DGA Security Blog

Our business security and fire systems experts answer the most frequently asked questions, no holds barred. Read on.

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Access Control | Video Surveillance | Fire Systems | Intrusion Alarms

By: Michael Reynolds
April 7th, 2020

When a business is temporarily closed or is rarely visited, it’s even more critical to make sure your business security and fire systems are working properly. Here are the top seven tips on how to optimize your business security and fire systems to keep your business assets protected — even when you are stuck at home.

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Access Control | Fire Systems

By: John Kolb, CET, CPP
November 19th, 2019

When you're in the process of designing a physical access control system for your company, you're probably not thinking about your building's fire alarm system. But you should. Overlooking the fire alarm system could cause an unexpected, and costly, delay to your access control system installation. This article explains why it's often required to link your access control and fire alarm systems using a fire relay, and provides tips to minimize potential delay and cost.

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Fire Systems

By: Daniel Torpey
June 28th, 2019

Switching to VoIP telephone lines could mean serious trouble for your fire alarm system. Here are the steps to avoid them.

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Access Control | Video Surveillance | Fire Systems | Intrusion Alarms

By: Stanley Oppenheim
June 27th, 2019

24/7/365 customer care isn’t enough. Customers expect to control their business security and fire alarm systems with a finger tap or two.