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Notes from the field

What we learn specifying, installing and commissioning security, networking and voice systems in Canadian buildings.

Cameras and Surveillance

Commercial Security Camera Installation Cost: What Actually Drives It

Three quotes for cameras on the same building have come back far apart, and none of them explains why. The…

16 August 2026 · 5 min read
Cameras and Surveillance

Security Camera Resolution and Lens Choice: What Actually Matters

Two quotes land on the desk. One offers 4K cameras throughout; the other proposes a mix of resolutions and lenses…

16 August 2026 · 5 min read
Networking and Cabling

Cat6 vs Cat6a vs Fibre for Office Cabling, and How to Choose Well

The cabling decision usually arrives late: the lease is signed, the contractor wants the wall layout closed, and somebody asks…

16 August 2026 · 5 min read
Networking and Cabling

How Power over Ethernet Works and What It Can Run in a Building

Somebody has proposed cameras, access points and phones for the building, and every one of them is described as PoE…

16 August 2026 · 5 min read
Cameras and Surveillance

How to Calculate NVR Storage for Security Cameras, With an Example

The camera layout is agreed, the recorder is on the quote, and then somebody asks how many days of footage…

16 August 2026 · 5 min read
Cameras and Surveillance

What NDAA Compliance Means for Cameras, and Why It Comes Up in Canadian Buildings

The phrase turns up on spec sheets and in tender documents, usually without explanation: NDAA compliant. It is worth understanding…

15 August 2026 · 4 min read
Cameras and Surveillance

Cloud or Hybrid Camera Systems: Where Your Video Should Actually Live

Once a building has decided it wants cameras reachable from anywhere, the next question is where the video sits. Fully…

15 August 2026 · 4 min read
Cameras and Surveillance

Standalone Recorders or Centralized Camera Management: Which One Fits Your Building

Most buildings start the same way. One site, one recorder in a cupboard, cameras wired back to it, and somebody…

15 August 2026 · 4 min read
Meeting Rooms and AV

The Role of Encrypted AV in Compliance & Risk Management

Introduction In 2025, Canadian financial institutions face stricter compliance requirements than ever before. Regulations such as PIPEDA, FINTRAC, and OSFI…

6 October 2025 · 2 min read
Meeting Rooms and AV

Why Secure AV Matters for Canadian Banks in 2025

Introduction For Canadian banks and financial institutions, security isn’t optional—it’s mandated. Every meeting, whether it’s a board review, compliance update,…

6 October 2025 · 2 min read
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