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Smart phones and smarter security people ^Featured

Written by Ivan Spector July 06, 2011

At one time not so long ago the alarm/security industry was a relatively simple business. An installed detector detected something and a critical condition was reacted to. Some of those…

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Estimating fundamentals

Written by James Brown May 11, 2011

The battle lines were drawn long ago. The sales department thinks it should be done in a day. The installation department says it should take a week. Who’s right? Likely…

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Consolidating intrusion panel monitoring with the rest of your security system

Written by Jimmy Palatsoukas May 04, 2011

Intrusion and alarm panels are typically a given in most commercial installations.They not only provide basic protection of your customer’s facility but also give them the option to have their…

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Video management options for small projects

Written by Steve Bocking November 02, 2010

When I first started in the industry eight years ago, the DVR was the king of video recording. In terms of IP video, I was focusing on larger projects over…

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Ask the Expert: What should I take into account when deploying network cameras outdoors?

Written by Bob Moore February 25, 2010

In today’s IP world, deploying indoor network cameras has become relatively straightforward. Sure, there are many different factors to consider, but new ease-of-installation designs have eliminated a lot of the…

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IT IQ vs security IQ

Written by Jennifer Brown December 16, 2009

For a couple of years now, IT companies have been sniffing around the security industry looking to see if the market is ready for them yet. The first couple of…

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Ask the Expert: Strategies to ensure high network uptime

Written by Bob Moore October 09, 2009

You may have implemented a high-quality network video solution suited to your client’s application needs. But remember, your system is only as reliable as its weakest link, so consider how…

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Those predictions are coming home to roost

Written by Jennifer Brown July 07, 2009

A report from IMS Research in the U.K. says IT managers are involved in 60 per cent of decisions to purchase IP-based physical security products.

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Ask the Expert: Selling tips for a down economy

Written by Bob Moore April 13, 2009

Even in a strong economy, when security directors’ budgets are adequate, the job of selling additional video systems can be challenging. But when budgets get cut, a salesperson’s approach must…

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It's an IP new year!

Written by Neil Sutton March 06, 2009

Once again, it’s the season for New Year’s resolutions. While some of us do not make resolutions, I think most take time to pause and think about their plan of…

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Smart phones and smarter security people Featured

Smart phones and smarter security people ^Featured