Author: Bob Mesnik

A Guide to Access Control Systems

What is the Best Access Control System

Access Control System
Access Control System

Door access control systems are a crucial security addition for many organizations. Schools realize that access control can protect students and teachers, while hospitals are concerned that their facility is secure. Businesses install access control to protect employees, equipment, and the facility.

Implementing an access control system is a strategic move that enhances security, streamlines operations, and ensures organizational compliance.

This article reviews how to select the best access control system for your organization.

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The Real Cost of Access Control

What is the cost of an Access Control System?

The Real Cost of Access Control
Determine the Cost of Access Control

Like many other products, you can find inexpensive door control devices on Amazon, but it’s essential to know what you’re getting and whether it meets your requirements. If you search online, you might find a door access control kit for $80 to $125 per door. At first glance, that sounds like a bargain. But before clicking “Buy Now,” it’s essential to ask: Is that the real cost of an access control system?

Let’s take a closer look.

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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. You can also see our video describing how to select the right paging speakers.

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

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