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Quick answer: Standard PoE (802.3af/at/bt) over Cat5e/Cat6 cable is limited to 100 meters (328 feet) per run, per the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard. Beyond that, signal and power both degrade — video drops, cameras reboot randomly, or won’t power on at all. If your
Quick Takeaways for Integrators: Whether your facility is dealing with seasonal wildfire smoke drifting across the West Coast and Midwest, heavy industrial smog in urban centers, or dense morning fog rolling over coastal perimeters, airborne visibility challenges are a nationwide issue for commercial properties.
When it comes to securing commercial projects, choosing the right NDAA compliant security cameras is critical for low-voltage integrators and physical security installers. You spend hours calculating cable runs and pricing out labor, only to have your entire proposal thrown out on a legal
Heavy rain, high winds, and severe thunderstorms can expose weaknesses in security installations that performed perfectly on clear days. For low voltage integrators, storm season isn’t just another weather event—it’s one of the biggest sources of costly service calls. A surveillance camera that fogs
Summer heat doesn’t just make being outdoors uncomfortable—it can also shorten the lifespan of your security cameras, DVR systems, and other surveillance equipment. High temperatures can cause cameras to overheat, damage hard drives, reduce image quality, and even lead to complete system failure if
Choosing the Right IP Camera System for Commercial Security Projects Choosing the right IP camera system is one of the most important decisions a security installer can make. Whether you’re designing a small retail surveillance system or a multi-site commercial deployment, selecting the right
The security industry is evolving faster than ever. For security installers, systems integrators, and technology providers, staying ahead of emerging trends is critical to winning more projects and delivering better outcomes for customers. In 2026, artificial intelligence, cloud-based management, cybersecurity, and unified security platforms
Global Surveillance System is proud to announce our new partnership with VIDISKY AI, the world’s first true agentic AI platform for physical security. The Next Evolution of Low Voltage Security Systems Low voltage security systems have always been the foundation of modern physical security.
For security integrators and commercial security dealers, AI video analytics is quickly becoming one of the most profitable and in-demand technologies in the industry. Traditional surveillance systems are no longer enough for many commercial clients. Businesses now expect proactive threat detection, real-time monitoring, intelligent
Higher education institutions across the United States are rapidly upgrading outdated physical security infrastructure to improve safety, streamline credential management, and support the transition toward mobile-first access control systems. A recent CampusIDNews report highlighted how Allegion partnered with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to