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Eye on Video: H.264 Compression
By Fredrik Nilsson
SecurityInfoWatch.com

Increases over MPEG4 and MJPEG could make H.264 the No. 1 format for surveillance

All integrators and dealers know that they should use their own contracts when deploying, servicing and monitoring commercial accounts, but sometimes your clients want you to use their contracts or their purchase orders. Do those documents serve your business well, and should you walk away from those jobs or agree to their demands? Ken discusses risks native to using a contract other than your own...
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Live from the NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill
By Greg McConnell
SecurityInfoWatch.com

Members bring fire detection and business legislation proposals to House and Senate

Many members of the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) recently invested their own time and resources to make the trip to Washington, D.C. for the NBFAA's annual Day on Capitol Hill to discuss issues important to the security industry. From meetings with the NBFAA lobbyist to addresses from representatives, the event was a chance to promote security and life-safety legislative needs in Washington...Full Story »