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Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 20th, 2023

The 2020 pandemic showed our country the importance of utilizing technology in the classroom, and significant changes are on the horizon for schools in New York State.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
February 15th, 2023

Imagine your company gets robbed or vandalized, costing thousands of dollars your business doesn’t have the room to spare.

Managed Communications | Cyber Security | Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Joe Piston, Pre Sales Engineer
January 31st, 2023

The commercial security and surveillance industry continues to experience rapid growth. Businesses face increased cybersecurity risks, and headlines are filled with brazen retail thefts, vandalism, and other physical threats. As you consider the best way to reduce these risks for your business, it's critical to know about some of the newest trends in the surveillance and security industry.

Cyber Security | Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Joe Piston, Pre Sales Engineer
January 19th, 2023

As part of Governor Hochul’s efforts to strengthen security at nonprofit, community organizations in New York State against hate crime and terrorist attacks she announced a new round of $96 million in grant funding available to these organizations.

Security Cameras & Access Control

Vaping in schools has become an epidemic in recent years. Many schools are seeing a frequent increase in e-cigarette use among students, especially on school premises during school hours. In a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, 19.6% of high school students (3.02 million) and 4.7% of middle school students (550,000) reported current e-cigarette use.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
May 26th, 2022

Video Surveillance systems are becoming an integral part of protecting businesses, schools, employees, customers, students, and general peace of mind. However, very few workplaces have the personnel or knowledge to make an educated decision on what type of system to purchase.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Sarah Goltz, Content Manager
May 17th, 2022

Are you looking for a way to make your school more secure? In recent events, many schools have become aware of the dangers. Many new tools have been created to ensure safer schools and universities with technological advancements. One of these highly effective tools is video surveillance.