At a recent fiber optic technician training class, I heard some interesting stories about using existing pre-installed fiber optic links for various types of data communication.

Dave Engebretson explains the threat posed to traditional residential security dealers by broadband service providers and DIY systems.

As technology marches on, we are reaching some interesting inflection points. I have found that there are many devices and software programs that appear to be smarter than me, which is quite disconcerting. (Ever see “Terminator 2”?)

Dave Engebretson explains feature sets made possible with the integration of Keri Systems’ Borealis cloud solution and Geokey.  

Dave Engebretson tests a variety of Wi-Fi access points to see their performance

With more smart phones in use than PCs today, they are especially vulnerable to hackers, especially through QR codes.

New OberCloud ABI product simplifies IP camera hookup and provides integrators with a great RMR tool.

We have all seen the explosive growth of surveillance video installation and usage. The next step is to provide high-resolution cameras with proper mounting height to enable accurate facial recognition now or in the future.

Dave Engebretson explains the importance of purchasing quality, trustworthy DIY doorbells and IP devices.