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Catch up on the latest news, views and ideas from our team of experts, with information on facility security, wireless networking, telecom and much more.

Choosing the Right Door Hardware | Access Control

January 15, 2021 Security Richard McMullen

Access Control Systems are engineered and implemented to help ensure safe, secure and convenient entry for authorized users to a facility.  These systems can also provide a secure audit trail that can aid in investigations.  Restricting access to authorized staff, visitors and others can be based on time-of-day schedules specific to each entry point.  They […]

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Building Safer Communities Together

November 15, 2017 Company News, and Security Richard McMullen

Contributing to your community continues to be a main factor for volunteering.  Volunteering with the National Capital Area Crime Stoppers organization has been a privilege for over six years.  Serving as the President and Chair of the Board of Directors is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a safer community.   Of course, volunteering also offers […]

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Need a High Security Gate? We do that.

October 11, 2017 Security Richard McMullen

Electronic security has many disciplines within the field with each offering substantial protection, detection and deterrent to unwanted behaviour or criminal activity.  We offer experience and expertise in many of these disciplines.  One often overlooked discipline is perimeter protection or territorial reinforcement.  Establishing a clear perimeter is an effective deterrent and can create time to […]

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Mobile Credentials

September 7, 2017 Security Brad Smith

  When was the last time you left home, or the office without your cell phone? Using our phone as an access control credential, can be convenient, and eliminates the need to carry conventional credentials (key fob, card, adhesive tag, etc…).   Although it seems like a simple extension, there are a number of things to […]

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