by Jeff Wooten | May 6, 2026 | Access Control Systems, News
Photo courtesy of Axis Communications When most people think about physical security, they picture surveillance cameras and access control panels. And they’re not wrong, those are foundational. But if you’re a Facility Manager or IT Director in... 
by Jeff Wooten | Oct 28, 2025 | Access Control Systems, Multi Location Rollouts, News, Project Management, Structured Cabling, Video Surveillance
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme—Building a Cyber Strong America—hits especially close to home for those of us in physical security and cabling infrastructure. Here’s the part that often gets overlooked: you can’t build a cyber strong... 
by Jeff Wooten | Jul 21, 2025 | Access Control Systems, Video Surveillance
Photo courtesy of Axis Communications Picture this: It’s 3 AM at a chemical manufacturing plant in Ohio. The overnight supervisor is making his rounds when an alarm sounds—not for a security breach, but because thermal imaging cameras have detected that a batch... 
by Jeff Wooten | Jun 21, 2025 | Access Control Systems, Video Surveillance
Photo courtesy of Axis Communications Data Link’s been in the enterprise physical security trenches for a while now—long enough to see VHS cameras replaced by AI-powered systems, and buzzers swapped out for biometric intercoms that sound like something from a sci-fi... 
by Jeff Wooten | Mar 10, 2025 | Access Control Systems, News
The safety of students, staff, and faculty is paramount, yet creating a secure environment in K-12 schools has never been more challenging. Primary and secondary schools face mounting pressure from parents, communities, and policymakers to implement effective security... 
by Data Link | Feb 26, 2025 | Access Control Systems, News
It’s halftime. Your team is winning. Perfect time for a food and drink run. You’re stuck at the back of a long line in the stadium, trying to text your friend to see if they want a pretzel. But your message won’t send. Frustrating, isn’t it? In 2025, it’s natural to...
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