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How alarm systems work is one of the most essential concepts for anyone new to the security industry to understand. These systems are the backbone of intrusion protection, designed to detect unauthorized entry and alert property owners or monitoring centers in real...
Understanding inputs and outputs is essential for anyone entering the security industry. Whether you're working on an intrusion alarm panel, installing access control, or wiring a fire alarm system, inputs and outputs (I/O) are how devices communicate with the control...
AI in surveillance is revolutionizing how video security systems are deployed, managed, and used—and no one demonstrates this better than Digital Watchdog. With DW’s AI-enabled cameras and servers, dealers can deliver intelligent video systems that detect what...
Access control door hardware is one of the most profitable and most often overlooked parts of a security installation. Too many dealers install the electronics but leave the hardware portion to someone else — giving up control, compatibility, and margin. By supplying...
Components of electronic door hardware are the foundation of every secure and code-compliant access control system. If you're a security dealer or integrator, understanding these components isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. While many dealers are comfortable with...
In the world of access control, few decisions are more critical—and more misunderstood—than choosing between fail safe and fail secure locking hardware. Whether you’re designing a new system or retrofitting an existing building, this choice has direct implications for...
In the world of IP video surveillance, timing is everything—especially when it comes to visibility in low-light or no-light conditions. That’s where IR illumination comes in. If you’ve ever had a customer ask, “Will this camera see anything at night?”—this is the...
Fiber Optic Splicing is becoming increasingly relevant to security dealers as more IP surveillance and access control systems rely on high-speed, long-distance connections. Traditionally, many dealers have outsourced fiber work or relied on pre-terminated cables,...
The Covid-19 Pandemic is unlike anything that we have ever seen in our lifetimes. The global economy was basically shut down over night, leaving an economic contraction in its wake. The Security Industry has an inverse relationship with economic...