Expert insights, trends, and best practices to help you make informed decisions about your physical security systems.

There are technologies we use every day without really thinking about how well they're made. They blend into our routine so seamlessly that we forget they're even there. A reliable commercial intercom system works exactly like this: effortless and invisible until something goes wrong. Think about what happens when the system works: a courier arrives, […]

Immigrating to Canada and starting from scratch is never easy, especially when you’re building a business in the demanding world of security camera installation. In this episode of Pipl Systems Podcast, our guest Vitalii Sukhyna, Owner of Sense Group Security Systems, shares his candid, boots-on-the-ground story of how persistence, adaptability, and genuine client relationships helped […]

Most people in the security industry agree that the biggest challenge today is finding qualified technicians. In this episode of the Pipl Systems Podcast, we sit down with Roland Akwensivie, President of Delmi Solutions and founder of Delmi Training Institute in Toronto, Canada. His mission is clear: provide hands-on, job-ready education in network cabling, CCTV […]

In this Pipl Systems Podcast, Luke Raymond, president of LSL Security, shares how decades of experience in security systems shaped his path to opening a consulting business. From his first roles in distribution to time in the military, and through years of working with manufacturers, integrators, and distributors, Luke explains how each step prepared him […]

Most people wonder how to start a security business in today’s competitive market. In this episode of the Pipl Systems Podcast, we sit down with Jaeden Wiens, founder of XLR Security in Toronto, Canada, who built a growing security camera business, completely on his own. Instead of chasing every job, Jaeden focused on niche positioning […]

This episode is for professionals in the security industry who’ve ever thought: “I’ve got an idea that could change the security market.” We sit down with the founder of LumiRing to explore how his team built a full-stack product – hardware, firmware, cloud – and took it from MVP to first sales without outside funding. […]

Yesterday, after registering for ISC West 2025, I ran into two Ukrainians in the lobby and wanted to share their story. One of them I met at last year’s show, and together with his partner, they recently launched a business in San Diego, producing mobile surveillance trailers – a rapidly growing security solution. We always […]

This week, we were in Ottawa specifically to meet and record an interview with Alex Lazebnik, the owner of Comcon Security. This company has been installing security systems for 36 years. In this interview, Alex shares his experience in the security business, talks about the challenges and benefits of alarm installations, and explains why monitoring […]

Axis Communications continues to define the landscape of modern surveillance and security. Known worldwide for its pioneering role in IP video and network cameras, Axis has built a reputation around reliability, technical innovation, and responsible integration of new technologies. At Security Canada Central 2025, Jason Chiu presented an expert walkthrough of Axis security systems, focusing […]

The launch of the UniFi G6 Pro Dome marks a significant step forward for Ubiquiti’s Protect lineup, especially for those who need a robust camera that’s outdoor-ready and AI-driven. In this hands-on review, Helder Luis from Magma Networks and the Pipl Systems team work together to show how the G6 Pro Dome fits into real-world […]