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Why does my fire alarm keep going off?

The sounds from fire detection and alarm system are important because they detect emergency or fire situation within a building. Often times, older fire alarms can also beep when the fire alarm system needs maintenance. If you have encountered a...

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star of hope video surveillance monitor wall

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Star of Hope selects ThinkDSC as their preferred security systems integrator

Star of Hope wanted to install a security system at the Women and Family Development Center that would allow them to provide a safe environment in which their clients could recover. Given the campus’ extensive layout, they faced several design...

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fiber optic cable

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Where Does Fiber Optic Cable Fit into Your Data Cabling Strategy?

These days just about everything is connected to your company's network. If you're like the majority of today's organizations, you've found that your security and life safety systems are no different. The latest solutions in video surveillance and access...

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lightning strike

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The Reasons Why Surge Protection Is an Essential Component of Security and Life Safety Systems

Organizations today invest significant resources in life safety and security systems. As a stakeholder in your organization, you understand the financial commitment made in deploying commercial fire alarm, video surveillance, and access control...

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hikvision camera

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NDAA In Effect: What You Need to Know

Over the past two decades, across the US, many businesses have selected security cameras and equipment manufactured by Hikvision and Dahua to safeguard their people and property. If you're one of the many buyers of this equipment that have come to...

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Touchless Door Hardware for Commercial and Industrial Facilities

Now more than ever, business leaders are looking for ways to keep people safe. Fortunately, they’re finding answers with technology.

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What it Means to be "Licensed, Bonded, & Insured"

Have you heard the terms ‘licensed, bonded, and insured’ before but just don’t know what they are? 

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How Often Should You Inspect Your Fire Safety Systems?

In 2019, fire-related property loss costs exceeded 37 million dollars in the United States alone.

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Choosing the Best Automatic Gate Operator for Your Gated Community

One of the most enticing amenities available for townhome, condominium, and master planned communities is an automatic gate.  Gated communities provide an unrivaled degree of privacy and security.  Residents choose these communities because of their...

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burglar attempting to break in to a building

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Keeping Unoccupied Buildings Safe from Theft During COVID-19

States’ efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus through “shelter in place” orders have resulted in the temporary closure of many businesses. In most cases, the pandemic has significantly impacted their operations, leaving their facilities nearly...

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