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

While cabling and transmission were at one point in time almost afterthoughts in video surveillance systems, in recent years they have come farther out of the shadows and are now fully recognized as the key foundational solutions they are. With this greater prominence has come more thoughtful consideration of the importance of getting things right through careful evaluation.

Security systems integrators manage a diverse set of projects with demanding requirements. Their suppliers play a chief role in helping them meet those requirements and exceed their customers’ expectations.

Security hardware manufacturer Pacific Lock Company (PACLOCK), Valencia, Calif., announced a services partnership with Chicago-based marketing firm Drucker Group.

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.

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.

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) named video surveillance manufacturer IDIS America one of three finalists for the 2018 OSPA program’s “Best Security Manufacturer.”

Consumer Electronics Distributors (C.E.D.), is celebrating its 26th year in business with three events in September and October of this year for dealers and industry partners. 

Unless you’ve been living under a connectivity rock for the past two years, you have noticed the explosive growth in the use of fiber optics for a wide variety of communication needs.

Honeywell announced Resideo will be the corporate name of the Honeywell Homes product portfolio and ADI global distribution businesses when they become a stand-alone, publicly traded company following completion of a spin that is expected by the end of 2018. Honeywell will license its brand to Resideo under a long-term agreement for use in its home comfort and security hardware, and software solutions for all channels.