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Commercial Security System Tax Deductions Available
Are you hesitant to get a security and fire alarm system for your business due to cost? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provides tax incentives for companies who invest in new or used security systems and fire alarm systems. Thanks to this incentive, companies can reduce their cost basis of purchasing security equipment […]
Types of Fire Alarm Systems Explained
Fire alarm systems keep buildings and building occupants safe from fires. While it is easy to oversimplify them, fire alarm systems are complex networks of many connected devices and components, all working together to detect and alert at the presence of fire. Fire alarm initiating devices include manual pull-down boxes, ceiling sprinklers, and more. Fire […]
Car Lots Are at Risk With Catalytic Converter Theft on the Rise
Catalytic converter theft has become a big issue for car lots as the price of materials used in their construction skyrocket. Catalytic converters work by converting harmful engine exhaust chemicals into harmless oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. But this process requires the use of exotic and expensive metals, including palladium and rhodium. Palladium now costs […]
What Are IP Cameras and How Do They Work?
An IP camera, or Internet protocol camera, is a type of digital security camera that receives and sends video footage via an IP network. They are commonly used for surveillance. Unlike analog closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV), IP cameras do not require a local recording device, only a local network. IP cameras connect to a network […]
How Does Home Security Geofencing Work? Security Automation Explained
A geofence is a virtual perimeter, or boundary, around a specific, real-world location. A geofence can be used in conjunction with a smart security system for automation tasks, such as unlocking the front door when you are within 100 feet of your home. It can also be used in a business setting, helping to track […]
