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High-rise rooftops aren’t the easiest places to work, but recently, one integrator in Houston pulled off a flawless installation thanks to careful planning and the right tools. At the center…

A Closer Look at Drivers, Algorithms and the Roads Under Surveillance A recent investigation reveals that the U.S. Border Patrol is quietly operating a nationwide program that monitors vehicle travel,…

If you’ve ever looked up at a security camera on a commercial building and noticed white streaks or grime dripping down the wall like the one pictured here, you’re seeing…

When most people think of protecting cameras outdoors, they picture a camera housing: a box or dome that shields equipment from rain, dust, and vandalism. For small projects, that may…

  Alaska Fisheries – Catch Monitoring and Worker Safety In the rough waters off Alaska, fishing crews depend on cameras to track catch limits and maintain compliance with strict regulations.…

  As camera technology evolves, so do the challenges for integrators. Today, most IP security cameras are POE-only, which means they must draw both power and data through Ethernet. While…

  High school sports video has gone from a luxury to a necessity. Whether it’s livestreaming for parents, building recruiting reels for athletes, or simply documenting the season, schools now…

  Thermal imaging technology is no longer limited to defense or specialty research. Today, thermal cameras are used in border protection, fire detection, industrial inspection, maritime navigation, mining safety, and…

  Meet the DomeWizard, an innovative cleaning solution that redefines security/CCTV camera maintenance for security professionals and facility managers. This professional-grade tool lets you safely clean security camera lenses, mini…

  A guide for integrators and police procurement teams The White House recently requested $58 million to expand protection for the executive and judicial branches following the fatal shooting of…

  What is Private Labeling (OEM)? In simple terms: your brand, our professional build. Dotworkz engineers and assembles rugged, U.S.-made camera housings, mounts, and complete safety kits. You sell them…

  What this covers: A plain-English look at why heat kills cameras, how cooling works, and how Dotworkz thermally managed housings (including actively cooled variants) keep PTZ, fixed, and broadcast…

  Example: One Housing, Many PTZs—Zero Corrosion Under Washdown Food & beverage plants, coastal resorts, and wastewater sites often do daily chemical washdowns (salt, chlorine, sodium hypochlorite). Bare cast-aluminum PTZ…

Camera installers and CCTV dealers know every extra hole in concrete means more Axis-quality gear tied up in labor instead of revenue. Below is a real-world cost snapshot, using current street…

The Z-Bracket clamps directly to parapet walls or corners, no drilling, no anchors, and no wall damage. Perfect for: Rooftops and tilt-up parapets Corner wall mounts Rental properties Warehouses, parking…

  PHOENIX — When a haboob (dust storm) rolls through, it doesn’t just turn the sky sepia; it grinds everything in fine, abrasive dust. Airport perimeter cameras, runway and gate…

  Mercy Health St. Joseph - August 2020 ( https://datacomfirst.com/NEWSITEprojects.php )   When you’re deploying video at stadiums, city corridors, airports, campuses, or critical infrastructure, the installation environment can make…

  Mount radios a safe, easy new way: clamp it, don’t core it. If you’ve ever hauled cinder blocks to a roof, dodged rebar with a core drill, or argued…

  You know, there’s a piece of technology you see literally everywhere every single day. But I bet you’ve never really thought about it. On street corners, way up high…

  If you’re a GeoVision camera user, you’ve likely come to appreciate the performance and reliability packed into their compact form factors. But what happens when your job site, vessel,…

  Why Protecting Your Broadcast Cameras Matters (and How to Do It Right) If you’ve ever worked in live broadcast production, you already know the challenges that come with deploying…

DomeWizard: The Ultimate Security Camera Cleaning Tool kits Meet the DomeWizard, an innovative cleaning solution that redefines security/CCTV camera maintenance for security professionals and facility managers. This professional-grade tool lets…

As cities grow smarter and more connected, the demand for reliable, durable surveillance solutions becomes more urgent than ever. From monitoring traffic flow to preventing crime, urban surveillance plays a…

In today’s ever-evolving landscape of security and surveillance, the reliability of your camera project depends not just on the camera itself—but on the quality of the gear protecting and positioning…

  When it comes to maintaining your security cameras, regular cleaning is essential to ensure clear footage and long-term performance. Dust, dirt, and even insects can obscure your lens, leading…

In the world of surveillance, Power over Ethernet (PoE) plays a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and efficient power and data connection for security cameras. As a leader in…

  In an era where security threats are ever-evolving, having cutting-edge protection for surveillance systems is not just an option—it’s a necessity. That’s why Dotworkz has developed the S-Type Ballistic…

I know firsthand the challenges of maintaining cameras mounted 30–40 feet high. Traditionally, we relied on ladders or rented bucket trucks (even just avoided this side of the business altogether…

In this live broadcast, PTZOptics World Studio Tour takes us to Salem, Oregon where Christopher Sabato is the Assistant Director of Athletics Media. Christopher uses a PTZOptics 20X-SDI camera with…

Posted: February 10th, 2017By John Gregory | Contributing Editor, Mission Valley NewsFull article at missionvalleynews.comMission Valley hosts conference featuring the latest security tech. B.A.S.H. Camera Housing A mysterious high-tech van…

Southern California’s premiere physical security gathering set in a real-world live prototype environment. Jan 25 and Jan 26 2017 Town & Country Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego,…

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Starting summer 2016, Ben Lecomte will try to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean. He became the first person to swim across the Atlantic Ocean in…

SSI has once again cooked up a tasty batch of tech morsels to sate your security sweet tooth. Read about the delectable ingredients baked into this year’s Top 30 Technology…

Raven's Challenge 2015 A.K.A. Torture Test on BASH™ Camera Housing Raven's Challenge is an interdisciplinary training exercise for bomb technicians who work together on solving “real world” bomb threat problems.…

Here are some photos of Dotworkz at ISC West 2015! We had a blast, met some great people, and walked away with an SIA Award – not too bad. 😉…

LAS VEGAS, NV – BASH™ from Dotworkz won at the Security Industry Association’s 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the Best of Video Surveillance Hardware and Accessories Award at the…

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The ChallengeThe San Diego Unified School District’s previous video surveillance solution presented a number of problems. It required two management servers in which most settings had to be replicated between…

Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) has unveiled Brooklyn’s much-anticipated security initiative – an expensive, state-of-the-art system of surveillance cameras designed to protect residents of Borough Park and Midwood. The Leiby Kletzky…

Dotworkz recently assisted with the most popular hosted live network camera currently on the Internet. The goal of this project was to capture striking HD video images of the Alaskan…

The Dotworkz Color match system blends outdoor camera housings to the installation sites’ color or theme, allowing the security cameras to disappear once mounted. The color match can be created…

For many years, Dotworkz housings have been used in marine applications due to the reliability of our non-metallic materials and solid IP66+ ratings. The “Boat Cam” was a slightly more…