Security Integrators Have New Opportunities

Dennis Holzer
Dennis Holzer
November 6, 2020

Many families have adapted their lifestyles this year, adjusting daily trips to school, the office, gyms and more to staying in their home offices, living rooms, etc. These changes have implications for home technology professionals.


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Next-Gen Wi-Fi HaLow Poised to Power Tomorrow’s Wireless Security Cameras

Shahar Feldman
October 8, 2020

Traditional Wi-Fi technology does not meet the needs of tomorrow — that’s where HaLow comes in.


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Go the Distance by Getting More Fiber Into Your System

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Ronnie Pennington
September 25, 2020

There are several solutions available to extend the distances of PoE network links, including media converters that accommodate most combinations of coax, UTP, Ethernet and fiber infrastructure.


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Artificial Intelligence Largely Eliminates False Alarms

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Brian Baker
September 8, 2020

For years, false alarms have overwhelmed central monitoring stations. Now, advanced, cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) software is taming the problem.


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Security Integrators Need to Invest in Critical Infrastructure Airspace Surveillance Now

Leo McCloskey
Leo McCloskey
September 3, 2020

Eventually, DHS and DOE will post guidance on counter-drone security, following the path defined by DOJ in April. Once the new legal and regulatory framework is defined, it is likely a number of facilities, especially critical infrastructure, will find a sense of urgency to deploy 3D security capabilities. The question is, to whom will these customers turn? Security integrators need to prepare now.


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