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  In recent years, advances in cameras and recording devices have allowed a rapid increase in the quality of video surveillance. With surveillance rapidly shifting to IP-based systems, it is important to understand how the quality of recordings impacts the network and storage requirements of a system. Without this understanding, systems may be poorly designed. […]

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Access control and fire alarm systems are crucial components of a comprehensive strategy for building safety and security. Integrating these systems is a valuable way to optimize the protection of your facility, improve coordinated responses during emergencies, and defend your assets.  Used correctly, the right access control, security system, and fire alarm system integration will […]

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  Most Local Area Networks (LANs) these days connect client computers to servers, printers, and/or the Internet using copper wiring. Fiber Optic cabling has been available for many decades and is used in certain LAN applications. But since copper (such as Category 5e or Category 6) is cheaper and can be more durable, it is […]

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  Telephone systems and computer networks are usually connected via a type of cable called Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). Over the years, a variety of standards (or Categories) for UTP cabling have been established. The most common in recent years are Cat3, Cat5, and Cat6. There have been several variations on these, including Cat5e and […]

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