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Take advantage of free insurance discounts

9/5/2014

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If you have not done so already, let your insurance company know that you have a monitored security system. On average, you'll save around 25% off of your premiums. Depending on your policy and your carrier, this can make your monitoring fee close to a wash. Why not let the insurance company pay for your protection? As far as they are concerned a protected home is less risk to them, which is why they offer such discounts. Some insurance carriers will even give you an additional discount if you have fire protection, while others just give one total discount. A call to your agent or insurance company would clarify this. This may also be a good time to shop your insurance carriers. It's something most people don't think about, but can save hundreds of dollars per year. We also recommend having at least one monitored smoke detector integrated into your system. If your insurance company needs a certificate showing that you have a monitored system or you would like to add fire protection to your system, please contact us to schedule an appointment and/or we can forward an alarm certificate to your insurance company or agent.
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Land lines are optional

9/2/2014

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According to Census Bureau data, more than a quarter of U.S. households do not have a landline. This trend is driven by younger Americans who rely solely on their cell phone. Although this is cost advantageous, there are still many reasons to keep one. First and foremost is call quality. Land line calls are far superior to mobile phones, which is the price you pay for mobility. Second is reliability. Storms and power outages often knock out digital communications while land lines are often untouched. Third is convenience. You always know where the house phone is. In the event of an emergency where time is critical, the time it takes looking for a cell phone can seem like an eternity. If you want the benefits of a land line, but without the expense, a VoIP line may be a better solution. The device which runs about $50, plugs into your router and the service runs about $2.50 per month for unlimited calling. One such device is www.nettalk.com, but there are others. If you have a landline or VoIP service, our alarm systems can communicate effectively and reliably over them. However, if you decide that you don't need a landline, we can also communicate alarm communications via IP/Ethernet, WIFI, or via cell providers. Each will all communicate the alarm signal, and all have their advantages. Let us know what you have in your home or business and we'll recommend the best solution for your needs!
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Protect all of your internet connected devices

8/26/2014

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With broadband in home and businesses now mainstream, gateway security to protect all users and devices are not. Many large businesses and enterprises have the budget and staff to deploy IT security measures such as Firewalls and Intrusion Protection and Detection Systems.  There is a new startup called Itus Networks that has an all-in-one device called the iGuardian which is currently on Kickstarter for $149. It protects your whole network, including Smart TV's, cable boxes, and other devices that rarely have built-in security. This device has the same level of protection that $1000+ enterprise level devices have. You may think your anti-virus is sufficient but it is a reactive measure, meaning it only kicks in once the threat has reached your device. The iGuardian is a Firewall & IPS that stops threats from reaching your devices. It's completely plug & play, with no configuration involved and updates are automatic. It plugs in between your modem and router and it's the most simple to use security device I have seen especially at this price and would highly recommend it to all homes and small businesses.
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One of many reasons our installations are more secure

8/21/2014

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While everyone likes to talk about how their product or service is better, here is one that is important to us because it actually makes your home or business more secure. All of our systems are installed with your keypad in an accessible location, the metal enclosed control panel or "brains" of the system in another location, and the siren is also separate. Think of this as in a computer setup. The computer tower is the brains where the keyboard that connects to it is the keypad and the speakers are the siren. Although this setup is much more labor intensive to install, we do this to lower the "attack surface". What this means is you have fewer security risks because even if someone disabled or removed the keypad or siren, the alarm would still function and would be able to communicate to us. Many companies, especially the national ones, are now installing "system in a box" alarm systems. The whole system is in one plastic box on your wall. While this greatly reduces labor and equipment costs from a company perspective, your system is much more vulnerable to being disabled. Therefore, we will never compromise your security by installing this type of alarm system.
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Your alarm system control panel, backup power supply, and communication connections should be in a metal enclosure such as this and mounted to a wall.
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Duress Passwords

8/13/2014

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As many of you know, when you alarm goes off and you are contacted by the monitoring station operators, you need to verify yourself with your secret verbal password. This lets us know that we are actually speaking to who you say you are. In the event of a duress situation, you can purposely give an incorrect password to dispatch the authorities. This would be beneficial in a duress or hostage type situation in which you need help but need to do it covertly.
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On your keypad, there are also 3 panic buttons: Fire, Medical, and Police. Pressing your panic button for 2 seconds will immidiately send a panic alarm. If you have a keychain remote control and are within range to your keypad, the red panic button pressed for 3 seconds will also send a panic alarm.
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Mobile website is online

8/7/2014

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As the number of mobile users begins to equal and surpass the number of desktop users, mobile website design is a critical element to website development. Therefore, the www.accessinnov.com website now has a mobile optimized version running parallel with the desktop version. It will automatically detect if you are on a mobile device and switch. This speeds the loading, simplifies navigation and also reduces data usage through the mobile carrier.
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Relaunched website

7/29/2014

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Welcome to our relaunched website! Although there is much more work to be done and much more improvements coming, we wanted to at least get rid of the old 1990's style flash based site. If you want a chuckle, turn up your speakers and view it here.  Going forward, there will be project portfolios, online manuals, and a lot more coming!



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PO Box 62648
Virginia Beach, VA 23466
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