This installment of SSI’s Bench Test explores a product that crosses over from residential to security and why integrators should take note.
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Review: Elgato Controller Passes Its Stream Test
The Elgato Stream Deck controllers may primarily be for video game streaming, but they have the potential to be an invaluable differentiator for integrators.
How the ‘Best Place to Live in Illinois’ Chose and Installed Its Video Security Solution
A well-known Chicago suburb, the Village of Schaumburg has a five-year plan to add video security to more than 30 locations.
Review: Kwikset Obsidian Touchscreen Deadbolt Enlivens Door Security
The Kwikset Obsidian is a motorized deadbolt lock with a touchscreen keypad for control and utilizes Z-Wave Plus.
Review: TRENDnet NVR PoE+ Switch Displays Its Value
The TPE-3018L is said to be a great little end-point switch with a built-in diagnostics tool that is surprisingly handy.
Exploring the Unintended Consequences of Business Acquisitions
Acquisitions and consolidation have always been part of the security industry food chain, but end users are more frequently becoming collateral damage.
An Inside Look at Beta Testing the IQ Panel 2
Bench Test reviewer Bob Grossman shares what it was like to beta test the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 over 18 months.
Review: Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Is a Hub Above
The IQ Panel 2 remains the Swiss Army Knife of alarm panels with a strong lineup of security and home automation features.
Would Extra Security Cameras Have Helped Stop the Las Vegas Shooter?
A video surveillance expert explains how a convergence of the right security technology and properly trained personnel could more effectively stop active shooters.
Review: Yale nexTouch Keypad Lock Is One to Keep in Stock
Yale’s nexTouch is a solidly built wireless lock with Data-on-Card, ZigBee or Z-Wave functionality.
Review: Minuteman PRO1500RT UPS Has Few Downsides
This uninterruptible power supply bests comparable units in both price and performance.
How to Keep Customers Happy When Overworked
An improving economy means more work for integrators, but do they have the time?