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October 1, 2026
Will that camera actually identify someone? Pixels per foot explained
A 4K camera aimed at a wide parking lot can produce footage where no one is recognizable. What matters is how many pixels land on the subject — pixel density.
September 22, 2026
Fire alarm inspections: what building owners should expect
Fire alarm systems must be inspected and tested on a schedule set by NFPA 72 and your local fire code. Here is what a good inspection looks like and what you should get afterward.
September 8, 2026
Copper phone lines are being retired. Is your fire alarm still reporting?
Many fire alarm panels, elevator emergency phones and burglar alarms still report over two copper phone lines. As carriers retire that service, those systems can quietly stop reaching the monitoring center.
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