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ASIS Standard Sets New Benchmark for Cannabis Security Measures

The ANSI-approved standard aligns with the enterprise security risk management (ESRM) approach, serving as a tool to safeguard cannabis organizations and their assets by taking a holistic perspective.




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An Insider's Look at Fire Codes

A guide to the latest NFPA code updates for security dealers and integrators.




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Z-Wave Alliance Announces Support & Compliance for U.S. Cyber Trust Mark

Z-Wave said certification is paramount when it comes to the future of connected IoT devices.




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ONVIF Introduces New Working Groups for Cloud, Metadata & Audio

ONVIF working groups are subsets of the ONVIF Technical Committee and Technical Services Committee, and any ONVIF member company at the full or contributing membership level is encouraged to participate in this work. 




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Open Standards: The Key to Robust, Flexible & Future-Ready Security Systems

In recent years, open standards have been instrumental in helping manufacturers innovate, reduce costs and improve quality in a highly competitive international marketplace.




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ONVIF Announces 30,000+ Products Meet Interoperability Requirements

This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018.




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Dahua Technology Achieves Multiple International Cybersecurity Certifications

Dahua Technology has received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management System, and CSA STAR certifications. 




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A Fresh Take on LEED

Since its inception, LEED has been at the forefront of the green building industry, pushing those new to green building to adopt sustainable practices and encouraging tried-and-true experts to bring their specialties to the table.




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The Electric Guard Dog: The Dividends of Solar-Powered Security

The Electric Guard Dog, Columbia, S.C., is a pioneer in renewable energy for the security industry. The company's founder, Bill Mullis, developed and patented the flagship product that utilizes solar power more than 20 years ago.




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Home Energy Management: It’s All About The Platform

For consumers, the market for home energy management technology and products has, all at once, become highly frenzied yet tremendously exciting. From sleek, standalone ‘smart thermostats’ to solutions tightly integrated with the security system to new broadband-based home energy offerings from large cable and telco providers, consumers must not only decide which tool fits with their particular lifestyle, but which underlying platform offers the most stability and value.




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The ‘Green’ Pillar of Sustainability

‘Green’ is more than a word. It is good business. It is a journey. It is also one of three pillars of sustainability. Using the words “green” and “sustainability” is not a case of “You say ‘po-tay-toe,’ I say ‘po-tah-toe.’” Although the two terms are intricately related, they are not interchangeable.




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Panasonic Finds Treasure in Recycling

As a manufacturer headquartered in an island nation, Panasonic is keenly aware of the burden that is placed on the environment and the responsibility that every individual and corporation must assume in stewarding its health and preservation.




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Turning the Surveillance Industry Green For Earth Day

As members of the security industry, there are many little things we can do to help lighten our footprint and become more eco-friendly.




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Expand Your Offerings: Technology Meets Energy Management

Technology has come a long way from the early days of home automation 25+ years ago. Back then people were no different than they are today; eager to go with a new idea that will save money.




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‘Embedding sun safety’: Guide aimed at protecting outdoor workers

Toronto — Involving sun-exposed workers in daily job planning and decision-making about personal protective equipment can aid the implementation of a workplace sun safety program, researchers say.




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FR Hawaiian shirts

Aloha Friday is a single-layer, arc level/HRC 2-rated long-sleeve Hawaiian shirt.




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Heavyweight zip-front FR sweatshirt

This Heavyweight Pullover FR Sweatshirt is available in navy and gray, and in zip-front and crew neck styles.




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Flame-resistant workwear

The VolCore line of flame-resistant workwear helps protect workers from short-term thermal hazards, including arc flash and flash fire.




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FR workwear

The Targo FR Foul Weather Bomber and Bib features breathable, waterproof, windproof, 7-ounce, two-layer GORE-TEX PYRAD.




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Work pant for women

Dovetail Workwear’s StayBlack CORDURA denim is engineered with cotton; INVISTA T420HT nylon 6,6; and cellulose fibers for four times the abrasion resistance of traditional cotton denim.




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Flame-resistant protective clothing

The Mid-Weight “Peak” Series features the industry’s only waffle-cut design and inherent, dual-certified (Cat 2), moisture-wicking technology that dries quicker than other fabrics.




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Safety vest for women

The RAF-540-GX Hi-Vis Safety Vest is ANSI Class 2-compliant and has an X-back.




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Enhanced visibility pink safety vest

The GLO-0066 FrogWear HV Enhanced Visibility Pink Surveyors Safety Vest is made of a breathable mesh material and features silver reflective material for low-light visibility, as well as contrasting black stripes.




