Posts by Matt Smith
City of Kirkland Systems Testing Providers
The Kirkland Fire Department wants to update everyone about testing extensions due to the current COVID-19 Civil Emergency. King County Public Health suggests that testing companies should go by the following recommendation regarding testing procedures: King County COVID-19 Health Recommendations.
Read MoreAccess Control and the Occasional Guest: Why You Should Implement Guest Passes for Your Office
Access control is an excellent security system that integrates well with your existing security components and allows you to manage access to your business. Many businesses still use older legacy systems, and while the technology is improving, using pin codes, biometrics, and other methods can create unintended barriers for the occasional building guest.
Read MoreWellcam: Keeping Your Family Safe and Connected When You Can’t Be There
Today’s world is different than the one we grew up in. Families are busier and more active, so it’s harder to visit parents and grandparents who don’t live close to us. As the current global events keep us further apart, we must rely on technology now more than ever. Security technology like Alarm.com’s Wellcam helps us keep connected to our relatives when we can’t be there.
Read MoreWhy Installing Fake Security Cameras is a Bad Idea
Let’s face it. Sometimes humans aren’t the brightest. Criminals will do the craziest things, even in sight of a camera. So, if you’re thinking of installing fake cameras at your business or home to deter crime, think again.
Read MoreKeeping an Eye on Your Business While you Stay at Home
As we all become accustomed to the “new normal” of social distancing and sheltering in place, we’re suddenly confronted with the problem of how to manage our businesses from afar. The security of your business is critical. So, how can you check in on things if you had to close your business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and you’re sheltering at home? Guardian Security has the perfect solution-Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, a cloud-based video surveillance solution.
Read MoreOrdinance Update: NFPA Develops Additional Guidance for Health Care Facilities during COVID-19 Pandemic
When health care facilities are operating under the conditions like the ones the U.S. health care system is facing right now, stressors are placed on everything, including physical space, staffing levels, available supplies, and the level of care being provided. Everyday code-based solutions simply will not work in many circumstances.
Read More5 Easy Ways For Businesses to Go Hands-Free During COVID-19
COVID-19 has presented some challenges for business owners across the nation. You may not be able to physically check your business if you’re sheltering in place. There’s also the necessity to limit contact with alarm keypads and readers.
Read More5 Reasons to Switch to Cloud-Based Access Control
If you’re still on the fence about electronic access control – and, wondering whether a cloud-based solution is a good access control model for you – consider these key reasons.
Read MoreWhy Cameras Installed By Professionals Are Better
The best place to get your connected cameras is from a security integrator who provides more value and protection than just convenience. Contact Guardian Security for more information on encrypted cameras that offer better security for your family.
Read MoreManaging Cloud Access Control & Intercoms Through A Simple Mobile App
In the early days of electronic access control, administrators could only dream of managing the systems from anything other than a desktop computer. But now, authorized managers of access control can disconnect from the desk and manage the system for every facility in the organization from the convenience of their smartphones.
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