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Introduction and Organization of the Book

Abstract

Chapter 1 introduces the concepts discussed in the book including the definition of IP-based integrated electronic security systems and what is meant by system integration, convergence-based systems, and enterprise integrated security systems.

Although you may not need to design enterprise-class integrated security systems, understanding their design concepts will make you a better designer of any convergence-based integrated security system, so it is worthwhile to be attentive to the enterprise-class concepts when they are discussed herein.

This book is designed for new and experienced system design consultants, designers, and project managers who build these complex systems and for the ...

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