A consultant died, and when he reached heaven, he was met by St. Peter at the Pearly Gates.
“Where am I?” asked the consultant,
“You have died and reached the gates to heaven”, said St Peter – “now we have to decide whether to admit you”
“There must be some mistake,” said the consultant – “I’m much too young to die – I’m only 42”
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Modern door access control systems do more than regulate who enters a building—they have evolved into versatile tools that enhance security, convenience, and operational efficiency. With features such as flexible credentialing, integration with other systems, and advanced security measures, these systems provide robust capabilities that extend far beyond basic access management.
This article reviews several benefits provided by an Access Control System.
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PTZ and Panoramic surveillance cameras provide a wide viewing area but do it differently. This difference is important. Two popular options for surveillance cameras are PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) and Panoramic cameras. Each has strengths and limitations, depending on factors like viewing distance, low-light performance, situational awareness, critical situation detection, and best applications.
This article compares the performance and applications of each type of surveillance camera.
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The world’s richest man is dying. He’s made peace with that. But what bothers him is no one in the afterlife will even know it.
He’s a self-made man who created this vast fortune from scratch, but he can’t take it with him. Not that he could spend it, of course, but just to SHOW everyone what a great success the poor boy had become.
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The electric lock is a critical part of the Access Control System yet it is sometimes overlooked during the planning of the door access control system. Among the most common electric locks are the electric strike and the magnetic (Mag) lock, each offering distinct advantages and best suited for specific scenarios. Understanding the differences between these two types is essential to ensure the security and functionality of your access control system.
This article compares the mag lock to the strike electric locks.
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Physical security systems encompass a range of products designed to protect facilities and individuals by controlling access, monitoring activities, and providing communication.
This article provides the resources to help you select the best physical security solution.
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A blind rabbit and a blind snake bump into each other. “What are you?” asked one. “I don’t know because I am blind,” said the other.
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IP paging is the latest way to broadcast a message in an organization. It is excellent for emergency notifications or public address notifications. It can also provide background music and notify students of class changes. Determining your objectives and where you want people to hear the broadcast is essential.
This article reviews how to ensure that everyone hears the message. It reviews the type of speakers, the amplification required, and the sound levels required to achieve your paging goals.
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Computers are embedded in many security devices used in IP Camera Systems and Door Access Control. They have become essential in improving our safety.
Specialized computers and dedicated software control and enhance the functions of IP Cameras and Door Access Control Systems. This article describes how computers and software are used in these systems.
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A guy walking in the woods meets a dog and shares his last meal.
The dog says, “Thanks, buddy.”
The man says, “How about that? You can talk.”
The dog says, “Yeah, I escaped from an experimental lab, but I don’t shout about it.”
The man says come home with me. I’ve got an idea that will make us a fortune.