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Seattle Fire’s new, high-tech solutions to get to your emergencies faster

May 17, 2017 7:10 am Published by

The Seattle Fire Department is rolling out brand-new technology as part of a series of steps that are improving service and addressing the massive increase in non-emergency calls. Of the 97,043 calls Seattle Fire responded to each year, the department estimates 25-40 percent are what it calls low-acuity. They are non-emergency calls like minor illnesses,... View Article

The Changing Landscape of Your Mobile Security System

May 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  If you have taken a look at our blog before, it is likely, well almost certain, that you have seen a reference or two to DMP’s Virtual Keypad application. In fact, we have even compared the app to Apple’s take on automation with their Homekit system. Both applications are excellent representations of the world... View Article

Going Further than CO Sensors

April 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  As was reported by Security Info Watch, researchers from NIMS and MIT in Japan and the U.S., respectively, have developed a new, extremely low-cost way to monitor for toxic gas. The best part about it is that the sensor that they have developed, could potentially interact with smart phones, alerting individuals if toxic gas... View Article

Drones for Home Security?

March 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

Just recently, a very interesting article found on Security Sales & Integration’s website  presented a theory regarding two of the topics that we have discussed in previous posts. The article centered around the possibility of drones being incorporated into the Internet of Things (IoT) and essentially working to help make your home more secure. For... View Article

Drones-The FAA’s Ruling on Privacy

January 15, 2017 7:00 am Published by

  In recent years, drones have exploded in use by the civilian population. One can purchase a flying drone with a decent camera for under $100. What has come to our attention, though, is the fact that the idea of the drone has actually been around since before World War I. Furthermore, their use exploded... View Article