The total cost of ownership for non-adaptive DVR and analog solutions often surprises end users.
- By John Merlino
- Apr 01, 2017
In free-enterprise systems, common economic theory dictates that business resources—meaning time, money and labor— should be allocated in the manner that obtains maximum profits.
- By Kevin Lehan
- Apr 01, 2017
Over the last several years, the security industry has seen the range of recurring monthly revenue (RMR) grow by a great deal.
- By Chris Soda
- Apr 01, 2017
It can’t be argued: Video surveillance is a mission-critical system in the gaming sector. Casinos leverage video technology to stay vigilant against a wide variety of risks, such as fraud, crowding, loss and other issues that impact the safety of employees and customers.
- By Brandon Reich
- Apr 01, 2017
People usually think of doors as a means of keeping someone out, or alternately, keeping someone in. Doors provide privacy and, when locked, a level of security that is both simple and effective
- By Bryan Sanderford
- Apr 01, 2017
Dealers and systems integrators who specialize in selling alarm equipment know that once the sale is made, the transaction may be complete, but the customer relationship is just beginning.
- By Jim McMullen
- Apr 01, 2017
Safe City initiatives are one of the best ways to build an efficient, proactive security posture that strives to enhance safety and propel increased collaboration between city officials, security leaders, law enforcement and first responders.
- By Kevin Wine
- Apr 01, 2017
A study commissioned by Intel found that roughly 16 percent of Americans now own at least one smart home device, but nearly 70 percent of those surveyed believe smart homes will be as commonplace as smartphones in the next 10 years.
- By Jay Darfler
- Apr 01, 2017
As a provider of storage for video surveillance systems, the hardest part of my job is educating end-users, integrators and consultants on the best way to purchase storage for their systems.
- By Scott Seraboff
- Apr 01, 2017
The thought of a network or individual cameras getting hacked brought cybersecurity into the security picture pretty quickly. Cyber questions also arise when discussing cameras being manufactured in China.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 01, 2017