Beyond the Wire Blog
December 26, 2025
When building a modern AV or broadcast system, it starts with signal integrity. Cameras, switchers, control processors, lighting, and audio all depend on clean, predictab...
December 24, 2025
When discussing public safety communications, it's ultimately about life safety. Distributed Antenna Systems, or DAS, must be treated as a core part of that mission becau...
December 22, 2025
Controllers, readers, and software often get discussed when planning access control, yet the quiet hero is the cable that ties it all together. When systems extend to gat...
December 19, 2025
In today’s high-speed commercial networks, choosing the right multimode fiber cable directly affects performance, reliability, and installation efficiency. Whether you’re...
December 17, 2025
When examining fire alarm system design in New York City, one of the first considerations that arises is compliance with regulations. Choosing between NYC shielded FPLR a...
December 15, 2025
When designing commercial fire alarm and life safety systems, one of the most important factors to consider is reliability under extreme conditions. A system that functio...
December 12, 2025
When discussing life safety in commercial buildings, fire alarm systems sit at the core of protection. These systems rely on accurate detection, instant communication, an...
December 10, 2025
Low-voltage professionals frequently discuss coverage maps, amplification strategies, and radio performance. The quiet constant that holds a distributed antenna system to...
December 08, 2025
When discussing modern access control with project stakeholders, the conversation quickly shifts from reader selection to the wiring that carries every credential, heartb...
December 05, 2025
When reviewing network backbone plans, one of the first discussions always centers on fiber selection. A common question is, “What’s the difference between OM1 and OM3?” ...
December 03, 2025
Some projects exist where the details matter just as much as the design when using fire life safety wire and cable. Nowhere is that truer than in New York City. Between h...
December 01, 2025
When it comes to commercial fire protection, every component must perform when it matters most. Fire alarms, notification devices, and control panels rely on fire life sa...
November 28, 2025
As networking moves beyond the walls of traditional buildings, the reliability of cabling becomes just as important as the devices it connects. Outdoor surveillance syste...
November 26, 2025
When discussing wireless performance with project teams within large facilities, the conversation often begins with frustration. Calls drop, data crawls, and first respon...
November 25, 2025
The new iBwave Mobile Survey app, combined with the EPIC PRiSM Scanner, provides an affordable, accurate, and fully code-compliant solution for public-safety signal testi...
November 24, 2025
When discussing secure payments at the pump, we often focus on software, card readers, and point-to-point encryption. Many don’t think about the cabling involved. The rig...
November 21, 2025
When people think about building safety, most focus on sprinklers, alarms, and emergency exits. Yet, one of the most critical components of a safe system is often hidden ...
November 19, 2025
Reliable communication is the difference between order and chaos in critical moments. When first responders enter a building, they depend on clear and uninterrupted radio...
November 18, 2025
When you’re managing a low-voltage project, every second counts. From planning and scheduling to installation and testing, the last thing you need is the headache of chas...
November 17, 2025
When discussing professional video systems, the conversation often circles back to one central point: reliable transmission. For high-definition video, reliability depend...
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