In my 40 years in this industry, I have come to the conclusion that many system problems and technician frustrations come from the installation and testing of network cabling jacks and plugs. Whereas in the old days we just had to get the right wire under the correct screw and torque it down, now technicians working on IP devices must properly terminate all eight conductors in a Cat5e or 6 cable, while making sure that only a minimum distance of the paired conductors are untwisted so as to minimize the potential for EMI/RFI and crosstalk between the pairs.
The SecurityTronix division of NACE Brands announced the addition of a live chat technical support interface on its website. The live chat option is located in the lower right corner of the SecurityTronix website. Simply type in a question, and within moments, a live SecurityTronix technician will be online to offer assistance.
USA Today recently released a video on changes to the merit badge line-up for Girls Scouts. Teaming up with Palo Alto Networks and beginning September 2018, 18 new cybersecurity-focused badges will be available for scouts to begin earning.“
The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is opening endless possibilities for exciting, new integrations, while further embedding security within the built environment. Every connected device within a building from HVAC to AV has the potential to interact with physical security in new ways that will result in improved safety, efficiency, comfort and long-term sustainability.
Resolution Products and Pella Corporation collaborated to include Insynctive Technology as an extension to Resolution’s Universal Translator product family. The new RE524XP was reported to be available this summer.