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Alarm/Signal Systems

 
Shopping for Retail Fire Systems
by
Wayne D. Moore
| October 2003
| under
  • Systems

Retail stores or “mercantile” properties, as defined by the various building codes, include everything from small mom-and-pop stores in free-standing buildings to multiple stores in a strip mall, from large, enclosed malls to big-box stores selling books, hardware or whatever.

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Large Box, Small Box
by
Darlene Bremer
| October 2003
| under
  • Systems

It certainly is not easy being a retailer today. There are so many different fronts to cover. From keeping customers happy to competing efficiently and seeing to security and management functions, the tasks at hand can seem overwhelming at times. Security is always an issue.

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Keeping the Cash Register Humming
by
Richard P. Bingham
| October 2003
| under
  • Your Business

Have a backup solution for when the lights go out It has been several months since the “Blackout of 2003” captured headlines around the world.

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The Great Debate: Security vs. Privacy
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| October 2003
| under
  • Your Business

Perhaps the most prominent issue in the retail and systems industries is balancing security versus privacy. The debate can get quite heated, sometimes even emotional.

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Contract Law in a Retail Environment
by
Gerard W. Ittig
| October 2003
| under
  • Your Business

Construction contract law consists of a body of court decisions, regulations, statutes and of the contract itself, sometimes referred to as the law between the parties. This area of the law is complex and is constantly changing.

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Network Safety with a Retail Twist
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| October 2003
| under
  • Systems

The retail industry is integration in action. The business owner or corporation for the most part has a computerized operation—from point-of-sale and employee time and attendance to security and a host of information technology functions.

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Extreme Installations
by
Wayne D. Moore
| September 2003
| under
  • Systems

Often an electrical contractor will be asked to install a fire alarm system in what some would define as a “harsh” environment. In these cases, the contractor must be ready to satisfy his or her customer’s request for an adequate, code-complying system.

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IP Telephony
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| September 2003
| under
  • Systems

Telephony is the most basic form of communication, and we are not talking about the kind that carries you through a cocktail party.

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Contracting in the Gaming Industry
by
Gerard W. Ittig
| August 2003
| under
  • Your Business

Don’t gamble when it comes to the contract “Standard” form Construction contracts come in all sizes and shapes.

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Wireless Solutions: When Less is More
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| August 2003
| under
  • Systems

Times have changed and so has the hospitality industry. Nowadays, bigger is almost always better. Quaint bed and breakfasts may still exist, but most hotels have gone in the other direction. Just take a look around at any recent hotel or casino and you can literally get lost.

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A New Day in Electrical Contracting
by
Curt Harler
| August 2003
| under
  • Your Business

It’s a new day for pop diva Céline Dion and for high-tech security and electronic visual effects at her Las Vegas show of the same name. The electronics for the high-energy show come courtesy of Bombard Electric, Las Vegas.

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Big Winner in the Casino Market
by
Claire Swedberg
| August 2003
| under
  • Systems

Casino work involves the deployment of state-of-the-art systems and solutions. When a gambling cheat enters a casino, he or she should face a daunting array of security.

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Enhanced Web Applications
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| August 2003
| under
  • Systems

The Internet is as popular as ever. It seems you can’t turn around without bumping into something Web related. But the Internet has evolved; there is more to it than surfing for sports scores and celebrity gossip.

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Cities Unto Themselves
by
Wayne D. Moore
| August 2003
| under
  • Systems

Hospitality and gaming facilities, with their large crowds often sharing one property, need quick and reliable fire detection systems with the ability to pinpoint the area in alarm to allow selective and orderly evacuation.

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Hospitality Vegas-style
by
Darlene Bremer
| August 2003
| under
  • Your Business

Situated on the south side of the Las Vegas Strip, Mandalay Bay Resort boasts a variety of facilities and amenities, including a casino, 3,400-room hotel tower, spa, golf course, theater, 12,000-seat arena and an aquarium. It’s a healthy mix of hospitality and gaming all its own.

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Playing Roulette
by
Richard P. Bingham
| August 2003
| under
  • Your Business

Getting some people to pay attention to power quality issues is often like trying to sell them insurance; they wonder, “Why bother?

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Retrofitting Fire Alarm Systems
by
Wayne D. Moore
| July 2003
| under
  • Systems

Anyone planning to retrofit anything electrical in a building faces a difficult task at best. Only a true craftsman can successfully install something as a retrofit that looks like the original installation had included it.

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The Importance of Systems Testing
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| July 2003
| under
  • Systems

When electrical contractors talk about (or are asked about) testing, one is usually not referring to the stress-inducing kind associated with obtaining the latest certification in the industry.

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Planning a Fire Alarm System Installation
by
Wayne D. Moore
| June 2003
| under
  • Systems

Developing a ‘specialty’ crew is important The fire alarm system installation for most new building projects inevitably is a Division 16 responsibility.

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The Two Sides of CRM
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| June 2003
| under
  • Your Business

Before we even begin to talk about the system side of CRM, we should breeze through a quick overview of what exactly CRM is and what it essentially means. You cannot read a magazine, business journal, trade publication or newspaper without seeing this term thrown around like crazy.

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