Posted Mar 2020
PoE Comes of Age
Power over Ethernet may finally be coming of age. This alternative way of delivering power using computer networking technology now accommodates 90 watts (W)/57 volts (V) to readily power lighting...
Integrated Systems
Posted Mar 2020
Be on Alert
The Department of Homeland Security reports approximately 255 amusement and theme parks and 135 water parks operate in the United States. The parks vary in size, and annual attendance ranges...
Posted Mar 2020
Follow the Lines
Adding The Circuits and Pathways chapter was one of the many changes made in the 2010 edition of NFPA 72 as part of the restructuring of the National Fire Alarm...
Posted Mar 2020
Brand Spankin’ New
As the physical security industry continues to develop technology-rich solutions, leasing is an increasingly viable way to renew, refresh and replace products, courtesy of the digital transformation. Flashback to decades...
Posted Mar 2020
Low-Voltage Trends: Current and Future
In January, I asked “What has been taking place in low-voltage work?” This article addresses the question: And what is anticipated for the future, including future challenges?” According to Joe...
