IP Camera Cable Termination Guide
Terminating cables properly is critical to network performance, but it can be a tricky task with multiple steps. Fortunately, this task is easy to...
Terminating cables properly is critical to network performance, but it can be a tricky task with multiple steps. Fortunately, this task is easy to...
The US Congress has authorized the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) to fund various security measures and training to mitigate active...
Navigating the world of system specifications and bidding work can be complex and confusing, but a standard format exists, and understanding it...
There is often confusion about plenum ceilings, with misinformation about what is required when running cables through them and mounting cameras...
A new company, EarthNow, with backing from Bill Gates, Airbus and more, is claiming that: Users will be able to see places on Earth with a delay...
For ISC West 2018, what is new and interesting in access control? This rundown will bring you up to speed on the exhibitors, what they are...
ISC West has a new segment for 2018: the 'Emerging Technology Zone', which they boast: Featuring 50 of the latest and greatest startup...
ONVIF has long 'won' the standards battle for video surveillance. But has the now 10-year-old ONVIF 'won' vs direct integrations? Undoubtedly,...
ASIS is being deceptive with its conference reporting, effectively inflating the event's real actual attendance. What they try, but struggle to...
By John Honovich - over 6 years ago
For access control jobs, a single person can be the difference between finishing a job, costing thousands in extra dollars, and being profitable...
ONVIF has been one of the most debated aspects of the video surveillance industry. On the one hand, its aim to increase interoperability has been...
While alarm systems are popular, balancing between the right level of protection, the appropriate components and an acceptable price can be very...
By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago
While Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are key to 'open' platforms, they are frequently misunderstood and over-hyped in physical security....
Simplisafe, the upstart DIY intrusion alarm system, is increasingly Public Enemy Number One in the alarm business. Recently, Security Sales ran an...
If you are a fan of HD analog, stock up now. Axis says the popular low-cost architecture is going to reverse course and die out in the next couple...
ONVIF Profile S does not support H.265. And Profile S is what literally every ONVIF device supports today for video. So what happens to H.265...
By Ethan Ace - over 7 years ago
Many often ask about running Ethernet beyond its standard distance of 100 meters for UTP, especially when cameras are 400', 500' or more...
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Dealing with fragmented local codes is one of the most frustrating parts of electronic access control design. However, the 'International Code...
A fascinating question: Can you trust salesman? Posed SourceSecurity. Unfortunately and ironically, the ONVIF chairman [link no longer...
ONVIF is gearing up to release a new profile, called Q. They market it as providing "quick configuration and installation, providing innate...
We continue our industry first installation labor standards result with a look at Video Management System setup, adding to the camera installation...
Adding to our Camera Install Labor Standards, IPVM has established standards for the following two common scenarios: "How many manhours would...
IPVM is proud to release the first ever surveillance camera labor estimation standards. These standards help integrators improve the accuracy and...
Falling overboard to die alone in a dark cold sea is terrifying. Video analytics might solve this, but cruise operators are wary of false...
By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago
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