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Where There’s Smoke, There had Better be the Latest in Detection

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Fire can cause death and destruction of lives, property and mission. For people, injury or death can occur by means of thermal exposures that results in burns or by the inhalation of the products of combustion, smoke. A building can be severely damaged by both the results of heat from a fire, or by the deposits of smoke within the structure. The mission of a commercial business can be stopped or altered if a fire occurs. This article reviews the means for the detection of heat and smoke. It is through the early detection of these two byproducts of a fire that lives, property and mission can be saved and damage from the same reduced. Code & Design Considerations The earliest form of detection was through heat detection. This method is still in use today. The second method is through the use of smoke detection. This discussion will not be comprehensive in reference to NFPA 72, Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. This set of standards has been in existence for more than 100 years in o...

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Johnson Controls Showcases Full Suite of Security Solutions at ISC West

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Milwaukee – Johnson Controls will be showcasing its full suite of intrusion, access control and video security solutions at ISC West in Las Vegas. The company will highlight its “One Platform” theme, demonstrating how its range of new products “provide the right solution for every customer’s security needs, from residential to commercial applications.” “In today’s world, maintaining safe, secure buildings at all points is a crucial part of overall business success and occupant well-being,” says Dave Pulling, vice president and general manager, security products, Johnson Controls. “With so many areas of physical security to consider, we’re aiming to make the process simpler for customers by offering all the solutions they need under one unified platform.” Products on display at the Johnson Controls booth (#18033) at ISC West 2023 include: C•CURE IQ Security Client: A security operations solution that creates a complete, streamlined enterprise security system and includes the use of...

Hailo Introduces Hailo-15 AI-Centric VPUs for Next-Gen Intelligent Cameras

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TEL AVIV – Hailo has announced its new Hailo-15 family of high-performance vision processors, designed for integration directly into intelligent cameras and to deliver superior video processing and analytics at the edge. With Hailo-15, says the company, smart city operators can more quickly detect and respond to incidents; manufacturers can increase productivity and machine uptime; retailers can protect supply chains and improve customer satisfaction; and transportation authorities can recognize everything from lost children, to accidents, to misplaced luggage. “Hailo-15 represents a significant step forward in making AI at the edge more scalable and affordable,” says Orr Danon, CEO of Hailo. “With this launch, we are leveraging our leadership in edge solutions, which are already deployed by hundreds of customers worldwide; the maturity of our AI technology; and our comprehensive software suite, to enable high performance AI in a camera form-factor.” The Hailo-15 VPU family includes...

What Is a Home Safety Evaluation and How Do I Do One?

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Home | Safety News: The SafeWise Blog What Is a Home Safety Evaluation and How Do I Do One? By Celeste Tholen Contributing Writer March 27, 2023 Share Article SafeWise is an independent review site. We may earn money when you click links on our site. Learn how we rank and review . A home safety evaluation is a thorough assessment of potential hazards in and around your home . Potential hazards include anything that could cause personal injury, lead to a fire or flooding in your home, or jeopardize your safety by making it easy for an intruder to enter your home. Also called a home safety audit, a security evaluation is a great tool to discover what concrete steps you need to take so that your home is as safe as possible for everyone in your family, in any situation that arises. You can undertake a home safety audit on your own by identifying common household hazards and checking in on them regularly. Here’s how to get start...

Best Identity Theft Protection in 2023

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