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Hard drive shortage from Thailand flooding may cause significant price increase in electronic security systems.

jnichols — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:55:56 +0000

11/23/11

Due to the extensive flooding in Thailand, a shortage of hard drives is beginning to appear accross all related markets. For electronic security, this means DVRs and NVRs across all platforms (imbedded, PC based), and servers and PCs used to run these systems, as well as access control. Price increases and backorders in hardware are already being seen in Q4 2011, and are expected to last at least through Q1 2012.

The shortages will likely impact repairs as well. Increased repair turnaround and prices are expected.

Customers in high security environments are urged to consider backup systems. Economical, base model DVRs are available that will provide a “worse case senario” in the event of a hardware failure.

New page added for Bridgewater Pointe

jnichols — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:09:06 +0000

A new page has been added for the potential owners of Bridgewater Point Condominiums. To view, click here.

Rutgers Study Finds Alarm Systems Are Valuable Crime Fighting Tool

jnichols — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:33:54 +0000

Study Links Burglary Reduction to Increase in Alarms Systems

Read Here: http://news.rutgers.edu/medrel/news-releases/2009/02/rutgers-study-finds-20090205

New Website Launched

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:23:03 +0000

United Security & Control Systems has updated its website. Thanks to Micah and all the experts at Go Agency. Updates and new content to come.

New Regulations for Pharmacies

jnichols — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:51:02 +0000

The Commonwealth of Virginia has revised the Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy. Section 18VAC110-20-180 states that, begining December 1st, 2009, the security system shall be “capable of sending an alarm signal to the monitoring entity when breached if the communication line is not operational.” In layman terms, this means security systems must have some form of backup communications installed if the phone line fails.

Call United Security & Control Systems today and find out how we can help you bring your system up to code.