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Why and how Østfold updated their elevator alarms

Building sec..Recently, we helped Østfold municipality overhaul their elevator alarms. As the traditional, analogue phone lines are being discontinued, and the cellular network is going digital, old lines of communication are rapidly becoming outdated. That wasn’t the only problem, though. As is wont to happen when old technology is left untouched for a while, some things […]

Here’s how AddSecure solves your unknown elevator alarm problems

Building sec..Technology rushes forward, but not always at the same rate. While municipal fire and burglary alarms are often fully digital already, elevator alarms tend to lag behind. In Norway they send analogue signals through a modernized, digital network. It’s very important to point out the problems with the solution, as it simply cannot be trusted. […]

5 tips for more effective building operations

Building sec..1. Tie all functions to the occupants If a building’s large enough, there’s going to be lots of times that only part of it is in use. While many new buildings have ways to automatically reduce ventilation, lights or heating when they stand empty, an important next step is to tie these functions directly to […]

Smart communications solutions protect that which cannot protect itself

IoT & se..Without exaggeration, this is also the source for great threats. In the past hackers were limited to attacking computers in homes and offices but with the amazing number of devices being routinely connected to the internet, completely new possibilities are opening up for the individuals that use IoT for darker purposes. The future is dependent […]