Today’s surveillance market has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the creation of smart solutions. Despite this, implementing systems that solely deliver security-based performance still makes up the vast percentage of applications. Given the ability to filter events, subsequently enabling the triggering of …
System Design
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There is often an attitude in the security market that installers and integrators will take one of two approaches: either systems will be based entirely on the lowest cost products, or only high-end branded equipment will be specified. The reality is that neither approach could …
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Mention the Internet of Things (IoT) and many people immediately think about internet-connected fridges or household devices that can be turned on and off via a smartphone app. However, the reality is that despite the marketing hype, IoT has a lot to offer businesses and …
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While integration of security systems undoubtedly adds value for end users and increases the benefits available from an investment,it is important that the scope of features and functions does not shift the core functionality of any solution away from security and safety. The term ‘integration’ …
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The cost of retail crime is significant, with the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium estimating the annual cost to be £660 million. Despite this, many retailers are under financial pressure and are therefore reluctant to increase investments in security systems. Installers and integrators …