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Getting to the Bottom of Low Frequency Sounders

9.7.20 – SSI – Shane Clary  Certain fire departments are requiring low frequency sounders be installed retroactively due to being more effective at waking “at-risk” individuals. In the 2010 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and...

We’re Getting a Little Tired of Remote Work

9.8.20 – CI-  Zachary Comeau  Endless video meetings and working long hours are causing employees to rethink just how much they like working from home, resulting in remote work fatigue. It’s hard to believe, but we’re now over half a year into the worst of the...

Z-Wave Alliance Develops New Long Range Spec

Z-Wave Long Range chipsets will be available for general release in mid to late Q1 2021. 9.8.20 – CEPro Z-Wave Long Range offers four times the wireless range and is backward compatible. It is now a suitable solution for MDU projects. The Z-Wave Alliance, a...

Kastle Systems expands video-based remote security program

9.9.20 – SSN – Falls Church, Va. As office locations and business districts nationwide remain at low occupancy and multifamily properties operate at near record levels 24×7, Kastle Systems has introduced KastleSafeVideo, a remote video platform to...

From the Archives: 9/11 Hero Tells Tale of Losses, Lessons

9.11.20 – SSI – Scott Goldfine In 2004, SSI spoke with ex-Chief Richard Picciotto, the last fireman to escape 9/11’s World Trade Center devastation, about how the electronic security industry could best aid firefighting efforts. Editor’s Note: This article...