Wireless access control solutions can have a major impact on helping users reduce energy usage and save money. Though there are costs attached to adoption of these solutions, providers such as ASSA ABLOY are ensuring that these costs are not fixed and that the solutions can provide direct, long term…
Ajax Systems has joined forces with Centronic, one of Paraguay’s leading distributors of security solutions. Founded in 2008, Centronic is a premier distribution company for integrators, installers, and wholesalers. The company provides comprehensive solutions in state-of-the-art electronic security equipment and services, aiming to meet and fulfill market requirements fast and…
The necessity of business security cannot be stressed enough. You’ve worked hard to start and run your business. It’s important to you. So protect it with a smart business security system. With a mixture of the right devices and professional monitoring backed by experts, you can add a layer of…
Natural disasters seem to be ever more prevalent in our everyday lives. Whether it’s discussions involving natural disasters to come due to climate change, or environmental events felt by communities, from worsening hurricane seasons to raging California wildfires, people have to think about these issues more and more frequently. While…
The IPCC Climate Change 2023 report says that our actions in the next decade could slow global warming… or push us past the 1.5ºC barrier. If we keep going at the current pace, the risk of severe weather events and devastating food shortages will rise. “Almost half of the world’s…
The following contribution is from another author. If you’re someone who travels a lot or goes camping over the weekend, you’ll more than likely be leaving your house empty during that time. And that’s why it’s extra important to make sure that your home is as secure as it can…
There are endless possibilities when it comes to the cloud and the new Milestone Kite solution is ideal for many businesses and organisations looking to enhance security. Chances are, you’ve heard about the cloud. It’s what makes Netflix able to stream the TV shows we love, it’s behind the bidding…
Alarm.com has added a new product to its video doorbell lineup and Alarm Grid is proud to offer it. It is the ADC-VDB780B wireless video doorbell. This is the first video doorbell we’ve offered that is wire-free. It’s powered by a rechargeable battery and does not require an existing wired…
Ajax Systems, the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, announces cooperation with a new distributor in the UK, Norbain, one of the UK’s most successful distributors of IP video, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection solutions. From now on, Norbain can provide its customers with innovative Ajax security and…
This year, we’re ringing in new home security features that can improve how your home is protected. If you’re interested in keeping up with the latest in home security, read our recap of what to look forward to! New and Improved Security Devices From outdoor smart plugs to wireless doorbell…
Discussions of worldwide emergencies and disasters seem to be increasing in our daily lives. The onset of Coronavirus/COVID-19 has caused global panic, and its effects are being felt in very real ways. While many can now take shelter in the comfort of their homes, what if this emergency was worse?…
A stolen identity or wiped-out bank account aren’t the kinds of surprises you want. Protect yourself with identity theft protection. When shopping online it’s best to stick to credit cards or payment services like Paypal. Because debit cards are linked to your bank account, you’re at much higher risk if…
The following contribution is from another author. The number of burglaries experienced a decrease in 2019 compared to 2018 data. The decrease was nearly 10 percent, and when measured against 2015 figures, that drop was just under 30 percent. Even more impressive, since 2010, there’s been an almost 50 percent…
Across the world, G4S has always been innovative when faced with a challenge. In Belgium this is no different. With a number of vacant roles and a competitive recruitment market, the G4S team has devised a recruitment campaign based on a current global craze. The attendance at escape rooms across the…
In working with our customers, Alarm Grid has seen some issues when adding a new IQ Remote. When the IQ Remote pairs to an IQ Panel 2 or IQ Panel 2+, it automatically downloads an update, which is normal. The issue arises when the patch it receives from the panel…
Air Alert app users raised UAH 5.6 million as part of Mark Hamill’s fundraising campaign to buy the first of ten RQ-35 Heidrun mini UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). The drone is named Dnipro because most in-app donations came on the day of a tragedy in Dnipro city on January 14,…
IMPORTANT: This feature is only available for customers with specific Guardian Protection devices or services. Interested in this feature and not sure if it’s available to you? Send us a chat or call 1-800-PROTECT Voice control options like Siri and Alexa have made navigating life easier; so why not let…
Everyone should know how to defend themselves as it’s a critical survival skill. Of all the self-defense tools available on the market, TASERs® and stun guns are some of the most popular and effective weapons. But many people don’t know the difference between TASERs® and stun guns or how they…
Following an increase last year, Rhode Island‘s violent crime rate dropped this year from 2.3 incidents per 1,000 people to 2.0. Property crime in The Ocean State saw a small increase since last year, but the overall rate stayed at 12.5 incidents per 1,000 residents. In the New England region,…
The following contribution is from another author. You’re about to re-design your home, and you want to make sure that it’s safe. But how do you go about doing that? It’s easier than you think! Apart from owning a gun and keeping a supply of ammo, you can go about…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Israel-based cloud security provider Axis Security. The acquisition – which is expected to close by the end of Q2 of the company’s 2023 fiscal year (subject to customary closing conditions) – allows HPE to expand its…
We did it! We made it to the end of another year. Your friends at Alarm Grid would like to express our huge thanks to all of you. As 2022 comes to an end, we appreciate all the relationships we have built. Our hope is that 2023 allows us to…