Protocol

Z-Wave Alliance Reaches 600 Members, Surpasses 2100 Certified Smart Home Devices

In addition to increasing membership and device numbers, the Z-Wave Alliance also revealed its new membership specifically for professional installers.

Defining the Differences Between IP and Analog

The CCTV industry is abuzz with talk of an IP (internet protocol) camera takeover. Yet reports of the death of analog cameras are premature. While some IP (or network cameras as they are sometimes called) versions can potentially deliver higher resolution images, analog CCTV cameras continue to offer greater efficiency, lower cost and reliability overall. Before deciding on IP cameras versus analog, it is advisable to first understand exactly what an IP camera is, and is not.

Becoming a Protocol Know-It-All

‘Green’ Becomes the Envy of End Users

Are You a Good Supervisor?

Ethernet Switches Are Fast-Rising on the Security Horizon

Getting Video to Play Nice on the Network

Optelecom-NKF Signs $800,000 IP Video Contract in Saudi Arabia