The Evolution of Card Credentials: From Prox cards to secure smart cards
Explore how access control cards have evolved from 125kHz Prox and MIFARE Classic to secure DESFire EV3 and DUOX smart card credentials.
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The Importance of Public Address and Voice Alarm Solutions
Clear communication is essential in any public building – but in an emergency, it can save lives.
What Is Matter? The smart home standard making connected devices simpler
Matter is changing the smart home by helping devices from different brands work together. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and how it could make connected living simpler.
What is Zigbee? A simple guide to the wireless protocol powering smarter spaces
Discover what Zigbee is, how the wireless protocol works and why it is used for smart lighting, sensors, automation and connected building systems.
Zigbee vs Matter: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
Smart homes are meant to make life easier, but getting one set up can feel surprisingly complicated.
What is MIFARE DUOX and why is it the next big step for access control?
Access credentials have moved from basic proximity cards that simply broadcast a number, to secure smart cards that can prove who they are, protect data and help keep buildings safer.
Celebrating 20 Years of ISE: A Conversation with Michael Blackman
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the world’s largest AV and systems integration exhibition, and 2024 marks a significant milestone – its 20th anniversary. At HowToAV.tv, we were fortunate to sit down with the busiest man at the event, Michael Blackman, Managing Director of ISE, to discuss the show’s journey, challenges and future.
How AI is transforming audio visual systems? Opportunities and Risks
During Integrated Systems Europe 2024 in Barcelona, Chris Edwards from CIE’s HowToAV chatted with network and cybersecurity expert Jeff Sonnleitner about the incresing opportunities and threats of AI in audio visual systems.
IFSEC Distributor Network – Ask the Security Experts
As part of the UK’s leading security expo – IFSEC 2023 at ExCel London, HowToAV brought together a panel of experts from some of the UK’s leading security distributors to answer your questions on latest technology, trends and installation challenges from the world of video surveillance, access control and smart home technology.
What is Remote Concierge?
As part of our special access control series – HowToAV ‘Access All Areas‘ – CIE finds out about the latest concept in remote concierge and virtual doorman services for added value building management and access control.
