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Fire Safety: What if you only had 6 minutes?
By: Chris Wilhelm
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire caused the destruction of nearly 3.3 square miles of the metropolitan Chicago area, the loss of 100,000+ resident homes, and the deaths of over 300 people. In commemoration of this devastating event, National Fire Prevention Week was established to act as an annual reminder of the importance of fire safety education and awareness.
Event Recap: MSPMA 2018
By: Scott Knapp
Schools have been in session nearly two months now; routines have been established, and kinks smoothed as the year is fast underway. It’s during this time that the administration is already looking ahead towards next spring’s planning and project lists.
Bringing Physical Security to the Cloud
By: Alex Wasson
The physical security of our employees and buildings are a far higher priority to business leaders and decision-makers than they have traditionally been in the past. It is unfortunate that nearly every day there are reports or threats of violence in the workplace and schools around the nation. Although it’s hard to imagine, = the “all mythical and mysterious” Cloud can play a significant role in decreasing or even preventing a potential tragedy from occurring.
The Drawbacks of DIY Security for Small Businesses
By: Alex Wasson
When you’re a smaller business competing with a giant chain or big box company, every dollar makes a difference and theft can be the divide between making it or breaking it. So how do you deter theft from dishonest patrons or employees? A video surveillance system is probably one of the first solutions that come to mind.
3 benefits to the cloud
By Laura Wasson
Today everyone is talking about “the cloud,” put this in “the cloud,” send that to “the cloud,” but what does that mean for your business systems? There tends to be a more complicated perception of what moving your systems to “the cloud” entails when actually it is quite simple. Running your business systems through the cloud means that you are accessing and storing data and programs over the internet. By moving your business systems, such as your telephone or access control to the cloud, you are removing it from your physical location and relocating it to an offsite data center.
Five tips to guide your wireless refresh
By: Adam Baer
Wireless technologies are more reliable, secure and dependable than ever before, making it easier to work from anywhere on any device. With your mobile users itching to, ditch their desktops for Surface Pros, laptops and tablets, a wireless refresh is at the top of your business’s technology roadmap.
What is your current compensation?
By: Amy Petersen
I get it; compensation can be a make or break question. It’s invasive and may not be an accurate portrayal of your skillset. And I agree.
Technology partnership streamlines a Facial Recognition solution
Tech Electronics partners with Blue Line Technology to advance the adoption of Facial Recognition Technology
St. Louis, MO (January 31, 2018) – Tech Electronics, St. Louis owned technology services provider, announces their partnership with previous Arch Grants winner and emerging leader in security and facial recognition, . Blue Line’s Facial Recognition technology is a state-of-the-art camera-based system developed by veterans of law enforcement. First Line Facial Recognition is designed for threat detection, access control and concierge applications with a robust service distribution across many industries.
New technology solutions streamline security across the entire School Corporation
Center Grove Community School Corporation Partners with Tech Electronics of Indiana for a Safer Campus
Greenwood, IN – continues their partnership with technology solutions provider, Tech Electronics of Indiana to improve campus safety. After launching an initiative in 2013 to deliver a safer environment for students, faculty and visitors, Center Grove partnered with Tech Electronics to upgrade their video surveillance system. The next phase of the School Corporation’s initiative is an overhaul of the facility’s and intrusion detection technology.