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Self-extinguishing coverall

The FrogWear Premium Self- Extinguishing Coverall with Hood is designed for workers who need a secondary protective layer over their primary flame-resistant garments.




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Safety vest

The ultra-lightweight hi-vis Heavy-Duty Utility Vest features a D-ring pass-through slot for ease of use with a fall protection harness.




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Waterproof parka

The Tough Duck down-filled safety parka is waterproof, breathable, windproof and washable. A 300D ripstop polyester shell surrounds an 80/20 down- and feather-filled inner liner, complete with an integrated snow skirt, hidden storm cuffs and a detachable insulated hood.




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Women’s FR pants

This flame-resistant women’s pant collection is designed for welders, from blacksmiths and glassblowers to utility workers. The collection consists of two core pant designs: Britt Utility and DX Bootcut (shown).




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Self-wicking shirt

The FrogWear brand short-sleeve shirt with front pocket is constructed with high-performance stretch, self-wicking, birdseye, bamboo/polyester material.




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High-visibility reflective vest

The Mossy Oak high-visibility safety reflective vest meets ANSI/ISEA 2020 Type O, Class 2 requirements, while its camouflage pattern helps hide stains from hands and leaning against work.




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Arc-flash protective clothing




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Women’s FR hoodie

The Women’s Elements Cyclone FR and arc-rated pullover hoodie is tailored specifically to fit women. Its wind- and water-repellent outer surface guards against inclement weather, while four-way stretch allows for freedom of movement.




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FR clothing line

The co-branded Magid FR by CarbonX FR clothing line – which includes 6-ounce pants and shirt, a 7.7-ounce shirt and a balaclava – offers flame-resistant base layer protection.




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High-visibility FR clothing

New fabric options are available in the Westex lines of high-visibility and flame-resistant clothing. The Polartec FR Collection of high-visibility clothing now offers a Power Dry option, which provides moisture-wicking action and high breathability.




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Fire-resistant coverall

The Bizflame 88/12 Iona FR coverall protects wearers against radiant and convective heat while providing guaranteed flame resistance with 100 washes. The garment’s action back offers extra freedom of movement.




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The Camera in the Fog

Dealing with the issue of non-functional video cameras




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Working With Composite Cables for Ethernet & PoE

AS IP USAGE CONTINUES TO GROW in our industry, a new type of cable is being made available for installation use.




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Proper Handling for Fiber Optic & Network Cables

The tools you need, and how to properly handle fiber optic and network cables.




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Wi-Fi Woes: A Modern Technology Tale

Dave Engebretson tells a tale about the wi-fi at his mother’s home. 




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Trail Cameras for Outdoor Surveillance in a Hurry

How you can provide fast, affordable outdoor camera options for your customers




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COVID-Proof Training for the Security Industry

Dave Engebretson explains the benefits of online security training when in-person instruction is not possible.




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YourSix Cloud Service Provides Important Protection for IP Camera Systems

As computer and network technology continues to burrow into the devices we depend on for daily connectivity, there is a clear and present danger for all connected devices




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Camera Placement, Focus & Resolution Critical to Facial

We have all seen the explosive growth of surveillance video installation and usage. The next step is to provide high-resolution cameras with proper mounting height to enable accurate facial recognition now or in the future.




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OberCloud ABI Simplifies IP Camera Hookups & Network Monitoring

New OberCloud ABI product simplifies IP camera hookup and provides integrators with a great RMR tool.




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How to Test Clients’ Wi-Fi & Internet Capacities

Dave Engebretson tests a variety of Wi-Fi access points to see their performance




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Look Before You Leap

At a recent fiber optic technician training class, I heard some interesting stories about using existing pre-installed fiber optic links for various types of data communication.




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What’s an ‘SFP’ & Why Do we Care?

Security dealers should know what an SFP is and how it impacts their jobs.




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What to Understand About Wi-Fi 6 Upgrades

Wi-Fi 6, aka 802.11ax, brings faster throughput speeds and less bandwidth congestion than previous iterations of the technology. 




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Critical Need to Shore Up ID Theft Threats

When criminals gain access to your personally identifiable information, they can do serious damage to your career, reputation, credit history — and worse.




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The Finesse of Fiber Optic Strippers

Learning the proper way to strip fiber optic cable  will help jobs go more smoothly.




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Powered air-purifying respirator

The EVAHL Powered Air-Purifying Respirator is NIOSH-approved and certified by CSA International for hazardous locations Class I, Division 2, groups A, B, C and D T6; Class II, Division 2 Groups F and G; and Class III.