• License #1116987
  • DIR Public Works Reg. PW-LR-1001158430

Resources & Blog

Showing Design/Build posts -- view all posts

Cyber-Physical Convergence: Why Your Cameras and Access Control Are Now an IT Security Problem

A camera on your network is a computer on your network -- and in 2026, attackers are treating it exactly that way. Here's why physical security and IT security can no longer be managed as separate problems.

READ MORE

AI-Powered Video Surveillance: Separating Real Capability From Marketing Hype

AI video analytics have genuinely gotten better in 2026 — cutting false alarms and the human hours needed to watch live feeds — but a lot of what's marketed as "AI surveillance" is still motion-detection with a new label, and California property owners are paying a premium either way.

READ MORE

Touchless & Mobile Credential Access Control: Should Your Property Upgrade in 2026?

Tenants and residents are asking for phone-based entry before your key card system is due for replacement. Here's how to evaluate whether a mobile credential and touchless access upgrade makes sense for your property in 2026.

READ MORE

IT and Security Considerations for Affordable Housing Developers: A Practical Guide

From HUD's EIV/TRACS data security rules to resident WiFi and access control, affordable housing IT has requirements most general MSPs and low-voltage vendors don't fully understand.

READ MORE

ERRCS Compliance in California: What Property Owners Need to Know About CFC Section 510

California's new energy-efficient buildings are, ironically, some of the hardest for first responders to communicate inside — which is exactly why CFC Section 510's ERRCS requirements now shape design, budget, and occupancy timelines for property owners statewide.

READ MORE