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A Big Year: 2022 in Review

A Big Year: 2022 in Review

TMA-AVS-01 aims to speed response to most urgent alarms. The TMA-AVS-01 standard, currently under development, is a new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard that is being spearheaded by The Monitoring Association (TMA). The standard aims to classify every intrusion alarm into one of several categories based on priority. The lowest-level alarm calls for no police response, while the highest-level alarm calls for police response with confirmed threat to life.
Who Makes a Good Hard Drive That’s Optimized for Video Surveillance?

Who Makes a Good Hard Drive That’s Optimized for Video Surveillance?

The Seagate SkyHawk 4 terabyte (TB) hard drive from Dahua Technology (part number DAH ST4000VX16) is designed for 24/7 surveillance-optimized hard drive applications. The hard drive is engineered for workloads up to 180 TB per year, and each drive supports 64 cameras.
What is a Vandal Ball Camera?

What is a Vandal Ball Camera?

Vandal ball cameras have a unique dome-free design that allows for a true 90° tilting angle with endless 360° panning and rotation. A good example is the Digital Watchdog MEGApix IVA 2.1-megapixel (MP) vandal ball IP camera with fixed lens, IR and intelligence video analytics, or IVA (part number DWC MVA2Wi28T).
Is There Any WiFi That Can Be Managed with a Security System App?

Is There Any WiFi That Can Be Managed with a Security System App?

The Qolsys IQ WiFi 6 is connected to Alarm.com, enabling end users to manage the WiFi from the Alarm.com mobile app. Using the app, users can create and manage profiles, easily scan a QR code to add someone to the guest network and view the number of devices connected.
Is There an Outdoor Camera with HDR, Video Analytics, Night Vision and a Wide Field of View?

Is There an Outdoor Camera with HDR, Video Analytics, Night Vision and a Wide Field of View?

It’s a tall order. But the Alarm.com 1080p Outdoor Wi-Fi Video Camera (ADC-V723) has high dynamic range (HDR), video analytics, night vision and a wide field of view, making it a powerful option for virtually any location.
Dormakaba’s K-MOB mobile credentials from Keyscan utilizes Keyscan’s 36-bit format

Dormakaba’s K-MOB mobile credentials from Keyscan utilizes Keyscan’s 36-bit format

As a professional in the electronic security industry, you have likely noticed the ever-increasing demand from end users for mobile credentials on card access systems. Whether utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Near Field Communication (NFC), or another form of wireless communication protocol, mobile credentials are changing the way people unlock doors. There are some compelling reasons for this growing trend.
SES Announces Detroit Branch Moving to New Location

SES Announces Detroit Branch Moving to New Location

SES announces Detroit branch moving to new location at a larger location to better serve our customers from...
Schools Have ESSER Funding to Spend: Here’s How to Find It

Schools Have ESSER Funding to Spend: Here’s How to Find It

COVID-19 unleashed an unprecedented amount of federal funding designed to ameliorate the impact of the pandemic on communities nationwide. One of the programs that was established is the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER).
Who Makes a Good License Plate Bullet Camera?

Who Makes a Good License Plate Bullet Camera?

The InVid Paramount PAR-P2LPR722 two-megapixel camera provides license plate recognition and has a motorized auto-focus 7-22mm lens. It provides true day/night operation with IR range up to 328 degrees.
What If a Customer Wants a 12-Inch Subwoofer but Doesn’t Have Enough Space for It?

What If a Customer Wants a 12-Inch Subwoofer but Doesn’t Have Enough Space for It?

The Descend Series DN10 10-Inch Subwoofer is like a 12-inch subwoofer in a 10-inch sub cabinet. Descend’s unique 3XT architecture provides triple the bass-producing surface area of a traditional ported subwoofer. The extra surface area moves more air, resulting in a massive low end.