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THE ONLY SOURCE OF COMPARATIVE TESTING FOR SECURITY PRODUCTS
Benchmark April 2009
 AVAILABLE NOW: BENCHMARK JUNE 2009
Keep up to date with the latest product information by ensuring that you read the latest issue of Benchmark. It is the only source of independent comparative product testing in the electronic security market-place, and as such represents vital information that you cannot afford to be without, no matter if you are an installer, a specifier, consultant or security manager.

THE LATEST ISSUE INCLUDES...
IP Camera
IP CAMERAS (PART 1)
Virtually every camera range available includes an IP-based network option, and as development pushes these units forward, so the ‘older’ versions are becoming more and more cost-effective. It is now possible to define certain models as ‘entry level’, both in terms of price and performance. Do these cameras fill a need, or are they just old stock being cleared out? Benchmark delivers its verdict.

This independent comparative test is the first of two parts, and includes models from Bosch, CBC and Vista.
External Detectors
CCTV CABLING
When it comes to CCTV and the cabling infrastructure, most installers consider two choices. They either look ahead and put in an network-ready infrastructure (and limit the installation to IP-enabled devices), or stick with tried and tested composite equipment, and lay runs of good old fashioned coax! Of course, there are other options, many of which offer benefits that coax cannot equal.

This independent comparitive test includes models from Leeds Electronics, NVT and Veracity, as well as standard Coax and Dedicated IP Networks.
Codelock
single door access control
When most people talk of access control, the most likely impression is to be of advanced multiple door systems. However, there are more applications out there for single doors than many might think. Traditionally the market for locks and keys or mechanical locks, electronic codelocks do actually have much to offer. Benchmark looks at some of the options available to installers.

This independent comparative test features codelocks from ACT, Paxton Access and Siemens.