Cloud-Based vs. On-Premise Access Control: Which Is Right for Your Building?
A Brivo ACS6000 control panel can store up to 250,000 credentials and hold 60,000 door events while it has no...
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Axis 2N Intercom & Access Control | Waldo Lofts, Jersey City
At Waldo Lofts, an 82-unit condominium in Jersey City, MetroCom installed access control readers on nine doors: the mailroom, the...
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Is Cat6 or Fiber Cable Better for Security Camera Networks?
A single elevator motor, a bank of fluorescent ballasts, or a subway line running under a building's foundation can all...
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Package Theft in NYC Apartments: Smart Package Room Solutions Compared
The U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General estimated in a May 2025 report that New York City accounts for...
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Business Phone Systems 101: PBX and Key Systems vs. VoIP for Business Offices
Since February 16, 2020, federal law has required something simple: anyone on an office phone system has to be able...
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AI-Powered Video Analytics: What Property Managers Should Know
Local Law 3 took effect in New York City in January 2022, and it already changes what a property manager...
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DVR, NVR, or Cloud: How to Choose Video Recording for Your Building
Every few months we get the same call: the cameras were recording the whole time, but by the time anyone...
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Video Intercom Options for Corporate Campus Security & Access
A visitor arriving at a corporate campus may not know which entrance to use, while security staff may not know...
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Control Room Video Wall Planning Guide: Layout, Display Size & Design
Imagine a security operator watching several camera feeds when an important event appears on one screen. If the display is...
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Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth Smart Door Locks: Which Is Better for NYC Homes & Businesses?
Are you tired of misplacing your house keys and struggling to manage multiple door entries? Traditional locks no longer meet...
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