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Work Better Together

by
Darlene Bremer
| April 2013
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Security system components can be integrated with various technologies including heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC); building automation; energy management; information technology (IT); and fire and life safety systems, providing enormous opportunities for electrical contractors.


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Put A Finger On It
: Biometrics
by
Darlene Bremer
| March 2013
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Biometrics is the use of a physical characteristic—such as fingerprints, retina or iris prints, palm prints, etc.—to identify a person and control access to a system, whether it is a building, car, computer or home.

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Integrated Systems Contractors Respond to New Safety and Security Demand
by
Frank Bisbee
| March 2013
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Undoubtedly, you have heard the ads on TV or radio about the enhanced home/business security systems that provide two-way voice and one-way video surveillance upon demand (using Internet protocols).

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Visitors Welcome

by
Darlene Bremer
| March 2013
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Visitor management systems track the usage of a building or site and are frequently used to complement building security and access control systems. As electronic visitor management systems become more common and powerful, they are taking over many of the functions of access control.


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MVP Candidate

by
Darlene Bremer
| January 2013
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Today’s electrical contractor plays an important role on the security team and provides critical talents and skills required to install and service security systems.


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Safe, Sound and Connected
by
Darlene Bremer
| May 2013
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Gone are the days when home security systems were labor-intensive to install and provided no safety or security if the homeowner forgot to set the alarm.

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