Ask security dealers what their core competencies are and they’re likely to talk about their expertise in securing homes and businesses and providing life safety.

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

ASSA ABLOY is offering two new mobile apps to ensure that installers are well equipped in the field.

As innovations such as facial recognition, wide dynamic range, and multi-megapixel images continue to be developed by our industry’s IP camera manufacturers, the issue of the maximum length of UTP Cat5e/6 that can be installed to meet the EIA/TIA standard of 100 meters (328 feet) remains unchanged.

Everything you need to generate leads can be done simply from your mobile phone; heck, you can even generate leads while hanging out at Starbucks like I currently am writing this article, or while you’re lying out on the beach.

The question arose whether a victim can incur the economic loss of installing a security system as a direct result of the defendant’s conduct. The defendant was convicted of first degree burglary and the trial court included the cost of certain home security improvements made by the victim in the order of restitution.

Thanks to decades of AI villains in the movies, and technology leaders who tend to hyperbolize the dangers of AI, some fear that artificial intelligence is a threat to humanity — but is it?

NetConnect announced that the IP NetConnect platform is now integrated with Micro Key’s central station automation software.

Mark C. Popkowski, CEO of PnewSoft LLC, Houston, Texas, has been in the security integration business for around 30 years, starting his own company, Modern System Concepts Inc., (MSC) about 20 years ago. Four years ago, Popkowski was searching for software to help him with inspections out in the field, particularly fire inspections.

G4S Secure Solutions Seattle was named Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year by American Veterans (AMVETS). The award recognizes employers who have made great strides by providing employment to veterans and who have made a commitment to including veterans in their organizational culture. G4S was presented the award during a ceremony in Orlando.