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Why Magnetic Locks Fall Off Apartment Doors in Nairobi: A Real Case Study from Kileleshwa by Boardtac Solutions If a magnetic lock falls from an apartment entrance door, it can cause serious injury, property damage, and security risks. The most common causes are worn mounting threads, improper repairs, loose brackets, incorrect screws, and lack of […]

Hidden Electrical and Intercom Faults in Nairobi Apartments: Real Cases That Could Lead to Major System Failures and Fire Risks. Apartment managers and property developers often focus on visible problems such as faulty gates, broken lifts, leaking roofs, or malfunctioning CCTV cameras. However, some of the most dangerous issues are hidden behind ceilings, electrical ducts,

CCTV System Design in Large Residential Estates: Why Network, Storage, and Camera Selection Must Be Engineered Not Assumed. At Boardtac Solutions, we have learned through real-world installations that CCTV design for large residential estates is rarely a “plug-and-play” exercise. It is an engineering process that must balance coverage, network architecture, bandwidth, storage, power distribution, and

How We Helped a Westlands Resident Answer His Door from Anywhere Using a Smart Video Intercom Solution A Common Problem Faced by Apartment Residents Recently, we received a call from a resident at 67 General Mathenge Drive in Westlands, Nairobi, who was looking for a better way to manage visitors at his apartment. Like many

How We Solved a Common Office Door Stability Problem During an Office Relocation in Westlands, Nairobi A Real Access Control Challenge We Encountered This week, our team assisted one of our clients with relocating from Mpaka Road, Westlands, to their new offices at The Mirage on Chiromo Road, opposite Riverside Park, in the heart of

Full-Color Security Cameras at Night: What Property Owners Should Know Before Installation Security cameras have evolved significantly over the years. Traditional night vision systems typically switch to black-and-white footage after dark, while newer full-color night surveillance systems are designed to capture color images throughout the night. This added detail can make it easier to identify

How We Solved a Boardroom Video Conferencing Challenge with a Clean, Wireless Setup. Recently, one of our customers approached us with a unique requirement. They wanted a boardroom video conferencing solution that would look neat, professional, and most importantly, eliminate the need for cables running across desks, under carpets, or along the floor. At first

The Day an HR Manager Showed Me a Stack of Attendance Books and We Solved It Without Adding More Paperwork. Sometimes the Biggest Business Problems Are Hiding in Plain Sight Today, I was invited by a client to attend a meeting and help solve a challenge that had become a daily headache for their HR

When a Customer’s Biometric Access Request Left Us Thinking. Every day at BoardTac Solutions, we receive calls from customers looking for security and access control solutions. Some requests are straightforward. Others require careful planning and a lot of discussion. Recently, one particular request made our team stop and think. A Different Kind of Biometric Installation

How Do You Choose the Right Communication System for Apartments, Offices, and Multi-Branch Businesses? The Truth? Most People Don’t Know What System They Need, They Just Know They Have a Communication Problem Imagine this. A visitor arrives at an apartment gate. The security guard needs to contact the tenant. The tenant is on the 12th