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23 October 2024
The Evolution of Access Control: Navigating Upgrades and Emerging Technologies
Access control systems have long been central to maintaining security, ensuring that only authorised personnel can access specific areas. Initially, these systems were designed primarily for entry management, but with
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6 June 2024
How to Install LOGOS Door Entry Monitors
Watch the Comelit-PAC tutorial video and see for yourself how to install LOGOS door entry monitors. Be amazed by how simple it is to install, configure, and test the manufacturer’s
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31 May 2024
Stop Intruders in Their Tracks: Introducing Dahua TIOC 2 Cameras
Traditional CCTV, whilst effective in some instances, can lack the deterrent power to stop criminals in their tracks. Dahua TIOC 2 cameras feature Active Deterrence and address this issue by
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16 April 2024
How to Upgrade An Analogue CCTV System With Cost-Effective Hybrid Solutions
We’re often asked, how to upgrade an analogue CCTV system without needing to replace the entire setup. The good news is that there are a wide range of solutions to
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6 July 2023
Moving Forward With Cloud-Based Security Systems
The functionality and potential cost savings offered by hosting business systems in the Cloud are so great, that it is hard to believe that cloud-based security systems will not be
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30 June 2023
Panoramic Cameras: Cost Effectively Eliminating Blind Spots
When it comes to the task of selecting the right camera format or model to monitor expansive open areas like airports, car parks, industrial estates, stadiums, large offices, public spaces,
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31 May 2023
Securing Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems from Cyber Intrusions
We all know that securing access control and video surveillance systems from potential cyber intrusions is of paramount importance. They may be state sponsored or simply the efforts of criminal
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7 March 2023
Game Changing Dahua TiOC 2 Active Deterrence Cameras
As an independent distributor, Smart R takes pride in being able to use the extensive experience of its pre-sales and technical teams to offer our customers device-agnostic advice on the
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13 February 2023
Be Aware Of AI’s Appetite For Bandwidth: The Challenges Of AI In Video Surveillance
In our recent article, How AI Is Changing The CCTV Industry, we highlighted how UK installers may be missing out on the new business opportunities presented by AI. However, when
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27 October 2022
How AI is Changing the CCTV Industry
Generate New Business With AI The CCTV industry has always sought to exploit the latest advances in technology. This is certainly true in the case of manufacturers such as Dahua