HikVision’s ultra low-light surveillance camera called “DarkFighter” has been nominated as a finalist for CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year. This extreme low-light camera can capture sharp images at as low as .0005 lux. This is especially impressive considering the camera’s high resolution of 2 megapixels. (Low light situations are, ironically, usually more difficult to […]
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What is CVI?
New improvements for video surveillance and electronic security are implemented every day and now there are so many types of systems, it can get difficult to get them all straight! Here’s an easy breakdown of the three main types of video surveillance systems: Analog, HDCVI, and IP/Megapixel. Analog This is the oldest type of […]
What to do before Leaving Town: The Security Systems Checklist
Summertime means family vacations, weekend getaways, and holiday weekends. Coming back to work after a vacation can sometimes be a struggle, so don’t make circumstances worse by returning to an office or security system in disarray. Here’s a few things you can do to make your vacation-and your return- just a little bit better. Make […]
“We use a cleaning company for our office. Is there a way to restrict their access to only certain times?”
This is a question we hear a lot from our prospective and existing clients. Access restriction is used for many different reasons, and contrary to popular belief, its actually very easy to program! Scheduling access control, or even alarm systems is usually possible with even the most basic systems. End users can create schedules specified […]
What Makes a Great Security System? 2015
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? […]
Sony Breaks Ground with 4K Security Cameras
4K is the highest resolution camera being used today. They are used in blockbuster films, championship sports games, and TV dramas. But what does 4K mean, exactly? Simply put, its about 4 times the resolution of 1080P. (and 1080p is the amazing high-def we’ve come to know and love) Recently, SONY showed us a 4K camera […]
3 Not-So-Obvious Reasons why Access Control is Great for Business
The obvious reason that business owners often seek access control systems is to keep the “bad guys” out, and protect against intrusion, burglary, and theft. But when fully utilized, access control systems can provide a much larger number of benefits to business owners, employees, and management. Employee Management Even some of the smallest standalone access […]
Adding Voice Communications to Alarm Systems
A great way to maximize the functionality and safety of your alarm system is to supplement alarms with audible, intelligible voice commands, warnings, and communications. Systems of this nature are effective in small and large building applications, as they are meant to expand along with the alarm system which is already in place. Although some buildings […]
The World’s First Security Camera
In 1933, a chicken keeper and amateur photographer decided to find the culprit who was stealing his eggs. Mr. Norbury used regular box camera mounted outside the coop with the lens peeking through a hole in the wall. A pulley system attached to the hut’s door at one end, and to sand bags at the other end to control […]
New Single Sensor Panoramic Dome Camera
Panoramic cameras have been a tremendous addition to the video surveillance world over the past few years, and thanks to our industry’s leaders, innovators, and a little bit of competition, panoramic cameras have seen great refinement since their introduction. Recently, Panasonic introduced a tiny dome camera with a 360° field of view with a super-high […]