Infrastructure

With any network-based system, a switch is an integral part of the infrastructure. Traditionally, security manufacturers have shied away from recommending switches, because of fears that if they do so they might then be asked to offer technical support to installers and integrators. Whilst you …

Whilst there is no doubt that network connectivity offers an increased range of benefits to security solutions, and especially those utilising video surveillance. Despite this, the fact remains that many sites with historical security implementations will be left with legacy infrastructure, commonly in the form …

Many believe that the best balance of security and performance can be achieved by implementing a network-based security solution but utilising a dedicated network for this. This alleviates conflict with an IT department charged with managing the corporate LAN, but also allows the manifold benefits …

The benefits of PoE are well documented, and for a growing number of installers and integrators, the technology has become an essential part of designing flexible and credible security solutions. Dycon Power Solutions offers the D1800 series of PoE midspans which have been specifically designed …

For many years, power supplies weren’t a significant consideration for those designing and installing security systems. Devices were basic and power needs were largely formulaic. PSUs were generally inefficient and often the deciding factor when selecting one was price. Today things are different. End users …