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As installers and integrators become increasingly well-informed about the benefits of networked solutions, so the need to be able to provide reliable infrastructure comes to the fore. Here, with the assistance of leading providers in the security market, Benchmark considers the deployment of a secure…

The Rotakin test was established over two decades ago, and was formulated in a time of analogue video. In today’s digital age, the target-based test presents challenges for installers and integrators. Benchmark considers the best approach, assisted by Steven Ryan of Axis Communications. The Rotakin…

The migration of security systems to a networked environment can be something of a double-edged sword. Whilst the move undoubtedly delivers higher levels of flexibility across all disciplines, it also introduces vulnerabilities to systems that either were not present with other technologies, or which were…

There are many reasons why network-based connectivity is increasingly adopted as the communications method of choice for a variety of risk-relevant systems and solutions. Cost efficiencies, flexibility, interoperability and the ability to future-proof systems are all major selling points. Because network technology is – by…

Because of the widespread use of composite-based video surveillance, coaxial cable is still prolific across the majority of sites. Whilst it can be argued that installing new coaxial infrastructure is a path best avoided, it equally makes little sense to simply rip out and replace…