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Made in Italy: the quality of a brand

“The Made in Italy slogan is an ancient prestige. It is based on the creativity that combines quality and inventiveness.”

The slogan which distinguishes Italian production has always been synonymous with quality and excellence, in Italy and throughout the whole world.

Messages regarding the Italian character of products (due to the intrinsic perceived value which this feature brings with it) are often exploited abroad, in the agroindustrial sector, more than in the world of fashion and in many other areas, but not always in a correct manner.

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Actual security vs perceived security

We recently talked about how to make our house secure with mechanical systems and electronic systems; we focused on the features which a high security cylinder should possess and on other measures useful for improving the protection provided by locking systems.

Today we’ll talk about the concept of security and also statistics. What is the difference between actual security and perceived security?

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An effective electronic alarm – how do you achieve it? – Part III

After having discussed sirens and sensors, in this third blog we analyse the last two elements that make up an alarm system: the dialer and the keypad.
Let’s look at their use and also some practical suggestions which may seem trivial, but which can actually be critical to secure one’s home.

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An effective electronic alarm – how do you achieve it? – Part II

As we saw in the first post in this series devoted to electronic alarm systems, a meticulous and knowledgeable selection of all the system components is essential for it to be effective.

After presenting the features to be always kept under consideration when choosing a siren, let’s now look at another essential element: the sensors.

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An effective electronic alarm – how do you achieve it? – Part I

An alarm system is like a chain; its effectiveness depends on the capability of its weakest link. Therefore, in order to be truly effective, all the components must be up to the job and the design and installation must also be done in a workmanlike manner. We will see step by step which features to look for in the main components which typically form an electronic alarm system for the home: siren, sensors and dialer.

In this first blog we will discover which features a siren must have in order to best perform its role of raising the alarm.

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