Author: Bob Mesnik

Power Challenges in Today’s Security Environment

AI Servers to IP Cameras, Access Control, and IP Paging: Power is Critical

Power for Security Systems
Power for Security Systems

We benefit from AI-enhanced camera systems that quickly warn us of dangerous situations. We sometimes forget that power is the lifeblood of modern computing systems. Whether it’s a single computer on a desk or a massive server farm running cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, power keeps the digital world operating.

This article examines how Power has become a crucial factor in computer and security systems.

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How To Select the Lens for Your IP Camera System

What is the Best Lens for Your Surveillance Camera

Camera Lens election
Camera Lens election

The camera lens is a key component of your IP Camera System. It determines the desired field of view, clarity, and day/night performance of your surveillance camera. Many cameras come with a lens, so there’s a wide selection of cameras that include the correct lens for your application.

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Technical Jokes and Cartoons – 130

Cartoon Dirty Dishes

An old man in a candy store sees a strange bottle in the back room. He picks it up, looks at it, and rubs it, and the genie escapes. The genie is so grateful that he asks the man what he would like. The old man says he always wanted to go to Atlantic City. The old man says, “I have no one to take care of the store if I go.” The genie says, “Go, and I’ll take care of the store.” The old man asks him if he knows how to care for a candy store, and the genie says, I am a genie, I can do anything. So the old man goes, and the genie does a good job taking care of the store. The old folks file in in the morning and ask Where’s Sol. The genie says he went to Atlantic City. So they ask if he’s taking care of the store. He says, I am the genie, I can do anything. So he says, “All right, all right, make me a malted.” The genie says, “Poof, you’re a malted.”

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What’s the Best Location for Surveillance Cameras

Where should I place my cameras?

Where to Install Cameras
Where to Install Cameras

Before purchasing your IP camera system, ensure you understand the purpose of each IP camera. It’s crucial to determine your objectives. The objectives will determine where you should place the cameras and whether you need a fixed-lens camera, a PTZ camera, a panoramic camera, or another specialty camera.

This article reviews the best places to install IP cameras.

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Paging System Sound Levels

Too Loud, Too Quiet, Just Right

Paging Sound Levels
Paging Sound Levels

It’s not easy to ensure that everyone hears the messages. The paging sound level shouldn’t be too loud or quiet; it must be just right. Selecting and installing IP paging speakers in buildings and outdoors is a science.

In schools, the paging announcements keep the staff and students aware of the schedule. In manufacturing and warehouses, announcements can notify the employees of shift changes. Sometimes, the paging announcements can be critical, such as a fire requiring a quick exit or an intruder causing a lockdown.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to selecting and installing paging speakers for optimal sound coverage:

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Door Readers for IP Access Control Systems

The Best Door Reader

Door Readers for Access Control Systems
Door Readers for Access Control Systems

Door readers are devices at the door that determine your permission to enter. The first electronic readers were developed in the 1960s. They had a keypad allowing users to enter their credentials. This PIN (Personal Identification Number) permits entry if you enter the correct number. Over the years, many types of door readers have been developed that are safer, simpler to install, and easier to use.

This article reviews some of the most popular door readers and provides each type’s advantages and disadvantages:

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Door Access Control Justification

IP Door Access Control Benefits

Door Access Control Justification
Door Access Control Justification

Door access control systems have become much more valuable these days. They have always provided significant security benefits and have evolved to provide many more advantages. The most important technical advance is the use of IP-type access control devices.

Implementing an access control system is a strategic move to enhance security, streamline operations, and ensure organizational compliance. This article describes how you can justify the investment in door access control:

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Comparison of Analog and IP Access Control Systems

What’s the Best Access Control System

Comparison of IP and analog Access Control Systems
Comparison of IP and analog Access Control Systems

Network-Attached IP Access Control vs. Analog Separately Wired Access Control Systems

When designing or upgrading a physical security system, one of the key architectural decisions is whether to use network-attached access control (also known as IP-based access control) or a separately wired access control system, often utilizing proprietary multiple wire harnesses.

Here’s a breakdown of how these two systems compare:

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