Technology

Of all the security disciplines, intruder alarm systems are the technology most often claimed to represent a grudge purchase, especially when looking at residential applications. With many consumers looking towards smart home systems which include security elements, many intruder system manufacturers are looking to offer …

Following on from the recent group test of VMS (video management system) software, Benchmark turns its attention to two options which can be supplied as software or, as is the case for this test, pre-installed on a VMS appliance. VMS solutions are increasingly important for installers and integrators …

Pelco’s Optera panomersive camera delivers stitched and blended 180, 270 and 360 degree views from a single camera. Whilst stitched video is not new, Optera delivers one of the best implementations available, making it very difficult to identify the edges of individual sensor views. What …

With the introduction of 4K UHD video into the mainstream video surveillance market, installers and integrators need to ensure that if an end user specifies the technology, the expectations are met. One of the significant changes that Milestone Systems introduced in XProtect Corporate 2016 is …

Simplehome from Comelit is an integrated solution that brings together access control and visitor management with video surveillance, intruder alarm and a host of home automation and communications options. As end user demand for smart and connected solutions increases, the system offers a modular and …