Like most people, we love a good surveillance video. (Ok, maybe we like them a little more than most people) And. 2017 was quite a year for video footage. So you can imagine our excitement when Security Sales Magazine released this years’ top 10 video list. We’d have to agree that these would definitely be at […]
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Autonomous Drones: The future of Security?
Drones aren’t new to the technology arena by any stretch. But as they’ve become more and more advanced and easier to control, they’ve also become more prevalent in the security industry. Most recently, Secom, a company based in Tokyo, has designed an autonomous drone which is equipped with a surveillance camera. That part isn’t terribly […]
New Technology Offered at Even Better Prices
Dahua Technology has been a major player in the IP camera market for the last few years, and their current lineup of cameras boasts many impressive models at very reasonable prices. Their outdoor bullet cameras in particular are very popular, and we frequently recommend them to our customers. While there are a bewildering number of […]
10 Quick Tips for Halloween Security
Don’t get spooked this Halloween by unwanted visitors. Use the following tips to ward off suspicious guests and protect your home. 1. Keep Your Home Well Lit : Show your spirit and let people know you’re around by decking out your place with lights. Not into Halloween? Consider motion-detected flood lights to ward off unwanted […]
Watch: Student Uses Target Gift Card to Enter 13 Campus Buildings
This past month at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, a freshmen student decided to test out the schools security guards and ID policy. Her unfortunate findings were that throughout her day, she was able to get into 13 different school buildings using a Target Gift card. Although the physical security guards fell short of their […]
What’s a VOIP Phone System, Anyway?
You’ve heard about them, you’ve heard IP, but it sounds complicated and expensive, right? Think again. VOIP (or Voice Over Internet Protocol) Phones actually simplify your business process. Plus, set up is literally plug and play. Got an internet connection and a cable? You’re all set. Oh, and did I mention its less expensive than what you’re probably […]
Manage Your Power from Anywhere
Remote management has been a growing market over the last decade. Business and home owners alike are working and living away from their desks and away from their security systems. Minuteman’s power supplies have been a lifeline over the last several years for all types of security systems and now they’ve jumped on the remote […]
Watch the Office on Your Cellphone!
If you are like most managers you probably don’t have time to constantly stare at your security cameras. You know that they are working but some days when you need to leave the office to go to a meeting it would be nice to check in on what is going on. That is when remote view solutions […]
What Makes a Great Security System?
A security system with the right parts can bring peace of mind to business owners, employees, contractors, and home owners alike. But a security system that is under-utilized, or built with the wrong parts—one that doesn’t fit the space it was built to secure—can bring stress, worry, and expense. So what do you really need? […]
Fish-eye Panoramic Camera
Fish-eye cameras are very effective at capturing 360 degree views. This type of surveillance camera is ideal for broad areas such as warehouses or retail stores. If you are wanting to capture entire scenes with great detail, the fish-eye camera might be what your are looking for.