Located in Maryville, Tenn., the Clayton Bradley Academy first opened its doors as a yearround K-6 school in July of 2013. Now, in its second year, the school has expanded to Pre-K through 9th grade.
- By Grant Woods
- Nov 03, 2014
Xentry is young at heart in the installation business, but not when it comes to security. They have quickly established themselves as a leader in designing, installing and maintaining technology systems to keep people and property protected and secure, increase efficiency, mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 01, 2014
It’s known as many things. The “home of the future,” “connected home,” “smart home,” “automated home,” and the like, all defined with unique aspects by companies, but all with one cohesive trait...to stay connected.
- By Judy Jones-Shand
- Nov 01, 2014
When asked about the biggest challenge facing security system dealers/integrators, an overwhelming response often cited is the struggle to keep up with training.
- By Susan Brady
- Nov 01, 2014
Approximately 18 months have passed since Holly Tsourides took the reins as the CEO of Matrix Systems. But in that short time frame, she’s executed a robust growth strategy and business plan that has changed the face and the path of the company.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 01, 2014
Today, there are countless manufacturers that claim to have a clear migration path toward an open architecture platform; however, there is simply no clear path that applies to all applications.
- By Tom Larson
- Nov 01, 2014
When specifying the vehicle access control system needed to stop a truck-bomber, errant driver or vehicle that is not authorized to enter your facility, you have to decide among bollards, barriers or barricades.
Many companies meet expectations; some even exceed them, while companies that lead the way redefines them. This is a way of measuring leadership that can be overlooked by market reports that rank companies by revenue.
- By Lars Thinggaard
- Nov 01, 2014
How much does your wire/cable puller know about what he/she is doing? In most cases, the answer is “not much”. Their job is to literally pull wires through ceilings or conduit under a supervisor’s immediate control.
- By Charlie Howell
- Nov 01, 2014
When Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic looked to upgrade their lock-and-key door controls, they turned to an IP-based access control system from Axis Communications to address these competing demands.
- By Bruce Stewart
- Nov 01, 2014
When budgets are tight, everyone in the organization gets more strategic in order to make the case for their share of the company’s resources.
- By Dan Cremins
- Nov 01, 2014
Paul Accardo, the manager of marketing communications at LiftMaster, discusses the company’s
newest app technologies, as well as the future of home connectivity and app integration.
- By Jamie Friedlander
- Nov 01, 2014
Helping the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) reduce violent crime and robberies by up to 35 percent was a mission Sentry 360 relished. Providing their Ultra HD surveillance cameras and systems, the Plainfield, Ill., camera manufacturer was involved in the largest 360-degree install in mass transit history.
- By Sara Svendsen
- Nov 01, 2014
We have learned via the news recently that security comes in many forms and fashions; included are risk management and contingency planning.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Nov 01, 2014
The connected home is emerging as an exploding market sector for security dealers and integrators. In simple terms, a connected home connects smart devices, lights, thermostats and appliances, links them together, and controls them with centralized interfaces.
- By Pat Comunale
- Nov 01, 2014
Company's most powerful video recorders provide increased reliability with new features.
This eliminates the need to run wires to each access point and reduces time and associated labor costs.
New TRUE Wood RITE door available in three types with a variety of product options available.